Quick Facts

The Lime Truck: Facts

The key facts about The Lime Truck in one place. Each one links to the page on this site where it comes from.

The Company

Founded: June 2010, in Orange County, California; Source: Awards
Founder: Chef Daniel Shemtob; Source: Our Story
What we serve: Elevated Cali-Mex cooking, plus bold Mexican, Asian, and Mediterranean flavors, made fresh to order, every single time; Sources: Our Story, Home
Fleet: 6 trucks; Source: Our Story
Guests served: 2M+; Source: Our Story
Cooking oil: Zero seed oils. We partnered with Zero Acre Farms to cook every dish in cultured oil — no canola, soybean, or vegetable oils.; Source: Our Story
Scratch-made: Our salsas, marinades, slaws, and sauces are made fresh each morning in our commissary kitchen.; Source: Our Story
Dietary options: Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options on every menu; Source: FAQ

Food Network: Winner, The Great Food Truck Race — Season 2 (2011); Source: Awards
Food Network: Winner, The Great Food Truck Race: All-Stars (2021); Source: Awards
Yahoo Travel: Top 5 Food Truck in America (2013 – 2016); Source: Awards
OC Weekly: Best Food Truck in Orange County; Source: Awards
Community: After the 2025 Palisades wildfire, founder Daniel Shemtob partnered with World Central Kitchen to serve meals to evacuees and first responders (covered by Eater LA).; Source: Press

Orange County: 16211 Construction Cir W, Irvine, CA 92606 · (949) 232-0690; Source: Irvine Catering
Los Angeles: 1936 W Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91201 · (323) 417-6721; Source: Los Angeles Catering
San Diego: 4637 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102 · (619) 373-1870; Source: San Diego Catering
Email: info@thelimetruck.com; Source: Catering
Service area: All of Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, and the Inland Empire; Source: FAQ

Events: Weddings, corporate events, private parties, festivals, and film & production; Source: FAQ
Event size: We regularly cater events from about 50 guests to 500 or more, and we've served high-profile events of 10,000 or more.; Source: Catering
What's included: The truck, the crew, and the food, plus setup, service, and cleanup. Everything is cooked to order on site.; Source: Catering
Serviceware: All catering packages include eco-friendly plates, utensils, napkins, and serving supplies.; Source: FAQ
Pricing: Custom quotes. Price depends on guest count, menu, service style, how long we serve, and how far we travel.; Source: FAQ
Deposit: A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your date. We accept checks or any major credit card.; Source: Catering
Lead time: Two to four weeks is usually enough for most events. Weddings and large corporate events often book two to three months ahead.; Source: Catering
Space needed: A flat, level area about 30 feet long by 12 feet wide, with about 14 feet of overhead clearance. A standard outlet, or we can run a quiet generator.; Source: Catering
Drop-off catering: Drop-off catering without the truck is currently available in Orange County only.; Source: Catering
Response time: We reply within 24 hours with availability and a custom proposal.; Source: FAQ

Franchising: Exclusive franchise opportunities in select areas since 2024; Source: Our Story
Franchise investment: Total investment from $200k–$400k; Source: Franchise
Food Truck Mogul Academy: Launched in 2024: an online community for learning how to build a successful food truck business; Source: Our Story

Send us the date, the address, and a rough guest count. We'll reply within 24 hours with availability and a custom quote.