This place is a GEM! We tried everything on the menu and absolutely loved it all. My husband is Brazilian and we found the food to be authentic, delicious, and priced appropriately. The feijoada was my favorite. Obrigada! read more

Gostoso! So good. Best Brazilian food in Austin!

It's my first time to try Brazilian food here in Austin, and I can tell you I immediately fall in love with Brazilian food after trying the dishes here. I have ordered the Picanha bowl ( steak cooked medium rare with beans and rice ) and Yuca fries ( tasty with its unique sauce ). For the Picanha bowl, the beef is juicy and comes perfectly with the beans and special sauce. For the Yuca fries, you may expect it to be oily - but it's not ! It's crispy and matches perfectly with the sauce provided (which is so special that I can't even describe in words ) Overall, a comfortable environment where you can sit there and chat with friends - while enjoying a unique dining experience. read more

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Good Brazilian food. I had the coxinha, which was good. I think they use cream cheese instead of catupiry but it worked well either way. Located near other food trucks with nice seating area. Food came out quick and hot. read more

Food was good but the sandwich isn't as big as you'd expect. I'd recommend adding a drink to your order as it was saltier than expected. Additionally, the feijoada was also delicious but left me wanting more. It's worth the try if you are interested in getting some Brazilian food. read more

I was like "Y'all we have to try this place because it's got like 130 reviews and it's still got an overall rating of 5 stars", and my husband and my best friend were like "Okay that makes sense" so we went last night. Best decision ever! The three of us ordered yucca fries, something pronounced co-sheen-ya, and the cheese empañada to go along with our steak plates. Everything was perfection. The fries were perfectly crispy and salty. The fried balls stuffed with chicken were tasty and interesting. There was almost a buffalo chicken taste going on, plus the awesome dude waiting on us (I think an owner) also brought some cute little peppers to put inside of the balls. The empañada was delightfully crisp on the outside and filled with a tasty cheese with some kick. I was worried I might not have room for steak! When the steak plates arrived I couldn't believe what I was seeing. For $14 I got a large piece of steak cooked perfectly to medium rare, plus rice, beans, grilled onions, and a fried egg. The flavor of the steak blew my mind. A lot of Yelpers mentioned the service which is a very important factor in the food experience that you will have at Boteco. The atmosphere is incredibly friendly. I felt like I was hanging out in the backyard of an old friend's house, but in this scenario that old friend was extremely accommodating, and also a charismatic Brazilian man. The warmth that we felt from the staff was another perfect part of the impeccable experience. Ready for the icing on this cake? We received a lovely bit of Brazilian liquor at the end of the meal, and unfortunately I don't remember the name of it. Then, after talking to our server about cocktails, he made us his legendary Caipirinha. I could drink those bad boys all day. 'Twas an amazing drink! I love you, Boteco! You're my new fave for sure. read more

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Boteco is hands down the best food truck in Austin. The pincanha grelhada is flavorful with various texture profiles while not being overly greasy. Honestly, I usually split an order since it's so much food! The staff is super nice and I even got a chance to meet the owner one of the times that I was there. He is passionate about bring Brazilian street food to Austin and while the menu is sparse, what they make - they have mastered. read more

I've been trying to go to Boteco for months, but I also seem to try to go on a Monday or Tuesday, which are the two days they're closed :( Finally got the chance to try it out on a Thursday night and it definitely lived up to its expectations. You MUST get the yucca fries, and the main entree (I forgot the name of it...) because the steak is SO delicious. It's served on rice with beans, veggies, and a fried egg. My friend and I also tried the fresh mango and passionfruit juice and it was amazing. The owner knew it was our first time, so he brought us a free croquette, and that was amazing as well. He continually checked in on us as the night progressed, which I appreciated. 11/10 would recommend this place and I will be back again! read more

Boteco - Main entree, yucca fries, and our free chicken croquette! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Obligatory semi-amusing intro: "Do you speak Portuguese?" "No." "Do you know anything about Brazilian food?" "No." "Can we eat at Fogo de Chao for less than a hundred bucks?" "No." "For a hot-shit Yelper, you don't know much." "Well, I know this trailer..." Three thoughts: 1. I'm mildly curious what Chef Fernando could do working out of a real kitchen, like the ones around the corner at LaV and Qui. 2. As I was taking pics of my food, a very nice couple walked up & said, "That looks great." Then they asked Chef Fernando if he could do something vegetarian for them, and get it to go. He said sure. Twelve minutes later, he hands them a carefully wrapped & bagged package, holding it flat at the bottom. I kind of wanted to take pics of whatever the heck was inside. 3. My Picanha was superb. So was the Coxinha. And the yuca/yucca fries. Even the very simple egg over rice was sublime. There was something else in a side bowl, but I had no idea what it was. And on Sundays, you can get Feijoada. Boteco ATX is one of those places you want to come with a bunch of people, on a spectacular day, and run the entire menu, maybe twice. And then discover everything you need to know about Caipirinha. Chef Fernando supplies the music. read more

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***Boteco is an Austin food truck delivering a small menu of excellent Brazilian food; it might be the best food truck I have ever been to*** I am not a huge fan of food trucks. They are not as mobile as you would think and you often have to drive just as much as you would to get to a food truck that you would to get to a brick and mortar establishment. And while food truck menus often sound great, the results often fail to live up to the social media hype that many food truck dishes garner. Boteco in Austin is different. It is a Brazilian food truck, but it seems to be firmly planted / parked in its location just outside of Downtown Austin. It is a great spot though with plenty of picnic tables to sit down and have a meal. Boteco's menu is small, but there is a great mix of easy-to-eat-on-the-street finger foods like yucca fries and empanadas and sit-down restaurant type entrees like Brazilian grilled sirloin with rice and beans. I tried several of their snacks and the best was easily the queso empanada. The empanada had a great fried crispy exterior that was nicely light. The center was pretty hollow but the interior was lined with excellent, stretchy and creamy cheese. The yucca fries were also crispy but too salty. They did come with a good dip of cream and chimichurri. The chicken and cream cheese croquettes were not that good. They were too dry. Unfortunately, there was an abundance of dry shredded chicken and not much cheese so the croquettes were not as creamy and moist as I would have preferred. For my entree, I had their grilled sirloin, which was very good. I was amazed at how great of a sear the chef was able to achieve with the steak and even though I wish the steak was more medium rare, the steak was very juicy and tender, which is definitely a testament to the quality of the beef Boteco is using. The steak was garnished with a fresh topping of onions and herbs. There was also nicely cooked and free flowing rice as well as great richness from a sunny side up egg. There was also a delicious side of black beans cooked with pork to deliver a savory and meaty experience. Service was very good and friendly. The Brazilian crowd drawn to this food truck was fun too. Prices were reasonable where you can get a high quality meal for around $10. Boteco is not only a great food truck but a great way to try authentic Brazilian cuisine. It is also very representative of the Austin food scene, where you can have great food made from local ingredients in a fun, casual and unique atmosphere. This food truck has an attached grassy area where you can park for free though open spaces are limited. read more

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I try to write my reviews chronologically and I have some from recent trips I have yet to finish. I wanted to pause any others so I can sing Boteco's praises after my first visit yesterday. I love these guys!! Fernando and Lauren are a husband and wife team that breath life, passion, and deliciousness into what they do. They bring the soul of Brazil to Austin. This is the first time at a food truck where I felt I was not only being served as if I was at a restaurant, but I also felt I was at a good friend's home. Their warmth and welcoming is apparent from the moment you engage with them. They have that perfect combination of talent and heart. This is the type of place and people you want to give business to! And the food...I don't even know where to begin. They do it so right; I'm instantly addicted. Yucca fries - done perfectly. Steak (cooked exactly medium rare) - juicy, tender, flavorful, and with a fantastic outer crisp. Feijoada - I can't get enough! Love that they included Farofa and their in-house marinated mini cherry tomato looking like peppers are little bursts of flavor. Their Malagueta and Cumari peppers (request these) - fantastic! Like Fernando said, Brazilian peppers, do not just bring heat, but loads of flavor too! I could not agree more. All of this and more can be enjoyed in a relaxed food truck park with wonderful Brazilian music being played in the background. A big obrigado to you guys, keep doing what you're doing and looking forward to my next visit!! read more

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Food (5/5) At Boteco, the menu is short - there are probably between 5-10 unique items on the menu. Let me tell you though, all the food I had - the yucca fries, the coxinhas, and the picanha steak plate - was superb! Don't let the "food truck feel" fool you! Boteco truly delivers delicious, authentic Brazilian fare. A simple breakdown of how I felt about it all: 1. Yucca Fries - OMG guys. These were so incredibly crispy on the outside but hot and starchy on the inside. It's what dreams are made of!! Definitely get this if you're a fan of potatoes or thick cut fries - it's sort of the same vibe but with a Brazilian twist. 2. Coxinhas - Pronounced like co-SHEEN-ya, coxinhas have a funny name but serious flavor. These little croquettes come out piping hot with the most delectable fried breading on the outside and a mix of chicken and cream cheese on the inside. If you enjoy fried, creamy things - get this!! 3. Picanha - !!!!!!!!!!!! That's all I can say. Extremely tender pieces of steak atop a bed of rice, yucca flour, and some veggies. And who can forget that oozing egg?? Seriously, the amount of flavor packed in that picanha is surreal. Service (5/5) Boteco is a local, home-grown operation and you can feel the love that the staff puts into taking care of the customers. I was splitting the picanha plate with someone else when the Boteco staff brought out a second plate of rice and veggies so that we each had enough food; all we had to do was transfer the steak over. Atmosphere (4/5) Very chill and relaxing. It's a food truck so you'll be sitting outside. There weren't too many tables (maybe 2-3?), so it might be harder to snag a spot if it's a busy day. Parking lot is right next to the truck, making East 7th parking totally manageable. Overall, this is such a cute little spot. Food is superb that I can't even believe it came out of a truck. Definitely give Boteco a shot if you're craving some Brazilian flavors :) read more

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Indeed, this is as good as it gets. Boteco has it all: great food, environment and customer service. Given it's a bit pricey, it seems to be worth it since all the food was of such high quality. They do tend to be closed on rainy days, but the day we came it was a bit wet and cold, so i was surprised to see them opened. They help you through the menu and they do not expect you to have a beautiful Portuguese accent when pronouncing the menu items. The food comes out fresh yet fast and it always a good time chit chatting with the lovely people who run the show. It always smart to check their instagram page before making the trip! It's great to see a good truck that has lived up to the hype and when in doubt, order the Yuca fries! read more

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MIND BLOWN!!! This place is so delicious - I can't even. The service is amazing - the owner of the food truck, Fernando - is the one who brings out your food and checks on you enough to show that he cares about his customer and their experience. Also, he gave us a free water bottle when he realized it was super hot out! He was running around back and forth delivering food - mind you it's not like he had 50 customers waiting, he knows customers get impatient and was just being mindful that some of us were hungry! But let's talk about the amazing food: the chef and owner learned to cook from his mom. The side of yuccas($5) are the best yuccas I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, not over cooked and the perfect fluffy/dense texture. The side of coxinha ($5) (shredded meat, shaped into a ball and fried) had an extra kick to what seem to be cheese and buffalo flavored meat). Anyways, super crispy and delicious! Picanha - SO PERFECT. Rice dish with veggies and a perfectly cooked piece of steak with a hot oozing egg! Boteca has set a high bar for any future Brazilian restaurant I go to. Highly recommend going!! read more

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Food: 5.0 of 5.0 !!! Service: 5.0 of 5.0 !!! Environment: 5.0 of 5.0 The best food truck I have ever tried hands down!! Delicious food and incredibly friendly personable service. We ordered the Yuca Fries (I'm healthy and don't normally like fried things but these were bomb!), Picasa Grelhada, and the Coxinha. Never in my life have I been so impressed by a small local food truck :) read more

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Maybe we didn't get what we should have, but we just wanted a quick snack so tried the Coxhina. The sauces were great but the overall flavor of the Coxhina was ok - I didn't think it was anything that unique, and for $7, didn't think the price was worth it. read more

Amazing service, good vibes, and upbeat Brazilian music! Fernando, the owner of this food truck, was so kind and friendly to us! He even came up to our table (how did he know this was our first time?) to introduce himself. I also heard him talking to other return customers. It seems like he really values each and every single one of his customers to the point that he recognizes you! That's pretty cool. We ordered the house special (I don't remember the name because I had a hard time pronouncing it but it was the rice bowl with steak and other goodies!) as well as the coxinha (co-sheen-ya) appetizer. The little flag that came with the appetizer was so adorable, and the wooden small plates are lovely as well. The appetizer was fried well with a nice filling of chicken and cream cheese. It was a little heavy for me, so definitely share. The entree is a little on the pricey side ($14), but I can see why because you get steak! The steak was cooked well (medium-rare) and seasoned well! Their sunny-side egg was also a nice touch and I get really sad if my sunny-side is not jiggly wiggly. But this was cooked well too :) The ambiance is really chill, loving that Brazilian music. Parking is free and right across from the food truck, which is awesome. All in all, it was good food with amazing service and a great atmosphere! read more

Boteco - Co Sheen Ya? (Coxinha) Chicken with cream cheese appetizer - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came on a weekday evening to find a lone food truck open in a garden-y area with picturesque lights hanging above a few wooden benches. Ordered coxinha & the 'special' of the day: picanha grelhada. The coxinha came first, a chicken croquette with cheese. They delivered it with two yuca fries to try and two types of sauces: a green creamy one and a spicy orange one. These were fresh, crispy, and amazing. I had never had yuca fries, so I was surprised to see how dense they were in comparison to potatoes haha. They were really thick and really yummy. Then came the steak dish! It's served with an egg, rice, beans and a salsa type thing. They gave my boyfriend and I an extra plate of rice and beans since we were sharing the steak. It was seasoned really well, salt and peppered. Although it cost $15 it was worth it, especially considering how we were able to share it and still leave full. We were both blown away by the amazing customer service here and left stuffed with amazing food. I definitely recommend coming here if you haven't already, it's amazing. read more

This is my new favorite place to grab a quick and casual bite to eat! The atmosphere is amazing - it really invites you to stay and mingle even if you were just intending to grab and go. Fernando is one of the sweetest people I have ever met! He and his helper were so accommodating and happy, just a pleasure to interact with. We got the picanha g-something. So so good!! The flavors and textures are to die for - so delicious and very complementary. The yuca fries were amazingggggg, not to mention the bomb sauce too! Perfectly crispy on the outside and so creamy soft on the inside. The croquette was also amazing. Remember to have something to wash it down, though, bc it can be very heavy! The truffle dessert melts in your mouth to add that perfect sweet finish to your meal. All in all, amazing food truck! A+ food, A+ atmosphere, A+ owner read more

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Was walking East 6th street minding my own affair. When Botega on the right caught me unaware. Delicious food, nice guy, not gonna be a stranger to this food truck. The hype is deserved. read more

Amazing first impression. Staffs are so friendly, even offered to deliver my food next door (coffee shop). Though I can't understand the Brazilian music, but I like it. Haha. It makes this sunny Saturday afternoon even more relaxing. Food is fantastic! The steak rice turned out to be so good. For $15, it came very close to a $50/steak at my favorite steakhouse. Juicy and tender. Yum. Will definitely come and visit again soon. Love this place and the people here. read more

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Food was good. Had good flavor. Wouldn't mind a little more food for the price. The Coxinha appetizer was real good! Check them out. read more

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Authentic Brazilian food. And SUPER friendly staff!! Loved my experience here. Delicious and fun. Got the yuca fries and an empanada. The yuca fries had an amazing cheese and garlic seasoning that I will dream about. The empanada had ridiculously tasty chicken and cheese filling. This staff is passionate about the food and the customers. Would definitely come back :) read more

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Had the Coxinha, overall nice dish. There was some decent sitting place close to the truck that added to the experience. One downside was that many of the dishes were not available on the given day. Peace yo!!! read more

It's my first time in Austin and as a chef I love to eat - so this was on my list before I even planned to take this vacation ! As a small restaurant owner spice station Indian cuisine in Kingsville ( they work with ethics and they are passionate about what they do ! (Fernando) and his assistant are really polite , and make customers feel welcome , this will be my every time go to spot when ever I come down to Austin , I ordered picanha grelhada Steak was perfect , seasoning was perfect egg was cooked just the way I like , yuca fries , chimichuri was fresh and appetizing Every thing was awesome read more

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I'm Brazilian and when I just moved to Austin I discovered this amazing place. Real Brazilian food cooked by Mineiro people. I've been in some Brazilian places in Austin and anyone is exctaly the way I like it .. But Boteco is the original one, with friendly people and nicely environment. Iago the cooker always smile and friendly person .. I definitely recommend this place .. read more

If u wanna taste a a piece of Brazil go to Boteco!! A great feijoada plate that brought me back to my grandma's kitchen!! Great food, Great price, Great people!! read more

This is my second time here and, once again, I have thoroughly enjoyed everything about this food truck. The boss is incredibly friendly, greeting his customers and getting to know us. Hes always welcome to answer any questions and he also told us his little "secret" to making his tender, delicious Picanha. I had the Yucca Fries, Picanha, and Coxinha (chicken croquette). They were all fantastic. The Yucca Fries had a really good texture, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The Picanha was received with medium rare sirloin steak and it was delicious. Well seasoned and perfectly seared on both sides. Finally, the coxinha, paired with chimichurri aioli, was fantastic. I honestly have no idea how he achieved such a perfect fry to the croquette that keeps it crispy on just the thin outside, but juicy on the inside. This placw is great and I will continue coming back! read more

Boteco - Picanha - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just had lunch at boteco, so glad i found this place.i had the yuca fries picanha grelhada, my girlfriend had the feijoada. Very nice atmosphere and great music playing. I recommend getting the spicy peppers they serve on the side, it will take your dish to a different level. The staff is super friendly and they will make sure you habe a good time. Well done boteco. read more

Im obsessed with the food here and became my Sunday routine of stopping by after church for lunch. Favorites for sure are: Cheesy bread sandwich, coxinha and pastel de queijo. But just do yourself a favor and stop by to try it out, you'll love it! read more

This place is my favorite in Austin the food is always great. If you're going to downtown you have to check out this place and order the feijoada and coxinha those are my favorite of course the all menu is fantastic and I had tried everything already. Don't skip dessert they have chocolate ball with sprinkles "Brigadeiro" no works to describe all this delicious menu! read more

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Wow! So delicious!!!! My husband is the pickiest of all eaters, and he would normally shun any food I bring home. He finished the entire plate and wanted to eat the rest of mine, as well. Thank you, BOTECO!!! read more

First time here. Definitely order yucca fries, coxinha, and special. I ate half yucca fries, 2/3 coxinha and about 1/3 of the special and felt comfortably full. When asked by the owner, "any favorites?" My thought was "uh, can I pick all of them?" Amazing taste. Yucca fries are larger than potato fries and more filling. Light salt flavor that complements the aioli sauce really well. The steak from the special is really tender and the flavors blend perfectly. read more

Boteco - The special. Simply delicious. Kept it simple but all the flavors are wonderful combo. If you like spicy add the peppers on top. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I took a star off due to the small portions but the food was good and the chef was friendly. Expect restaurant prices but snack food portions. If portion size doesn't bother you then expect a good meal and great atmosphere, might try again. read more

This was really authentic, everything was very fresh and was amazing. Definitely recommend this. The chimichurri sauce was amazing with a mayo twist the yuka fries were very delicious although more chimichurri sauce would've been terrific. Definitely try all the appetizers. The empanadas are $4 for one which is a little over priced compared to what it's sold in other South American countries, but it's definitely worth it for it here. Best empanadas I've had in the states so far. THE OWNER IS VERY CHARISMATIC and is very enthusiastic about the food. He was engaging with the customers and very polite and was just terrific. You pay last so if you aren't satisfied with anything(which I doubt, cause everything was fried to the perfect crispness and the cheese was the perfect balance between melty and stretchy) you can decide to tell them and/or order more before you pay. read more

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One of my favorite food trucks. It was my first time trying yuca fries and I gotta tell ya, I've been craving them since I came back to New York and I can't find anything that compares. Their empanadas are amazing as well. read more

Boteco is a cool place, friendly service and fresh delicious food. I usually get the Feijoada and coxinha, as it takes me back to Brazil, make sure you add the Malagueta Peppers to add some spicy to the dish. They've got parking in the back which is good and their online coupons get me coming back all the time. 5 stars read more

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Absolutely delicious! I'm all about the coxinha's, yuca Fry's and the cheese empanada's. so the place is super hidden and tucked away with 2 other trucks. The guy at the truck was very friendly and good at explaining what your getting.The parking isn't great but it's totally worth it! Also the price for the quantity of food doesn't add up but then again where else can you find Brazilian food for a good price. Trust me it's worth it super good try it out!!! read more

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Pretty solid, I will say it's better to go get this when it's warmer outside. The cold weather can make it where your food isn't very warm when you get it, and I like hot food. It's tight though. There yucca fries are the best ones I've ever had. read more

The pasteis we're absolutely delicious. Coxinhas were also great. Brigadeiros were pretty good. I want to come back soon and try the picanha plate. read more