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Sophie McLaughlin

Belfast food truck ranked as second most popular in the UK

A Belfast food truck has been ranked in the top ten across the UK.

New research from Vansdirect has revealed the UK's most popular food vans that every food lover needs to visit to help point hungry customers to the best artisan street food vendors.

The research analysed the social followings of some of the highest-rated food vans across the UK, with a local spot taking the second spot on the list.

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According to Vansdirect, searches for ‘food vans near me’ have increased by 22% in the last three months alone, while #foodvan has over 7.5 million views on TikTok.

Taquitos Belfast was the only food truck in Northern Ireland to feature on the list and came only behind pizza van Suda Italia in London. The van is often seen down the 'Big Fish' opposite Custom House Square.

(Taquitos/ Instagram)

Vansdirect said: "Coming in second is Belfast’s popular eatery, Taquitos (14,100 followers).

"This food van not only serves up delicious Mexican staples, but its owner has rubbed shoulders with some of the best British chefs after appearing on Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars.

"Bringing authentic Mexican food to Belfast, Taquitos is situated at the Big Fish plaza, with gorgeous waterside views.

"It’s also super affordable".

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