Waah. Development…read moreand gentrification are destroying the great food truck courts of First Street. Many of the finest ones have either closed or are draining out. What's the issue? Landlords want the land to build new high density apartment buildings. * * * Double Waah. The Bouldin Creek Food Park is still around. Bouldin Creek Food Park is probably the worst of the traditional First Street food courts. It is the northernmost of the First Street food courts - the one nearest to Palmer Auditorium and downtown. It is on a teeny tiny strip of land between First Street itself and the gulch of East Bouldin Creek. The lot is too narrow and oddly shaped to permit high density development. So the landlords are going to leave this place alone. Just as there is precious little room for development, There is also precious little room for the food trucks and the parking. So simply from lack of space, the customers sit practically on First Street itself. The eating tables get the full blast of First Street traffic. The eaters get the noise and the carbon monoxide. They also get the uncompromising blast of the Austin summer sun There is one exception to the rule. If you look carefully, you will find exactly one table in the back that is rustic, quiet and pretty. The East Bouldin Creek Gulch runs there. The gulch has lots of shade and really nice rock cliffs. Picnic heaven? No such luck. The back is where they dump the detritus and spare junk from the food trucks. The back has pallets, framing and extra plastic bottles the carts don't have room for. You are in a eating in a trash pile, a shady trash pile but still a trash pile. * * * Life gets more interesting if you have to go to the bathroom. The bathroom literally is a porta-potty. To be fair, they empty it frequently, so it is not too gross. However, there is no running water to wash your hands after you do your business. Not being able to wash your hands is not great if you intend to eat food afterwards. * * * If the food trucks were absolutely marvelous, one might tolerate the bad location and set-up. The trucks they have are run of the mill. Dawa is better than run of the mill. The rest are ho hum. All of these trucks would be more pleasant in a nicer location. Mueller for example would be a huge promotion for any of them. If you have a food truck you adore, and Bouldin Creek is where it happens to be, all power to you. Enjoy your meal. Enjoy watching the cars drive by. Be sure to go to the bathroom before you leave the house.

Love this food park. The trucks are so yummy. I think I've ordered from everyone out there. You…read morereally can't go wrong. Yummy food all around. I will definitely be back, this time I'm bringing guest..

Food trucks parks are a distinctly Austin-ite art form, and this one is pretty good. I was invited…read morehere for a Yelp function and got to sample a number of delicacies on offer from the resident trucks. Of special note is the very good blueberry lemonade from Conscious Cravings, as well as a to-die-for selection of goat cheese from the Chivata Goat Cheese Truck. (Seriously, go check out their trailer and pick up one of their sandwiches, your tummy will thank you.) Pros: Outdoor and *indoor* seating - useful when it rains or bakes in Austin, which it can. Reasonable selection of food trucks, you'll find something to try. Bathroom facilities are fine and not port-a-potties. Cons: Some of the trucks hold odd hours on the weekend. Parking is at a premium, with about a dozen spots and 2 handicapped spots. You can find parking on the side streets but be careful crossing 1st Street as the traffic zooms by at light speed! All in all, this location is well worth a visit!

This has to be my most favorite food truck area to eat around ATX! The atmosphere is always warm…read moreand welcoming, day and night! The food is always yummy, and the company is always kind! It's always a plus when cute furry friends are a plus! It is also kid friendly too! I've tried every single food truck in this area and there is just too many good things to say about each and every vendor, from their cooking, and packaging to their service and friendliness!

10/10 awesome late night stop, didn't take too long but I do recommend bringing CASH!!read more

My late night jaunts in Austin have usually lead me to a number of late night spots, most of which…read morehas been food truck taquerias and cater to us hungry night owls in the local food scene. One such spot has been El Super Taco, which is east of I-35 and a stone's throw from the airport. While I wouldn't call their food super per se, I would note that they've been a solid option practically every time. (#1) The truck itself is parked at an old gas station, which they've converted to an outdoor dining space complete with parking and picnic benches for folks who want to chow down on the spot. During the pandemic they had built an where they take payment straight through a window and of course, it's cash only. The wait isn't too long for the food and during their heydey, the tables were usually filled with people. At 2AM, not so much. Unlike the Houston taco scene, they have asada (#2) as one of their choice meats, followed by pastor, barbacoa, cecina, pollo, chicharron, campechano, and deshebrada. The latter is a shredded beef that has been one of their best sellers and is not commonly found at most taco spots. Their barbacoa and pastor are good, but they are commonly sold out before their night is over. They also have breakfast tacos during select times of the day, and that's do a very good huevos based taco with nopales or tocino or salchipapa or the classic chorizo and/or spinach. The tortas, sopes, quesadillas, and sincronizadas are worth considering, but the gorditas and tostadas are very underrated. Speaking Spanish isn't required (#3), it is helpful. The staff is quite good about expediting the food, especially when there is a line. It hasn't been a problem during their later hours and there's been plenty of seating. Lastly, I recommend taco selfies for that sick mural. Most taco stands / trucks won't have something that artistic, so I recommend taking advantage of it while it's still here. ___________ (#1) Consistency and reliability. It matters in life and in tacos. (#2) Seriously, what's the deal with the meat "fajita" in Houston? (#3) Welcome to Austin!

My best friend strongly recommended this taco shop to try if I'm ever in Austin, stating it's her…read morefav taco place so of course I had high expectations. The place is tucked behind a bar and the seating area is in an outdoor area. It didn't take a long time for the tacos to be ready, less than ten minutes. The tacos were delicious! I loved the beef taco, the meat was well seasoned and the tortilla was fresh. Normally I really don't like pulled pork anything so I was worried of the carnitas but my friend insisted I try it and I'm glad that I did. It was chopped enough that I didn't notice it's pulled pork and it has some nice crunch in it as well. I liked the beef taco so much that I came back for another. While the tacos are on the pricier end, I feel it's worth it. I'd definitely recommend this taco shop :)

There is a mandatory 20% tip if you spend $10+, but they had the best chicken tacos I've ever had…read more I liked the atmosphere -- there's a patio in the back, perfect for large groups.

Ugh it was so good I couldn't even stop eating to take a picture. You get to the parking lot, and…read moreshe'll wave you in from a tiny window. And you can smell the goodness before you could park your car. I got the ramen with taquitos, so all the meat you get is in the taquitos. You let the taquitos soak in the consume a bit and all the sauce, the cheese, the ramen and the meat makes a heavenly bite. It's definitely enough to fill you up. If you order just the ramen, I think it'll be meat in the consume, so I'll try that next time. And believe me, there's going to be a next next time. I'm so glad I found this place. Keep doing what you do best, Queen!!! PS: Phone number is a landline so don't be a silly goose like me who texted, and just call!

The beef birria tacos tasted great and it was a cute truck and courtyard but it was overpricedread more

TacoWey is a little saviour of a cart, catering to the partying masses along Sixth Street. I…read moresnagged the goods both nights I visited Austin (chicken and beef the first night, chicken and al pastor the second) You may need to wait in line for a while, but the food is well worth it: these are street tacos at their finest. The tacos are served up with lightning speed and are more satisfying than any other street food you'll find in Austin. Or, just about any city.

saw this place on tiktok and decided to try. huge mistake. the food was completely tasteless and…read moreeverything is way too expensive. super overrated

UPDATE: They're opening a second location on 9/22/25!!…read moreDeli @ Brushy Street Commons. I stand by what I said over a year ago: The pasta, sauces, hoagies, salads, meatballs, and more are made with love and the freshest ingredients. Even a simple dish like angel hair with marinara invokes memories Sunday gravy in my Nana's kitchen. They're conveniently located in Valhalla in the loft above the second bar and stage area. It's a cozy little spot with minimal seating that makes for a good spot to eat dinner and watch a band or have a romantic, authentic Italian meal with your loved one. Real deal couple who love what they do and you can taste it in every bite.

This place has been HEAVY hyped on my insta feeds, so it's been on my must try list for months…read more Unfortunately that was to its detriment as I may have expected too much! Pros: -hidden upstairs in a dive bar on red river (to some this is a con, but this is hella cool to me) -garlic bread (fire, you'll fill up fast on this so make sure you go with a group) -freshly made pasta -massive portions for the price (again, go with a group!) -great people working there Cons: -fettuccine Alfredo (I am a picky girl when it comes to my alfredo sauce and while theirs is objectively good.. it was not to my taste) -takeaway (ok.. so Italian food doesn't travel well and that's not on them, but there has to be a better way to package so that things can reheat well OR retain their heat without getting soggy) Overall, if I'm drinking in the area, I'll go. Otherwise, I'm sticking to my fav spots.

I am completely in love with this farmer's market. It's at the end of the road on dirt, so it has…read moremuch more of a local feel than the city's farmers markets. It's got lots of picnic tables for sitting and eating. There is a perfect balance of produce, ready made food, and handmade items. Notable Vendors: -The Thai Street Food stall is amazing. -There is a lady that comes and brings her adorable knitted stuffed animals! -A vendor selling dumplings we definitely want to try next time! -A stand making fresh lemonade that my BF said was the best lemonade he has ever had. My haul included: -Handmade fruit and nut Bars (Oovey's) -Homemade Greek Dips (Hummus, Tzatziki, Babaganoush) -Pad Thai and Thai Beef from the Thai Street food Vendor All the vendors are so friendly and wonderful and you can tell they are so passionate about the items they make :) On Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM.

We absolutely looooveee the Pedernales Farmer's Market! You can get a wide variety of fresh fruits…read moreand vegetables, milks, eggs, seafood, meat, cheese, and so much more! Every time we head up to the lake house in LBJ we make a point to come here on Sunday. We load a cooler to take back home with us! Our main stops are: 1. Capital City Ceviche - they make Hawaiian poke just like back home in Hawaii. Since moving to Texas, that was something we haven't been able to find that is good. But here.....OMG the best! 2. JW Seafood - specifically when in season, the fresh oysters are amazing! 3. Prairie's Prairies- they have quality French pastries and baked goods. We love their scones, croissants, and their puffs....oh yum! 4. Goodie Dumplings- They make them fresh on site or have frozen to take home. They have everything from veggie, chicken, beef, pork, and seafood! This are so good. It is usually a snack while we walk around and then we take some to go to add to our ramen at home. They add a lot of vendors throughout the year which is fun! They have craft items as well which we have even bought a few items from those booths as well. Next time you're in Spicewood on a Sunday, be sure to stop in! :)

Amazing, walk up and order place in downtown Austin. Got the blackened shrimp and red snapper with…read moreslaw and mac n cheese. Would totally walk in the rain AGAIN for this meal. Guy was cool at the window as well as great service. Adjacent to a bar I did not go in. Review is for food alone

4.5 Stars I loved…read morethe huge variety of seafood/protein options on the menu. Food is tasty for sure but also super greasy / salty (we had the cajun chicken quesadilla ($18) the guac was bomb and super fresh). Located inside Lavaca Street Bar.

This is our absolute FAVORITE mexican cafe to visit when we are visiting Austin. We have visited on…read morenumerous occasions during different visits and it never disappoints. I believe we would eat every meal here. Seriously. The potato and egg, chorizo and egg are great staples for the morning. Supremas enchiladas are my go-to when I come to visit around lunchtime. I have tried the Al Pastor tortas and shrimp ranchero tortas and those are equally as delicious. A lot of locals will come in here and I have noticed a lot of workers will come in here during lunchtime to dine in together. You know its good when you see a bunch of hardworking, strong construction workers coming in for lunch. The horchata is lovely and refreshing especially on a really hot day in the Austin heat. Whenever I think about coming to Austin, the first place I think of outside of my beloved pool time is coming to this mexican cafe. Great quality food and nice staff. Thank you!

Tried coming on a Sunday and the line was out the door. So busy and packed I was thinking the food…read morehere was going to be bomb... but it wasn't. I'm glad we didn't wait in the long line and decided come back on a slower day We came in Saturday Morning, it was busy but not super crazy like Sunday First off, none of the tortillas are handmade. For the corn tortillas I feel they can use better quality tortillas Food was okay, it was nothing special. It wasn't bad but the food here isn't something I would come back for. So much hype! I can make a more authentic breakfast at home