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21-Jun-2026

The ubiquitous food truck

Food trucks are literally everywhere in DC and are very popular with tourists. A recent oped in The Washington Post said they are operated by a “food truck mafia,” charge outrageous prices, violate basic health and safety standards and due to high licensing fees, are for the most part operating illegally, with the authorities inept at stopping them. This one was seen outside the US Treasury building and right next to a restaurant with an outdoor patio.

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Isabel Cutler01-Aug-2026 09:36
Would love to see other pictures of food trucks, especially of their menus.
Charlene Ambrose01-Aug-2026 01:33
Amazing they have any customers.. I always worry about them not having a license and lack of health checks. Back in the day they used to be known as "roach coaches."
François Fauchard31-Jul-2026 15:12
So many colors to attract customers! V
Carl Carbone31-Jul-2026 12:57
Nice find. Pretty garish. I don't think I'd be a customer!
Claude Gagnon31-Jul-2026 12:18
Wow, very impressive! Love it :)) V
Dave Petersen Photography31-Jul-2026 11:26
That is a food truck that will definitely catch your eye. For me food trucks are an adventure and I have had some excellent experiences with food trucks. Wonderful detail and clarity in this expressive candid image. Interesting information about food trucks in Washington and much I did not know. VV
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal31-Jul-2026 06:56
Fantastic shot of this colorful truck, against a beautiful background. V
jtocaciu31-Jul-2026 05:49
Colourful small truck, lovely dogs. VVVVV+++
Liz Bickel31-Jul-2026 04:39
Eye catching. But food trucks without a long line of locals at lunch time are usually a big "no" for me when I play tourist. Still, for ice cream or a soda on a hot day, this one might be tempting to grab something quick and cooling. Guess that's what keeps some of them in business. The artwork on this one certainly is tempting on a hot day.
Fong Lam31-Jul-2026 03:31
It is a colourful photograph of street commerce, tourism and questionable regulation existing side by side in the nation’s capital....wonderful image! V
Dennis Hoyne31-Jul-2026 02:31
The artwork on the exterior is gets your attention, neat shot!
Julie Oldfield31-Jul-2026 00:57
It certainly is eye catching! I would be tempted to stop and get something. V
Bill Miller31-Jul-2026 00:49
Colourful to see but I tend to avoid these
Nestor Derkach30-Jul-2026 16:31
This is a well-advertised food truck guess the owner want to save on paper.
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Gerard KOEHL30-Jul-2026 15:36
Il est très joli ce food-truck. V
Marcia Rules30-Jul-2026 15:19
Super clash of the chaotic nature of the truck vs. the stoic gov't building VVV~
Hennie & Lies Lammers30-Jul-2026 14:21
A nicely captured colorful scene.
Denise J T Lee30-Jul-2026 13:26
This food truck is more attractive than any food trucks I have seen in NY. Maybe this is the reason for the "outrageous prices"? Great composition with the US Treasury Building in the background. ~VVVVV+++~
joseantonio30-Jul-2026 13:20
interesting decoration. Nice find and capture.V
globalgadabout30-Jul-2026 13:19
sweet...exotic on a roll..perhaps a photo trumps an indulgence here..
pkocinski30-Jul-2026 12:15
We have them here are well but they're not this gaudy.
laine30-Jul-2026 12:11
Too much sugar by the look of it... V
janescottcumming30-Jul-2026 12:07
I think I would rather go to a restaurant! It’s a very colorful truck though. V