THE.BEST.FOOD.TRUCK.in.New Orleans.period. Tuesdays will never be the same for me. Every Tuesday Fat Falafel parks just up the street from my house at Swirl Wines. I finally made to down there and was BLOWN away at the quality, the flavor and the price of such amazing vegetarian eats! I got the combo Falafel platter for $8. 3 Falafel, salad, hummus, pita, garlic sauce and root slaw. A-MAZ-ING!!!! my friend got the Falafel sandwich (in a pita) for $5 and it was great, too! I'll give you one guess at where I am having dinner next Tuesday night. read more

The Fat Falafel - Oops, I forgot to take the 'before' picture. I love this stuff!! - Food Trucks Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had the Falafel sandwich. Very fresh and tasty. Found them in front of Swirl on Tuesday! read more

The Fat Falafel - Fat Falafel food truck. - Food Trucks Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Probably my favorite food truck in New Orleans. And there are a lot of good ones here, so that's saying a lot! They keep it simple. You get your choice of falafel in a pita or falafel not in a pita, with or without fries. Get the fries. They top them with a garlicky sauce that is SO GOOD I find myself compulsively licking the bag they come in whenever I get them. No shame. None at all. The carrot/beet slaw is always so perfectly crisp and fresh. Everything they make is perfectly crisp and fresh. The falafel itself is exactly the way it should be - crisp-chewy on the outside, soft and seasoned on the inside. Perfect for lunch or dinner (or 1am or whenever, really) and generally healthier than most other to-go options around. They're cheap (you can be well fed and then some for under 10$), and they take credit cards, so don't give me that "but I never carry cash on me!" bollocks. read more

Since The Fat Falafel punched me in the mouth with flavor and left me all alone and stunned, I'm going to return the favor. Do you like fresh food? Do you like an ethnic food party in your mouth? You like when your plate is as colorful as world pride fest? Are you a sauce addict? Garlic, mint, and spice tickle your fancy? Well, stop wasting your time reading this review and get your a$$ down to The Fat Falafel food truck. Get on your facebook, track them mothas down, and order that Falafel plate like your life hangs in the balance. I suggest catching them at Church Alley where you can eat inside with a nice beverage. The food doesn't take too long and everyone is SUPER nice. Love, love, love. POW POW POW! Go on na, enjoy! read more

GOOD GOD. I will follow you into the dark, Fat Falafel. Into the goddamn dark. Falafel so crispy and tender (made fresh, not frozen!!!!!!!!!!), cucumbers crisp and never slimy, french fries with garlic aioli, & it's affordable! A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ read more

Saw them the other day outside of Fair Grinds behind the race track. The fries with Tzaziki sauce looked excellent. The best Tzaziki I have seen in these parts, rich and thick. read more

Since I'm obsessed with 1000 Figs, I obviously love me some Fat Falafel! While I rarely see the Fat Falafel out and about anymore, it is a special treat when they are parked at Tulane Med or LSUHSC (I've only ever seen them out there on Fridays but I'm not sure what their actual schedule is!). The brussels sprouts, fries, and falafel are all phenomenal! Make sure you get a side of toum (the garlic sauce that the fries come with). I always ask for extra toum because it goes so well on the brussels sprouts too! I personally think that their falafel is the best in the city, and I love that the falafel platter comes with lots of greens and sauces to enjoy! If you see Fat Falafel out and about, definitely check them out! Or just make a trip to 1000 Figs..... Food -- 5 stars Price -- 5 stars Service -- 5 stars read more

I've been hearing great reviews about TFF and finally caught them on LSUHSC campus. I ordered the Falafel Platter to enjoy a sample of their goodness. The entire platter was filled with vibrant colors which was a mood booster for me. There's a nice amount of heat with the oil on the hummus and the pita bread held up the large portions. The greens has a wonderful tasting vinegar twang that complimented their sauces very well. I would definitely recommend TFF to friends and I will be back for that platter! read more

There are other food trucks that I have yet to try. But this is my favorite thus far. So flavorful. And healthy. The combination of shredded carrots, red cabbage, tahini sauce, hummus, spices and basil leaves is heaven. Their falafel is so crispy and perfect. Definitively get the falafel sandwich and make sure you get it with hummus. read more

One of the greatest vegetarian food trucks around. Their food absolutely never disappoints. I've eaten here several times and I've had the pleasure of being in their new restaurant 1000 figs which is just as lovely. As a vegetarian in NOLA it can be hard to find really delicious food like this but Fat Falafel is always great. Last time I was here I had the falafel platter which is just the right amount of food for a hearty lunch. Everything tastes fresh and healthy and has the nutritional value and composition to keep me full for hours. Sometimes I get the fries and they are absolute heaven! Must try, esp. If you're vegetarian! read more

The Fat Falafel - Falafel platter - Food Trucks Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Innovative, healthy, and delicious, the black and white logo is gorgeous and the people are very friendly, while utterly professional. For the amount of time required andthe sourcing for the quality ingredients, the prices are incredibly low. I wish them the best and will stop by again if I am in New Orleans. Next business move: expand locations and add one truck to Chicago? ;) read more

I've only tried the falafel sandwich (add hummus) but those fries with garlic aioli were very tempting! I liked the pita, loved the root slaw and enjoyed the sauce. But...was there a hint of cinnamon in the falafel? If not, there was something I couldn't identify and if there was, I didn't like it. But it was my only quibble, well, that and also that it was messy and had so much garlic that I wanted to run home to my toothbrush immediately. In fact, after brushing my teeth and using industrial strength mouthwash, I could still taste it. So if you're planning on being out the rest of the day/evening, proceed with caution! read more

I had The Fat Falafel food truck cater my wedding in June and it was the greatest decision I made short of the man I chose to marry that day. No. Actually, I would also marry this food truck. It will be a weird polygamy thing and I will have no regrets. The owner Theresa was so nice and helpful and accommodating to our vegan whims. She created this peach and blueberry crisp with coconut whip that made me so glad we didn't get a wedding cake. They drove right up to the tree of life where our ceremony was and made our picnic reception so easy! It was fun for our guests and they even let us bring our own plates and silverware so it was (mostly) waste free. I am very happy that in in the future my mom will say things like, "It was a beautiful ceremony but oh my lord remember that baba ganoush!". The food is just so delicious! I live in portland "the land of food trucks" and Fat Falafel is best food truck I've ever been too. Thanks Fat Falafel! read more

I was skeptical because I'm not a huge falafel fan, however, the few bites that I had of my husbands fry falafel blew me away. The fries were fantastic. The perfect amount of greasy crispiness to satisfy the drunk or sober person's craving. The garlic aioli was really good and the dressings made for a delightful side salad kind of thing. The flavors were fresh and delicious. The only thing that I'd change is the amount of garlic. I look forward to buying my own and trying other items. Luckily, we found out that it was a vegan dish after the fact because we probably wouldn't have tried it. Just sayin. read more

Yum! This is delicious, healthful food at a decent price. That's damn near impossible to find in nola.. I especially loved the slaw of beets and carrots. I will for sure be back. read more

This food truck is falafel-y good! Yum! Visited twice during our trip to New Orleans. The fat sandwich is delicious and will fill you up but so big it's tricky to eat! On our second visit enjoyed the platters and meatballs which were the night's special. Don't miss the fries with (vegan) garlic mayo. read more

Best Falafel wrap I've had. Excellent fries, and the side of roasted Brussel Sprouts was equally good. The truck was in front of Tulane hospital. read more

By far the best damn falafel in town. Comparable to the best I've ever had (and I've spent significant amounts of time living in the Middle East). read more

Um, what??? How is this a real thing. I'm so grateful that there are these really talented, young people bringing the wonderment that is food carts to this awesome city. As a native Portlander, I know a thing or two about food carts... and let me tell you, these two have got it DOWN. The food is unreal, the prices are incredibly reasonable for the amount of food that you get, and I am just so thrilled to be able to support this local business. Amazing. Actually amazing. VEGAN AIOLI?!?!?!?! ON FRENCH FRIES?!?!?!??! It's just all that I've ever wanted. read more

Stopped by the truck last night for a quick dinner. Got the falafel sandwich and split someof the garlic fries with a friend. The falafel was fresh, delicious, huge and cheap. I loved it. The fries were meh. They seemed to have been fried twice with not much potato inside their crusty exterior, and although the garlic sauce was delicious it gave me a terrible headache and I have been burping up garlic for about 15 hours now. Next time I'm gonna stick to the sandwich. But if you are a huge garlic fan and don't mind double fried fries, go for it. My dinner companion loved the fries so to each her own. read more

Rock and Roll by far the best falafel I have had in NOLA. I had the falafel plate today at the food truck roundup and was looking forward to trying their late for days. Mouth watering, I ordered up my plate and a few minutes later was served exactly what I was hoping for..full flavored variety. The fries with the garlic aoli were a huge treat too. I am going to try the fat falafel sandwich next time as it comes with fries, falafal, and fresh veggies...it just looked smashing. Ya betta eat here baby!!! read more

Fresh, flavorful food, super vegetarian friendly, served by great people. They put together their own truck from soup to nuts. Their commitment to bringing high quality food to the streets shows. Falafel platter = great and the fries are always a pleasure (especially thanks to toum, a whipped garlic sauce with a serious garlic punch). I think the root slaw is both aesthetically appealing and delicious. I recommend the Fat Falafel to all my New Orleans visitors and new arrivals. The food is convenient, quick, reasonably priced, and delicious. Have not used their bike service which delivers falafs into the CBD for weekday lunches and that crowd, but think it's a great idea. read more

I'm so glad this new Food Truck is on the streets!! I love the sandwich and am pretty obsessed with the fries! I don't know how they do it, but they sure are putting out some finger lickin', make you wanna slap yo mama, good food! Hope to see them at Swirl again read more

Awful! From someone who has been a huge fan of Fat Falafel's sandwich, I will never give my business to them ever again. I ordered the Fat Falafel sandwich yesterday while they were in front of the Arts Market on Oretha Castle Haley. The duo working the truck showed no expression on their face as they took my order and then proceeded to bicker back and forth about their lack of profit margins at this location versus when they are at Swirl. This continued as I waited for close to 20 minutes. They blamed each other about their profit stress and were very much annoyed and completely miserable with each other and seemingly to be at work. When I got my sandwich, the pita was stiff as a board and very stale. The sandwich was basically a pile of lettuce with the sauce, which is good, but nothing more. As I finished, and was throwing away my inedible pita I mentioned that the pita didn't taste fresh and was impossible to eat. The female employee then stated "yep, it's from two days ago. We couldn't get our order delivery before we had to be here today, sorry about that". That was it, just a matter a fact response that yes, their supply was stale and please go on with your day and stop talking to us. Then they continued to bicker with each other. As a native New Orleanian, if you come here from away and want your new food business to succeed, you will need quality ingredients and perhaps a smile. Never again. read more

The Fat Falafel - a pita with a salad - Food Trucks Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

omg SO good. i ordered a falafel platter and large french fries. the spicy sauce that was drizzled on the falafel was so yummy. the falafels were fresh, hot, and crispy, and perfectly seasoned. the beet salad was fresh and crispy. the hummus was falvorful. omg so good! i also liked the vegan garlic spread that came with the fries and platter. i will definitely go back. i used to eat a lot of falafel when i lived in the bay area. finally i've had comparable falafel! mona's, lebanon's, pyramids are just mediocre. read more

The food is IMPECCABLE...The ingredients' flavors, textures, grease-less-ness and presentation made eating and digestion an absolute joy. The portion and price for such a perfect meal are incomparable. read more

If I could give 6 stars I would! This truck is incredible. The platter is my favorite, just chockful of delicious and healthy things: shredded beets and carrots, herbs, fresh hummus, that amazing garlic puree they make, and the falafel is tender and perfect. read more

Thank you falafel for coming out and selling Great Food at the Innagrual Junior League New Orleans Touch a Truck event last weekend.... the Fries were DELICIOUS!!!!!!! read more

this actually is the best falafel i've ever had and i'm also seriously addicted to their garlic sause! there are unfortunately not much decent eating-out options in new orleans, but these guys are really top notch. though the fact they are working only one day a week is ridiculous! read more

the food truck of all food trucks, oh how i have missed thee this summer! i have been known to stalk this truck on both tuesday and thursday nights when they set up shop in the bayou st. john hood. the combo plate is the way to go - it will always leave you happy and satisfied. i leave off the pita bread and order extra greens and beet slaw. this dish (and pretty much most of their menu) is vegetarian-friendly, a lovely anomaly in the NOLA food truck world. the only thing i have ever ordered that has not left me completely content was the baba ghanoush (lebanon, mona's, and babylon all have really good BG). everything else has always been so on point. i would also like to give them a shout out for remediating a mistake they made on an order when they were slammed one night. they forgot to put fries on a sandwich - no big deal - and when i went back, they not only gave me fresh hot fries but also a side of their special tofu side item. it wasn't necessary, but it was appreciated. it is not the mistakes one occasionally makes that count, it is how you fix them. i don't have any tattoos, but if i was into that sort of thing, i would get a fat falafel one. i'm kidding. but i do really want a t-shirt. oh and ps. they compost 100% of their food scraps, use packaging that can be recycled/composted, and even use their fryer oil for biodiesel. they also support local farms - hollygrove and grow dat youth farm. i heart these hippies big time. read more