Homemade, fresh, and not involving burgers or buns? Sign me up! I'm not a lover of maise taco…read moreshells but the ones coming out of this food truck are sooo tasty. Best of all they're stuffed with goodness for a reasonable price. My new favourite food truck! The al Pastor tacos are great, love the roasted pineapple, it's a little tropical vacation reminder with each bite. Add some hot sauce and it's fantastic, spicy salty sweet porky goodness. Highly recommended. The barbacoa tacos were less enjoyable. The meat is less flavourful and has a dry texture even with sauce added. Strangely it was also too much for the taco to handle, tearing through the shell quickly for all three. It could use a little punch, some extra veg or something, it was bland to me. The tostadas are famous they say, and now I know why! You'll need some forks and lots of napkins, it's a messy meal, but so worth it. The three tostadas come loaded with meat (chicken), beans, feta and lots of fresh veg for $10. Best deal and meal on the menu in my opinion. If you're bored of basic food truck fare involving combinations of burgers, buns, hotdogs and fries, Calle Mexico is there for you. I can't wait to try their restaurant!

Best tacos I've ever had! Authentic, fresh ingredients and super friendly people! I can't wait…read moreuntil the food truck is back in Leduc so I can have more!

We were in Churchill square for what the truck and this was the first truck we tried…read more We were totally blown away by the duck burger! It was juicy and full of flavor. I would have been satisfied binging on these burgers the whole time, but we wanted to try out some of the other trucks. The only complaint we had is the coleslaw on the side. Very little flavor. It was like they diced some cabbage more or less.

I've only been here once, but I chose to try the Wild Boar Burger, and while it was the most pricey…read moreoption on their menu that day for a sandwich, it really hit the spot! It was a great flavour with sweetness and juiciness. I ate it on the Legislature grounds and while a wasp was attracted to the burger, I can't say I blame the wasp as it was a good burger!

This truck "catered" for the Mâmawihitowin Summer gathering in Stony Plain. We waited in line for…read moretwenty minutes. When we got up to order, he had been telling people to grab drinks from the cooler. When my friend went to grab our drinks preemptively- being next in line, he immediately swore at her and asked her "what the fuck" she was doing. Absolutely ridiculous. Even if she wasn't supposed to- it was a misunderstanding that he completely blowed out of the park to satisfy his ego. He didn't apologize and continued swearing at her. Do not give your business to this shithole. They can't run a truck for shit, and their staff is likely worse than the food.

family friend started it its so good! it is the best fast food burgersw around its amazing. the…read morewait was super quick

I enjoyed the meal enough but it didn't stand out just a decent plate of ribs and sidesread more

Smoke & Ash had one of the best buffets (~$25 AYCE on Saturdays). It's quite unfortunate that it's…read moreno longer offered...However, the meat selections are still really good. The ones that stood out to me the most were the brisket, the sausage, the ribs, and the chicken. Overall, it is definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the area and I'd rate them 8.3/10

Saw them when they were at the Big Lake Showhome event…read more Food was FREE. Food was 10/10. Chicken burger was the best.

On the streets since 2011, Drift is pretty much one of Edmonton's OG food trucks. They were one of…read morethe first on the scene when food trucks really started to become a "thing." The best part? After a decade they're still probably the best food truck in the city. VUE Weekly named them #1 Best Food Truck 2018 and the show Eat St. featured them in season four. Plus they've been on the Worldwide Faves list on this website this entire time. Locals know that this is the truck that you want - especially for their legendary pork belly sandwich. (If they ever took it off of the menu I think the planet might implode? It's science.) The best way to figure out where Drift is going to be on any given day is to check their website where they've got an up-to-date calendar of their whereabouts. The truck shuts down for the winter so it's always exciting when the end of April rolls around and you know that you're going to be able to start stalking them again. I went to find the truck on the seasons opening of the 124 Grand Market in Westmount, a wonderful farmers' market. Drift does sometimes sell out, so if there's something in particular that you want to eat from them, I'd recommend arriving early. (This will also help you to avoid waiting in a giant lineup.) It's always exciting when the turquoise-painted truck comes into view. These days, the menu on offer is usually pretty standard. They've got four different sandwiches - all amazing. (Although back in the day they used to sometimes do a duck confit sandwich that you don't see anymore and I'd love to see that one make a glorious return!) They've also got some sides that are very good as well. You know the drill, you approach the truck window to make your order with the friendly people inside, then wait a few minutes until they call your name and hand you a brown paper bag filled with goodness. And they do take cards as payment these days. To drink they usually have interesting local canned beverages and they're often different from one visit to the next. I spotted the Troubled Monk Ginger Ale Soda (from Red Deer) and decided to give it a try. This craft ginger ale was quite possibly the best ginger ale that I've ever tasted. The flavour was so real! You could tell that it's made with real ginger but it also had a very unique and wonderful molasses flavour that I really enjoyed. If you see this soda around you should definitely grab some! Next, I moved in on the Sides. We were going to have a true Drift feast on this day! There were four different items to choose from and I had to try the Poutine (Made with beef gravy & fresh cheese curds - $6.50) because I think that this might be something a bit new that they're doing. First of all, their hand-cut fries are already super famous and they season them with "Drift spice" which involves cumin, fennel, mustard seed and chili. (They also do their own housemade ketchup made with cardamom and ginger, which is excellent.) So the fries alone are already something special... But then they went and turned them into a poutine. This very well may be the best poutine happening in Edmonton right now. I'm super picky about poutine (as you may already know) and this one crushes it on every level. The fries are ultra crispy and golden (likely double fried) and dusted in their delicious seasoning. The cheese curds were fresh and squeaky, piled on high. And the gravy was hot and savoury. THIS is the poutine that Edmonton needs to know about. I also ordered the Broccoli Salad (Broccoli, apple, carrot, raisin & herb aioli - $4.75), because health! Loved this little salad. This is a great way to add something a bit more fresh to your Drift meal and I loved the bright combination of veggies and fruit. The broccoli was crunchy and the apple and raisin gave it a nice sweetness. You really can't go wrong with this salad and you'll feel like you ate vegetables. And then it's sandwich time. The Pork Belly Sandwich (Chili mayo, pickled carrot & daikon, fresh cilantro - $9.00) is truly of Edmonton legend and I doubt that I'll ever be able to get myself to order anything else. This sandwich is everything. I dove in immediately and reveled in the symphony of flavours. First and foremost is the pork belly that has taken on an incredible caramelized glaze which gives it a bit of a crunch. It's sliced thin and the fat is rendered down perfectly. Next, the pickled vegetables and cilantro give the sandwich a definite Vietnamese vibe, and the slight kick from the chili mayo is the perfect way to round everything out. The bun reminds me of the soft and crusty Portuguese type. It's a perfect sandwich. Incredibly delicious and consistently amazing for a whole decade, this sandwich must never, never go away. I love Drift. They're a major part of the culinary tapestry in this city and they've certainly played a huge roll in making the food truck scene everything that it is today. They've really cracked the code by offering a small handful of items on their m

I approached this food truck and was hit with sticker shock, but I was craving a good burger so I…read moretook a gamble. And I won! The burger patty is large. Apparently 1/3lb. For me, it's actually too big, but if you've got an appetite I'm sure you can handle it. Very moist and flavourful patty. There was a perfect hint of garlic, which I'm not sure was the patty or the Marvin sauce. I built my own burger with Swiss, lettuce, tomato, guac, and Marvin sauce. It was perfect. I'll definitely be back if they are in my area again.

Yooooooo!!!!! I managed to find the new gem traveling around town and area…read more Firstly. The service is epic. Such happy people and very friendly natured. Seems to be a bunch of younger guys banging out amazing burgers and very happy to have the privilege to do so. Now onto the food.... let's start with the fries... holy god damn! Do you know those amazing Costco fries? The ones that are super crispy and fluffy on the inside with the perfect flavor to them? Well... they do them here.... but crispier and more of a punch of flavor. I decided to get the whiskey river BBQ burger. It's generally a standard for me in my choices. Taking the first bite I was amazed at the perfection of the bacon. Not to hard and not to soft making it the best to mix in with the rest of my bite. The buns are about as soft as they can be without being under baked. When you take a bite it has already soaked up some of the BBQ sauce making it even more melt in your mouth then it already does. If you can pick a favorite burger spot that you know of not only will this place beat it, but you will easily see how a burger from here will outclass anything else on your mind. Real food, real people, real good time. I look forward to seeing what else and where they will be in Edmonton this year