Back in 2020, in the midst of uncertainty, one woman decided to take a leap of faith and chase her lifelong dream of owning a food truck. With a passion for making risotto—something she perfected in culinary school—she had a clear vision but faced an uphill battle— yet, she needed to do something, she believed. With just $400 to her name and two young children to care for after losing their father to Covid, she started gathering equipment, determined to make it work.

But, she still needed a name.

Every time she mentioned her plan, the reaction was the same: “A food truck? During a pandemic? That takes some balls." That exact moment of doubt turned into inspiration. Knowing that every item on her menu would be ball-shaped, she embraced the bold statement and launched her business as a pop-up under a tent. This was where Girl’s Got Balls Food Truck in Chicago had launched.

Within a year, she had saved enough to purchase a full-fledged food truck. Just two years later, the truck landed a coveted spot on Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race, gaining national recognition for its unique take on a beloved Italian classic—homemade arancini.

But these aren’t just any risotto balls. Girl’s Got Balls in Chicago reinvents arancini with a creative, non-traditional twist—serving up flavors like mac & cheese, Cajun jambalaya, and more options. Alongside these crispy, golden bites, they offer pizza puffs in ball form and indulgent bubble cakes.

For their 18+ events only, they offer a naughty twist on their menu with different item names and X-rated shaped waffle cakes. Most recently, they made a major shift—becoming 100% gluten-free, with everything prepped in a celiac-friendly commissary kitchen, ensuring that everyone, including those with gluten sensitivities, can indulge worry-free goodness.

From humble beginnings to national TV, Girl's Got Balls is proving that sometimes, taking risks really does take balls. This is Girl’s Got Balls.