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Pav Bhaji Express

4.8 (76 reviews)
ModerateFood Trucks, Indian
Open • 11:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)
Updated 1 week ago

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Dabeli
Anisya N.

Food truck right next to I-35 so not much ambiance to speak of but they had a covered seating so shoutout for that. Service is super fast with food coming out in less than 15 minutes. Got the velvet pav bhaji and it was fantastic. Tangy, flavorful bhaji dipped with a crusted pav was the ultimate bite. I barely tasted the beetroot in it. As for the dhai bata chaat, it was refreshing to cleanse my palate after the pav bhaji. Cooling, crunchy and sweet all in one- but I wouldn't go back for it. All in all, great place for some casual street food, get the velvet bhaji, skip the chaats unless you have a craving for it.

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Mili C.

The food was full of flavor. The bread was soft and crunchy at the same time. The green sauce (I'm not sure what the correct names are ) tasted a lot like Mexican green mole! They are both a tad bit spicy but tolerable and enjoyable (no tears, mild fiery spice). And the crunchy parts on the side beside the onion were so yummy, I'm not sure what it was. Overall, this is a good meal for one person since for the quantity - no leftovers. The workers are so kind and conversational! Especially if you aren't as familiar with Indian food (this is my second Indian dish). They have a nice area with artificial grass, yellow string lights, picnic tables with umbrellas and some under a tarp and although not in the city, it is besides the city. Overall great calm place with plenty of parking (and safe)

Meagan W.

The food was fantastic. It's shocking that it's just a food cart. The sandwiches are really good and surprisingly filling.

6. Vada Pav & 8. Thecha Vada Pav
Erica D.

This has been on my list to try for awhile and finally made it here today - we showed up right as it opened at 12 which was perfect because we got a table with an umbrella to sit there and eat. We ordered: 1. Dabeli - very tasty and different; worth trying. 2. Avocado Jhalmuri - also very different and super tasty 3. Vada Pav + Thecha Pav (spicy and regular) - both good 4. Dahi Sev Puri - made fresh and delicious 5. Amul Cheese Pav Bhaji - not pictured bc we started attacking it quickly. This was spicy but tasty! 6. We also got a Mango Lassi, Chai and Chaas All in all, great spot. Come early because it gets crowded and you may not get a table to sit at and eat. It did take awhile to get our food which was the only semi negative. Plenty of parking and friendly team working!

John K.

Amazing service, very nice lady. And the samosas were the most authentic & flavorful I've had in Austin.

Dhilip R.

My fav go-to spot for a quick Indian street food close to downtown. The location is amazing with ample parking space. The menu was welcoming , with different varieties of Pav Bhaji. I have got the Amul cheese pab bhaji and the special pav bhaji. I loved the Amul cheese better, it was soothing and great. I should say this is one of the best pav bhajis I have ever had in the US. Especially getting Indian food south of the river is really hard and this place stands out. The gravy was creamy and yummy and the bread is of top quality. I also got the vada pav and the potato's outer layer wasn't the best. It was a little crunchy and not moist so I would not get that again but the potato filling was amazing. The samosa chat was excellent and the samosa was really fresh and crunchy.

Chithra V.

After moving to Austin, I was excited to dive into the local food truck scene, and my first stop was Pav Bhaji Express near downtown. Given how popular food trucks are in Austin, I was eager to try this one. Overall, the experience was great. We sampled a variety of dishes including pav bhaji, Pani puri, and vada pav. The pav bhaji and Pani puri were particularly enjoyable, with vibrant flavors and satisfying portions. However, I was less impressed with the vada pav--it didn't quite meet my expectations. Despite that, Pav Bhaji Express is definitely worth a visit for its flavorful offerings. I look forward to exploring more food trucks around Austin!

Sprouts bhel, crunchy and fresh. Dahi puri

Loved the food! Everything was delicious, we loved the vada pav so much we ordered it twice. Very clean, quick service. Masala chass was really good, great spicy kick at the end. Def recommend for quick stop

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Shruti P.

This has become our go-to Indian food truck. One of the best Indian street food food-truck. The gentleman, whose name I can't recall, who takes orders is such friendly welcoming sweet person. Service is amazing. Food is amazing. Quantity of food amazing. Decently priced. Their now not-so-new anymore new location is much better given it has ample parking available. What more does one need. Must try: Any pav bhaji (my fav is amul cheese pav bhaji), dahi batata sev puri, avocado jhalmuri (because feels so healthy to eat and unique). And well actually I love everything on their menu. Have tried everything, except beverages, and enjoyed it all. They had recently started serving fresh watermelon juice with this heat wave and that felt so refreshing. Hope they add more seasonals to the menu.

1. Special Pav Bhaji
Shradha A.

We are so happy to finally have Indian food options in South Austin. This is an interesting location and hopefully they get a lot of foot traffic from Zilker and Barton Springs. They have also made good use of the limited space at the gas station, creating some outdoor seating options to enjoy your food fresh. Portion sizes are generous and filling. The gentleman taking the orders, possibly the owner, was considerably and genuine. We got a papdi chaat and a Pav Bhaji. The Bhaji was flavored very well and we recommend it. The chaat was okay but I'm also extra particular about my chaat so you should give it a try for yourself. They had just made fresh biryani and we were so tempted, if we weren't traveling tomorrow. I hope they continue to stay busy - as they were today - and do well. It's nice to see the new Indian businesses thriving and becoming more mainstream.

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Neha G.

Tried this place on weekend afternoon. Vada pav was ok, not too spicy and oily but not sure why it was served with sweet chutney. The concept of serving with bhujia, chutney and chopped onion was good. Dabeli was good but had too much sweet chutney, portion size was good. I went to their previous location, next to zilker park. If you go there in the afternoon (not sure about the new place) be ready to stand in sun or you can choose to sit inside car. Parking are limited as well. The menu on the food truck didn't have prices so you have ask for paper menu or check prices online. Overall good option for south Austin given that are not many Indian food trucks in that area. Maybe I'll give pav bhaji a try next time.

Karen Q.

NEW food truck that brings Mumbai's most iconic Indian street foods to Austin. The star of the show was the Pav bhaji, one of the most popular Indian street foods. It is a blend of mashed veggies, a special mix of spices, and thick tomato gravy, eaten with pav (bread). It's spicy and savory. Topped with amul cheese which adds a rich creaminess to a classic dish. Other dishes I recommend are pani poori and vada pav, which are other common Indian street foods. This is sure to be a hearty meal with bold flavors, depth and fragrance in spices, and authentic Indian heat . The kadak masala chai is also a must if you enjoy aromatic tea. On the table : - amul cheese pav bhaji 11.99 - pani poori 6.99 - vada pav 4.99 - veg dum biryani 11.99 - samosa 4.99 - kadak masala chai 3.99 - mango lassi 4.99 - masala chaas 4.99

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Thomas R.

Surrounded by a gas station and throngs of young people exiting Zilker Park and Barton Springs exists the Pav Bhaji Express, a Veg Only food truck that, considering the demographics that surrounds it, is surprisingly authentic. My Indian friend and I came here to try it out since I just moved nearby, and we were totally blown away. The food was a bit pricy, but the serving sizes were large and the quality was spectacular. We got the biryani, bav bhaji (of course) and one of their chaats, and all three dishes were incredible. For a largely to-go place, I was also super impressed with the food presentation as well. It did take awhile to come out (~25 minutes) but the place was pretty packed, so not exactly exactly surprising. Overall I'd highly recommend.

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Loved the Food!! It reminds me of the street food in India, truly an amazing experience with great service. The owners are very friendly :)

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Visited this food truck while in Austin. Excellent Indian fare. Authentic. Friendly service. Overall excellent experience.

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Very nice food, very nice service, young boy really excellent, he try to help us to get few items without onion and garlic, thx buddy

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Food is pretty tasty and the service is superb. I seen it a few times and had to try it.

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2 years ago

Delicious food and wonderful, friendly service. Got the spicy pav bhaji and pani puri. Can't wait to visit again soon!

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Enjoy Mumbai style snacks and it's fresh and hot. They also have some tables to sit and eat.

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Loved their vadapav and chai. Pav amul bhaji was good too but little mild.. customer service was amazing..

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Best delicious and authentic food. Very friendly and amazing customer service. Pav bhaji and Vada Pav are the best (must try).

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