Generations of Southern recipes, slow-cooked with intention, served straight from our truck to your hands — right here in Tampa.
Cooked from scratch every morning
Family recipes passed down for generations
Find us around Tampa throughout the week
Bringing the flavor to your event
Big Daddy's didn't start on a food truck — it started at a kitchen table, surrounded by family, with pots on every burner and stories on every lip. The recipes here aren't pulled from a cookbook. They were learned by watching, helping, and tasting.
What began as Sunday dinners for the whole neighborhood became a mission: bring that same warmth, that same depth of flavor, to whoever walks up to our window. Every batch of collards, every fry of chicken, every slow-smoked cut of meat is done the way it was always done — with patience, with care, and with no shortcuts.
Today, we roll through Tampa serving plates that taste like memory. If it doesn't remind you of home, we're not doing our job right.
30+
Years of recipes
100%
From scratch
Tampa
Home base
Real food, real moments, real flavor — captured straight from the truck.
"I drove 40 minutes just to try this truck after seeing it around town. The oxtails are the real deal — tender, smoky, and full of flavor. This is what soul food should taste like."
Marcus J.
Tampa, FL
"We hired Big Daddy's for our family reunion and every single guest asked for the chef's number. The mac and cheese alone is worth the wait in line. Absolutely incredible."
Tanya W.
Brandon, FL
"As someone who grew up eating Southern food the right way, I can say with confidence — this is it. The kind of food that makes you close your eyes and nod. Real soul food."
Derrick C.
Tampa, FL
We're parked at our regular spot on East Columbus Drive, but we also travel to events, private parties, and community gatherings across the Tampa Bay area. Give us a call and we'll let you know where we're cooking that day.
3910 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 402-2728
Call or text for location updates
Mon – Sat: 11am – 7pm
Hours may vary — call ahead to confirm
Whether you're craving a quick lunch or planning a catered event, Big Daddy's has got you covered. Come find us on the corner, or give us a call — we'll make sure the food is ready when you arrive.
