Best Food Truck Cities in the U.S

1. Portland, Oregon

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2. Los Angeles

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3. Austin

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4. New York

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5. San Francisco

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6. Honolulu

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7. San Diego

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8. Houston

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9. Oakland

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10. Raleigh

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