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Korean-Mexican street food · Minneapolis

Kimchi meets carnitas.We roll on flavor.

Bulgogi tacos, gochujang pork, and a griddle that never stops. We're parked somewhere in the Cities right now — find us, order at the window, and eat in the sun.

LocalOwned & operated
4.9★Rated by regulars
CateringAvailable citywide
Today's stop
Bde Maka Ska Parkway lot
4:00 – 8:00 PM
This week's stops
  • TueEastlake Brewery
  • WedHennepin Ave Food Hall
  • ThuBde Maka Ska
  • FriNorthbound Smokehouse
  • SatKingfield Market + Utepils
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Where's the truck this week?

Same route most weeks, with a stop or two that moves around. Follow along so you never show up to an empty curb.

MondayOff the road — prepping in the commissaryClosed
TuesdayEastlake BreweryLongfellow11:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 5:00 – 8:00 PM
WednesdayHennepin Ave Food HallUptown11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday today!Bde Maka Ska Parkway lotNear the beach4:00 – 8:00 PM
FridayNorthbound SmokehouseLongfellow5:00 – 9:00 PM
SaturdayKingfield Farmers Market44th & Nicollet, then Utepils Brewing 2–78:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SundayComo Park pop-upRotating spot — check Instagram12:00 – 5:00 PM

Weather, festivals, and sellouts can shift a stop last minute — a quick call confirms we're still parked where you think we are.

Made to orderHot off the flat-top

Nothing sits under a heat lamp — we fire it when you order.

Sourced localTwin Cities produce

Kimchi, salsas, and slaw, made in-house every week.

Easy to payTap, swipe, or cash

Order at the window — we'll call your name.

We travelCitywide catering

Book the truck for your next event, any neighborhood.

Private events & catering

Book Kimchi Vato for your next thing

Weddings, office lunches, birthdays, breweries, block parties — we park, we cook, you don't touch a dish. Drop-off catering available for smaller groups.

  • Full-service from 40 guests, drop-off catering below that
  • Custom menus, dietary swaps, and taco bars available
  • Book 2+ weeks out for weddings, sooner is fine for smaller events
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Locally owned

A grandma's kimchi, an abuela's salsa, one step van

Kimchi Vato started when two line cooks — one who grew up on his halmoni's kimchi, one who grew up on his abuela's salsa roja — got tired of choosing between cuisines and built a menu that didn't have to. The first truck was a used step van with a griddle bolted to the floor.

These days it's still one truck, one route, and the same two families' recipes — just a lot more people know where to find us on a Thursday.

LocalOwned & operated
MadeTo order, every time
CitywideCatering available
Regulars & first-timers

What people say after lunch

★★★★★

"The bulgogi taco ruined every other taco truck for me. Get there early — they sell out most Thursdays."

— Marcus T., regular
★★★★★

"Booked them for our office holiday party, 60 people, zero leftovers. Everyone's still talking about the kimchi queso."

— Priya S., catering client
★★★★★

"Found them at Kingfield market on a whim. Now I plan my Saturdays around it."

— Dana W., first visit
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Order ahead, or just show up

Big order for the office? Call ahead and we'll have it ready when you get to the window. Otherwise, just find us on the schedule and get in line.

Commissary kitchen · Minneapolis, MN
(612) 555-0142
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