Lucky Tigre

Lucky Tigre, a charming Filipino food truck located at 1713 N Albany Ave, Tampa, offers a vibrant taste of Filipino cuisine that has quickly captured the local community's heart. The reviews consistently highlight the standout dishes, particularly the Fivespice BBQ Liempo and Lechon Kawali rice plates, each priced at $16.00 and lauded for their rich flavors and textures—crisp pork belly accompanied by delightful tamarind aioli. Patrons rave about the bao buns, particularly the Mochi Fried Chicken variety, which combines the lightness of mochi batter with juicy, flavorful chicken, a firm favorite at $11.00. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, noting how ingredients are fresh and dishes are well-prepared. Lucky Tigre not only delights with its culinary offerings but also embraces the Filipino community through events and warm service. Customers like Ricka Raga and Christopher Bucalos express enthusiasm about the welcoming staff and the authenticity of the food, making it a must-visit spot. The atmosphere remains inviting, even in their temporary location, sparking a sense of community while serving delicious, home-cooked meals. With its varied menu, including tantalizing noodle dishes like the Tiger Noodle Salad, Lucky Tigre proves to be a treasure for anyone yearning for a taste of the Philippines.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
From the business
- Identifies as Asian-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside

Ricka Raga

May 27,2025

Lucky Tigre is a must-visit Filipino food truck in Tampa! The bao buns were soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Their chicken BBQ skewers were perfectly grilled—juicy, smoky, and so tasty! I also tried their pancit, which was delicious, though it had a slight sweetness (you’ll love this if you’re looking for Chapchae!), and I was craving a more savory, classic pancit flavor that day. Still, everything was fresh, well-cooked, and full of Filipino goodness. Definitely coming back for more!

Christopher Bucalos

Apr 15,2025

If I could give them more stars I would. Such an amazing couple. Absolutely fantastic food and such a great selection. They host events for the Filipino community. Truly a great addition to the Tampa market. Thank you for the pork belly. We will most definitely be back.

Z T

Apr 10,2025

Personal thanks to Lucky Tigre for catering my daughter’s graduation party. Delivery was on time, young lady was super sweet and most importantly, the food was fire!

Johnny Darko

Mar 28,2025

Food was amazing! Staff were super friendly and helpful! They are remodeling the building behind them so the food truck is a temporary location. They deserve lots of love and we will definitely be going back again! 11/10

Mike Watson

Mar 19,2025

Ordered the Bao Buns - Mochi-fried Chicken, Dumplings - Tocino Pork, and Garlic Jasmine Rice. All three were good. Would have benefited from some hot sauce, but there didn’t seem to be any available. The food truck has a small seating area. Thx fully it was cooler out. Would be very uncomfortable in summer months. I’ll definitely be back to try other items.

Gloria Lee

Mar 14,2025

In town for work and stumbled across this gem with a colleague. We ordered a lot of food so we could try a bunch of things and everything was just outstanding. Great seasonings, super fresh, and perfectly prepared. The mochi fried chicken Bao buns were piping hot and so delicious. Same with the fries. And the lumpia. And the pork dumplings. Just yes yes yes to it all! We also got some of the fun drinks and a halo halo to end the meal. It is a food truck setting right now, but the seating area was shaded with umbrellas and pleasant. Heard that they will be building out a restaurant in the building on the next lot and I am excited for them to have an indoor restaurant spot soon. Go check it out. You won’t regret it! Oh, also did not take photos of the food because we were so busy eating it while it was hot. But here are the drinks!

Randy Rosenthal

Mar 4,2025

READ THIS: The best asian restaurant in Tampa may be this unassuming food truck. For real, Huge Flavor modern Pilipino cuisine made with love and care. Julie did pop-up dumplings events during covid and the lines were around the block. This restaurant is created and operated by a lovely young couple who have been at the center of independent markets, food and culture for years. Lucky Tigre is so good it has made it challenging to enjoy some of the other high-end asian offerings in town that costs 100 per person. It’s not that I hope they build a restaurant. The food truck serves them - I wish a location with a tropical outdoor setting worthy of the fresh colorful and vibrant deliciousness they lay down day after day. A

Yvonne P. Bruning

Feb 25,2025

Y’all - skip the pricey mediocre meals on the waterfront and opt for a casual, delicious, and creative meal at Lucky Tigre instead! It was my first time in Tampa and I was only there for 36 hours - there was no time for bad food. My friend and I ordered 5 things to share: Halo-Halo, Tocino Pork Dumplings, Lechon Kawali (crispy Pork Belly over rice), Mochi Fried Chicken Bao Buns, “Lucky” Fries with Tamarind Aioli (wow!). We also had the Calamansi Lemonade and Pandan Coconut Milk Tea - both refreshing on a hot evening. It was all divine - cooked perfectly and the perfect mix of authentic flavors and fusion twists. Things to note: (1) it’s a food truck with a few outdoor tables (cute yellow umbrellas over each), (2) it’s located in a gentrifying area - not much else around it for a post-meal stroll, (3) the chef is Filipina, (4) word on the street is they are opening a restaurant right behind where the food truck currently is!

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