Austin, Texas, is a melting pot of people and various cultures. Here, you can find live music almost every day of the week, hiking trails, a growing economy around small businesses, and food trucks around every corner.
There are over 1,000 Austin food trucks and trailers (325 on our site), but we have gathered the top 27. Among this list, you will find your favorite comfort foods, such as tacos, burgers, and chicken wings, as well as fun food fusions and unique twists on fan favorites.
Let’s take a look at the best that Austin has to offer.
1. Rosarito
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood, Tacos
Look no further if you are having trouble picking between Mexican and Japanese. Rosarito owner Carlos wanted to bring Baja California to Austin by blending Mexican Pacific and Japanese spices. Carlos has blessed us with a Taco and a Ceviche truck. They are available for catering, or you can stop by to try their Ahi Tuna Tostada!
Must-Try Menu Item: Ahi Tuna Tostada
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
2. Shishman Mediterranean Grill
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Mediterranean food is one of the healthiest diets since it is composed of fresh fruits, vegetables, and ethically sourced meats. Shishman Grill’s menu contains authentic halal and gluten-free options for those with special dietary restrictions. Book this Mediterranean Grill for your wedding, birthday, or graduation. Be sure to check out their delicious Chicken Fries when you visit!
Must-Try Menu Item: Chicken Fries
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
3. Food Works Catering
Cuisine: Tacos, Burgers
Food Works is tried and true with over 20 years in the food industry, serving up a variety of comfort foods such as tacos and burgers. This Austin food truck is the best at blending American and Mexican foods to make new savory dishes, such as their Bacon Ranch Taco with slow-cooked pork topped with crispy bacon and a creamy ranch dressing. Don’t forget to book them for your next family get-together.
Must-Try Menu Item: Bacon Ranch Taco
Vegetarian Friendly? No
4. Urban Cowboy
Cuisine: Korean BBQ, Tacos, Sliders, Bowls, Soups
This cowboy is bringing New York City to Texas with their specialty fusion of urban flavors with southern comfort foods. The menu is beyond what anyone could expect. Urban Cowboy is a great corporate catering option for weddings or huge events. Try their Porchetta tacos when you visit them; you won’t want to miss it.
Must-Try Menu Item: Porchetta Tacos
Vegetarian Friendly? No
5. El Xolo Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican, Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas
Take your taste buds on a trip south of the border to Mexico. At El Xolo Tacos, you will find authentic Mexican food that will knock you out of this world with tacos, burritos, and quesadillas galore. Serve your party guests with authentic tacos at your next Taco Tuesday business lunch or your child’s Quinceanera. If you find this truck on the street, try their Migas Egg and Cheese for a fulfilling breakfast.
Must-Try Menu Item: Migas Egg and Cheese
Vegetarian Friendly? No
6. Wholly Cow Burgers
Cuisine: American, Burgers
Don’t settle for another fast-food burger; try the juiciest burgers in Austin at Wholly Cow Burgers. Their beef and produce are locally sourced, so not only will you be supporting a small business but local ranches as well. You’ll be shouting “holy cow” when you book Wholly Cow Burgers for your next event.
Must-try Menu Item: Cheesesteak Batman Burger
Vegetarian Friendly? No
7. Mama Noy’s Food Truck
Cuisine: Laotion, Tex-Mex
If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just love food full of flavor, then stop by Mama Noy’s Food Truck. Mama Noy’s is another testament to Austin’s appreciation for various cultures, such as this festive fusion of Laotion and Tex-Mex flavors. This Austin Food Truck is genuinely one of a kind. They offer catering for any event in your life like weddings, graduation, or corporate catering.
Must-try Menu Item: Kick-Ass Chicken Fried Rice.
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
8. Ice Cream 2U
Cuisine: Ice cream, snow cones
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Not only is this nostalgic ice cream truck roaming the streets of Austin, but they’re also available for catering family events or fundraisers. Be the talk of the block party when you book this sweet treat. Ice Cream 2U can bring you your favorite childhood characters, Kona Ice, and 25 novelty brands to choose from – everything you could dream of on a hot Texas day! Book them today!
Must-Try Menu Item: Kone Ice
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
9. The Evil Weiner
Cuisine: Hot dogs
The only thing “evil” about this Austin food truck is how wickedly amazing their hot dogs taste. The Evil Weiner takes everything we love about hot dogs and adds their creative Texan flare like the Tex-Mex or the Cowgirl hotdogs. Try them out when you book them for your next event. They’re a mobile truck so be sure to check their Facebook page to see where they’re at.
Must-try Menu Item: Cowgirl Hotdogs
Vegetarian Friendly? No
10. Munchiez
Cuisine: Burgers, Tacos, Wraps, Hotdogs
Are you craving a little bit of everything? Munchiez is the truck for you! Even better, they offer catering to bring the party to you with their catering services. Be sure to the Sriracha Burger – with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and spicy sriracha sauce – you won’t want to miss it.
Must-try Menu Item: Sriracha Burger
Vegetarian Friendly? No
11. Crepe Crazy
Cuisine: Crepe, Desserts
The name suits this unique Austin food truck; their crepes will drive you crazy and have you coming back for more. The menu has a little bit of everything, serving up anything between their ham and mozzarella crepe to their Nutella Royale. Everything you want and more. You can stop by their brick-and-mortar restaurant or book their food truck for your next event. Whatever the case, you’ll be scratching your head over which crepe you want first.
Must-try Menu Item: Nutella Royale
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
12. Veracruz All Natural
Cuisine: Mexican, Tacos, Organic and Fresh
No reason you shouldn’t know about this food truck with 6 locations all over the Greater Austin area. There are locations in Terrytown, Roundrock, and Mueller, offering everyone to get a taste of their all-natural Mexican cuisine. This family-owned food truck is run by two sisters who value organic and fresh ingredients to add their unique flair to authentic Mexican food. They do offer catering as an event space at one location.
Must-try Menu Items: Migas Problanas Taco
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
13. Churro Co.
Cuisine: Churros, Mexican Desserts
We’ve all had a chance to taste churro, but only a few have the opportunity to try one from the Churro Co. If you haven’t tried these guys, you are surely missing out on their sweet twist on these Mexican treats. They often top their churros with apple pie, ice cream, graham crackers, marshmallows, and more! You can order one of their menu items or make their own, and don’t forget to pair it with Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Must-try Menu Items: Mexican Hot Chocolate
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
14. Lukes Inside Out
Cuisine: Comfort food, sandwiches
Serving Austin with exotic french inspired sandwiches that you don’t want to miss out. You can find them next to Gibson Bar on South Lamar. You can find juicy sandwiches with Jerk Pork, Sirloin, Brisket, shrimp, and chicken topped with veggies and Chef Luke’s original Love Sauce. When renting the Gibson Bar event room, you can book Luke’s Inside Out Catering for your birthday party. Don’t forget to try out their brunch menu on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. when you taste their Cheese Migas with Tater Tot Hash.
Must Try Menu Item: Cheese Migas and Tater Tot Hash
Vegetarian Friendly? No
15. Arlo’s
Cuisine: Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Herbivores and Omnivores alike will love their visit to Arlo’s, where they can find America’s comfort food served up with local, organic, and non-GMO products. You will find Hamburgers, tacos, mac & cheese, and more at Arlos’s two locations at Cheer Up Charlies and Spider House, one of many Austin Food Truck Parks. Try their Frito Pie Burger served with a soy and gluten-free patty, cheese, Frito’s, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce!
Must Try Menu Item: Frito Pie Burger
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
16. The Mighty Cone
Cuisine: Carnival Food
Permanently located outside The Picnic on Barton Springs Road so you can track down the best meal you’ll ever have from a drink cone. The original concept came from Hudson on Bend’s sous chef Courtney Swenson who made a breading for trout. Later, after experimenting with the Hot & Crunchy breading on various foods, Jeff Blank – Owner of the Mighty Cone – found that Chicken made a good trout alternative, and the Mighty Cone was born. Come try their original Hot & Crunchy Chicken Cone topped with sweet mango jalapeno slaw and drizzled in ancho sauce.
Must-try Menu Item: Hot & Crunchy Chicken Cone
Vegetarian Friendly? No
17. Tommy Want Wingy
Cuisine: Chicken Wings
This Austin Food Truck takes chicken wings to a new level. I bet you didn’t think that “chicken lollipops” were a thing until now. These two brothers, Niel and Shawn O’Quinn made their unique creations for close family and friends until they decided to take them to the streets of Austin. Tommy Want Wingy offers wings and tenders in 10 delicious flavors with various spice levels like “naked” or their hottest, “holy schnikes.” Be sure to visit them at one of their three locations, Barton Springs, Rainey Street, or Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden.
Must-try Menu Items: “Holy Schnikes” Hot Chicken Wings
Vegetarian Friendly? No
18. Burro Cheese Kitchen
Cuisine: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Owner Justin Burrow, a few years in Seattle where he would visit Beecher’s, buy their Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, then come home and mix them with various sauces found at his local market. This is how Justin Burrow knew it was time to make his truck and serve up the great mixes he had found. Burro Cheese Kitchen serves Artisan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches such as their MUST TRY, Via 206 – a sweet and savory sandwich with gouda and provolone cheese and a balsamic apricot fig sauce. They are available for catering with one of their two mobile trucks.
Must-try Menu Items: Via 206
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
19. Patrizi’s
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza, Pasta
Patrizi’s started as a family brick-and-mortar business. They used cousins, uncles, and aunts to serve up their unique family home-cooked meals. They sadly shut down the company, but the grandsons of the original owner, Matt, and Nick, have reopened as a food truck in Austin, Texas. They are serving the same Authentic Italian food they did 70 years ago. Patrizi’s hasn’t lost their touch; they still use handmade pasta and sauces made from scratch, going the extra mile to ensure you get the best experience. You can find their trucks at the Vortex on Manor Rd. or Cuernavaca Dr. in Austin, Texas.
Must-try Menu Items: Cacio de Pepe
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
20. Bananarchy
Cuisine: Chocolate Dipped Banana
Bananarchy is genuinely one of a kind as the only Austin food truck that serves frozen bananas. Aside from being unique, they also use ethically sourced bananas and fair trade chocolate. Book them for your wedding or birthday party and try one of their creative menu items like their Afternoon Delight, dipped in chocolate, vanilla, and peanut butter, then topped with nuts and Graham crackers. You can find them on 1st Street or Guadalupe Street behind Urban Outfitters.
Must-try Menu Items: Afternoon Delight
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
21. Dee Dee
Cuisine: Thai, Vegetarian
Dee Dee means “good good,” so you can expect anything less than goodness, am I right? Chef and Owner, Lakana is from Thailand, in a small countryside town called Isaan, where she learned to cook using fresh produce. She brings street food straight from Thailand to Austin’s backyard. You can find Dee Dee at Radio Coffee & Beer but be sure to order online first!
Must-try Menu Item: Kuay Teow Gai
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
22. Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ
Cuisine: Tex-mex, BBQ
Texas is known for two types of food, in particular, Tex Mex and BBQ, but have you ever tried them together in one dish? This family-owned truck prides itself on serving food made from scratch and hand-rolled tortillas. Give them a call and invite them to your next event. While they can’t bring the truck, they can still get the BBQ to you. Otherwise, visit them on Menchaca Rd to try their fun Tex-Mex fusion.
Must-try Menu Item: Smoked Carnitas Tacos
Vegetarian Friendly? No
23. Pepe’s Tacos
Cuisine: Birria, Tacos, Quesadillas
Pepe’s Tacos is the home of the juiciest tacos in Austin. You can find everything Birria like tacos, tortas, and quesadillas. Book these guys for your wedding or any big event that you have coming up in your life. Otherwise, you can pay them a visit on Taco Tuesday (and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, because every day is a good day for tacos!); you will find them on North Lamar Blvd.
Must-try Menu Item: Taco Combo
Vegetarian Friendly? No
24. El Primo
Cuisine: Authentic Mexican
Austinites love their tacos, so it’s no surprise that El Primo found their way onto this list as a staple for authentic Mexican food. Jose Luis Perez started in Michoacán, Mexico, bringing a little piece of Mexico with him to Austin, Texas. You can find just about every dish you can think of here. Still, you must try their Super Torta, filled with Asada, al pastor, ham, cilantro, onion, avocado, and more! They are also available for catering, so give them a call today!
Must-try Menu Item: Super Torta
Vegetarian Friendly? No
25. T-Loc Sonora
Cuisine: Hotdogs, Mexican, Vegetarian
Okay, so we love Hot Dogs. Who doesn’t with food trucks like T-Loc Sonora roaming the streets? Somehow they managed to be better than any regular hot dog stand because they also serve a variety of other Texas favorites such as tacos, carne asada plates, tortas, burritos, and more! You can pay them a visit at 5000 Burnet Road, and they’re also available for catering for any size party!
Must-try Menu Items: Sonoran “con tado” hotdog and Plato de Carne Asada
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
26. Garbo’s Lobster
Cuisine: Seafood, Soup, Lobster Rolls
We told you, you can find any food from just about anywhere from an Austin food truck, including Garbos, who serves New England Cuisine with that Austin twist. You can find crab cake, clam chowder, lobster rolls, and more at Garbos Lobster. While there is a Brick-and-mortar location, you can still book a food truck to cater your next event!
Must-try Menu Item: Lobster Roll
Vegetarian Friendly? No
27. East Side King
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, BBQ, Vegetarian
If anything is Austin in a nutshell, it’s this Austin food truck, East Side King. This truck serves Japanese street food inspired by rock bands and Austin’s positive vibe. To top it all off, they also ethically source their Pork that is 100% grass-fed and raised without antibiotics, hormones, or crates. They can also adjust plates to make them vegan friendly, and most of their dishes are gluten-free. You can book them for catering any event, and they have various catering options. Give them a call today!
Must-try Menu Item: Classic Bento
Vegetarian Friendly? Yes
No matter your next event, these guys are available and the best in the city! Book an Austin Food Truck today. If one of these trucks doesn’t have you sold, you can also check out our catalog of trucks available for catering to find the perfect truck for your needs.
