In the humid throb of a Tampa Bay summer, a purple and blue food truck sits like a mirage—”MASA” emblazoned across its sides in bold, artistic letters. But this isn’t just a colorful pit stop for a bite. No, this truck has teeth. Masa Food Truck isn’t just dishing out the best tacos in town—it’s waging war against food insecurity, one plate at a time.
At the heart of its sizzling griddle and glowing neon lies a singular truth: every taco served fuels a mission. Every Cluckin’ Jacked and Beefy Boi helps fund a bigger purpose—because 100% of Masa’s revenue goes directly to 360 Eats, a nonprofit reshaping how the Bay Area thinks about food, waste, and community.
The Engine Behind the Taco: 360 Eats
Step into the story behind the flavor. 360 Eats is more than a nonprofit; it’s a culinary revolution rolling on four wheels. By forging partnerships with grocery stores, farms, and food distributors, they rescue surplus food on the brink of being discarded. This isn’t scrap. These are fresh, high-quality ingredients—pounds upon pounds of edible potential saved from landfills every week.
The magic happens in what they call the CommUnity Kitchen—a food truck turned mobile kitchen, manned by professional chefs and tireless volunteers. Inside this moving haven, rescued ingredients are transformed into chef-prepared meals, rich with flavor and intention. Then, like something out of a grassroots fairytale, these meals are delivered straight to communities in need across Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.
And if you think that’s the end of the story—think again.
More Than a Meal: Building Culinary Futures
What if your favorite taco could do more than feed a hungry stomach? What if it helped rebuild a life?
360 Eats doesn’t just feed; they empower. Their culinary internship program is a lifeline for individuals facing employment barriers—homelessness, incarceration, or simply bad luck. Over six months, these interns learn professional culinary skills, work aboard the food truck, and gain experience that sets them on a sustainable career path.
In a world where second chances are rare, Masa offers them hot, plated, and garnished with pickled red onions.
A Menu With a Mission
Tampa foodies, take note. This isn’t your average taco truck. Masa Food Truck’s menu reads like a chef’s fever dream—bold, creative, and deeply satisfying. And with every bite, you’re not just tasting flavor; you’re supporting a movement.
Here are just a few of their drool-worthy standouts:
- Cluckin’ Jacked: Choose BBQ chicken or jackfruit. Add sesame pineapple slaw, passionfruit guacamole crema, and pickled red onions for a tangy, tropical punch.
- Big Belly: A sinful combo of sous vide bacon, pulled pork, maduros, garlic aioli, and candied jalapeños. Yes, it tastes as indulgent as it sounds.
- Beefy Boi: Grilled steak meets caramelized onions, queso fresco, and smoky adobo crema. It’s a bold flavor bomb with finesse.
- Nachos: Loaded to the edge with any of the signature taco flavors. Perfect for sharing—or not.
- Churro Chips: Lightly fried and sugar-dusted, served with a cinnamon butter dipping sauce that’ll haunt your dreams.
- Torched Maduros & Cilantro Lime Rice: Flavor-packed sides that complete the culinary story.
Catering That Gives Back
Planning a wedding, company picnic, or community celebration? Masa Food Truck offers full-service catering, bringing its mobile mission to your doorstep. But this is no ordinary hire. Every catered taco bar funds more meals, more rescued food, and more second chances.
Support never tasted so good.
Follow the Flavor, Fuel the Fight
Masa isn’t just about great tacos—it’s about creating lasting change in Tampa Bay’s food ecosystem. Every dollar supports sustainability, every bite fuels hope, and every visit is a vote for a better, more equitable future.
To explore the full menu, donate, or book catering, visit the official website: 360eats.org
Want a front-row seat to the next mouthwatering drop? Follow the team on Instagram for behind-the-scenes kitchen action, limited-time menu items, and real-time updates on where Masa will be next.
The Last Bite
Next time you see a flash of purple and blue on the Tampa streets, stop. Take a bite. And remember, this isn’t just food—it’s resistance, it’s rescue, it’s rebirth.
Because at Masa Food Truck, you don’t just eat well—you do good.
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