Even on a chilly day, people were lining up for a bite at Bite This, one of the newest food trucks in Ottawa offering haute cuisine on the street.

On a gravel parking lot in Westboro sits this retrofitted graffiti-painted truck, with Adirondacks in bright colours welcoming guests, and an easel presenting the whimsical menu items.

Though predictable poutine, burgers and dogs were on the menu, the other options were more interesting: Asian bites, Indian, Mexican or Mediterranean-inspired chicken.

The Cowboy Wannabe was smoky, sweet and cheesy. It was filled with grilled sirloin cooked medium rare, roasted peppers blackened on the grill, caramelized onions and goat cheese served Panini-style on a toasted Ciabatta bun.

Also mouthwatering was the Thai-One-On noodle bowl that held sweet and sour chicken, cilantro and peanuts. The noodles were irresistible.

Street food just got better in this city. You can expect to see more food trucks as Ottawa catches up with the trend.