Vendors, food trucks and stalls: the cheapest, fastest, frequently best food in Richmond.

Don't-miss vendors

Boka Tako Truck ★ 4.3

forest-hillTue-Sat 12:00-20:00, Sun 12:00-19:00

Boka Tako runs Richmond's longest-active Asian fusion food truck and a parked Boka Grill on Sheila Lane. Tacos, bowls and rotating specials, six days a week.

Try: Asian fusion tacos and bowls

2557 Sheila Lane, Richmond, VA 23225

Goatocado ★ 4.2

the-fanTue-Sun 08:00-21:00, Sat 08:00-21:00

Goatocado on West Main runs healthy salad bowls and quinoa plates. Started as a food truck, the Main Street counter is the year-round bricks-and-mortar.

Try: Salad bowls with quinoa and avocado

1823 W Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220

ZZQ Counter ★ 4.6

scotts-additionWed-Sun 11:00-18:00 until sold out

ZZQ runs Texas-style brisket and ribs from a counter in Scott's Addition. Plates and sandwiches; Wednesday to Sunday until the day's smoke runs out.

Try: Texas brisket plates and sandwiches

3201 W Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230

8 1/2 ★ 4.2

the-fanTue-Sat 17:00-22:00

Ed Vasaio's 8 1/2 on Strawberry Street is the Fan's Italian takeout standby. Pizza, pasta and sandwiches; cash-leaning room with quick-service counter.

Try: Italian takeout pizza and pasta

401 Strawberry Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Perly's Counter ★ 4.4

downtownMon-Sun 09:00-15:00

Perly's downtown deli runs a counter-service Jewish sandwich shop alongside its dining room. Pastrami sandwiches, latkes and matzo ball soup, daytime only.

Try: Pastrami sandwich, matzo ball soup

111 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219
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