The Gibson Street Artisan Market consists of various Artists who produce handmade goods. There's…read morevarious products ranging from jewelry to handmade chairs and lamps from Belize. Shopping through the tents may strike up hunger. Conveniently, there are multiple food trailers surrounding the Artisans. A great place to come for holiday shopping or splurging on yourself, while buying from local independent businesses.

This place is truly fantastic. You can find all sorts of goodies at this place. From jewelry and…read moreclothing to hair accessories . This is where you want to be to find that one of a kind hand made product for your self or that special person in your life. They also have food trailers that have some of the best trail food that I've eatin in Austin.

I love Austin Restaurant Week because it allows you to try different cuisines at fixed prices for…read morelunch, brunch and dinner along with drink specials. Austin Restaurant Week takes place from August 28th through September 13th. First stop...Rollin Smoke BBQ, located in the Chalmers building, which filled with a crowd of people. I ordered a pull pork sandwich, mac-n-cheese and banana pudding. The pulled pork sandwich was huge, which I shared with the hubs. Quite honestly, I was full after eating 1/4 of the sandwich, which had cabbage, pickles and of course the pork (not the typical stringy pork but chunks of pork bursting with smokey flavor). The mac-n-cheese was substantial with cheese filled shell pasta with a hint of a smokey flavor. So yummy...Well, I might have eaten "all" the banana pudding. This was not your typical banana pudding (dense and flavorful). I certainly understand why they run out of this dessert. Service was superb! Great dining experience...

I have been craving Pork Belly Burnt Ends for the past few days and today, I was able to find a…read moregood parking spot at Chalmers Bar which houses Rollin Smoke BBQ. I order a very nice lite afternoon snack, 1/2 lb of Prime Pork Belly Burnt Ends, 1 Pork Sparerib, and a side of Boozy Brussels. The Prime Pork Belly Burnt Ends which are tossed in bourbon sauce and smoked again for a tender meat candy-like finish which was quite to the contrary, not overbearingly sweet, just a hint. The first time that I went to Rollin' Smoke, I wanted to order the Pork Spareribs but they weren't available so that's when I was introduced to the Pork Belly Burnt ends so today, I ordered just 1 Pork Sparerib today which was good but not great, sadly. I thoroughly enjoyed the Boozy Brussel Sprouts which were smoked and flashed fried, a balsamic glaze with whiskey soaked raisins and parmesan. I am definitely returning to check out the Half Chicken Plate with 2 small sides that I eyeballed.

I've visited here a few times and I always enjoy the food and the customer service is always great!…read more There is plenty of parking around so that's never been an issue. Great place for lunch and dinner.

Stopped by El Perrito to pick up some of their ELP Tacos. I got the beef and potatoes one this…read moretime. Great flavor and still crunchy even sitting in all the sauce. Also grabbed the ELP fries and a sandia agua fresca. It's a deceptively large amount of food. I don't come as often as I should. There's usually a futbol match of some sort on the tv that you can watch. I also appreciate the El Paso themed mural on the wall.

I've been on a hunt for a great taco spot, and I think I finally found it…read more It wasn't busy when we got there, and our food came out pretty quickly. I ordered an al pastor, lengua, and asada taco, and honestly, they were all so good. The asada was my favorite, but the other two were right behind it. The meat was flavorful, and the salsas had some heat to them, which I appreciated!!! My boyfriend ordered the chicken burrito, and it was just okay. The chicken was shredded and could've used a little more seasoning for my taste. I'm also not a huge fan of lettuce in a burrito, so that may have played a part in it not being my favorite. That being said, I'm definitely coming back because those tacos were SO good. Next time, I want to give the burrito another shot and order it my way. If it's anything like the tacos, I have a feeling it'll be a winner.

Reasonable prices, and good quality. Wish their sauces were spicier, but I also don't think they're…read moremade in house so maybe that's why. Tacos were delicious! Al pastor is on the more firm side rather than fatty soft pieces, I think it's a decent balance although would've liked a bit more soft (personal preference). I would come back if I was in this part of Austin again, and was really craving some reliable tacos. It's not impressive enough for me to go out of my way to eat, but it's a really good choice if you're passing through already. They're also very quick to get the food out, and the seating area is outdoors but has fans in some spots.

If you understand that eating LOCALLY GROWN foods means you are putting LIVING ENZYMES into your…read morebody, you would never purchase fruits, veggies, meats, poultry ANYPLACE else than a LOCAL Farmers Market. This one has Wonderful Farmers like the LADY FARMERS at Richardson's Farm who bring fresh meat, chicken, eggs & Chicken Livers. They raise their animals underfoot and don't supplement with nasty gmo feed. The chickens eat worms, bugs, grass, lol, just like BEFORE CORPORATE FARMING began. Whether you select Arugula (yes, with that lovely "bitter/hot" taste, figs picked the night before, or eggs taken from the chicks that morning, I promise you that your body will thank you! I am a Pescatarian for 30+ years, but every other month I get a container of Richardson Farm's Chicken Livers, and they are to die for! Tasty, fresh and nutritious too!

I come here for Green Ritual! They have the best Hojicha and Matcha. Yes, I said what I said. This…read moretime I tried the Mango Sunrise matcha and it's perfectly not that sweet. It does take a minute to wait, however, worth it since it's a process and the quality is perfect.

Ali was great! Our Shwamra lab over rice was great. Super nice guy and great restaurantread more

I tried the chicken and rice after a long night on 6th street and it was amazing. Super flavorful…read moreand good quality ingredients. The staff was super nice and friendly to each guest in a long line.

I ate so many dishes on the last date for Trailer Food Tuesday's this summer. It was amazing being…read moreable to grab Tacos, Korean food, BBQ, steak fries, and sooo many other delectable food choices around you within mere steps. Parking in the close in garage is $8 so if you bring friends, it can price out to a decent price for friends and all to carpool together. Beers are $7-8, but the lemonade and ice tea is $3 with refills of $1. Score! I really enjoyed the food, drinks, and many many choices of desserts. I'm pretty sure if I didn't have a budget to not blow my allotted amount of eating out, I'd have one of everything and roll myself down the hill. Bring a large blanket to lay out on the grass, chairs to sit in should you want. Side note: they are sticklers for NO dogs on the pavement but they can certainly be on the grass. There were koozies given out by Austin Brew Company and paper fans and bug repellant, as well as doggy treats and doggy poop bags from the nearby highrise, The Catherine, marketing their beautiful new place to live. I'm sad they're done for 2015 but cannot wait to see this event back next year! Foodies rejoice, this town has got it goin' down! Beer in one hand, food in the other. Hot summer day, relaxing and listening to the Austin people play some music and your dogs frolic around!

Tips and tricks: Mainly tips. What you can expect when you go to make a more pleasurable…read moreexperience: Going with your pet don't forget his or her water bowl and water: 1. Always have a friend with you (safety first at night, someone to sit with your things and pet). If you have a pet don't bother going up the stairs they won't let you. They watch you like a hawk even before you get near the steps. 2.Cheaper to bring your own cooler of drinks. Especially if you are coming up from taking your dog for a walk along the trail down below. 3. Be prepared to hurry up and wait. 4. keep eyes on the prize, if you want to get food from a truck watch when it dies down a bit. 5. they won't have a full menu, possibly because there's a lot of people and would probably cause a longer wait time than the usual. 6. May be helpful to bring blanket, or chair, and napkins (paper towels or wash cloth or some wipes) just in case. 7. Prepare to spend some money for both food and parking. Those are the reasons why I'm at a toss up on going sometimes. So I've been there on a weekend (they had it on a weekend once) and I've been here on the actual tuesday. They trucks change each time. I like that we can atleast say we have tried it and got an idea of what the truck is like. The prices are a bit high for what you get. It's just a great thing to do if you are social or want to be social or to meet up with friends under the stars or to have a romantic fun time. If you can't handle that maybe you need to go visit them at their regular places and enjoy the truck experience more there. hope that helps.

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It might seem a little shady sitting on the side of N. Lamar, just 1/2 mile shy of the infamous…read moreRundberg intersection -- BUT don't let that stop you from enjoying some legit Mexican tacos. Forget those uber-trendy food trucks that charge $3+ for a taco, this place is the real deal! Tripas, lenguas, chicharrones, oh my! This taco truck is parked in the parking lot of a shopping center that has various types of shops (tortilleria, money cashing, etc.). I've never seen it move - so I assume it's called this place home for quite awhile. The truck has a tented seating area where you can enjoy all the delicious goodies. Tacos are less than $2 and they are adorned with cilantro, onion, and a lime wedge -- that's how you dress a real taco! The corn tortillas are homemade and just the right thickness. The carnitas is flavorful and full of crispy bits. The barbacoa is not the best I've had, but I'm not complaining. They also have tortas, gorditas, sopes, and refreshing aguas frescas (big azz cup for $2.50!) to wash everything down. They also have two salsas: a spicy red sauce and a cilantro/avocado cream. Both do the tacos justice. Tip: You might want to brush up on your Espanol when you come here.

You would not expect much from this strip mall hole in the wall, but it's a gem. They sell fresh…read moretortillas and bread as well as large assortment of drinks and waters. The best part though is that they have a whole menu and a few clustered tables that can be found filled with Mexican workers around lunch time. A testament to it being good and cheap food. Their fajitas are delicious. Seasoned with a tangy adobo that I can't pin point, but thoroughly enjoy. They sell all of their meats on dishes in tacos, burritos (just large flour tacos at this location), and gorditas. My favorite is that they also sell everything by the pound and their sides in various sizes too. You can take a whole Mexican meal with fresh tortillas home and all you have to is lay it out and enjoy. Perfect for home style take out that might be cheaper than the fast food joints. It will definitely be way way better. The food isn't brought out super fast outside of lunch, but that only means they put time into getting it out to you. Give them a try.