LAST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 2026 | ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2012
2026 STATUS: UNVERIFIED
We haven’t been able to verify that the Go Burger food truck is still operating in 2026. This 2012 review is kept for the record. A Go Burger at 310 W 38th Street is listed closed on Yelp, updated February 2026. No recent posts under @GOBurger turned up.
Verified vegetarian falafel: Moshe’s Falafel (kosher and vegan) trucks on W 46th St and at 1411 Broadway, and Taïm at 222 Waverly Pl in the West Village. Call Taïm first. In August 2026, Nation’s Restaurant News reported New York State had padlocked Taïm shops, including the West Village, over tax warrants.
KEY TAKEAWAY
In 2012, the Go Burger truck sold a $6 falafel burger: a deep-fried, herby falafel patty with tzatziki, Boston lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onion on a burger bun, plus a $1 “shake shot.” It was crisp outside but a little dry. The truck’s 2026 status is unverified; for vegetarian falafel today, go to Moshe’s in Midtown or Taïm in the West Village.
OUR EXPERIENCE (OCTOBER 2012 VISIT)
Last time we went to the Go Burger truck, we were a little surprised to see falafel on the menu. We were thinking about fried falafel balls stuffed into pita bread, which seemed like a weird thing for Go Burger to serve. What we didn’t realize at first glance was they were now serving a falafel BURGER. Now the world makes sense again!
The falafel burger was one of the least expensive main items at Go Burger, for $6. With no meat included, we would be shocked if it wasn’t.
Since we had a few extra bucks in our pocket by ordering the falafel burger, we also ordered a shake shot for $1.
Go Burger must have known what they were doing with the new menu item, because 3 people behind us ordered falafel burgers while we were waiting for lunch…and it wasn’t a long wait either. We don’t know why vegetarians would hit a burger truck for lunch, but Go Burger was certainly capitalizing on it.
The falafel burger looked very similar to the regular Go Burgers, with Boston lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions in the sandwich.
Where things differed was the sauce. The falafel burger had tzatziki sauce and hummus instead of ketchup, mustard or mayo. At least that’s what the menu said.
The tzatziki sauce was readily apparent, but we didn’t taste any hummus in the sandwich. The yogurt flavor of the tzatziki sauce was a good choice to go with the falafel burger, and hummus would have been welcome too. The tzatziki was not as good as Uncle Gussy’s, but few are.
The falafel burger itself was decent, if a little dry. It was about the size of a hockey puck, but a little thinner.
The outside was nice and crispy from being deep fried. The inside was soft and had a nice, herby flavor from cilantro and other herbs and spices.
There was a mix of deep green and yellow, making us wonder if the falafel was made with chickpeas and some cornmeal. We know some falafel vendors use cornmeal in their mixture, and we’re not sure if that was the case here. Whether they did or not, the falafel burger still tasted good.
Go Burger had a choice of chocolate or vanilla shakes, which cost $4 each. The shakes were large, but too much to have with a burger and fries for lunch. The idea of a shake shot is a good one.
We’re not sure exactly how big a shake shot was, but it was much larger than a shot of alcohol. The shake shot cup was about the same height as the burger bun is wide (maybe 5 inches). Our guess would be 4 ounces of shake for $1.
We got 4 or 5 good, long sips of a thick, chocolaty shake. In our opinion, the shake shot was one of the better deals at Go Burger.
Back in 2012, the Go Burger truck made the rounds of different neighborhoods and posted its location on Twitter.
If you’re a vegetarian, it was easy to make a meal from a falafel burger, fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, and/or a shake. If you’re not a vegetarian, it was even easier.
Is a Falafel Patty Different From a Falafel Ball?
Yes. A flattened falafel patty has more crust relative to its center than a ball, so it crisps faster but can dry out if it’s too thick or sits too long; a ball keeps a moister, steamier middle. That trade-off explains why this burger was crisp outside but “a little dry.”
Shape is a real decision for falafel makers: the King of Falafel in Astoria uses oblong patties because, as he told us, they get a better crust while staying moist inside. Read his explanation in our interview with the King of Falafel, or try shaping your own patties with our traditional falafel recipe.
A falafel burger is a fun detour; a falafel fried to order by a specialist is the destination.
Where Can You Get Vegetarian Falafel in NYC Today?
For verified vegetarian falafel, go to Moshe’s Falafel (kosher and vegan) at trucks on W 46th St and 1411 Broadway in Midtown, or Taïm at 222 Waverly Place for green herb falafel and sabich.
The truck itself left almost no later trail. A search for @GOBurger turned up nothing recent, and the Go Burger listing at 310 W 38th Street is marked closed on Yelp as of a February 2026 update. That is a storefront, not proof the truck is gone, and it is not proof the truck is out either.
Moshe’s is the one people are still sending friends to. On June 13, 2026, @maryb1130 called the cart on 46th between 6th and 5th a lunch go-to from 17 years of working in the city, and said the cart, not the newer West Side store, was the original. On July 1, @jsadinolfi put the truck at 46th and 6th and called it one of the best in New York, about $11.50. Taïm is the other name in this box, and it needs a phone call. On August 11, 2026, Nation’s Restaurant News and QSR reported that New York State had padlocked Taïm restaurants, including the West Village, after tax warrants filed in April.
Our field guide explains which falafel style is actually worth the trip for vegetarians, and every verified vendor is mapped in the NYC Falafel & Shawarma Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Go Burger Falafel Burger
Is the Go Burger truck still operating?
NewYorkStreetFood.com could not verify that the Go Burger food truck is still operating in 2026. For vegetarian falafel, Moshe’s Falafel in Midtown and Taïm in the West Village are verified alternatives.
What is a falafel burger?
A falafel burger is a flattened, deep-fried falafel patty served on a burger bun instead of in pita, usually with lettuce, tomato, pickles and a yogurt sauce like tzatziki. In 2012, the Go Burger truck sold one for $6.
