Where to find great street food in Wales

The street food scene takes on a different flavour in every part of Wales. Explore our guide to discover the food halls, indoor markets, shipping containers and food trucks worth seeking out region by region.

Discover street food in North, Mid, West and South Wales.

On the north-west coast is Cricieth (Criccieth), a small seaside town overlooked by a castle, with beaches on either side of the headland. A short walk from the seafront, the Y Maes food and drink hub  brings together independent vendors.

Big Dog Pizza is one to look out for here, serving wood-fired pizzas including a popular goat’s cheese and honey option. Their pizzas appear at events and pop-ups around North Wales and are a favourite for Lisa of North Wales Grub. Alongside their home at Y Maes, their truck pops up at locations from Harlech and Pen Llŷn to Porthmadog, so keep an eye out.

There’s more to try at Y Maes too, with Elemental Eats serving Mexican-inspired tacos, nachos and seasonal dishes using Welsh produce, and Box Van Burgers making smashed burgers with grass-fed Welsh beef.

Y Rhyl's (Rhyl's) Queen's Market has been brought back as a food and retail space, with independent traders gathered under one roof. The Romi'ng Wolf is one to seek out for gluten-free fried chicken, wings and loaded fries. There's more around the food hall, including Baked & Loaded's jacket potatoes and Middle Eastern flavours from Mariam’s Kitchen.

In the centre of Wrecsam (Wrexham), Tŷ Pawb brings together a market, galleries, community space and food court, with a changing line-up. Dead Good Scran is a family-run smokehouse serving slow-cooked barbecue comfort food and coffee, with locally sourced meat.

Based around Powys, Hangry Luchas brings Mexican-inspired street food to the region from its colourful food truck, with tacos and desserts appearing at pop-ups, markets and events.

On the Ceredigion coast, The Lime Crab sits beside the pier in Cei Newydd (New Quay), serving fish and chips with a twist. Alongside cod and haddock, it sells salt and pepper squid, tempura prawns and specials, with vegan and gluten-free options. Grab your food and eat outside near the harbour before continuing along the coast.

Swansea Market has been part of the city's food culture for generations. Today, traditional produce sits alongside stalls serving food from around the world. Thai Taste offers freshly prepared Thai food, while Casa Mia makes Neapolitan pizza and pasta. Pick something from one of the stalls and find a seat in the communal areas.

On the promenade of Y Mwmbwls (Mumbles), a seaside village at the western edge of Bae Abertawe (Swansea Bay), is Gower Seafood Hut, serving seafood from a horsebox. Its menu includes crispy chilli prawns, plaice goujons, whitebait, calamari, cockles and dressed crab - fresh seafood served outdoors with the coast beside you.

Further west, Feast Pembrokeshire focuses on live-fire cooking, slow-smoked barbecue and local produce, with dishes made for sharing. Its riverside setting makes this a place to linger, and Feast also takes its food on the road to festivals and events.

In the centre of the capital, Cardiff Market is home to a mix of independent traders. Dirty Gnocchi serves its signature cheese-wheel pasta, while Bao Selecta does crispy beef bao buns. Cardiff food creator Cerys Atkin, of Cardiff Love List, recommends both, with Bearded Taco and Ffwrnes also worth seeking out.

In Bae Caerdydd (Cardiff Bay), Platform Street Food brings independent traders together under one roof. Look out for The Italian Job for freshly made pasta, and Llanfaes Dairy for handmade artisan gelato and indulgent sweet treats including Loaded sundaes and Waffle and brownie stacks. Alongside the food, Academy serves beers, cocktails and coffee, making it a popular spot for lunch, after-work drinks or a weekend meet-up by the waterfront.

Close to Caerphilly Castle, Ffos Caerffili brings food and drink businesses together in a collection of shipping containers. Bab Haus is a standout. Founded by Welsh-Persian chef Leyli, it specialises in Mexican-inspired street food, from quesabirrias and burritos to generously topped nachos. It’s one of food writer Llio Angharad’s top recommendations. Bab Haus also has locations at Goodsheds in Y Barri (Barry) and Newport Market.

On Barri’s waterfront, Goodsheds has transformed a historic railway site into a lively destination with street food traders and bars, alongside independent shops, a vibrant co-working space and Junction independent coffee drive thru.

Among the variety of traders in the Container Village, you’ll find Bab Haus Mex serving up tacos, burritos and loaded nachos; Greek-style souvlaki from Meat And Greek; and giant handcrafted doughnuts, coffee and loaded milkshakes by WhoCult. With plenty of outdoor seating and the Academy 297 rooftop bar, it’s a great place to sample different flavours in one stop.

For something different, try Keralan Karavan. Food writer Kacie Morgan, of The Rare Welsh Bit, recommends its Frankie rolls, disco fries and Bombay tikka tacos. Chef Pankaj Krishnan has been part of the Welsh street-food scene since 2015, taking Keralan flavours to a variety of pop-ups, festivals and markets.

In Canton, Lahmacun has grown from a market stall into a permanent home at The Boneyard. Food creator Cassie Robson recommends its giant flatbreads, falafel subs and live-fire barbecues.

The cooking is wood-fired from start to finish. Slow-cooked lamb and goat are used to top the flatbreads, with herbs, pickles and homemade sauces adding flavour.

Food blogger Wayne Kamans counts Brewery Field Street Food among his favourite places to eat for its curries, tacos, smashed burgers, wings, loaded fries and bao buns. That variety makes it a good option for groups who can’t agree on what to eat.

Based in Cwmbrân (Cwmbran) but travelling around Wales, The Hungry Cowboy takes Texas-inspired smoked food to events and pop-ups. Expect slow-smoked brisket and pork shoulder alongside loaded fries, nachos and burgers.

Newport Market's restored Victorian market hall has become another South Wales food hub. Look out for Rock & Scallop for its famous seafood boils, packed with fresh seafood and coated in signature sauces.

Some of Wales’ street-food traders don't have permanent bases, travelling between festivals, markets, pubs and pop-ups. Check out our guide to Welsh food and drink festivals for upcoming events.