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Top Rated Food Trucks for Events in Austin, TX

9 Austin trucks ranked by 35 verified host reviews. Compare menus and prices, then book online in minutes. How we rank

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Austin's top rated food trucks

Pick a truck for its full menu, reviews and open dates, and book it online.

  1. Downtown Burgers food truck in AustinRank 1

    Downtown Burgers

    Burgers · American

    5.0(8 reviews)

    events
    21
    per serving
    $18
    minimum
    $625
    View menu & book
  2. JAG’s Chill & Grill BBQ food truck in AustinRank 2

    JAG’s Chill & Grill BBQ

    BBQ · Chicken · Sandwiches · Fusion · American · Burgers

    5.0(4 reviews)

    Most booked for school / university event and hoa event

    events
    13
    per serving
    $15
    minimum
    $1,250
    View menu & book
  3. Hungry J's food truck in AustinRank 3

    Hungry J's

    Pizza · Sandwiches · American

    5.0(4 reviews)

    Most booked for school / university event

    events
    12
    per serving
    $18
    minimum
    $938
    View menu & book
  4. Chapala food truck in AustinRank 4

    Chapala

    Tacos · Mexican · Latin

    5.0(3 reviews)

    Most booked for apartment community and hoa event

    events
    12
    per serving
    $17
    minimum
    $1,000
    View menu & book
  5. Mister Softee - Austin food truck in AustinRank 5

    Mister Softee - Austin

    Dessert

    4.6(7 reviews)

    Most booked for apartment community and other

    events
    21
    per serving
    $8
    minimum
    $625
    View menu & book
  6. DonutNV North Austin food truck in AustinRank 6

    DonutNV North Austin

    Dessert

    5.0(2 reviews)

    events
    6
    per serving
    $14
    minimum
    $500
    View menu & book
  7. Meat your Heart food truck in AustinRank 7

    Meat your Heart

    Sandwiches · Fusion · Latin · Burgers

    4.4(5 reviews)

    Most booked for apartment community and business park

    events
    15
    per serving
    $16
    minimum
    $933
    View menu & book
  8. Suni Blingoz food truck in AustinRank 8

    Suni Blingoz

    Tacos · Mexican · Latin · Sandwiches · Fusion

    5.0(1 review)

    Most booked for business park and apartment community

    events
    9
    per serving
    $19
    minimum
    $1,250
    View menu & book
  9. Girls Who Twirl food truck in AustinRank 9

    Girls Who Twirl

    Dessert

    5.0(1 review)

    events
    5
    per serving
    $6
    minimum
    $625
    View menu & book

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How we rank

How this list of Austin trucks is ranked

rated trucks
9
host reviews
35

Updated hourly from bookings on Food Truck Club

  1. 1

    Rated by hosts

    After every event the host rates the truck. Only trucks booked through Food Truck Club can be reviewed.

  2. 2

    Weighted by volume

    A long record counts for more than a handful of reviews, so a few perfect scores do not outrank dozens of great ones.

  3. 3

    Ties go to recent work

    Trucks with more confirmed bookings in the last 12 months rank higher. Trucks without a review yet come last.

From hosts

What hosts say about Austin's trucks

The latest four- and five-star reviews of verified Austin trucks. Across Food Truck Club, hosts rate their trucks 4.8 out of 5 on average.

“Amazing experience! Showed up on time/ kids were so happy and did a great job! Highly recommend!!”
Molly M. about Mister Softee - Austin
“Everything was super easy. Downtown Burger was available with shorter notice(less than 1 week) and did a great job!”
Jackie J. about Downtown Burgers
“Big hit with the rehab hospital for rehab week. James was great- helpful, nice, responsive, and quick! Thanks!”
Elizabeth B. about Raging Bull Street Tacos
“So great to work with. On time and a great vibe with residents!”
Bryan H. about Mister Softee - Austin
“Awesome experience. Everyone loved the cotton candy. 100% would recommend!”
Bryan H. about Girls Who Twirl
“Jag's Grill was amazing. They were excellent communicators! Their service was professional, clean, and friendly. The food was fantastic! Definitely recommend and I truly hope they will consider working our event again next year.”
Brandy C. · Other about JAG’s Chill & Grill BBQ

Local know-how

Planning a food truck event in Austin

Hosts book Austin trucks for office lunches around The Domain and downtown, company picnics, backyard parties and weddings at Hill Country venues. Pick a truck from the list, check its menu and minimum, and place the order online.

Spring and fall are the prime outdoor seasons. SXSW in March and ACL Fest in October are the contested dates, so book those early. Summer afternoons are long and hot, so plan shade and water for the line and consider a morning or evening start.

The Austin city guide covers planning and festival season, and every Austin truck is listed if you want the full roster rather than the top rated ones.

  • The Domain and North Austin

    Office lunches and team events around the mixed-use district and nearby office campuses; confirm with property management where a truck can park.

  • Downtown and East Austin

    Office, startup and private events; street parking is tight, so confirm an off-street spot or an approved curb space with the venue.

  • South Congress and Zilker

    Parties and picnics near the original trailer courts and Zilker Park; for a park event, check the City of Austin rules for vendors at park reservations.

  • Round Rock, Cedar Park and the Hill Country

    Suburban office parks, school events and weddings at ranch and barn venues; confirm the venue allows outside food vendors and where the truck should park.

FAQ

Questions about Austin's top rated trucks

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How is this list of Austin food trucks ranked?

By host reviews. After each event booked through Food Truck Club, the host rates the truck. Trucks are ordered by their average rating, weighted by how many reviews it rests on, so a truck with a long record is not outranked by one with two reviews.

Ties go to the truck with more confirmed bookings in the last 12 months. Verified Austin trucks without a review yet are listed after the rated ones, by recent bookings. The list updates hourly.

Can I book a specific truck from this list?

Yes. Open the truck's profile to see its menu, per-person price and minimum, pick your date, and place the order online. Nothing is charged until the truck accepts your date, and every booking is covered by our Satisfaction Guarantee.

If that truck can't take your date, pick another one from this list, or tell us about the event and we'll match you with other trucks from the Austin roster. How it works walks through both paths.

What do Austin's top rated trucks charge per person?

Across bookings on Food Truck Club, the typical price is $18 per person before tax, and the middle half of bookings fall between $14 and $24. The median minimum order is $750, and a typical order for 100 to 149 guests comes to about $1,950.

These are platform-wide figures, not Austin-only. Each truck's own per-serving price and minimum are shown on the list above, and the food truck cost guide explains what moves the total.

Can a food truck handle an outdoor Austin event in summer?

Yes, but the heat changes the plan. Put the serving line in shade, keep water out for guests waiting in line, and consider a late-morning or evening start on the hottest days.

Spring and fall are the easiest seasons for outdoor events, and summer evenings work well for parties once the sun drops.

Can I book a top rated truck for a Hill Country wedding venue?

Yes, if the venue allows outside food vendors. Many ranch and barn venues do, but some work only from an approved caterer list, so ask first and find out where a truck can park and set up.

Include the venue address and parking details when you place the order. Every truck carries its own health permit and liability insurance, and a certificate of insurance is available on request if the venue asks for one.

Key Takeaways: Top Rated Food Trucks in Austin

  • Trucks are ranked by verified host reviews, weighted by how many reviews each has, then by confirmed bookings in the last 12 months.
  • Trucks without reviews yet are listed after the rated ones, unranked.
  • Every truck is reviewed and approved by our team before it can take bookings, and each carries its own health permit and liability insurance.
  • Across bookings on Food Truck Club, the typical price is $18 per person before tax, with a median minimum order of $750.
  • One truck serves up to about 150 guests; larger groups book two or more.
  • In Austin, SXSW in March and ACL Fest in October are the dates that go first.

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