Went after work after looking for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the falafel wrap and…read morefries. Probably could have made this into two meals but it was too good - legitimately in my to 3 of falafel I've had. Also the person working was super nice. He even came out and asked if I wanted to try Turkish coffee. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends and coworkers in the area

Pretty solid! I should have heated it up since I got it to go, but the flavors were really good. I…read morewished it had saffron rice, but I liked the spice of the chicken. It wasn't too hot for me and the white sauce is a must for this bowl.

We had Kaeng Panaeng here and it was really good! We ordered…read moreit spicy and it was a good amount of heat, the curry was a little watery, but I could deal with it. Overall it was pretty delicious and authentic! Also, huge portions of food! Ordering it to go was a good choice because we took the leftovers home. The lady that runs the truck is super friendly and engaging with her customers! I'd definitely recommend this food truck for a nice Thai fried dishes that are full of flavor and have generous portions.

Food truck in a really nice food truck pod. Shaded, plenty of space for kids to run around and…read moresuper friendly staff. They said it would be about 20 minutes for food since they were slammed, but I appreciate knowing it was made to order, so no problems there. Tried the Kaeng Panaeng and it was good overall. Huge portion size but wasn't quite what I was expecting. Salad was pretty standard but I'm glad they kept it separate so it wouldn't wilt from the heat. As for the chicken, I was hoping by itself it would be more thai inspired/marinated/seasoned but it's effectively just chopped up chicken tenders to be dunked in the curry. The curry is flavorful, albeit a bit watery, which I wish was reduced a bit. But if curry is not your thing, my friend's Kai Zabb was very good: tangy, sweet and heat all at once, so good to really switch up bites. And while I wasn't expecting sticky rice, I can't help but say it's the first time I've had thai fried chicken without it. All in all, I think its a great new place to try out, but if you've had thai fried chicken before, just temper your expectations.

Mr. Pimento is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever eat anywhere else. This isn't…read morejust food, it's a full on experience. The second you take that first bite, you already know you made the right call pulling up. The jerk is absolutely unreal. It's perfectly seasoned, smoky, and has just the right amount of kick. It doesn't overpower anything, it just hits exactly how it's supposed to. And being able to build your own bowl is a game changer. Rice, mac and cheese, mix and match whatever you're in the mood for, they've got it. That mac and cheese deserves its own moment too because it's creamy, rich, and honestly addictive. And the beef patties... yeah, good luck eating just one. Flaky, packed with flavor, and gone before you even realize it. Everything about this spot just works. The flavor, the portions, the whole vibe. You can tell this food is made with care, not just thrown together. Don't walk, run to Mr. Pimento. You're seriously missing out if you don't.

Walking up to Mr. Pimento satisfied two goals: 1) quell my hunger and 2) satisfied my insatiable…read moredesire to be a lifelong learner. I am always on the quest for good plantains and decided to give Mr. Pimento a try. When I think of pimento I think of a sweet pepper that is mixed with cheese to create pimento cheese. Actually, pimento also known as allspice is the dried berry of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean. It has a combined flavor blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper. Thus, Mr. Pimento is an appropriate name for this Jamaican food truck. Plantains can be cooked when they are ripe and especially sweet. Conversely, they can also be prepared when they are green and a bit tart. I like thesweet plantain version. The ones I purchased were sweet despite their darker color. They were also very soft such that you could cut them with a fork. The food truck manager were quick to make recommendations for entree choices. I did not want something too heavy so opted not to have a bowl. However, I would definitely consider it for the future. It was pretty quiet at the Flamingo food truck park.

Did I drop 46 bucks on a rice bowl? Hell yeah and I finished that with the melt-in-your-mouth waygu…read morehappiness in my heart. The owner was tip top awesome, even spoiled our old dog with some of that waygu fat on rice. Will I go back to this spot, you betcha! Oh and that street corn, a perfect snack. Also the weather was perfect for this outside spot, made it feel like a happy picnic

Came here for the ube desserts and they were incredible!!!! I was seriously blown away. I got the…read moreube tiramisu and the ube tres leches. I've been eating to try these for so long and I was so happy they had them in stock!! The ube flavor is so delicious and y it's not super sweet!! I called the owner in advance to make sure he had it he in stock and he was so nice enough to open early just to accommodate my schedule!!

This is now my neighborhood "go to" quasi food truck. This morning I bought two bacon and egg tacos…read morewith homemade corn tortillas. Yum! I like that blend the eggs with bacon pieces so it feels like one cohesive taco. They had me at homemade tortillas. Having grown up in San Antonio, TX...home of Tex-Mex, you can always tell homemade tortillas v store bought ones. The flavor of these tortillas are distincitive. I enjoyed every, single mouthful. Today I called a head to place my order. When arrived Fernanda asked my name, she rang up my tacos for $5 in total and I was off for my morning exercise regiment. The environment this morning was laid-back yet busy. There were a number of people in the restaurant, however, they were leisurely eating that tacos and engaging in conversations.

Every time I visit Austin, I make it a point to try a new taqueria, especially since I live in SA…read more I was in a bit of a rush on my way to an appointment, so I was pleased to know Jessica's was on the way because I have had it saved for a while. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. Placed my order - 1 migas taco, please. He asked if I would like anything else, what type of salsa - hottest, of course, and dine in or to go. They took "to go" more seriously than other place ever because my food was out before I could even finish looking around. This was much appreciated since I was already in a rush. Gave me food and kindly sent me on my way. In the end, I paid a little over $3 for friendly, prompt service and a solid migas taco.

Sí Baby Q (translated Yes, Barbecue) is an interesting play on words. The food truck has roots in…read moreTexas barbecue yet blends in Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Mexican influences. Trevor, the food truck manager and pit master, barbeques his meat right next door to the food truck. The Flamingo food truck park is the perfect backdrop...casual, outdoors, with a laid-back persona. Also, you will find picnic tables, an open-air food court, and Texas friendly staff. In full transparency, Trevor, lured me in with his hyping his barbeque. He said it was comparable to other top barbeque joints in Austin. Really?! Now that was big talk given Austin has a plethora of great barbeque spots. He gave me a sample of the turkey and his homemade barbeque sauce. He had me at homemade barbeque sauce. I ordered the smoked turkey from Sí Baby Q, which was moist, thick and very flavorful. What a delightful find! Trevor packed my turkey along with an item I got from another food truck nicely for me to carry home. Now that's superior customer service! Great food...great service! I will definitely return...maybe tomorrow. Smile.

This place is in a growing food truck park on McNeil. There's definitely been some turnover here,…read moreI've reviewed a couple spots that are no longer there, but I'm really hoping Si Baby-Q sticks around, it was great! Being the loose-cannon I am, I went to a barbecue trailer and ordered the smash burger, and it was excellent. The cheese was fully melted and gooey, the toppings worked well, and the patty had a subtle smokiness that reminded you this is coming from a BBQ joint. It came wrapped in foil paper, so everything steams together a bit, the bun compresses, and all the flavors meld, which to me is the right way to do a smash burger. The guy working was super friendly, greeted me right away, and even walked the food over after I'd wandered way down to some picnic tables since the park is huge now. No fries yet, but they said they're working on smoked chips, which feels very on-brand and earns extra points for sticking with the things-that-can-be-smoked theme.

We got the fried momos. Fresh af. Fast, friendly, great price, well lit, good music playing. We…read morewould like some other sauce options, but it was all very good. We will be back to try more.

Ok I keep coming back cause these fat dumplings are so yummy!!! It's is seriously a party explosion…read morein your mouth!! The staff is very helpful and nice. It's a food truck off of McNeil Blvd... I prefer the steamed chicken momos... it's so good you don't need any sauce!! Try it out but be aware there are open limited hours!! It's worth the wait!!!

For the last few years, I've visited almost every Tuesday night after work for their taco Tuesday…read morespecial. I buy a bag full of tacos. The food quality is consistently top shelf and the service is beyond category. When you factor in the special Tuesday pricing for tacos, I can't recommend it enough. In fact, I tell my own clients to come after they leave my store!

I'm from Cali and was excited to see that this establishment claims they have Cali burrito. The…read moreservice was real quick for a Saturday around 7 pm. They do have outdoor seating area. I got the San Diego Burrito with everything on it. It was a good size however the flavors and meat were just not Cali flavors. The cheese is mix of velveta which so not Cali burrito cheese. All in all it wasn't bad but i wouldn't say it's Cali style for sure.

Happy Sunday So we wanted to find a local spot to eat for…read morelunch today. Stumbled upon this gem. It's off McNeil Rd so easy access. First off the walk up is a vibe in its self. They have built a make shift space to cover from the elements, which in Texas is always nice. They have about 6 large tables that fit I would say 5 comfortably maybe 6 Now the food the menu is very small which I love because it shows me that they take pride in the few dishes they do make. We ended up getting the bistec tacos, a pastor taco and the queso enchiladas. It took a min because everything is made to order, but DANG I would have waited longer. The portion size is perfect and the flavor is (chief's kiss) With what we ordered it came out to $35 I wanna say. I'll attach some videos to show the space and what we got. Really hope y'all check this place out.

This food truck is tucked all the way in the back of this park and is truly a *hidden* gem…read more I ordered a chorizo pambazo (this was huge), one chicken tamale and one pork tamale. Everything was well seasoned and well priced! I would definitely come back to try the barbacoa and menudo.

Pacific Flame Island Grill is a hidden gem, literally not figuratively, in North Austin on Pond…read moreSprings Road. You literally can miss it as I did when I initially tried to find this food truck. It is located near Ruku mechanic shop and shaved ice food truck after your drive down a relatively long path. Pacific Flame Island Grill has been touted as the lead for Austin's most authentic Pacific Island BBQ. According to Tammy, the owner, this family-owned truck serves authent ic pacific island food from Maui, Guam, Philippines, and Okinawa. It was nice talking to Tammy as she was super engaging. She draws you in with the Pacific Island history, cooking techniques and family traditions. I learned Tammy's family has a family crest which is tattooed on family members only. You have to obtain permission to get the tattoo and only one woman creates the tattoo. She indicated that their family is mainly from an area near Hana affectionately called the divorce road to Hana. My hubby and I drove up the road to Hana, which was treacherous...many one lane areas where only one car can pass and many blind curves. While the hubs and I are still married, next time we will take a helicopter to the waterfalls in Hana. Smile. I ordered the Teriyaki & Shoyu Chicken bowl. The chicken was tender with a deep, smoky char that Pacific Flame Island gets from their black iron grill. The accompanying rice was flavorful and enjoyable to eat. Win, win...all the way...food and island family!

Food truck tucked away in the back lot of nowhere, Pacific Flame is worth seeking out to get the…read moreHawaiian food fix you didn't know you needed. There's plenty of outdoor seating but little shade, so you decide if you want to brave the heat or eat in your car. The plate lunch is a classic and they do it proud here. It typically consists of a protein, a few scoops of rice and macaroni salad. I went with the Huli Huli chicken, which is more or less grilled teriyaki cooked with extra pineapple tang. They give a good amount of meat for the price. Food takes a bit of time but I appreciate them cooking it fresh. They got other classics like loco moco too!