Six of Glasgow's best street food eats and where to find them

The Herald Scotland

2 days ago

As we await the opening date for Fook Mei, a second venture from the Ho Lee Fook team, we've rounded up a list of six other places to find amazing street food in the city.
From wood-fired pizza served from a converted horsebox to tacos down a 'hidden lane', here's what to look out for.
Doughman's land
Derby Street, Finnieston
This quirky little container pitches up in Glasgow's West End from Wednesday to Sunday every week, serving a small but brilliant menu of freshly made pizzas.
The brothers behind the venture are dedicated to using local produce wherever possible, and with a wood-fired oven kept at a toasty 500 degrees, can whip up the likes of pepperoni and hot honey or pistachio, mortadella ham and mushroom-topped pizzas in just 90 seconds.
Wednesday to Friday, to try their creations for just £7. If you're a student, be prepared to pay even less thanks to a thrifty £6 deal.
(Read more: Ron Mackenna review: Dough Man's Land)
Ceylon Cartel
The Barras Market
You might recall these newcomers from my list of the best food and drink I had ordered in Glasgow earlier this spring, and with their dishes of Sri Lankan street food, they have easily earned a second mention.
(Read more: A food & drink writer's guide for what to order in Glasgow this month)
From traditional Kotthu topped with fried egg and cheese to crispy lamb rolls or a Watalappam dessert made with cardamom and nutmeg-spiked coconut milk, their dishes are sunshine in a cardboard bowl.
They're currently located at The Barras, with plans to attend more events and festivals across the city in the near future.
Rafa's
Hidden Lane 1103 Argyle Street
The colourful Hidden Lane in Finnieston is home to Rafa's, a taco spot which has over the years developed a cult favourite status in Glasgow.
The menu here is always evolving, with some of the most recent specials including steak tacos topped with homemade chorizo-infused mayo, beech mushrooms and deep-fried pickles or pork belly burnt ends with jalapeno and bacon BBQ sauce.
If you're a fan of their laid-back style and bold flavours, you might also be interested to know that the team behind Rafa's and Baked Pizza Al Taggio have recently launched Teglia Pizza on Cathcart Road in the city's Southside.
Pakistani Street Food
412 Victoria Road
This compact spot on Victoria Road is one of my favourite places to visit when searching for a hearty, flavourful lunch at a reasonable price.
A chicken kebab wrap (with tender chunks of meat and salad drizzled in tamarind and garlic mayo, then wrapped in a warm paratha) is my go-to, while elsewhere on the menu are Biryani dishes, stuffed naan breads and pakora.
Add a samosa for snacking on later to your order for just £1.50.
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MacTassos
Glasgow Fort/Kelvin Way/Silverburn
It's gyros galore at all three outlets for this Greek Street food business based in Glasgow.
Since 2017, the family-run team at MacTassos has been passionate about serving their menu of pita breads filled with your choice of pork, chicken or falafel alongside extras of halloumi fries and sweet baklava.
For a next-level summer picnic, order a few gyros boxes to share and head straight to the park.
Antojitos
The 78, 14 Kelvinhaugh Street
Brother and sister duo John and Louise Kelly first launched this vegan-friendly Mexican as a lockdown project in 2020, going on to be crowned winners of the Best Scottish Street Food award just 11 months later.
Though they are now based in the kitchen at the 78 in Glasgow's West End, Antojitos stays true to its street food roots with a menu of Mexican dishes, including quesabirria, spinach taquitos and grilled elote.
If you find yourself in Edinburgh this summer, you can also get a taste of Antojitos at the popular Edinburgh Street Food collective at the Omni Centre.