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.

On Austin Food Carts Comments are King!

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.

Midway Food Park  9501 S. Capital of Texas Hwy

Website

widespreaddaves.com

Hours

Fri – Sat 11:00am – 2:00pm
Sun – Tue 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Wed – Sat 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Phone

512-800-3225

Social Networks

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

Food Description

Gour-Tex Cuisine (Gourmet Texas)

Menu

5435 rr1623 Albert,Texas 78671

Website

alberttexas.com

Hours

Wed 4:00pm - 10:00pm 

Fri 4:00pm - 10:00pm  

Sat – Sun 12:00pm – 10:00pm 

Phone

512-568-1511

Social Networks

Twitter Feed: @albertfreakintexas

Food Description

Scratch made bar food

Menu

411 W 23rd St. Austin TX 78705

Website

Hours

Mon – Sat 11:00am - 8:00pm

Phone

512-888-6189

Social Networks

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeliciousThai.Austin

Food Description

Authentic Thai Food

Menu

603 W. Live Oak

Website

Hours

Call

Phone

512 694 9833

Social Networks

Food Description

Sno Cones

Menu

Website

http://7hillschili.com

Hours

Wed – Thu 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Fri – Sat 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Sun 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Phone

(760) 209-3240

Social Networks

Food Description

A reinvention of traditional chili.  Our mission is to take a classic and beloved food and revitalize it with a brand new flavor profile. We like to call it reinventing chili. We use fresh ground aromatic spices and all natural local beef to deliver an exotically delicious yet elegant ‘chili.’ Inspired by a recipe brought to the American Midwest by Greek immigrants in the early 1900′s, this unique chili is made to “top” delicious vehicles that complement its stunning flavor, such as pasta and hot dogs. Featuring a blend of spices that include allspice, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and chocolate, the flavor is nothing short of exhilarating. Well balanced and not too spicy with a powerful aroma and flavor, we are confident that you will love our unique and delicious product.

Menu

603 W Live Oak St (at South First)

Website

 pulsevegan.com

Hours

Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Fri – Sat 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Phone

512.507.9241

Social Networks

facebook.com/PulseVegan

Food Description

Pulse Vegan is a new food trailer for south ATX, serving up Austin’s temptingest sandwiches, sides, and starters; all 100% vegan!

Menu

Wednesdays we are at 1100 W Cesar Chavez

Website

thegingerarmadillo.com

Hours

Wed 11 am – 1:30 pm

Phone

512-815-2869

Social Networks

Twitter Feed: @thegingerdillo

Facebook: facebook.com/thegingerarmadillo

Food Description

Elevated Texas Cuisine

Menu

805 Stark st, Austin, Rd, 78756

Website

Hours

11 am to 3 pm

Phone

(512) 569-1269

Social Networks

Food Description

Latin

Menu

1309 Rosewood Ave 78702

Website

Hours

Tue – Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm

Sun 10:00am – 3:00pm 

Phone

512-568-6243

Social Networks

Twitter Feed: @The JuiceWell

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Juice-Well/217714964907163?ref=hl

Food Description

Tacos-Tamales-Sandwiches
Vegetarian-vegan-organic juices-juice cleanses-smoothies

Menu

TBD

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