Southern comfort dishes include shrimp po'boys, whole catfish, and peach cobbler.
East Austin food truck specializing in Mexican style burgers.
Everything from Chef Jesse Griffiths' unassuming hotspot is local, even the tea. Expect the choicest cuts of meat, just out of the water seafood, and barely harvested vegetables. The service is as adept as the kitchen.
Austin's Hamburger King, Dan Junk, may be known for his trademark fresh burgers and friendly service, but the weekend breakfast is the real draw.
Detroit-style Coney dogs, sliders, and chili cheese fries are perfect for soaking up the booze at this trailer located on the side patio of Nickel City Bar.
Food trailer specializing in "cowboy wok cooking" keeps it simple: The only menu items are elotes and a kind of taco native to Mexico featuring beef, pork, and vegetables cooked in seven layers, then wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with onions, cilantro, and pineapple and served with salsa and lime.
Bite down into some of the juiciest ribs, chicken, brisket, and tenderloin around at the closest family-style barbecue to the fairgrounds. This place also serves a mean breakfast.
Try the fine selection of thin-crust pies for pickup or delivery, or by the slice at this original location. The ambitious specialty pies are organized by sauce: red, ricotta, black bean, chimichurri, pesto, and EVOO.
Located in the former Lewis' BBQ, Ed's has begun its own tradition with pork roast, ribs (and tips), chicken, brisket, and all your favorite sides.
Fresh, fast, and portable is what you can expect from this festive corner taqueria. Don't miss the cochinita in fresh corn tortillas or the great paleta selection. Wash it all down with a frozen sangria or two.
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