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    SXSE Food

    4.5 (83 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Top 3 from bottom left to clockwise: Crispy Fried Rice, Beef Skewers, & Spicy Garlic Wings
    Christina H.

    Just when I lost hope in finding rich, flavorful and authentic cuisine in Austin, SXSE has entered the chat. SXSE has easily become one of my favorite food trucks in a long time. THE MENU: Not many items are on the menu, but that is more than okay. SXSE focuses on what they do best, and that's a variety of flavored chicken wings, crispy fried rice, skewers, Lao sausage, and pork buns. There are four different wing flavors to choose from and each sound delicious! However, The Spicy Garlic reels me in every time. MY ORDER: The Spicy Garlic wings are tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce topped with fried garlic. SUPER SAVORY! Another honorable mention is the Crispy Fried Rice, which you have to get along with the skewers! I've tried the Ribeye Steak Skewers and I am obsessed with the Jeow Som sauce that goes with it (the Laotian version of the traditional Southeastern fish sauce).

    Crispy fried rice
    Ellie N.

    I like everything but it's difficult to give them a 5-star. Crispy fried rice 3.5/5: I look forward to the crispy fried rice a lot because it's a great dish for drinking (we sat down in a brewery next to the food truck). The texture is great. It's fresh and crispy. It's just way too salty. Pork buns 4/5: the buns could be more fluffy. Beef skewers 4/5: it's good but not outstanding. The beef is well seasoned and soft.

    Sausage
    Zach O.

    While at Vacancy Brewing, we needed a small bite so we tried SXSE. We ordered an hour before closing so I'm sure they were a little annoyed with us and it showed. Once the dude brought us the food, he just dropped it off and left. I felt a little bad for ordering late, but also, they were still open. Anyways, the sausage was great! Fantastic flavor and whatever the sauce was complimented it well! Personally, I'm not a huge fan of mango so I can't add too much two cents on the rice, but I liked what I did try and my friend seemed to like it! I will give this place another shot when I'm in the area again.

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    Cathy L.

    Unfortunately the food we got completely missed the mark and I'm so disappointed I would not return. The total came out to about $40 and we end up not eating most of it and got a real dinner elsewhere. There was a couple people sitting at the patio area when we got there but I believe they were having beers from the nearby brewery. We were really the only customers. According to the online website from the QR code, it claimed our food would take 30 minutes. We ended up waiting that time in our car because it was very cold out, however they did not text us when the food was ready. Because of that the food was already cold. However, I don't think the food would have been good even if it was warm. Ribeye skewers - pretty good seasoning, but the meat was very chewy and rough. The rice was under cooked and had a crunch to it that I did not enjoy. Chicken skewers - the texture of it inside was like boiled chicken, not tender, really not good at all. I picked baby spice for both skewers but it was still pretty spicy. Crispy rice - this is more a side than an entree to me. There is very little meat in it so it's more like a rice side dish. The fragrant of it is pretty good but definitely not worth the price.

    Niharika G.

    Had a chance to try Seske Fud Ko and was very impressed. Got the sausage and the award-winning filet. Beware the spice levels are no joke, so make sure to adjust your preference as necessary. Between the two I really enjoyed the sausage, and it's what I'll be coming back here for. (I'm also excited to try their pork rice). The portions were a little small for a full meal, but the dishes work great as a snack to go along with some cold beers from the next door brewery. The filet was good, but not something I would seek out again.

    Ribeye Steak Skewer & Crispy Fried Rice
    Kelsey D.

    Delicious ribeye steak skewers and crispy fried rice from a food truck outside of Vacancy Brewing. We came on a busy Thursday night and our orders still came out pretty quickly. The fried rice was crispier than any I've ever tried before, and the ribeye was not too fatty and had excellent flavor. The only downside- I wish it came with more than the tiny container of lime sauce. We will be back to try more of their unique menu.

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    Kristine L.

    If you're looking for food with tons of spice and flavor, SXSE is your spot! We went to 4th Tap to try a few beers and the smell of SXSE pulled me in. Food came out in about 10 minutes hot and fresh! The chicken skewers were SPICY, but amazingly tender. The pork crispy rice was very crispy and had just the right about of spice. Can't wait to come back and try more options!

    Deborah L.

    My favorite crawfish found here - and for a very fair price! My mouth was having a seizure trying to understand the explosive flavor. Was it fish sauce, garlic, and lemongrass? Warning: this Laotian crawfish is highly addictive! Their other menu items are definitely worth trying - crispy fried rice (nam khao tod) is infused with refreshing mint leaves; the chicken and beef skewers are best with the spicy tangy fish sauce and jasmine rice. $8 for papaya salad with fried chicken skin is a good deal! Off menu item and only served on Sundays is their yummy Lao chicken noodle soup (Khao piak sen). If you catch them on Sunday, it's a must try!

    Khao piek sen (Lao chicken noodle soup)... a special item offered occasionally
    Christine Y.

    Delicious Laotian food! Bob, the owner and chef, is kind and passionate about his food. Make plans to visit this food truck, currently parked in the parking lot of 4th Tap Brewery. Follow him on Instagram @sxsefoodco to stay updated on his specials. I went on a Sunday afternoon to try his special Lao chicken noodle soup (Khao Piek Sen) and it was hearty, flavorful, and amazing. This is the ONLY chef serving this dish in Austin, as far as I know! The wings are also really crispy and good. Bob says he marinates them in fish sauce. Would get the wings again for sure! Thanks for the delicious food!

    Pulled pork steak buns
    Karen Q.

    Visited this food truck during an AAPI event at Austin Beerworks. They had limited items on their menu, so we tried the pulled pork steamed buns. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful and the buns were fluffy. I did think it could be more filling to balance the ratio.

    Mango sticky rice
    Hali P.

    Best mango sticky rice I've had in Austin! Sticky rice was perfect chew and texture with delicious condensed milk and super sweet mango slices. Might have ate a few bites before even thinking to take a pic

    I mean, LOOK at this crispetyness!!! Amaaaazing. And so many bits of beef nam too!
    Veronica Y.

    Whoa. Whoaaaa. Laotian crossed with southern American flavors, this food truck has shot up directly to being a top favorite! Waited for ages for their Tour de Austin to come around to my neck of the woods on a day that I could make it out in time, and my verdict is: Drive to wherever it currently is because no matter how far, IT'S WORTH IT. The starring dish that I tried was the Ribeye Skewer with Crispy Fried Rice (Nam Khao Tod) with jeow som sauce, and the mango sticky rice. (Also tried to order the pork belly fried rice but they were out, unfortunately). The skewers: I literally "mmm"d out loud (sitting alone in the park) when I bit in to this. Did not expect it to be so tender, so perfect, so juicy! The crispy fried rice is a must must must!!!! Comes with the crispiest crispety bits and together with the beef nam, there's SO MUCH FLAVOR and texture. Skip the jasmine rice everytime in favor of this. ...And that jeow som sauce...I've never tried it before but my goodness, it's like crack! It's got so much funk (in all the best ways). I want to have this with everything. Looked up a recipe online and it's a combo of chili, garlic, lime, fish sauce, and sugar. The mango sticky rice -- made with forbidden rice which adds to the texture and prevents it from getting too dense and congealed. And the coconut cream was perrrrrfect.

    Mary S.

    We are not too familiar with Laotian street food, but that did not matter with our sampling of SXSE. We really enjoyed the pulled pork buns, a chicken skewer, and beef skewers on rice. We requested some spicy and some mild, and these were distinguished for us. Don't make me choose which one was the best!

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    VERY VERY VERY good. Spicy n fresh, perfect with a beer. Very nice staff. Highly recommend

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