JOPLIN, Mo. — It’s official – Ghetto Tacos is the “Best Bite” in Joplin. The food truck competed against five other Joplin restaurants back in August for Food Network’s Best Bite in Town.

Established by Chef Scott on his food trucks in 2013, the festival is a celebration of the burger that made waves on the parade route. The story of the Ghetto Burger began when chef Scott crafted ...