While some cities consider food trucks a nuisance, the city of Austin has embraced the entire concept and become quite the tourist attraction. Why are they so popular? Food trucks are the perfect way to sample a little bit of everything. These portable food trailers serve everything from burgers and tacos to gourmet cupcakes and more. As you know, the warm weather is here to stay and it is the perfect time to try a few local favorites with your family!
Here are 18 Favorite Food Trailers in Austin:
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Gordough’s
1219 S. Lamar Blvd.
Donuts with a twist
Must Have: The Flying Pig doughnut -
The Mighty Cone
1720 Barton Springs Rd.
Gourmet food in a cone
Must Have: Hot ‘n’ Crunchy Chicken -
East Side King
1618 1/2 E 6th St.
Asian fusion cuisine
Must Have: Beet Home Fries -
Brunch Haus
1720 Barton Springs Rd.
Serving a sophisticated spin on classic brunch food items
Must Have: Chicken and waffles -
Turf N Surf Po’Boy
1720 Barton Springs Rd.
Serves Po’Boys, fish tacos, and more
Must Have: Grilled Mahi Fish Tacos -
Hey Cupcake
1720 Barton Springs Rd.
Gourmet cupcakes
Must Have: Red Velvet Cupcake -
Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Ave.
Texas Hill Country Style Barbecue in East Austin
Must Have: The Frito Pie -
Three Little Pigs
6507 Burnet Rd.
Delicious pork next to The Aristocrat Lounge
Must Have: Pork Belly Slider
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Paperboy
1203 E. 11th St.
Passionate for unsurpassed hospitality with delicious breakfast food & coffee
Must Have: B.E.C. Sandwich -
Pueblo Viejo
907 E. 6th St.
Best Taco Trailer at East Side Drive-In
Must Have: Don Chago -
Backdraft Pizza
3595 Ranch Road 620 S
Artisian Pizzeria that evokes your palate with pizza and waffles
Must Have: Liège Waffles and Pizza -
Doc & Roll
1503 S. 1st St.
Austin’s original lobster roll purveyors
Must Have: Lobster Roll -
Arlo’s
900 Red River St.
Gourmet Vegan
Must Have: Bac’n Cheeze Burger -
Torchy’s Tacos
1311 S. 1st St.
“Damn Good” tacos
Must Have: Green Chile Pork -
Patrizi’s
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La Barbecue
1906 E Cesar Chavez St.
BBQ that’s worth the wait in line
Must Have: A little bit of everything
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PickAChili
122 W. 5th St. (5th & Colorado)
Craft Chili all year ’round
Must Have: Red River Red
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One Taco
520 West 6th Street & 1905 South Capital of Texas Hwy
Delicious street tacos
Must Have: Breakfast Tacos
Munchiez Food Truck my favorite