The 2016 Vendy Awards: Meet The Winners, Finalists

Tacos el Rancho took home the prestigious Vendy Cup award on Sept. 17, 2016. Here's a glimpse of their tacos al pastor. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Big Mozz - Best Of Market Winner

Deep fried cheese -- a simple concept with delicious results. Big Mozz made their mark on Smorgasbug and took home Best of Market at the 2016 Vendys. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Monk's Meat - People's Choice Vegan Winner

A Smoragasburg staple, Monks Meat takes traditional barbecue and gives it a vegan twist. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Mysttik Masaala - Vegan Cup Winner

This food cart can be found serving up Indian delights every day on 54th Street & Park Ave in Manhattan. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

The Good Batch - Best Dessert Winner

This Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Flea staple delivers adorable ice cream sandwiches packing a sweet punch. Be sure to check out their storefront, too! (Credit: Amy Onorato)

NJS Foods - Best Of Market Nominee

Queens-based NJS Foods made a splash at this year's LIC Flea, offering up a variety of Columbian-style hot dogs with a perfect balance of sweet and salty notes. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Traditional Chinese Cuisine - Vendy Cup Nominee

This Flushing-based team serves up authentic Chinese cuisine on the streets of downtown Manhattan.You can find them near Washington Square Park. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Sisig City - Rookie Of The Year Nominee

This Staten-Island based truck is new to the street food scene, dedicated to bringing fresh filipino food to New York City. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Raindrop Cake - Best Dessert Nominee

This unique dessert uses agar to create a light calorie-free treat topped with sweet accents. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Los Viajeros - Rookie Of The Year Nominee

Los Viajeors have been taking the streets of downtown Manhattan by storm with a menu of Mexican-inspired dishes. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Yeah Dawg - Best Vegan Nominee

Yeah Dawg takes classic American dishes and gives them a vegan twist. Check out their loaded hot dog, topped with relish and coconut "bacon." (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Sweetface Snowballs - Best Dessert Nominee

Sweetface Snowballs brings a bite of the South to the Big Apple with this NOLA-inspired shaved ice dessert. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

A Lil' Bit Of Fun - Best Dessert Nominee

This LIC Flea staple takes a carnival classic and turns them into bite-sized funnel cake desserts. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Arepalicious - Best Of Market Nominee

Arepalicious' arepa cone is covered in powdered cheese and loaded with guac and your choice of filling. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Jerk Shack - Best Vegan Nominee

This Caribbean vegetarian cart is loaded with flavor --this plate beans, rice and curried potatoes is a best best for lunch on-the-go. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Matzahbrei - Best Of Market Nominee

Matzoh is front at center at this street fair stand, offering up a menu of bites to please both vegans and meat-eaters alike. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

The Basket - Rooke Of The Year Nominee

This new street cart is dedicated to providing meats, cheeses and sandwiches to the streets of New York City -- perfect for any picnic! (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Harlem Seafood Soul - Rookie Of The Year Nominee

This Harlem hotspot serves up all your favorite soul food -- including their signature shrimp and grits. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Puran Dhaka - Rookie Of The Year Award

This new street cart offers authentic Bengali delights to the streets of Queens. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Carpachas On Wheels - Vendy Cup Nominee

Found off Hudson and Varick Streets in Hudson Square, Carpachas on Wheels uses plantains to serve up sweet sandwiches (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Bamboo Bites -- Best Vegan Nominee

Bamboo Bites offers sticky rice snacks inspired by the Far East. (Credit: Amy Onorato)

Tuson Sate - Best Of Market Nominee

Treat yourself to Tuson Sate's medley of sate chicken, beef or lamb skewers at then Indonesian Community Mosque, The Hester Street Fair or Bryant Park. (Credit: Amy Onorato)