Best street food destinations in North America

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North America's street food scene draws on immigrant communities from just about everywhere, so a single city block can offer flavors from several continents at once.

Big cities across the continent have built entire food truck scenes around this mix, often parked near offices or events and rotating cuisines throughout the week. Mexico's street food culture runs deeper still, with taco stands, roadside grills and market stalls that are central to daily eating rather than an occasional treat. Coastal areas add their own specialties too, from seafood shacks to fruit carts selling fresh produce with chili and lime. Food safety standards are generally high across the continent, which makes trying something new feel like less of a gamble.

The street food destinations on our list for North America carry that same range of cultures and cooking styles.