Texas Highways Magazine

Farm to Truck

With a big grin and open arms, Diego Ramos steps out from behind the counter of his food truck in downtown McAllen to greet customers. Some are old classmates from high school, others are regulars, and some are newcomers excited to learn what all the fuss is about. Though Diego’s Food Truck is a small operation in the Rio Grande Valley, it’s earned a reputation among locals for flavorful and adventurous farm-to-table fare.

Opened in 2019 at the McAllen Food Park across from the Casa

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