Arbor Food Park Review - East Austin - Austin - The Infatuation
"Arbor Food Park, on East 12th St, is one of the newer food trailer parks in Austin. There’s plenty of parking in a small dirt lot (and plenty more on the street if that ever fills up), well-spaced picnic tables, and ample tree shade. But it’s the star-studded lineup of new Austin food trucks that sets this food park apart from some of the others. So what spots can you find here? Currently, there’s Cuantos Tacos (serving Mexico City-style tacos), Cuantas Hamburguesas (serving smashburgers), the barbecue spot Rollin Smoke, and more. The food park is BYOB, so swing by Quickie Pickie down the street for a 6-pack or some wine." - Nicolai McCrary
New Pizza Truck Dough Boys Opens in Central East Austin - Eater Austin
"There’s a new Neapolitan pizza truck in Central East Austin from the former chef of the Austin location of Italian restaurant chain North Italia. Dough Boys opens on Friday, August 7 at the Arbor Food Park at 1108 East 12th Street. Dough Boys serves a small menu of 12-inch pizzas with a chewy, puffy crust from its wood-fired oven. Pizza options include classic margherita; the Italian Vato, which has salami, garlic, and hatch green chilis; and the Eastside Trip with oyster mushrooms and garlic cream. There’s also a sweet dessert pizza with a caramelized espresso glaze and Fernet-infused mascarpone. Check out the full menu below. Dough Boys comes from Tony Curet, the former executive chef of the downtown location of North Italia; and Max Tilka, who was involved with several bars and restaurants in Florida." - Erin Russell
Definitely a fan of a collection of food trucks! Especially in a neighborhood. Got there closer to their closing hours, so I wasn’t able to check out a lot of their options. This time around though, Rolling Smoke is what we tried. Their smoked mac and cheese with brisket and their brisket tacos were so delicious! Looking forward to trying some of their other options next time.
Robin Mehera
Google
It was a sunny Thursday afternoon. We were in the mood for some tacos and bbq, and decided to check out a food truck park.
This place was very nice, half a dozen trucks with variety of choices, Venezuelan, thai, Mexican, bbq, and even a pastry truck.
We had the tacos and beef ends. Both were very delicious. Would recommend this park.
Derek Selvidge
Google
We ate at Rollin Smoke BBQ. Rollin Smoke BBQ is outstanding. We had to tacos on the special menu. The barbacoa and the carnita taco, plus the brisket taco from the regular menu. We added a side of smoked macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and banana pudding. I'm usually not a macaroni and cheese lover, but the smoke macaroni and cheese is fabulous.
dean
Google
Walked from Super 8 hotel, which was easy and fast. Got tacos from one truck and a crunchy smash burger from another with fries. Dang good!!!! Cool relaxing atmosphere.
Bobby Dennis
Google
Great variety of food choices including BBQ, Thai, Venezuelan, pizza, tacos and burgers. Nice tree-shaded picnic tables, small dog park and off street parking.
Liz Sweigart
Google
Although I am sure that there are other reasons to visit this food truck park, Cuantos Tacos is really the only one you need. Wow! Best tacos ever. Also the suadero quesadilla is the best ever. Really, everything at Cuantos Tacos is the best ever. The food truck park is well maintained, has good seating options and picnic tables, and a station in the center for trash and making sure patrons can easily clean up after themselves. There’s good parking and the area is pleasant. It’s a neighborhood gem and absolutely worth a stop when I’m Austin. Did I mention the tacos?
Greg Arnold
Google
Only 2 places open were Halal time and the Thai food truck. Both were great! We visited here before the seeing the bats come out.
Izz J
Google
Been waiting to visit the arbor food park and it was better than expected. Cuantos tacos are amazing, samantarro pizza are also incredible. Definitely a must try
Marissa G.
Yelp
My husband and I decided to stop by the Arbor Food Park while on our E-bike ride. We drove up and noticed that there was a little parking lot by the trailers. After parking we noticed that there were plenty of picnic tables to sit at. We looked around at the different food trailers and decided what we wanted.
Overall this place is a cool outdoor food park area in East Austin. It has shade, lots of seating, and a variety of food.
Tomas R.
Yelp
Come to Arbor Food Park if you want to get a fix of a variety of cuisines without have to take more than a few steps. You can explore all the trucks menus and I love how it's a bit sunken to give it a true park feeling. There is a small but mighty parking lot that has about enough room for fifteen or so cars at any given time, but a bit of street parking is nearby.
I really like the fact they have so many picnic tables to enjoy your food hot and fresh without having to eat it in your car or curb.
Every food truck here has been so friendly and I can't wait to come back.
Bonus!! This is where Cuantos Tacos is which recently received a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Kathy B.
Yelp
Wanted to try one of the many food truck parks while visiting the city and a local recommended this place; so glad she did as we had some of the best tacos we've ever eaten from the Cuantos Taco truck! The Costra Suadero was our favorite; it was moist and flavorful, but we also loved the weekend special Pastor Tacos, as well as liked the Costra Cachete. The line was long but it went fast and there was plenty of seating available. Just wish they had a liquor license as an accompanying cerveza would have made the dining experience perfect.
Karla D.
Yelp
Great little food park right in my neighborhood. Home to eight different food trucks.
Ample outdoor seating-multiple picnic tables.
Dirt parking lot as well as street parking.
Great place to gather with friends and family for a meal.
Destini W.
Yelp
I would consider this a hidden gem. The parking lot is tight, but it's a cool place to come unwind with friends. There's many different foods like Indian, Hawaiian, and Jamaican. All around good vibes.