Rating: 3.8/5 [takeout] We were looking for a late-night dinner and this food truck stood out as the best option. We ordered the Gaucho Plate - picanha & fraldinha ($23), which included sirloin cap, flap cut, rice, French fries, and an orange sauce. The portion was generous and easily enough to share between two people. read more

Espadas de Brazil - Gaucho Plate - picanha & fraldinha - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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They've got a truck setup at Ani's Day & Night. The food is pretty decent. Literally the biggest empanadas I've ever seen in my life! The empanadas are cooked to a nice golden crisp and the beef/cheese combo seasoning is top-notch. My friend and I shared an empanadas/fries basket and we were so full! My boyfriend got the Picanha sandwich and I had a bite (ok several bites, truth be told) and it was fantastic! It's their version of a Philly Cheeseteak, which face it, anywhere you go outside of Philly, it's a version for sure. I would instead call this a super yummy steak sandwich. The meat was wonderfully tender and melted in my mouth. The roll was the proper consistency to be able to hold the meat and toppings without sogginess. There's a reason that sandwich is their best seller. read more

Espadas de Brazil - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Authentic Brazilian goodie's! Service was first rate. Felt like a slice of homemade heaven. Try to leave room for dessert.

got the picana sandwich which was good! serving size was huge and had a good amount of meat. the guys working at the truck were chill and funny, hooked us up with extra fries. would prob taste better if you were smashed read more

Espadas de Brazil - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I would say that is the best place for you to try the real "picanha". Love everything and the service is fantastic. Highly recommend it. read more

I had so many expectations for this place because of the yelp reviews. When I ordered it was pretty great service up until it took it over 45 minutes to get my order. When I went to ask they told me they accidentally gave it to someone else and started making mine. But he did give some free fries to make up for it so the customer service isn't too bad. Because of the wait, I was extreme hungry (hangry in a sense). Food usually taste better when you're extremely hungry, but even then the sandwich was not very good. It was very chewy and had a weird gamey aftertaste. The fries were seasoned pretty well just a bit salty. Overall they do care about their customers which is great, but my experience was not up to par. read more

I tried this place at the rodeo, which is probably not the ideal situation. Nonetheless, it was a pretty disappointing meal. I ordered the chicken and sausage plate, which was supposed to come with their special grilled chicken. When I received my order, I was surprised to see fried chicken tenders over a bed of rice. I'm guessing they ran out of the grilled chicken, but I feel like they should've mentioned that when I placed the order. I would've definitely ordered something else, but instead, I got dry, bland chicken tenders from a place that specializes in grilled meats. read more

Tldr: great food, but pricey I ordered the Picanha sandwich which is one of their top sellers. I ended up paying more than what's listed on their truck plus a random convenience fee for credit card which I wasn't aware of. The food itself was delicious, especially the fries which were fresh and crispy. I would've liked more protein in the sandwich since I paid almost $14 for everything. Overall, convenient location for students that offers good food. read more

Espadas de Brazil - Picanha Sandwich - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not really worth the $22 I paid for one plate. I got steak, but the majority of it was literally just fat. It was so chewy that I had to spit a ton of it out after trying to chew it because it was just so fatty and chewy. I also asked for medium rare and my steak was more well done. The fries were really good though and the salad was just normal. The rice was decent too, but honestly was just disappointed with the steak because I was craving it for a while. read more

Espadas de Brazil - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love the food that I had. The service was amazing, very fresh and the flavor it was very good! The ambience is very nice and clean. Good place to go with a family. read more

Espadas de Brazil - Gaucho Plate - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Do yourself a favor and try this food truck! You won't be disappointed! We will be back! We had the Picanha sandwich and the spicy garlic Picanha. If you don't like beans, the spicy garlic dish comes with a little bit of beans. All so very flavorful. A must is to have the Antarctica soda - the fruity flavors with the spices in the food combines very well! read more

Had the pichana sandwich at trail of lights. It was really dissapointing. The meat was not great quality. Pretty mushy. Felt boiled. Swamped in mayo sauce. Just completely killed the taste of the steak. Had no seasoning to save its life. The bread was good. Overall the sandwich was edible but paying too much and if it is supposedly pichana, it's just a waste of the meat and cut the way it's served. Fries were the the best thing on the plate and that shouldn't be the case. Food took forever too and I was the only one in line. I would recommend that they season the meat, grill it, and place it on the sandwich and add the sauce on the side and probably forego it all together. Mcdonalds or any other meat sandwich would just be better use for your money and palate. Definitely not like Chama gaucha or fogo de chao in a bun which i was expecting. I would just avoid all together. read more

Had the gaucho plate and exceeded expectations! Quality meat with an abundance of sides. The perfect medium steak complicated with incredibly seasoned fries, a salad, all on a bed of rice! A great bang for your buck. Will come again! Enough food to share and to save for later. read more

Espadas de Brazil - a plate of steak and french fries - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've always liked watching YouTube videos about Brazilian food, especially Picanha. Naturally, when I saw that this was available in such close proximity to me, I had to stop. My eyes widened as I saw the magical word on this bright red food truck. My dream had finally come true. I chatted with the owner about all things Brazil for a few minutes, and he took time out to really educate me on his culture. He told me that I should order the Picanha, so I did. What I really liked about this place is that everything was made fresh to order. He was upfront about the short waiting time, and insisted upon the quality of his food. So I waited... And I was rewarded. The fries were amazing. The outside had a crisp, glass-like exterior, while the inside remained fluffy and soft. The seasoning was spectacular, and had a unique spice blend that set off fireworks in my palette. The Picanha was pretty good, even though it was cut off into thin strips and covered with sauce, which makes it more difficult to appreciate the natural steaky-ness of the meat. Overall, I had a very satisfying experience. The food was tasty, and the owner was very pleasant. 4/5 stars. read more

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The picanha sandwich was insanely delicious. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had upon first bite

I was invited back by the owners and they remade the dishes. Absolutely delicious and the way it was intended to be. Give them a try and you'll be pleased. Make sure to say medium rare so there is zero confusion by whatever is cooking the food. I was very excited to try this place and I am sad to say it did not live up to the hype. I first saw this truck at the Light Fest but they were just closing! Since that moment I was craving Picahna and like anyone that loves Brazilian BBQ knows the best cut is the Picahna. Look at the website and you are greeted by freshly grilled sirloin and a juicy/sizzling cut. I ordered and paid through Google Pickup and expected that the order was ready at the specified time. When we showed up, the man working said they don't make food until the patron is there. This makes sense if I didn't pay to prevent waste... but considering I paid already, this seemed silly. Since I thought I would be in and out I parked on the street and was greeted by a parking ticket on the way back. I don't blame the parking ticket on this place.. it just made the whole experience worse considering the whole situation. Look at the pick up time and the ticket time :(. When I got the food, the Picanha was overcooked and dry. Everything was WAY too salty. Would not come back and very disappointed. Again - the parking ticket is my fault for not paying (i thought I'd be in & out) - but the food dry and overly salted along with the food not available at the pickup time provided... that's on the place. read more

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Still super good! Staff is very friendly. Food was delicious, but do wish the hoagie was toasted better. read more

Espadas de Brazil - Burger of Brazil - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's always a great option~! We were in downtown Austin playing with our dog at Lady Bird Lake when hungry strike so I asked them to go here, my husband was not particularly happy with the option as the weather was cold, well anyway we ended up going . I ordered picanha sandwiches and not remember what my sister in law ordered but at the end my husband was so happy he followed my lead. At the same time we were able to keep our puppy Eddie with us he was well behaved on food truck site and everyone would smile at us when seeing him below our table. We had a great time with the meal and we were happy to be in a place where our puppy could be with us without having any bad looks because of pets close to meals... :) Note: Please order the Brazilian lemonade, you're welcome!~ read more

Really solid food truck with all the right secret sauce to being an incredible food truck. Next time I come back, I'll try one of their signature dishes instead. I had the special instead and it had pork tenderloin, sausage, rice/meat, fries, and a salad for $9.50! Lots of food for just under $10. The sausage was really good and had a great crispier texture on it. Cooked to perfection in my opinion. The salad was your typical one spring mix with ranch. Nothing special but it wasn't drowned in ranch. The rice was awesome! Had some black beans and bits of meat. The fries were definitely fresh and just came out. They sprinkled a bit of spices on it which gave it a nice flavour and kick (reminded me of the same fries you would get at a Mediterranean place). Now to the main part of the dish. The pork tenderloin was of really good quality and the flavor was decent. I just wish I had a lot more of it. The middle was quite bland. It was cooked decently but I think it could be seasoned a lot more. Decent food truck! I'll be back to try the signature plates. read more

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The chipotle chicken was so dry I couldn't eat it. It was absolutely terrible if I do say so myself.

Located in the food truck park on campus. A bit on the pricey end for a food truck, but very filling and tasty meal. Happy to try it.

I got the spicy garlic picanha and the picture showed online is totally different from what they gave us. The only thing decent about this plate was the fries. The meat was less seasoned than the fries, 1/4 of the meat is just fat, and it tastes cheap. I mean just take a look at the picture showed on the menu vs what I got. For $22 definitely not worth the price. DO NOT come here, a lot of better food trucks in the area. read more

Espadas de Brazil - Spicy Garlic Picanha Plate - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I should have read the recent reviews before going down there. Ugh. Bland food. Rude owner that gave us attitude

Great food and the guy making it was super nice. Have a half portion for my son and most places aren't nice like that. Wish we had a food truck place like this when I lived down here in school. read more

This is part of a food truck park that holds a special place in my heart as they stuck through the pandemic, which hit these types of businesses the hardest. To start, the food is fresh and all is cooked to order. I can only eat the chicken, but their Grilled chicken plate and Chipotle chicken sandwich are a bang for their buck. Meat cooked well, and sides of mashed potatoes, veggies and seasoned fries are solid. Must get their Guarana! Also, the people that make up this business definitely add to the atmosphere. So friendly and chill vibes, come visit if you're in the area! read more

Superb!!! Worth the $20, this plate was really good. The flavors were set right, meat was juicy and everything on the plate complimented each other and also good portion for the price. The sausage was really good, so different than the ones were used to read more

Espadas de Brazil - Rio de Janeiro Plate with added sausages! - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Don't miss the chicken chipotle roll from this spot. The sausage was also very delicious. We tried the meat sampler and the other varieties of meat were good but nothing to come try again. read more

Love this place. I come here atleast once a week for a great meal, as well as good portions at a reasonable price. The owner and workers are dedicated and it shows through their cuisine. read more

Tasty, quick, and priced right. Everything was very flavorful and I'll return when near campus again.

I tried to order the vegetarian plate, but they were out of that. Then I tried to order the Pichana Sandwich with mashed potatoes, but they also said they were out of it. If they were really out of those two things, then I think Espadas should do a more thorough job at stocking the truck. So I ultimately ordered the Pinhana sandwich with the side of fries. It wasn't made fresh because right when I ordered it, the food was given to me. I wondered if the people working just didn't want to do work in making the veggie plate or mashed potatoes (I also saw the girl working vaping in the truck). Anyway, the sandwich was good, but it's not worth a five star review. I think it needed more spice to it. I could tell the meat wasn't cooked fresh and they just had it sitting under a warmer until someone ordered it. The fries were average. I don't think the sandwich would have been worth the $10 (I was given a $5 voucher from an event). My friend ordered the Spicy Garlic Pinhana. I tasted a bit of her Pinhana and it was much better than the meat in my sandwich! She was given a super large portion of rice and a salad with it, but for over $18, the plate definitely would not be worth it. Will not be coming here again. read more

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I'm not going to lie, I definitely enjoyed the picanha sandwich I got today, but they lost a star because it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. In Brazil, I don't remember picanha sandwiches covered in a cheesee sauce. It was more thicker pieces of meat. I could be misremembering, but that's what I went here for. Instead I got more a cheesesteak thing. Which was totally good, but a bit less healthy than I was anticpating. Fries had a good seasoning but it was like Russian roulette! Some were overseasoned and some poor fries were neglected. I'm splitting hairs here, for sure, like I said the meal was good. read more

After reading all the good reviews for this place I decided to give it a go for lunch on my way home from class today. Let me tell you- I was not disappointed. I arrived at the food trailer which is located on a food trailer lot on Guadalupe and the owners were very friendly in greeting me. After talking with the owners I landed on gaucho plate. I normally don't spend over $10 on a dish in west campus but I took a risk and it definitely paid off! The Gaucho plate is absolutely delicious and the sirloin is cooked perfectly to where it is tender and juicy. The gaucho plate comes with black beans, rice, a spinach salad, and mashed cauliflower. Although I did spend more than my $10 lunch budget this meal is big enough to where it could be two meals or just one really big meal to keep you full a very long time! Will be back again. read more

Espadas de Brazil - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great Place! Very cool owner from Brazil. My wife is from Brazil and absolutely Loved! read more

This place is amazing. I ordered the Gaucho platter and the Rio de Janeiro for my employee. We really loved it. the guy in the food cart was extremely nice. We also got the tres leches cake, it was so delicious too. Highly recommend this place. read more

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This food truck is such a gem! My mouth is watering, just reminiscing the food that we ate here... I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally try Espadas de Brazil out, but at least it wasn't too late! I'm glad to have finally tried out Brazilian food and this place! My friends and I came on a weekday night and each ordered the Gaucho plate. We also got the pão de queijo! Boyyyy, were we in for some delicious fun! Our food came in a timely manner, and the owner (didn't get his name) treated us so well and made sure everything was good! The meat was cooked just right, the greens were crunchy and fresh, and our fries were seasoned great! The rice and beans were good enough/so-so, but the mashed side was delightfully creamy that it redeemed that part of the plate! The pão de queijo came out hot and cheesy as well. I was so impressed (we ended up going to fogo a few days after, and their pão de queijo truly was such a blow!) We were satisfied and happily full afterwards! Service and food is awesome! I'll definitely be back again! :) read more

Espadas de Brazil - gaucho plate - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hungry at a 360 concert? Absolutely skip all the other trucks and head here. For $12 I received friendly quick service and an order modification due to dietary restriction. The order was huge. I couldn't finish it and had to let husband have a go. Chicken was juicy and well seasoned and the jasmine rice was perfect! Fries aren't my thing. These were good not great in my book. Next time I'll share more food and order the yucca fries. Thank you. You added to a great night at the Black Crowe's concert! read more

This is byfar my favorite food truck in West campus, All of Austin, even. I've tried a few things, and everything has been good, but I keep coming back to the Picanna sandwich. A chesesteak with an oozing combination of cheese and spicy mayo that drips onto the fries below, creating what can only be discribed as bliss. They've got me hooked, and they'll get you too! read more

Me and my family drove to Austin from Killeen!! to find that the address is completely wrong and the crazy part is i put the address on GPS and nothing but and empty parking lot, we went back after several hours and still nothing and on top of that you can't even call them.....as we say in brazil "tao desrespeitoso, maior varcilo...smh really hoping my ppl wouldn't screw me over. read more

Simply Amazing. This is pure, real, and cooked with true taste. I had the gaucho which came with two different types of meat, and all the sides. Pure perfection in every portion. Very well served, I left super full. And extremely satisfied. This was my birthday dinner, and it was well spent coming back Forsure read more

Sooooooo gooood !!!!! The owner and his wife are super nice !! It's fancy food in a truck !!! read more