Flavor on the go: Where to find Atlanta's best food trucks

What's the perfect complement to warm weather, festival season and a healthy appetite?

If an image of a colorful food truck came to mind, then you're in good company.

Atlantans have it made in the shade when it comes to getting the best meals on four wheels. There's something to satisfy every craving - savory, sweet, healthy or indulgent. It's our pleasure to help you map out the when's and where's.

All you have to do is show up with an empty stomach and adventurous palate to Atlanta food trucks.

Here are our top 5 food truck picks:

Bento Bus
Think outside of the box and try a healthy Japanese-inspired food truck focused on pleasing the foodies of Atlanta. They strive to use as many organic ingredients as possible, in addition to using eco-friendly wares and utensils. Your conscience and stomach will thank you.

Mix'd Up Burgers
Burger up! If beef is your pleasure, then you've located your long-lost food truck soulmate. In fact, you'll want to visit more than once to eat your way through their menu. Not in a burger mood? Try some of their loaded shoestring fries with the works. Yum.

Mac the Cheese
Mac and cheese is served up as a well-rounded meal at this food truck. Case in point: Order the BBQ Mac for smoked pulled pork over creamy cheddar macaroni and cheese, topped with house-made pimento cheese and pickles. If you can't quite wrap your head around that plate of awesome, you can also order a seasonal sandwich with a side of traditional mac 'n' cheese. You'll leave happy and full.

The Fry Guy
If you've ever had the pleasure of eating Belgian style street waffles, then you'll know why this food truck is all the rage. You'll get a heaping cone of hand-cut, crispy fries to pair with one of their signature dipping sauces. We highly recommend the Parmesan Truffle Fries, covered in fresh Parmesan-Reggiano and white truffle oil.

The Blaxican
Three words: Mexican soul food. This truck gets around, so be sure to check out their calendar for a visit near you. You'll find a fusion mash-up of all of your favorite Mexican delights with the down-home Southern comforts of soul cuisine. Try some of their signature tacos with a side of the Mexy Mac n Cheese. Check out

Where and when to find Atlanta's best food trucks: 

ATLANTA

Atlanta Street Food Coalition Calendar

Check out the Coalition's calendar of mostly intown food truck happenings.

Street Food Thursday, 1125 Peachtree St.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, year-round

The longest running food truck event in Atlanta features 10-14 vendors each week.

NORTH FULTON

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley

5-9 p.m. Thursdays, April 19-Oct. 11

7 to 10 Food trucks and music will grace Old Roswell Street. Some seating available.

DEKALB COUNTY

Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Brookhaven

6-9 p.m. Wednesdays

Brookhaven Food Truck Nights will feature 8-10 vendors, beer and wine, entertainment and stuff to keep the kiddies occupied each week through Oct. 3.

Doraville City Hall, 3725 Park Ave., Doraville

5-9 p.m. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month

The event will host 8-10 vendors, with a focus on "up and coming" food trucks.

Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody

5-9 p.m. Thursdays, April 26-October 26

Operating since 2013, the event features more than 10 vendors including The Blaxican and Yumbii.

GWINNETT COUNTY

Downtown Duluth

6-9 p.m. Fridays, May-September.

Part of Fridays-N-Duluth, there will be live entertainment onstage and in Parsons Alley.

Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St., Lilburn

5-9 p.m. second Tuesdays, May-Oct.

About a half dozen food trucks plus music.

Suwanee Town Center, 350 Town Center Ave., Ste 101, Suwanee

5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, April, May, June, August, and September but not July!

The event features and live music.

Work up an appetite by reading up on all of the food trucks Atlanta has to offer here. There's truly something for everyone.

In a hurry? Check out this handy real-time food truck map to scout out your next meal.