Where to Get Your Street Food Fix in Liverpool

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to satisfy your street food cravings.

While it’s clear that Liverpool is bursting with fantastic places to eat, even we were surprised with the variety and diversity on offer, from authentic Caribbean cuisine to mouth-watering Mexican street food, this guide has something for everyone.

Read on to discover some of the cities’ hidden culinary gems and exactly what to eat when you visit.

Free State Kitchen

Where: 1 Maryland Street

Type of cuisine: Contemporary twist on American classics

This Maryland street diner offers American-style food including delicious burgers and tasty hot dogs.

A personal favourite of ours is the Diego Dog with Jalapeño, covered in garlic salsa with cheddar and caramelised onions, but we also love the twist on the classic New York style Pastrami sandwich, the Reuben.

With great value for money, a calm, friendly atmosphere and a hidden sunny terrace, there is no reason you shouldn’t check out this chic diner.

Definitely try the …. Reuben Sandwich, homemade Pastrami, toasted rye bread, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and house Thousand Island dressing cured to Chef’s secret recipe.

Neon Jamon

Where: Berry St

Type of cuisine: Catalonian/Spanish

With authentic Spanish tapas just the highlight of a mouth-watering Catalan inspired menu, wine-lovers and Spanish food aficionados need look no further than Neon Jamón.

You can’t go wrong with this authentic Spanish menu, filled with traditional treats and quirky Catalonian street food, Neon Jamon is one of Liverpool’s most exciting restaurants.

We love the sautéed Galatian clams with Jamón, garlic, fino sherry, chilli, and herbs.

With restaurants on Berry Street and Smithdown Place, there’s no stopping this pork haven.

Definitely try the… Croquetas, a street food classic, choose from jamon or chorizo croquets served in bechamel sauce.

Lucha Libre

Where: 96 Wood Street

Type of cuisine: Mexican

Bound to have your taste buds tingling, Lucha Libre brings Mexican street food to the streets of Liverpool, and we couldn’t be happier about it.

For those new to Lucha Libre, we recommended the “Lucha Surf ‘n’ Turf Platter”; this includes a little bit of everything on the menu, such as spiced brisket, monkfish & chorizo skewers as well as chipotle gravy.

The perfect selection if you fancy trying a few new things out, and the friendly staff will have no problem guiding you and ensuring you make the right decision.

Don’t forget to wash it down with one of their amazing frozen margaritas!

Definitely try… Any of the sharing boards, you get a bit of everything!

Salthouse Bacaro

Where: 47 Castle Street

Type of cuisine: Italian

The design of this restaurant is fantastic, and so is the food.

Enjoy scrumptious American burgers and slow cooked meats served in a relaxed environment with rough wood and exposed brickwork.

The highlight of the menu has to be the Spicy Meatball Mozzarella Bun; the clue is in the name. This spicy delight is certain to have you returning to Nolita Cantina, and has proven to be a really favourite among those who are partial to food that makes your tongue tingle.

Definitely try the… Spicy Meatball Mozzerella Bun!

Slim’s Pork Chop Express

Where: 85 Seel Street

Type of cuisine: American, mainly meat

Specialising in barbecue, smoked meats and American style food, Slim’s Pork Chop has become a household name of the street food scene in Liverpool.

If you try anything, get the chicken and waffles, though it may sound like the two don’t fit, they are to die for.  So good in fact, that they serve it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

If you love American style barbecue food, then you’ll love Slim’s Pork Chop.

Definitely try the… Chicken and waffles, or go all out and get one of the BBQ trays and prepare for the meat sweats.

Camp and Furnace

Where: 67 Greenland Street

Type of cuisine: Anything and everything

Camp & Furnace offers perhaps the widest range of food we’ve seen, and it is all delightful.

Their Food Slam Fridays have proven to be a huge success, with the types of food rotating each time, customers are always guaranteed a unique experience when dining there.

Our favourite has to be the Red Pepper and Goat’s Cheese Pizza, it’s a great price and is one of the best pizza’s we’ve tried, what more could you ask for!

Definitely try the… Pizzas or get down to one of the Food Slams and eat your weight in meat and yorkshires.

Raggas

Where: Smithdown Road

Type of cuisine: Jamaican

If authentic Caribbean cuisine is what you’re looking for, then look no further. Raggas has established itself as the most popular Caribbean restaurant in Liverpool, and judging by their menu, it is easy to understand why.

Choosing a favourite from the mouth-watering menu was a tough one for us because there is simply so much to choose from, but our favourite dish has to be their Ackee & Saltfish.

If you are new to Caribbean food, the flavour explosion Raggas offer in their dishes will blow your mind.

Other highlights from their menu include the very popular curried goat and Jamaican Jerk Chicken, both wonderful choices for those  new to Caribbean food and aficionados alike.

Definitely try the… Jerk Chicken or Saltfish, but if you want to take the next step, the Goat Curry is top choice.

Bakchich

Where: 54 Bold Street

Type of cuisine: Lebanese

This gem has become perhaps one of the most popular street food restaurants in the whole of Liverpool.

Bakchich has successfully brought the Lebanese culture and food to the city, and the people are thankful for them doing so.

Offering a wide range of traditional Lebanese dishes, choosing the best street food dish is almost impossible.  However, the Arabic breakfast took the crown; the zaatar eggs are a must if visiting, as well as the shaksouka, a Lebanese salsa mixed with scrambled eggs and served with bread.

The menu is without fault, and we recommend any who find themselves in the area to try it.

Definitely try… Any of the breakfast dishes, they are delicious. Or the chicken shawarma platters that are served with pickles and garlic sauce.

Mowgli

Where: 69 Bold Street

Type of cuisine: Indian

Liverpool as a city is renowned for its architecture and its music, through the world-famous Beatles. However, through the introduction of street food from so many different cultures, Liverpool is establishing itself as a hotspot for great, authentic cuisine from across the world. It doesn’t just stop at street food either, check out our Sushi Lovers Guide to Liverpool, or the Best Restaurants for Vegetarians & Vegans.

It’s a pleasure to see so many different cultures emerging and flourishing, as they did in 2008 when Liverpool was crowned the Capital of Culture.