Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
NAICCO Cuisine
Upon entering NAICCO’s 50th anniversary things have been both bitter and sweet. On one hand, we have had to pay close attention to the lives of those who embody our mission and vision work at NAICCO because of the turbulent circumstances that are occurring throughout Indian Country and beyond. On the other hand, new and exciting developments have started to unfold around Land Back NAICCO. Because of the significance of Land Back NAICCO and its direct connection to the NAICCO community, we are obligated to give this campaign our undivided attention. This simply means that we will be devoting a significant amount of time and effort to exploring the options and possibilities that have emerged and been put before us in relation to Land Back NAICCO. With both of these situations taking precedence, NAICCO Cuisine is projected to operate on a very limited basis during 2025.
To learn more about NAICCO Cuisine and the successful path this one-of-a-kind Native American street food trailer has traveled over the years, you can read the content and articles, watch the videos, and browse through the pictures on this page.
Following a successful unveiling amid the pandemic—receiving stellar reviews and features in Ohio-area and Midwest media outlets—NAICCO Cuisine has made an outstanding showing being the first food trailer of its kind in the country.
NAICCO Cuisine is best known for being a Native American owned and operated food trailer based out of Central Ohio. The operation is unique in the fact that it offers a one-of-a-kind menu consisting of exquisite Native American street food—Fry Bread, NDN Taco, NDN Taco Bowl, and Buffalo Burger.
NAICCO Cuisine takes pride in creating opportunities for Native community members to earn extra income and develop future employability skills through hands-on training and experience. The operation not only provides a nurturing atmosphere that fosters community, buy-in and ownership, but as well, serves as a platform for cultivating traditional Native American values and practices—prayer, respect, compassion, truth, generosity, humility, and wisdom (foundational fabric of Native communities).
The revenue generated by NAICCO Cuisine helps supplement the important programming at NAICCO, along with helping keep the lights on. NAICCO Cuisine also serves as a means for engaging the general public, thus, to raise awareness, build relationships, and create a real sense of visibility for today’s Native Americans in Ohio. Through Native foods, serving as a warm handshake unto the general public, NAICCO Cuisine has proven to be a heartfelt win for countless people—both Natives and non-Natives alike.
Our team is both humbled and grateful for all the love and support everyone has shown NAICCO Cuisine over the years. We could not have imagined such an awesome experience in our wildest dreams. A huge THANK YOU goes out to each and every person out there who helped NAICCO Cuisine get off to a phenomenal start, and for helping us achieve enormous success over the years.
To learn more about NAICCO Cuisine, check out what others have had to said about the presence and cuisine of Native Americans in the Midwest.
Ohiomagazine.com: “Columbus’ Native American Food Truck Shares Culture and Builds Community“
NativeAmerica.Travel: “Indian Country Food is “Taking to the Trucks”!”
The Columbus Dispatch: “’It’s about instilling pride’: Native American center to showcase tribal cuisine Monday”
News 5 Cleveland: “NAICCO Cuisine food truck revitalizing Native American culture in Ohio through street food”
Midstory: “The Food Truck Offering a Taste of Indigenous Cuisine”
Voyage Ohio Magazine: “Daily Inspiration: Meet Ty & Masami Smith”
Spectrum News 1: “NAICCO Cuisine food truck helps guide mission”
Revitalize Ohio Magazine: “A WARM HANDSHAKE AND PLATE FROM NAICCO”
Civil Eats: “A Native American Food Truck Is Keeping Tribal Cultures Alive”
Belt Magazine: “The Ohio Organization Rekindling Indigenous Foodways”
Stock & Barrel: Fall 2021 (614 Media Group): “Rich Recipes”
Columbus Navigator: “NAICCO Is Serving Up Native American Street Food To Columbus”
Columbus Underground: “Short Order: NAICCO Cuisine”
614NOW: “Nonprofit showcases intertribal cuisine in monthly platters”
Spilyay Tymoo: “Making a home away from home”
Columbus Alive: “NAICCO Cuisine dishes up Native American street food worthy of thanks”
Should you have questions about NAICCO Cuisine’s schedule, or anything else related, feel free to contact us via email at naicco1975@gmail.com.
