El Sancho Taco Shack At Crux is one of Bend’s favorite casual food-cart stops, serving Mexican street food from the lawn at Crux. Known for its laid-back outdoor atmosphere, the cart blends Pacific Northwest brewery culture with authentic taco-shop energy, making it a popular post-hike and sunset destination for both locals and visitors.

Hours:

12PM-8PM Sunday - Thursday

12PM-9PM Friday & Saturday

Red Road Pizza Company is a laid-back Central Oregon pizza spot known for its handcrafted pies, homemade dough and sauce, and food-cart roots. Originally launched in 2016 by Chad and Tessa Colley, the business takes its name from the historic “Red Road” — the old red-cinder Cascade Lakes Highway that once cut through the Deschutes National Forest.

Hours:

12PM-8PM Thursday - Monday

Alpine Smash Burger is part of Bend’s growing smash-burger scene, serving up crisp-edged burgers with a simple, comfort-food approach that fits naturally into Central Oregon’s casual food-cart culture. Known for thin patties smashed on a hot griddle for maximum caramelization, the burgers lean classic: melty American cheese, soft buns, grilled onions, pickles, and house sauce done right.

Hours:

12PM-8PM Everyday

A Broken Angel is one of Bend’s standout vegan food carts, known for chef-driven comfort food that appeals to vegans and non-vegans alike. Founded in 2016 by Chef Richard Hull and Barbara Troyer, the cart focuses on organic, scratch-made New American cuisine with Southern and Mexican influences — all without relying on mock meats.

Hours:

11AM-7PM Tuesday - Thursday

10AM-7PM Friday & Saturday

10AM-5PM Sunday

Serving up tropical flavors with a Central Oregon twist, Mountain Mahalo Shave Ice has quickly become one of Bend’s favorite warm-weather food carts. The family-owned business blends Hawaiian shave ice culture with Bend’s outdoor lifestyle, creating colorful, island-inspired treats that fit perfectly after a hike, brewery stop, or summer concert.

Hours:

12PM-9PM Everyday