Discounts on bath products and cosmetics, fleece blankets with NFL teams from other states, and previous-generation gaming systems. $1 candy bar. His $400 cowboy boots made of armadillo skin. A truck stops on a patch of dirt and stirs up the dust slashed by the strong midday sun. That bed is full of more oranges than you’ve ever seen in your life.

This monument to the informal economy has always had food for date families, pickers, and teenagers stopping by on weekend nights. It’s churros and ice cream from trucks and burgers, tacos and jumbo micheladas from permanent vendors in the heart of a shifting market.

Last weekend, a new food truck park, Comida Parkopened to add to the fray.

Comida Park is a collection of 21 food trucks organized by United Flea Market, a Denver, Colorado-based company that acquired Tank Verde Swap Meet in 2019. Maintain a diverse set of options.

The roster now includes my favorite banh mi shop on the north side, a pastry and barbecue truck with a cult following at Sahuarita, a grilled cheese passion project from the head chef of Dante’s Fire, Ppseria, and my favorite Mediterranean food truck. I’m here.

Homemade Mediterranean is a Lebanese food truck that specializes in sandwiches. My favorite is the Garlic Chicken His sandwich, wrapped in a flatbread called manakish (the Lebanese answer to pita). I first tried their food when they were stationed at Pit, a food truck park on the east side.

The pit ran into zoning problems because the city of Tucson’s food truck regulations do not allow trucks to congregate within 100 feet at all times. Propane tank explosions are rare, but rules are in place to ensure that freak accidents don’t become exponentially more damaging.

However, Comida Park is outside the city limits. 4100 S. Palo Verde Road, in Pima County. The county regulates food trucks. For example, food trucks need hot running water and must contract with concession kitchens to keep hot food fresh. .

Comida Park officially opened on February 10th. As we visited on a Friday afternoon, you may have noticed that there were very few trucks parked at the Comida Park parking lot. But by Saturday afternoon, at least 15 were powered on and ready for service.

Parks may look very different from the renderings you see on news sites and social media. When I visited, the air was thick with the smell of cooking strawberry kettle corn and generator smoke.

Many food trucks use generators and extension cords. This is because the electricity hasn’t turned on yet and won’t turn on for at least a week or two. Rough terrain and trip hazards such as loose cords, utility connections and outlets may be present.

Admission to the Tank Verde Swap Meet (including Comida Park) is free Sunday-Thursday and Friday-Saturday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $1 Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Comida Park is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM, Friday through Saturday from 8 AM to 11:30 PM, and Sunday from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Comida Park’s full roster of food trucks includes 21 vendors. If you’re interested in a particular facility, check the hours of operation before you go. Not all trucks are there when the park is open. If you go there, you will find something like this:

This Mexican food truck incorporates maseca (corn flour) into its antojito short menu, such as empanadas and enchiladas.Find more information here.

This banh mi counter has won a cult following at the Orange Grove Road flagship store. Now they’re bringing Vietnamese fusion sandwiches and milk tea to swap meet in food trucks.Find more information here.

This chain of Bobaty food trucks stretches across the West Coast into the western hinterland. They also sometimes offer unique snacks such as fried he chicken stuffed waffles he cones.Find more information here.

Longtime swap meeters will be familiar with churros el rey.They brought fried foods and ice cream sundaes to Tank Verdes Swap Meet long before Comida Park. here.

Chef David Sullivan has taken the form of an egg roll wrapper and filled it with all sorts of crazy concoctions. just a small part ofFind more information here.

This food truck specializes in taco dorado, made using the owner’s grandmother’s recipe, but also has torta on the menu. Comida will be at his park Friday through Sunday from 11am to 10pm.Find more information here.

Wings, nachos, fries — El Hefe specializes in the kind of food that complements a fun night out (or indoors).Find more information here.

El Rayo doesn’t choose when it comes to seafood. You can find both Louisiana-style seafood boils with corn and potatoes and Mexican ceviche and tostadas. menu. Find more information here.

Every Comida Park needs Caretta, the Sonoran dog. El Taco Asere is your fix. However, it is not limited to just Dogo. You can also find breakfast burritos and other Sonora favorites at this food truck.Find more information here.

This specialty drink coffee cart has partnered with Cal’s Bakeshop to bring sugary drinks and other treats to Comida Park.Find more information here.

There is never enough corn in the kettle. Heavy Kettle differentiates itself from its competitors by also offering cotton candy.Find more information here.

Homemade Mediterranean is one of the only Lebanese restaurants in town. You can’t go wrong with a savory beef patty sandwich on Lebanese flatbread or a garlic chicken wrap.Find more information here.

What do we have to say about kettle corn? A staple at outdoor fairs and festivals, kettle corn is an addictive sweet treat. The kettle corn trolley offers a variety of flavors and accompaniments with aguas fresca.Find more information here.

American comfort food spot serving french fries, creative melts, burgers, hot dogs and fried chicken.Find more information here.

Find cupcakes, brownies and more at this dessert food truck, a favorite with Arizona Daily Star readers. Pin-Up started with cupcakes and whoopie pies, but has since become popular with barbecues.Find more information here.

Pupusa lovers all over Tucson are familiar with Serena’s Salvadorian. This is the only brick-and-mortar option in town for pupusas.Now food truck Rosita’s brings some competition to the pupusa game! here.

Ken Foy, the chef behind Dante’s Fire, has a passionate side project whose name says it all. This food truck improves the medium for grilled cheese sandwiches.Find more information here.

Hawaiian shaved ice uses the same base as raspads, but instead of fruit, tamarind candies, and condensed milk, it’s topped with a rich flavored syrup.Kakigori Salon incorporates both Hawaiian-style syrups and fun toppings! here.

Freshly baked or breaded Mexican sushi and fried rice rolls. Chicken, cooked shrimp, and steak all weigh in on a variety of hand-rolled rolls. Other options such as tacos, tostadas and carne asada fries are available.Find more information here.

Find cheap tacos and mini chimmies in this back-to-basics taco truck long posted on Swap Meet.Find more information here.

The chain started in Maui but acquired its first locally owned franchise last year. Their limited menu includes lots of lemonade and health-conscious snacks like avocado toast. look for information here.