There's a lot of food trucks in Austin. There are a few that I consider above the rest and Spicy…read moreBoys is one of those joints. Spicy Boys has four locations in the Austin area, with probably their most popular at Zilker Brewing. They are a spicy chicken establishment and their spicy chicken comes in different shapes and sizes from bone-in fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, and nuggets. I have only ever ordered their fried chicken sandwich and every time, I have been a fan. I always get their middle option in heat, the Hot Gai, which is sandwiched between the OG and the Tingly Gai. It hits every time. The mayonnaise, the pickles, the perfectly crisp chicken: you can't miss it. As a side, I ALWAYS without fail get their Tater Tots. They are consistently crispy while remaining soft on the inside. Sometimes I will get it seasoned with their Tingly Sichuan, but the heat is sometimes too much. I cannot recommend the tots enough. Spicy Boys is one of those places that is always there for you. They are consistently open and the people making the orders are putting a ton of dedication into making them smack every time. The sandwich alone comes at $9.50 with the tots at $3.50, which seems on par or slightly lower than a typical food truck if my memory serves me right. I recommend giving them a shot whether you are at Spokesman in Pflugerville, St. Elmo Brewing, or Zilker off 6th Street. It's in the upper echelon of food trucks. RIYL: peak chicken sammys

Spicy Boys is one of two food trucks at the Zilker brewery…read more The other truck is a burger truck. Everyone else tells me this is spicy zingy chicken. It just seemed like chicken chicken to me. No big deal. But then I had been drinking Zilker Brewery's own beer. Out of self protection - my body may have turned off its sense of taste To protect me from the worse than mediocre Zilker beer. If the price of protection from Zilker beer was not being able to taste a chicken sandwich, I was definitely ahead of the game.

THE BIG: Love this fried chicken spot and so glad that it is close by in the Springdale…read moreneighborhood right inside the St. Elmos Brewery. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Everytime I get a beer here, I always need to grab a fried chicken. My go-to is the hot gai, but there's also the OG or original gai as well as the tingly guy (contains szechuan peppercorns). They also have a bomb roti with dipping sauce that is so delicious and the best part is to wash it down with a nice beer from St. Elmos THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, a typical meal here for me is around $25 for a sandwich (or two) and either tots or roti.

This month's book club was at St Elmo's at Springdale which led me to the onsite food truck SPICY…read moreBOYS! I ordered the Tingly Gai which was not very spicy for me actually, probably a spice level one but, nonetheless I enjoyed the chicken sandwich. The pickles were more zesty than spicy. I also liked the Sichuan seasoning and the lemon chili oil. I ordered a side of spicy pickles and tater tots too, everything tasted fresh. They had an interesting papaya salad on the menu I wanted to try but the worker did not recommend it so I skipped it this time. Parking is plentiful onsite but it was filled today.

Update: Prices UP, quality way down. It's the old sad story…read more We were looking forward to a great meal at great price. But when I walked in, I was surprised to see the price on my favorite order was up--by 60%! So instead of a whole chicken with two sides for $10, I ordered a half for that price. When we opened it up at home, the pieces were much smaller than before. They still tasted good, though not as hot-off-the-grill fresh as before. My guy is not the chicken fiend that I am. He'd been dreaming of their fabulous Charro Beans. But he made a face and pushed his away half eaten. He said, "They need to rehire whoever's Abuela used to make the beans before." The deep rich flavor we'd loved was now a bit flat, and the chunks of bacon and jalapeño were absent. Pollo Caliente used to really stand out in the Mexican grilled chicken scene. Now, they're just like everyone else. I'm sad. I wanted to support this new apparently local business.

I am blown away by how damn good this place is. It's better than Pollo Regio that's down the street…read moreon Berkman. They're one of my favourite pollos asados al carbon in Austin (charcoal grilled chicken). We ordered the whole chicken meal to share with two people. They had a special going where the whole chicken meal was $10. The meal came with 6 white corn tortillas, two containers of a Jalapeño salsa (tastes like Doña from Taco Deli), charro beans, and rice. A whole chicken meal was enough food for the two of us with plenty of leftovers for the next day. The chicken was succulent, juicy, and flavourful. It was well seasoned and no part of it was dry. Make sure to squeeze the lime on it! The rice had good flavour and was moist. The real standout though were the charro beans. These are ABSOLUTELY NOT vegetarian. They're made with bacon and pieces of what looked like chicharron. There's a pleasant spicyness that comes the jalapeños that are stewed with the beans. I would go back for the charro beans alone. The restaurant is inside a convenience store and the staff are courteous. Our meal came out within about a minute of us ordering and paying.

Awesome food and service. I needed some meat by the lb and found this place. Several options for…read moremeat at a decent price per lb. They have a lot of different dishes too and the potato looked too good to pass up. The potato came LOADED with meat, bacon, cheese, and other toppings that made it good for 2-3 people. It's a pretty small place with a few tables and can be tricky to find since it's kind of connected to a gas station but I ordered ahead and my food came out super quick! Will probably try the Norteno bowl next!

A good option to grab a quick bite in what feels like a food desert. I was happy with the quantity…read morefor the price points, but the quality wasn't quite what I was looking for. Only a few parking spots and a handful of tables to sit at both inside and outside, but they had an extensive menu. The carne asada (~$14) was a bit dry, and the frijoles charros had some hot dog and sizable jalapeño slices. Interesting choices and somewhat tasty. Would probably try something different next time, but my friend enjoyed his burrito quite a bit. May give them another shot next time I'm in the area.

I've been twice now and can honestly say this food truck is serving up some of the best sandwiches…read moreI've ever had. I appreciate that the parking situation is easy and there are also picnic tables for dining. The same guy has been working both times and is friendly, helpful, and definitely working hard. They actually currently have a no tipping policy, which seems crazy in this economy! lol but hopefully this review will encourage other people to try 'em out. Knowing it was pretty busy last time, I ordered online this time, picked up, and ate onsite. The whole sandwich size is HUGE. I definitely could've done a half portion and still left full, but now I have leftovers for tomorrow. We got the Cubano and the Green Chile Pork Bahn Mi - both are fire. In the Cubano you'd think maybe it would have a heavy vinegar flavor because of the pickles, mustard, and pickled onions, but the mayo, cheese, and little bit of spice balance it. The baguette is also perfect where the outside has a crispiness, but it's soft inside and doesn't hurt your jaw to chew. Small forewarning that the pork sandwiches are a bit greasy so just get extra napkins.

SO. GOOD. Did an…read moreonline order - Very quick and easy! The sub itself is a very generous portion with plenty of filling! Which was an amazing blend of vegetables and beans (all v/ fresh). The bread had a crunchy shell with a soft inside. Parking was easy peasy. Hate how much I loved this sub, because they are so dang far away. But definitely worth the trip and will be back for more! Really hope they consider a south location and be a regular there!

THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZING…read more Peruvian food that's as good as my grandma's is hard to come by...esp in Texas. This food truck is as real as it gets, the Lomo Saltado is to die for, and I will be coming back to try the rest of the menu. It is hard to find, so just be on the lookout when you drive up the street, you should see a tent with a blue table underneath it that's next to the truck. The owner is very friendly and made me feel at home, excellent service. The ambiance is very authentic, he even has a small bluetooth speaker playing latin music and everything. The sauce that comes with the Lomo Saltado is a heavy hitter too, he makes it himself. This is a must!!

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and I finally got the chance. Located in a…read moresmall unassuming lot, this food truck is a one man show that serves up delicious Peruvian food. I got the lomo saltado, a classic for me, and it was worth the visit. The meat was tender and flavorful, the fries were crispy, and the sauce was addicting. I got there right at opening and waited over an hour for my food. Note that I also came in the middle of summer so everyone walked out of there with mosquito bites. Luckily, he did have bug repellent available for use. I'd come back to try more food, but would probably wait until the winter.

unfortunately i forgot to get a picture of the food until it was the aftermath, but this restaurant…read morewas lovely! it's a hole in the wall that might not be aesthetically pleasing but it's food is yummy and authentic. our server was bright and helpful and cracking jokes with us. the capirinha was delicious and i love seeing them, cachaca is a rare liquor from peru that's only at authentic spots. drinks were affordable! we shared the anticuchos (a delicious marinated steak kabob with potatoes and huaciana sauce and corn), yucca with huaciana as well, and the lomo saltado. all the food was authentic. only gripe is the meat on the lomo was a bit tough! not too bad though.

We came here for dinner last night and it's a pretty big restaurant with plenty of seating…read more I ordered their adobo limeno which was $16.95, came with rice, pork in a thick sauce, and a few pieces of sweet potatoes. My husband ordered their tacu tacu limeno which was 19.95, came with garlic rice, few pieces of tomatoes, and beef in a watery stew. My pork was cooked well, and it was really juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and paired really well with the rice. My husband's beef was tender and cooked well too. His tasted similar to a filipino dish. Servers were nice and attentive. Prices are a bit steep for the amount of food they give you, but it could just be the area they're in. Next time we come, I would like to try their ceviche! Overall, it was a good restaurant. Parking can be a bit tough since parking spaces are tight and there's also a boiling crab in the same plaza; people can definitely park better too.

I found Inka Chicken to be awesome. If you like Peru's cuisine, you'd love Inka Chicken. The…read morelocation is easy to get, it's at the corner of Wells Branch and Owen Tech Blvd. It's not quite in Austin and not in Pflugerville, it's in the middle of the two. For lunch, I made ordered the Naked Burrito. It has the contents of the burrito but no tortillas to make it, made into a salad. They serve with a variety of dressings. The service was pleasant. And very alternative in the server's tasks. He deserved his tip (18 %). Yes, he was that good. They also have chickens in various dishes. I like the charbroiled style either a full size, half and leg quarters. They are open daily. Their hours are 11:00 am till 9:00 Monday thru Saturday. Sunday is 12:00 pm-8:00 am. The restaurant is decorated as if you were transported to Peru.

Hubby loves rotisserie chicken and we saw Inka while we were out and decided to try it. Needless to…read moresay, he and my daughter were pleased. They loved it! I got a beef empanada and my husband said, I thought you didn't like those. Well I'm not sure where I got the last one but this one was GOOD! It is seasoned well and the sauce on the side is perfect for it. If you like rotisserie chicken, then you need to try it.