Austin Loves Food Carts & Food Trailers

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Trailer, cart, truck, silver bullet, wagon, we got em’ all. Austin loves our Food Carts and they seem to be growing by the day. You see them set up in parking lots, on sidewalks, in groups or standing by themselves they seem to be everywhere. What you don’t know, is that some of the best and freshest food in Austin is served off of these carts. You can get dogs, tacos, Pho, crepes and a multitude of ethnic foods (oops! Can’t forget cupcakes!). Our job here at AustinFoodCarts.com is to track them for you. Where are they? What kind of food do they serve? When are they open? AustinFoodCarts.com is primarily an index to where you can find carts in Austin and what you can expect when you get there.

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Got something to say about a cart? Comments are in order. Food good? Food bad? Never open? Not open when they say? Best food you have ever eaten? We want to know and so does the world, so let them. Also, if you have information that you think is incorrect please let me know.

Interested in getting into the Austin Food Cart or Food Trailer business?

• Check out this article from Mick Vann at the Austin Chronicle, it gives a great overview of the food cart/food trailer process in Austin and what it takes.
  Mobile Food: Some tips on getting a foot in the door of the trailer business

Austin Food Cart/Food Trailer Additions

If your favorite Austin food cart or trailer is missing, let me (and the cart owner) know and we will get them posted. Submissions can be made right on the site at the Submission Page.

Warning: Food cart information is especially vulnerable to change (the carts are on wheels after all). Although I will do my best to keep this site updated, any news you send my way will be especially appreciated. For more information email mike@austinfoodcarts.com.

If you are a site owner, please go to the submission page and submit your cart for listing.

701 East 53^rd St, Austin Texas 78751

Website
www.iwannataco.com

Hours
Sun – Mon 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tue – Sat 10:00am – 10:00pm

Phone
512-774-4885

Social Networks
Twitter Feed:@TheTacoMachine

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tacoboutit

Food Description

Tacos, Burritos, and Buns made from fresh organic ingredients. Vegan friendly and Gluten Free options!

Menu

BEEF

Cali Burrito 7.5

Juicy sirlion steak, grilled onions, fries, mexican cheese, avocado, sour cream, served on huge burrito size flour tortilla, with side of mint pico de gallo

CHICKEN

Texican Taco 4

Fried chicken, fresh cabbage, chipotle cream sauce, avocado, cilantro, served on freshly made corn or flour tortilla

Make it a burrito with rice +3

Holy Mole Taco 4

Fried Chicken, homemade mole sauce, sesame seeds, queso fresco, served on freshly made corn or flour tortilla

Make it a burrito with rice +3

PORK

Kim Lee Bun 6

Tender pork loin, sweet chilli sauce, grilled cabbage, scallions, cilantro, served on large toasted french bread, with side of Sriracha

Make it a burrito with rice +1

Pineapple Pork Taco 4

Ancho marinated tender pork loin, grilled pineapple, scallions, served on freshly made corn or flour tortilla

SEAFOOD

Baja FryTaco 4

Double fried Tilapia fillet, fresh cabbage, chipotle cream sauce, avocado, served on choice freshly made corn or flour tortilla

VEGGIE

Black Bean Mushroom 4

Refried black beans, grilled baby portobello, grilled onion/bell pepper, mango, cilantro, served on freshly made corn or flour tortilla

Sweet Potato Avocado 4

Hand cut sweet potato fries, hummus, tomato, avocado, cilantro, served on freshly made corn or flour tortilla

Vegan Baja Fry Taco 4

Fried fillet, avocado, chipotle cream sauce, fresh cabbage, served on a freshly made corn or flour tortilla

Vegan Beef Taco 4

Spicy ground beef, fresh lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, served on a freshly made corn or flour tortilla

ADD ONS

Upgrade  with some Extra Toppings +.50

Grilled/Fresh Onions                    Avocado                 Black Beans

Grilled/Fresh Cabbage                Mango                    Hummus

Grilled/Fresh Jalepenos              Bacon                     Cheese

Tofu                Lettuce                   Scallions                  Sour Cream

SIDES

Chips and Mint Pico de Gallo 2.5

Regular Potato Fries 2.5

Loaded Potato Fries 5

Regular fries topped with melted cheese, chilli, grilled onion, and fresh tomato

Sweet Potato Fries3

Hand cut daily

Simple Tostada 3

Served with refried black beans, grilled cabbage, fresh tomato, and cojita cheese

Add chicken or pork +1

DESSERTS

Sopapillas 3.5

Fried Flour Tortillas to crispy perfection, cinnamon, and side of agave nectar or honey

DRINKS

Mexican coke (1liter) 2.5               Jarritos (various flavors) 2

Topo Chico 2                                Orange Juice 2

Bottled Water 1                             Coffee 1

BREAKFAST MENU

SUNDAY BRUNCH SPECIAL

Unlimited Eggs, Bacon, and Pancakes

7

Served until 3pm

Make your own Taco 2 for $4

(Choose up to 3 ingredients):

Egg          Bacon          Sausage          Chorizo          Potato          Cheese

Onion      Avocado      Mushroom       Black Beans  Tofu              Bell Peppers

3808 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 [04 Lounge]

Website
www.angryeggroll.com

Hours
Wed – Sun 6:00pm – 2:00am

Phone
917-685-9370

Social Networks
Twitter Feed: @AngryEggRoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angry-Egg-Roll/463413530434215

Food Description
Big Angry Egg Rolls!

Menu

2512 Rio Grande St (in Rancho Rio Eatery)

Website

www.homeoftheediblebowl.com

Hours

Mon/ Tues/ Wed 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Thurs/ Fri/ Sat 5:00pm – 3:00am

Phone

512-826-1338

Social Networks

Food Description

Edible bowls filled with delicious goodness. Sort of like a bread bowl but think bigger, like a chocolate chip cookie bowl with ice cream for dessert or a pancake bowl with eggs for breakfast or a cornbread bowl with chili for dinner. There are vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. A classic bowl, like biscuit with chicken noodle, or a BOWL’der bowl, like pizza or a burger-in-a-bowl, can be made. The food is all homemade and delicious. If you prefer a spicier side to your food, BOWL’d makes a homemade pepper mix to spice up any bowl and filler.

Menu

606 E. 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701 (Empire Control Room & Garage)

Website
www.wunderpig.com

Hours
Wed – Sat. 9:00pm – sold out

Phone
512-740-1617

Social Networks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wunderpig

Food Description
Texas BBQ

Menu

Website
www.cluckincrazy.com

Hours
Mon – Tue Closed
Wed – Thu 11:00am – 8:00pm
Fri – Sat 11:00am – 3:30pm & 6:30pm – 2:00am
Sun 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Phone
682-429-7988

Social Networks

Twitter Feed: @CluckinCrazyATX

Facebook: Facebook.com/cluckincrazy

Food Description

Gourmet Chicken Wings!

Menu

1003 Barton Springs Rd Austin Tx

Website
nuhassinfuldesserts.com

Hours
Mon – Sat 11:30am – 9:00pm
Sun  11:30am – 8:00pm

Phone
512.919.6595

Social Networks
Twitter Feed: @Nsinfuldesserts
Facebook: Nuha’s Sinful Desserts

Food Description
Cookies

Menu

Website

Hours
Tue 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Wed – Sat 11:00am – 8:00pm
Sun 11:00am – 3:00pm

Phone
512 584 7659

Social Networks
Twitter Feed: @BBQRevolt
Facebook: BBQRevolt

Food Description
Vegan BBQ

Menu

701 E 53rd Street

Website

http://www.unityvegan.com

Hours

Thu – Mon 11:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm (closed Tues and Wed)

Phone

972-345-4990

Social Networks

Twitter: @UnityVK

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnityVeganKitchen

Food Description

Vegan

Menu

Sun dried tomato pesto and tofu sandwich – Thinly sliced seasoned tofu, cucumbers and spinach on freshly made artisan bread covered in pesto.     -7-

Crab Cakes (2) – Succulent tempeh crab cakes breaded with panko bread crumbs and drizzled with a caper aioli next to a side salad with red wine vinaigrette. (GF)     -7-

Spring rolls (2) – Crisp julienned carrots, cucumber, purple cabbage and red bell peppers with aromatic basil, spinach and garlicky quinoa rolled up in rice paper and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Served with a spicy peanut lime sauce. (GF)     -6-

Tostada – Crisp corn tortilla covered with a delicious tofu scramble fused with onion, garlic and nopalitos (young cactus) and topped with roasted salsa and  jalapeños. (GF)     -6-   (two for ten dollars)

Muffuletta sandwich – Flavorful olive mix, smoky cashew spread, spinach and thinly sliced seasoned tofu on freshly made bread.     -7-

Sesame Salad – Toasted sesame quinoa and spinach salad with seasoned garlic tofu, red pepeprs and purple cabbage tossed in a spicy peanut dressing and sprinkled with sesame seeds. (GF)     -7-

Cobbler – An enticing dessert baked to perfection with a light crust and copious amounts of pineapple.     -3.50-

Frozen banana colada – A creamy concoction of coconut water, pineapples and banana sweetened with agave nectar. (GF)     -3.50-

limeade, pineapple juice, bottled water, Topo Chico     -2-

74 Rainey St. Austin, TX 78701

Website

Hours

Wed – Thu 6pm-Midnight

Fri – Sat  6pm-2am

Sun 6pm-Midnight

Phone

512-993-7389

Social Networks

Twitter: @ChsCkeBites

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecheesecakeexperience

Food Description

We offer over 30 flavors of handcrafted, artisan style cheesecake bites.

Menu

502 West 30th Street Austin, Tx 78705

Website

www.frozenrickshaw.com

Hours

Wed – Sun 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Phone

512-677-9986

Social Networks

Twitter: @FrozenRickshaw

Food Description

Asian influenced flavors of Mochi Ice Cream/ Ice Cream Scoops/ Sorbet Floats

Menu