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28 Essential Food Trucks in Austin

The city’s finest food destinations that happen to be on wheels

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

Austin really runs on food trucks, and there sure are a lot of ’em in the city. To help sort through the growing number of offerings, here is Eater Austin’s guide to essential food trucks serving everything from pizza to barbecue to tacos to pasta.

That includes the barbecue from KG BBQ and Distant Relatives; tacos from Cuantos Tacos, La Santa Barbacha, and Con Todo; vegan milkshakes from Milky Way Shakes, spicy Thai food from Dee Dee; vegan Vietnamese truck Bodhi Viet Veggie Cuisine; shawarma from Beirut; and much more. For the purposes of this map, Eater is not including food trucks with physical locations (i.e. Patrizi’s, Garbo’s, Veracruz, Tony’s Jamaican Food).

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Bodhi Viet Veggie Cuisine

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Find superb vegan Vietnamese dishes at the North Austin food truck run by Buddhist nuns and temple volunteers. There are various banh mi, bao, vermicelli, and much more. Takeout orders can be placed online.

2301 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 696-1807
(512) 696-1807

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Beirut

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The Lebanese food truck parked at the Domain offers stellar shawarma in wraps, bowls, and plates, plus a fries iteration. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online via DoorDash; there are Uber Eats deliveries too; there are nearby outdoor dine-in areas.

3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 758-3377
(512) 758-3377

Con Todo

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The Eater Award-winning North Austin truck focuses on Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexican cuisine, from all sorts of tacos (bistec estilo, alambre), tostadas, to tetelas. Takeout orders can be placed in person; host site Celis Brewery features indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

10001 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758

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Pedroso's Pizza

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The Wooten truck fires up perfect pizza pies, from New York-style to thick Grandmas. Takeout orders can be placed online; host site Night Owl bar features indoor and outdoor dine-in areas. There’s also a second trailer up in Round Rock.

8315 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(737) 600-1107
(737) 600-1107

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Yeni’s Fusion

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The Southeast Asian food truck serves up excellent Indonesian fare with Texas touches in Brentwood. Think fried dumplings, a creamy coconut soup with smoked brisket and rice, and beef rendang. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dining areas available at host site the Aristocrat bar; there’s a second location down in South Austin.

6507 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 229-5178
(512) 229-5178

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T-Loc's Sonora

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Sonoran hot dogs are the stars of this Allandale food truck, where the franks are wrapped in bacon and placed in buns sourced from Tucson, Arizona. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

5000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 994-8982
(512) 994-8982

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Ceviche7

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Yes, the Peruvian truck serves up wonderful ceviche made with mahi mahi. There are also other South American dishes such as lomo saltado, beef heart skewers, and cans of Inka Kola. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there is an outdoor dine-in area.

Unit HP, 502 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 679-1694
(512) 679-1694

Chef Hong

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Excellent campus Chinese food — from dumplings to cold-skin noodles to Chinese hamburgers — can be found from this truck. To-go orders can be placed in person.

907 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705
(678) 687-1167
(678) 687-1167

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KG BBQ

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The Eater Award-winning barbecue truck in the MLK neighborhood is all about Egyptian-Texan smoked meats and dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of host site Oddwood Brewing.

3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
(737) 294-8598
(737) 294-8598

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La Santa Barbacha

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Barbacoa is perfect, and the Cherrywood truck honestly offers some of the best in the city. There are tacos, chilaquiles, and sopes using slow-cooked beef. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2806 Manor Rd (Randolph St), Austin, TX 78722

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Abo Youssef

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The Mediterranean food truck is often busy making excellent shawarma, falafel, and sweet baklava for its loyal Cherrywood fanbase. Takeout orders can be placed in person.

2101 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 815-6804
(512) 815-6804

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Cuantos Tacos

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The Mexico City-style tacos from the Central East Austin food truck are just delightful, ranging from suadero to buche to champiñones (the real move is to get one of each). Plus there’s its spinoff truck dedicated to hamburguesas at the park too. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 903-3918
(512) 903-3918

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Anything’s Baked Potato

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The Central East Austin food truck is dedicated to perhaps the best vegetable: potatoes. The baked potatoes are stuffed with various ingredient combinations, including the Cajun with cream sauce, shrimp, and fried chicken; the brunch-y Sunny Side with bacon, sausage, cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg; and the stir-fry vegetables one. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1326 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 243-7702
(512) 243-7702

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Shirley's Trini Cuisine

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Superb Trinidian food can be found at this Caribbean truck in Central East Austin. Shirley’s offers up doubles, oxtails, fried plantains, jerk chicken, and much more. Pickup orders can be be placed online or in person.

1326 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702

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Boteco

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The Brazilian food truck is known for its South American dishes, from yucca fries to empanadas. The hearty picanha grelhada, which comes with a mess of tender steak, rice, beans, etc. isn’t to be missed. Pickup orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1720 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(347) 251-0671
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R&B’s Steak and Fries

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The East Austin truck’s namesake dish is simple, made Texas ribeye for its cheesesteak sandwiches, vegetable-laden hoagies, and loaded fries. Takeout orders can be placed online.

1606 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78702

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The Doughminican

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The Dominican food truck from chef Melvin Mendez is known particularly for its empanadas, filled with chicken, beef, ratatouille, or queso. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(718) 772-3378
(718) 772-3378

Kerlaches

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Even though barbecue truck Kerlin is closed, its barbecue-filled klobásníky live on at this East Austin truck with a second location on South First. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 521-1604
(512) 521-1604

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Burro Cheese Kitchen

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Excellent grilled cheese sandwiches is the star of the bright yellow food truck in downtown Austin. The sandwiches are made with melty cheeses (cheddar, gouda, provolone, or Havarti) and sourdough bread, layered with sauces, pickled/caramelized vegetables, and sometimes meat. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

75 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 767-2810
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Flitch Coffee

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One of the city’s best coffee spots is this Govalle trailer, with a strong array of beans from local roasteries, plus food from Austin vendors. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

641 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 698-1326
(512) 698-1326

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Milky Way Shakes

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The truck focuses on vegan milkshakes — where the ice cream is made with almond and coconut milks, and meringues made with aquafaba instead of egg whites — that are also mostly gluten-free (with the exception of certain mix-ins). Be sure to get something with the delightfully pretty strawberry. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor seating areas.

2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

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Bombay Dhaba

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South Austin is a lucky place for having great South Asian food on this side of the river, especially at this South First food truck. The menu includes a variety of curries (the spinach is particularly nice), rotis, samosas, and dosas. Takeout orders can be placed over the phone or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(737) 247-4323
(737) 247-4323

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El Primo

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South Austin’s answer for breakfast tacos is this South First food truck. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person (which is cash only); and there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2101 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 227-5060
(512) 227-5060

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Sabor a Honduras

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The East Riverside Honduran truck is known particularly for its fried chicken served with plantains and baleadas (flour tortillas with mashed fried beans and cheeses). Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX 78741
(512) 326-1086
(512) 326-1086

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Dee Dee

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While the fiery northern Thai trailer and Eater Austin food truck of 2016 has a small menu, every dish packs a lot of flavor and spice, from the laab to the soothing om gai. For sweets, the simple mango and sticky rice will do the trick when it’s in season. Takeout orders have to be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of host site Radio Coffee.

4204 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

Huckleberry

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The South Austin truck does seafood very well, from the fried Gulf fish sandwiches, Cajun spices-poached shrimp rolls to blue crab quesadillas. Takeout orders can be placed online; host site Still Austin Whiskey offers indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Still Austin, 440 E St Elmo Rd Unit F, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 900-5818
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Distant Relatives

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The McKinney barbecue truck was named Eater Austin’s food truck of 2021 and one of Eater’s best new restaurants that same year because of its ridiculously great smoked meats. Pair succulent meats (chicken, pulled pork, brisket) with tangy sauces, and go overboard with the hearty sides. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of host site Meanwhile Brewing.

3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
(512) 717-2504
(512) 717-2504
A tray of barbecue and sides.
Distant Relatives’s barbecue.
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Song La

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While the Tawainese truck moved across the river into far South Austin, it still serves up its excellent array of fried chicken and bites available a la carte or in bentos. There are also pork belly and pork chop bentos. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

7800 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78745
(831) 254-7525
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Bodhi Viet Veggie Cuisine

2301 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727

Find superb vegan Vietnamese dishes at the North Austin food truck run by Buddhist nuns and temple volunteers. There are various banh mi, bao, vermicelli, and much more. Takeout orders can be placed online.

2301 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 696-1807
(512) 696-1807

Beirut

3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin, TX 78758

The Lebanese food truck parked at the Domain offers stellar shawarma in wraps, bowls, and plates, plus a fries iteration. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online via DoorDash; there are Uber Eats deliveries too; there are nearby outdoor dine-in areas.

3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 758-3377
(512) 758-3377

Con Todo

10001 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758

The Eater Award-winning North Austin truck focuses on Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexican cuisine, from all sorts of tacos (bistec estilo, alambre), tostadas, to tetelas. Takeout orders can be placed in person; host site Celis Brewery features indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

10001 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758

Pedroso's Pizza

8315 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

The Wooten truck fires up perfect pizza pies, from New York-style to thick Grandmas. Takeout orders can be placed online; host site Night Owl bar features indoor and outdoor dine-in areas. There’s also a second trailer up in Round Rock.

8315 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(737) 600-1107
(737) 600-1107

Yeni’s Fusion

6507 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

The Southeast Asian food truck serves up excellent Indonesian fare with Texas touches in Brentwood. Think fried dumplings, a creamy coconut soup with smoked brisket and rice, and beef rendang. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dining areas available at host site the Aristocrat bar; there’s a second location down in South Austin.

6507 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 229-5178
(512) 229-5178

T-Loc's Sonora

5000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Sonoran hot dogs are the stars of this Allandale food truck, where the franks are wrapped in bacon and placed in buns sourced from Tucson, Arizona. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

5000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 994-8982
(512) 994-8982

Ceviche7

Unit HP, 502 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78705

Yes, the Peruvian truck serves up wonderful ceviche made with mahi mahi. There are also other South American dishes such as lomo saltado, beef heart skewers, and cans of Inka Kola. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there is an outdoor dine-in area.

Unit HP, 502 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 679-1694
(512) 679-1694

Chef Hong

907 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705

Excellent campus Chinese food — from dumplings to cold-skin noodles to Chinese hamburgers — can be found from this truck. To-go orders can be placed in person.

907 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705
(678) 687-1167
(678) 687-1167

KG BBQ

3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

The Eater Award-winning barbecue truck in the MLK neighborhood is all about Egyptian-Texan smoked meats and dishes. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of host site Oddwood Brewing.

3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
(737) 294-8598
(737) 294-8598

La Santa Barbacha

2806 Manor Rd (Randolph St), Austin, TX 78722

Barbacoa is perfect, and the Cherrywood truck honestly offers some of the best in the city. There are tacos, chilaquiles, and sopes using slow-cooked beef. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2806 Manor Rd (Randolph St), Austin, TX 78722

Abo Youssef

2101 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

The Mediterranean food truck is often busy making excellent shawarma, falafel, and sweet baklava for its loyal Cherrywood fanbase. Takeout orders can be placed in person.

2101 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 815-6804
(512) 815-6804

Cuantos Tacos

1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

The Mexico City-style tacos from the Central East Austin food truck are just delightful, ranging from suadero to buche to champiñones (the real move is to get one of each). Plus there’s its spinoff truck dedicated to hamburguesas at the park too. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 903-3918
(512) 903-3918

Anything’s Baked Potato

1326 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702

The Central East Austin food truck is dedicated to perhaps the best vegetable: potatoes. The baked potatoes are stuffed with various ingredient combinations, including the Cajun with cream sauce, shrimp, and fried chicken; the brunch-y Sunny Side with bacon, sausage, cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg; and the stir-fry vegetables one. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are DoorDash deliveries; and there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1326 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 243-7702
(512) 243-7702

Shirley's Trini Cuisine

1326 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702

Superb Trinidian food can be found at this Caribbean truck in Central East Austin. Shirley’s offers up doubles, oxtails, fried plantains, jerk chicken, and much more. Pickup orders can be be placed online or in person.

1326 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702

Boteco

1720 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

The Brazilian food truck is known for its South American dishes, from yucca fries to empanadas. The hearty picanha grelhada, which comes with a mess of tender steak, rice, beans, etc. isn’t to be missed. Pickup orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1720 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
(347) 251-0671
(347) 251-0671

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R&B’s Steak and Fries

1606 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78702

The East Austin truck’s namesake dish is simple, made Texas ribeye for its cheesesteak sandwiches, vegetable-laden hoagies, and loaded fries. Takeout orders can be placed online.

1606 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78702

The Doughminican

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702

The Dominican food truck from chef Melvin Mendez is known particularly for its empanadas, filled with chicken, beef, ratatouille, or queso. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(718) 772-3378
(718) 772-3378

Kerlaches

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Even though barbecue truck Kerlin is closed, its barbecue-filled klobásníky live on at this East Austin truck with a second location on South First. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 521-1604
(512) 521-1604

Burro Cheese Kitchen

75 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

Excellent grilled cheese sandwiches is the star of the bright yellow food truck in downtown Austin. The sandwiches are made with melty cheeses (cheddar, gouda, provolone, or Havarti) and sourdough bread, layered with sauces, pickled/caramelized vegetables, and sometimes meat. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

75 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 767-2810
(512) 767-2810

Flitch Coffee

641 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702

One of the city’s best coffee spots is this Govalle trailer, with a strong array of beans from local roasteries, plus food from Austin vendors. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

641 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 698-1326
(512) 698-1326

Milky Way Shakes

2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

The truck focuses on vegan milkshakes — where the ice cream is made with almond and coconut milks, and meringues made with aquafaba instead of egg whites — that are also mostly gluten-free (with the exception of certain mix-ins). Be sure to get something with the delightfully pretty strawberry. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are outdoor seating areas.

2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Bombay Dhaba

1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

South Austin is a lucky place for having great South Asian food on this side of the river, especially at this South First food truck. The menu includes a variety of curries (the spinach is particularly nice), rotis, samosas, and dosas. Takeout orders can be placed over the phone or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

1207 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(737) 247-4323
(737) 247-4323

El Primo

2101 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

South Austin’s answer for breakfast tacos is this South First food truck. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person (which is cash only); and there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2101 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 227-5060
(512) 227-5060

Sabor a Honduras

2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX 78741

The East Riverside Honduran truck is known particularly for its fried chicken served with plantains and baleadas (flour tortillas with mashed fried beans and cheeses). Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX 78741
(512) 326-1086
(512) 326-1086

Dee Dee

4204 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

While the fiery northern Thai trailer and Eater Austin food truck of 2016 has a small menu, every dish packs a lot of flavor and spice, from the laab to the soothing om gai. For sweets, the simple mango and sticky rice will do the trick when it’s in season. Takeout orders have to be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of host site Radio Coffee.

4204 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

Huckleberry

Still Austin, 440 E St Elmo Rd Unit F, Austin, TX 78745

The South Austin truck does seafood very well, from the fried Gulf fish sandwiches, Cajun spices-poached shrimp rolls to blue crab quesadillas. Takeout orders can be placed online; host site Still Austin Whiskey offers indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Still Austin, 440 E St Elmo Rd Unit F, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 900-5818
(512) 900-5818

Distant Relatives

3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744

The McKinney barbecue truck was named Eater Austin’s food truck of 2021 and one of Eater’s best new restaurants that same year because of its ridiculously great smoked meats. Pair succulent meats (chicken, pulled pork, brisket) with tangy sauces, and go overboard with the hearty sides. Takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas courtesy of host site Meanwhile Brewing.

3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
(512) 717-2504
(512) 717-2504
A tray of barbecue and sides.
Distant Relatives’s barbecue.
Nicolai McCrary/Eater

Song La

7800 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78745

While the Tawainese truck moved across the river into far South Austin, it still serves up its excellent array of fried chicken and bites available a la carte or in bentos. There are also pork belly and pork chop bentos. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; there are outdoor dine-in areas.

7800 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78745
(831) 254-7525
(831) 254-7525

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