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    Cow Bells

    4.5 (267 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Food Trucks
    Open • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Woody harrelson with fries
    Kristin S.

    I ordered the woody harrelson with a beef patty instead of the veggie patty and it tasted so good! The honey mustard on it made the burger especially good. The crinkle cut fries were also very delicious! If you check in on Yelp, you get $1 off. At the time I went they had a special of adding fries as a side for $1 which is worth it!

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    Steve H.

    Cow Bells serves and incredible burger! I am such a huge fan! I am going back and forth on giving these guys five stars so read this review like its 4.5! My favorite burger is the Casino El Camino Amarillo burger but these guys are close second! I've only had the Rise and Shine burger and it was incredible! The egg and hamburger patty were cooked perfectly even the bun is perfect. The guy who runs the place is a real gent and I've never met a nicer guy. They have a loyalty program that I'm all about getting into where after you buy so many burgers you get a free one, certainly cant beat that. I cant wait to go back and try every burger on the menu! In a town like Austin its hard to be so good that you make me want to come back and eat the whole menu and Cow Bells does it! If you drive by this place don't pass it up! Go in and give it a shot its totally worth it!

    Leila R.

    This adorable little food trailer is part of a little food trailer park off to the side of the South Shore AMLI. All of the burgers looked delicious and I really wanted mine to taste as good as it looked. I had the Rise n Shine and because I came right before the evening dinner rush, my burger was out in a matter of minutes. I'm not really sure what was off about my burger because the egg was fine and I liked the spicy mayo it had on it, but I think it may have been the beef patty itself just had an odd flavor (I don't think it was bad, it was just a little weird) and the bacon was a little too fatty and not as crispy as I would have liked. So, while not a bad burger experience, it was not a memorably great one. The tater tots and the BBQ ranch are a totally different story! The tater tots were perfectly crisp on the outside and just tender enough on the inside and could stand on their own w/o a dipping sauce; however, the BBQ ranch was a game changer (I put some on my burger as well)! The tots and BBQ ranch were made for each other and should I ever return, I think I will just do a double order of these and call it a day! Daniel, the owner, was very gracious and quick to get my order out and as the crowd picked up, he seemed to be keeping up w/the orders fairly well. Definitely suggest trying this place, especially if in the area or coming off the Boardwalk. Though, note on the little seating area for the entire food trailer park: for some reason there were strong gusts of wind that I think may have been generated by the constant traffic, but half my meal I spent trying to wrangle napkins and basket dressing from flying away! Don't know what that's about or if I was just sitting in the "wind tunnel vortex" seat, but it was a bit offputting after awhile.

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    I was looking for something other then a taco truck (nothing against taco trucks) for my 60th birthday celebration event. After reading reviews, I decided to take a chance and try Cow Bells. Daniel did not disappoint. From start to finish, Daniel was responsive in every way. Responding quickly to any request. Everybody raved about the burgers and I had to agree. Everything was excellent including the hot dogs. Little did I know till later that on his way to our house, he had a flat on his trailer but being determined to be here on time, he continued on even so. That is above and beyond excellent customer service. If you are looking for great service, great food, and a friendly attitude - go with Cow Bells.

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    Jennifer D.

    Ordered the Spare Tire but with a single patty because if I'm going to get a spare tire from eating it like the name suggests, I want it to be a smaller one. Anything that has Bacon and Fried Pickles... Sign me up! Also ordered their sweet potato fries, one of my many food addictions! Burger was great as were the fries. The sweet potato fries were perfect consistency not too soft, not too crispy. No wait and took about 10 minutes to get our food.

    Spare tire burger ($10.50). Double meat, mayo, cheddar, bacon, fried pickles.
    Angela D.

    Burger crew meeting called to order on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 2:30pm (Burger Crew Does Austin 2017). Members in attendance: Angela d., Sumana S., Trevor Y., and Wayne T. Members who are lame: Dennis K. I. Ordering We all ordered the Spare Tire ($10.50) - Double meat burger, dressed with mayo, cheddar cheese, bacon, and fried pickles. Trev and I also got tater tots ($3.25) and 2 Mexican Cokes ($2.25 each). Wayne and Sumana got the housemade cherry lemonade ($2.50 each). II. The burgers The burgers were nicely presented on a tray. Since Trev and I were splitting they cut it in half for us. The bun was nice and gooey and the cheese was wonderfully melty. The patty was cooked well done and very peppery. The bacon was good, and I loved the bites that had the fried pickles in it. However, the flavor was pretty monotone. It needed more acid or a sweet note to balance out the saltiness of the meat and cheese and bacon. I think BBQ sauce or mustard would have been a good addition (not together). III. The Fries/Sides The tots were lightly fried and very good. It comes with BBQ ranch, which was really yummy! IV. Miscellaneous This place is a little food stand in the South Shore Eatery on Riverside Drive. So it is outdoor seating only, but it's nice that they have shade. There's a really good looking churro cart next to it that I was eyeing. The parking lot is pretty small. The owner was the person serving us and he was super nice. Check in on yelp to get $1 off a burger. V. Value We have a new way to measure value. I ask the members how much they would pay for the burger they ate. We would pay anywhere between $10 to $12 for these burgers, which makes these burgers a great value since they were only $10.50. VI. The verdict Burgers were cheesy deliciousness. The ratings: 3.6, 3.6, 4.0, and 4.5 Next burger crew meeting: right after this at P. Terry's!

    Anita C.

    Cow Bells catered my 60th birthday party for about 85 people. The food was amazing! I received nothing but compliments on the food! The menu included, Hamburgers, cheeseburgers and Hotdogs, and the sides were sweet potato fries or tater tots. Everything was fresh and delicious. Daniel was very professional and easy going and very accommodating. The sweet potato fries were a hit! Will use Cowbells again and highly recommend them.

    Rise n Shine Burger
    Jay Y.

    Awesome burger place by South Shore that is especially a perfect snack after kayaking! This food truck's menu got many interesting burgers like blue cheese burgers, but for me, the one that allured me the most was the Rise 'n Shine, which was breakfast-item-inspired burger. The burger tastes as good as it sounds, and I was happy with it! The bacon and the egg combination wasn't a groundbreaking concept, but Cow Bells did a good job delivering an extraordinarily burger with quality ingredients. My only gripe is the price as each burger is around $8-10 each, but hey it's a food truck. I definitely recommend trying Cow Bells if you are in the area!

    Wes W.

    New burger trailer is here in Austin. This place makes a tasty burger and it has a very affordable price for it. The key to this burger is the flavor of the ground beef they serve. It is certainly a thick medium well cooked burger (preferred). It is certainly a greasy burger but the beef certainly sets it apart. You just taste that great seasoning in every bite of the beef, it is a great mixture. It is really some of the best burger seasoning I have had. I added bacon, grilled onions and avocado to mine. Also had several cheese choices, I went with pepper jack. Bacon was thick and crisp. Grilled onions were thin and delicious. It just has a fantastic flavor with their beef. Multiple kinds of cheeses. Also had sweet potato fries. They tasted alright, and got a good portion for $2. I really dig the $3 Japanese style onion rings. Sliders have special buns, and the full size bun is toasted. He also serves a Turkey burger & black bean burger. Cow Bells is parked next to Amli South Shore just before the Lakeshore turn. You can park in the open lot or if full, park on the first floor of the garage. It is a great tasting burger and I will continue to come here.

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    The owner Daniel is a nice guy and the black bean burger rocks! Did I mention sweet potato fries? ::drool::

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    10 years ago

    Came here for lunch and ended up ordering a veggie burger for the first time in my life - was not disappointed.

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    It was okay but don't go if you expect your food in 10 minutes. Glad I tried it though. Cheese fries were yummy.

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    Great burger. I got one with an egg and bacon on it. Big fan

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    Tried for first time today. Burger was great! Seasoning on meat was spot on. Will be going back soon for sure!

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    Really great location and friendly staff. Food was fine. Just not my favorite burger in town.

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    A friend recommended this place and I love it. Great burgers and best sweet potato fries ever. I will definitely recommend it to everyone.

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    Yes - If you call the number, the owner explains in his voicemail. It was a rent dispute with the landlord, and theyre currently looking for a new site from their prior Riverside location.

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    Distant Relatives

    4.5(122 reviews)
    2.4 km•Southeast Austin
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    I wouldn't eat here again…read more I had high expectations with the good Yelp reviews. We ordered the ribs and the chicken quarter (which was more like a Cornish hen quarter because it was so small) The burnt end black eyed peas were we very spicy, which I like, but it was not noted and they were salty. We threw them away. I was not impressed and $7 for the chicken (see pic) is a crime when it's that tiny.

    Stopped by Distant Relatives at Meanwhile Brewing after the Bikes and Beers race, and it was a…read moregreat find. I completed my first 15 mile bike race so I was hungry. I ordered the pork ribs with black eyed peas and burnt ends, and everything was packed with flavor. The ribs were tender and well seasoned, about three in my order, and came with a tangy sauce , grilled toast plus pickled tomatoes and onions that were downright addictive. The Black Eyed Peas were bold and spicy, with chunks of smoky burnt ends mixed in. Definitely not shy on seasoning. They serve everything on compostable plates which I really appreciate. The staff was friendly and knew their stuff. They mentioned the menu rotates often, so what's on today might not be there next time. Small batch, small menu, but worth it. The truck was set up at the brewery, so there's plenty of seating--inside, shaded, or in the sun--and drinks come from the brewery itself. Only reason I took off a star was the limited options, but overall, the food was fantastic. I'd absolutely come back to try more from their menu.

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    4.6(47 reviews)
    2.6 km•Southeast Austin

    Best birrieria in town for sure. I love this little food truck that i stop by on the way to the…read moreairport. one last bite of happiness on the way out. There are couple small tables you can sit, you get a pager after you ordered. the service is not that fast and the girl who took my order seems like she was having a bad day (and it's only lunch time) she doesnt seem happy or excited about her job. when i asked about different kinds of meats what are the differences, she answered feeling annoyed told me those are just different way of cooking , (THANKS A LOT). so in the end i just ordered something from the menu i had no idea what i was eating. the food are all very good and full of flavor. a lot of meat inside. there are two sauces on the table , they are both spicy. but in the end i had no idea what i had because was not explained.

    Unassuming food truck parked outside of a gas station right off busy 290! We can at around 7pm on…read morea Thursday and there was no line, although they were cooking up call-in orders! The young lady taking our orders did a great job of explaining to relatively diverse menu. Lots of cool options (tortas, birria "pizzas," plates, tacos, and their famous Kong Burrito which is a massive beast loaded with all the traditional burrito fillings and then some added fries and bacon. They then top it with cheese and more bacon. Insane. We opted to go with some tacos and a couple of their quesabirria (their other flagship offering). The torta quesabirria was decadent... topped with cheese and served with a cup of consume on the side. We got 3 different tacos, and the meat in each was verrry similar. Delicious, but not much difference between the beef offerings. The tables outside were clean, but it was somewhat loud with the highway right there and music playing from the truck boombox. All accounted for, the price was good, the food was tasty, and the people were great.

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    Woodneck Kitchen

    5.0(20 reviews)
    2.9 km•East Austin

    This review is LONG OVERDUE, but we had to make sure we let you know that they are WORTH checking…read moreout! We experienced them when they were at The Yard after hearing and seeing some of their incredible photos on IG and boy oh boy these boys didn't disappoint! From their super friendly service to the freshness of their food, get ready to take your taste buds on a journey! We tried a mix of their staples and specials -- from the crispy, charred Brussels sprouts to their fresh, flavor-packed salad, the crispy juicy chicken cutlet sandwich and the star of the show, the Woodneck falafel sandwich that completely won us over (and that's saying something coming from two meat lovers). Everything tastes as good as it looks. You can tell they're passionate about what they do -- everything feels intentional, from the seasoning to the sourcing. They even use freshly harvested veggies from their own garden when in season, which makes the food taste that much better. We haven't been to their new location at The Dainty Armadillo YET, but we already know it's going to be just as epic. Woodneck is one of those rare spots that truly cares about quality, freshness, and creativity which you can taste in every bite! If you haven't checked them out yet, do yourself a favor -- go hungry and prepare to be impressed!

    Woodneck Kitchen is located on the Dainty Dillo patio. Gonna…read morestart by giving a huge shoutout to the guys who own/work there. SO SUPER NICE & FUNNY! The food is freaking good, friends. When they tell you the $5 basket of well-seasoned fries is enough for two people, listen to them. This was definitely a case of "eyes bigger than stomach". I ate maybe six fries from my basket while my boyfriend put a substantial dent in his. I had the cheeseburger on a sub roll and ate the whole darn thing! In all honesty, we should have shared a basket of fries and the burger. The beef was seasoned and cooked to perfection allowing all of the burger toppings to converge together in my mouth for a flavor explosion. Boyfriend had the falafel sandwich; double patty. Took a bite (of course) and boom...goodness! I'm still so full, now that I'm home I can't move. I'm done.

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    Woodneck Kitchen - Plenty of outdoor seating

    Plenty of outdoor seating

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    Songbird Food Truck

    4.0(45 reviews)
    2.4 km•Southeast Austin

    THE BIG: Fried chicken food truck in Southeast Austin inside the food truck park of Meanwhile…read moreBrewing. Private lot and street parking available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: There's always a crowd at Meanwhile brewing and thus parking is always on the street rather than the parking lot. That being said, this food truck always has a line (well at least when I go). I got this time the Songbird chicken sandwich and it was very good! The fried chicken was cooked so crispy and is so simple with the white sauce and pickles. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done here was around $13 for a chicken sandwich. Great spot and would definitely order some more chicken next time I'm at Meanwhile.

    I've visited Songbird a couple of times when at Meanwhile Brewing, but today was the first time…read morewe'd made it our main meal. Usually I get some BBQ from Distant Relatives and some ice cream from Bésame, but today was all about a burger and some fries. We ordered online, and despite a little delay (technology) we got our food fairly fast! The truck staff was very kind and helpful in resolving any issues. The burger came out and was the definition of ugly delicious. Generous with the meat and cheese, a touch under-seasoned, but the sauce on top really made everything pop. I'd give it a 3.5/5 overall. The fries here are some of my favorite. Particularly as they use beef tallow to fry them, and I can pretend they are somewhat less unhealthy. The fries are super crispy and extra salty and really just fantastic. Definitely worthwhile checking this place out! The outdoor seating canopied with trees really makes the vibes, and the people watching is top notch. We'll be back :)

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