The local flag
It took seven bored school pupils in the canteen to give rise to one of the country’s most established food trucks. LëtzeBurger launched in 2019 with a single-minded focus: burgers that come from somewhere. The beef is from Luxembourg, the buns come from a bakery in Bertrange, and the vegetables are fresh. The formula hasn’t changed, and that’s exactly why people keep coming back. The bacon cheeseburger is the go-to choice for many, and a ‘burger of the month’ regularly gives the regulars a run for their money. Today, the venture has grown: several permanent locations, and a fleet of trucks for events and concerts across the country.
Addresses: 120 Route d’Arlon, Strassen; 6 Rue de l’Église, Dippach; 7 Rue de l’Industrie, Mondercange; 5 Avenue du Rock’n’Roll, Esch-Belval.
Ten years in Ethiopia in a van
Behind Tabor Food Concept is a couple who have been living in Luxembourg for ten years. She does the cooking and can sometimes be found behind the counter too. The centrepiece is the injera doro wot: chicken cooked for a long time with eggs and spices, served on a large, spongy, fermented teff flatbread that soaks up all the juices and acts as a plate. The berbere is hot without being scorching. It’s hearty, smells delicious from a distance, and is eaten with your hands. Vegetarians have their own selection, which is substantial and varied. The food truck operates at lunchtime on weekdays and can be found at events and festivals. Once you’ve spotted it, you’ll want to follow it.
Locations: Place de l’Europe, Kirchberg (Monday and Wednesday)/roundabout on Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, Kirchberg (Tuesday)/junction of Rue Edouard Steichen and Rue Charles Bernhoeft (Thursday)/12 Rue Erasme, Kirchberg (Friday)
From Tex, from Mex
Las Maracas is run by two women (Valéria, originally from Puebla, and Andréa, from Cuernavaca) who cook the dishes they know best. Tacos, quesadillas, and above all cochinita pibil: pork simmered for hours, coloured with achiote, served pulled in a taco. The flavours are bold, the portions generous. Nothing like the Mexican food you find just about everywhere. The food truck moves around to different locations, attends street food festivals across the country, and sells salsas to take away. They also offer a catering service for private events.
Addresses: Rue du Fort Neipperg, railway station (Monday)/roundabout at the junction of Rue Erasme and Rue Léon Hengen, Kirchberg (Tuesday)/junction of Rue Edouard Steichen and Rue Charles Bernhoeft (Wednesday)/19 Rue Bitbourg, Hamm (Friday)
