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Old Town Tomball is getting in the food truck trend with its newest park catering to a wide range of palates. Gretchen and Mike Fagan opened 403 Eats on June 1 at 403 E. Main St., Tomball. Gretchen serves as mayor of the city of Tomball, and the couple also opened a Farmers Insurance branch down the street before getting into the food truck business.

“It’s been phenomenal—the people in Tomball, they’re so supportive,” Gretchen said. “Everybody’s coming out and wishing us well. They like to see mom and pops flourish here.”

Gretchen said the food truck owners have signed three-month leases to park at the site, after which new trucks will be brought in.

The park’s summer lineup includes Cousins Maine Lobster, Pocket To Me, Greek Squad, Tacos Ole, Tikiz Shaved Ice and Lyndley’s. Food options range from seafood and tacos to barbecue and Greek cuisine.

Eric Williams of Cousins Maine Lobster’s Houston division said the city has been very receptive to the food truck concept.

“It’s a perfect fit, we love it so far,” Williams said. “It’s a really cozy atmosphere and the support from Tomball [has] been outstanding.”

In addition to food, the park offers indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, high-definition TVs, lawn games for children and adults, and an indoor bar with a selection of local craft beers on tap, single servings of wine and sangria as well as soft drinks. Free parking is also available on-site and at nearby city parking lots.

In the short time since opening, the Fagans said 403 Eats has quickly earned community praise. The couple has already expanded their hours to keep up with the demand. Mike said the park also plans to add live music as well as trivia and karaoke events.

“We’re good friends with [the owners at] Main Street Crossing and they have lineups set up and we’d like to start bringing them over to the patio,” Mike said. “The plan is to build a little stage and have bands on Fridays and Saturdays.”