El Coqui

Some of the best pernil and mofongo I’ve ever had, if not the best. I also had the cubano, which was perfect. Plus they gave us samples of the pernil and a chicken stew before we ordered — if I had more of an appetite, I would have also bought the chicken. Bottom line everything was amazing and the workers were great on top of it

INCREDIBLE PR Food! Get all the sauces because they’re all delicious. Finally a little piece of New York here in Austin and it’s authentically delicious. I can’t wait to go back

Good lord so good! ... 10/10 food and the couple that owns and works the place are super nice.

Love the food, love the jams and service! Jose is passionate about serving authentic Puerto Rican food and it shows. The food came out hot and fresh. I had many favorites, but the ones the stood out was the chicharron de pollo, pollo guisado and the pernil (slow roasted pork) it’s filling and you will be more than satisfied. The empanadas were light and crispy and I enjoyed the crispy sweet plantains as well. Highly recommend!

The boy and I came here for lunch last Sunday and were blown away. The owner of the truck was working the menu and was super friendly and helpful as we decided what we wanted to order. I ordered the Chicharron de Pollo with a side of rice, potato salad, and mofongos. This is the fried chicken dish but it isn't battered like American fried chicken. However, it was still crispy and delicious! The mofongos (mashed plantains) were crazy good. They had little bits of chicharron inside them and came with a dipping broth. Finally, the potato salad added a cold, creamy element that contrasted the crispy chicken and garlicky mofongos. My boyfriend ordered the Pernil with a side of rice, yuca, and maduros. The pernil is slow roasted pork that's loaded with tasty seasonings. It was crazy tender too. The yuca was cooked perfectly. The maduros were nothing short of unreal. They make their own maduros so the cook and flavor of these sweet plantains is really on point. We also tried the two sauces they offered. One was creamy and went well with the yuca. The other had a good kick to it and went well with EVERYTHING. :) Do yourself a favor and have a bite at this food truck.

I grabbed dinner here around 8:30 pm. The staff was super friendly and the food was stellar. I had the chicharron plate, mofongo, and maduros, plus a ridiculous coconut flan (I'm spacing on the name). The picnic tables, rope lights, and good tunes really rounded out the summer night vibe in ATX. Definitely worth a stop.

Absolutely love this food truck! I'm so happy they changed locations too because now they're even closer! Easily the best Puerto Rican food in town, so you have to go and try it!! The chicharron de pollo is my absolute favorite too!

I came back from my trip to PR missing the hell out of Puerto Rican food, and imagine my joy when I found the best place in Austin for it just down the street from me. The carne frita here is fried perfectly, the chicharron de pollo has the perfect amount of garlic (hint: lots), and the arroz con gandules and tostones are on point. Everything here is tasty and possibly even better than some of the originals I had in PR. The owner, Jose, is hilarious and awesome. Have him put on some salsa music while you feast on his mofongos and lechon asado.

I've never had pr food and it was amazing! The owners were so nice and got me samples so I could decide what I was getting. The pernil was juicy and the potato salad delicious, i felt like i was on a really especial occasion, like a holiday, that's how id describe the food I got. I also had alcapurrias and a coconut soda that was delicious and refreshing. It was a sunny day and the music they were playing was cool, made the whole vibe 10/10

Delicious Puertorrican food and excellent service! Plato de mofongo, ensalada de papas, arroz con gandulez y carne frita deliciosooooooo y el servicio es excepcional. Les felicito Gracias Lee! Música variada

Really bad, an all-around horrible experience. Food is expensive, slow, and low quality. Don't be deceived by the food-truck trappings, you'll spend as much here as at a sit-down restaurant on nearby Manor. The food was greasy, bland, and uninteresting. It took nearly an hour to prepare. An absolute mess of an experience.

The boy and I came here for lunch last Sunday and were blown away. The owner of the truck was working the menu and was super friendly and helpful as we decided what we wanted to order. I ordered the Chicharron de Pollo with a side of rice, potato salad, and mofongos. This is the fried chicken dish but it isn't battered like American fried chicken. However, it was still crispy and delicious! The mofongos (mashed plantains) were crazy good. They had little bits of chicharron inside them and came with a dipping broth. Finally, the potato salad added a cold, creamy element that contrasted the crispy chicken and garlicky mofongos. My boyfriend ordered the Pernil with a side of rice, yuca, and maduros. The pernil is slow roasted pork that's loaded with tasty seasonings. It was crazy tender too. The yuca was cooked perfectly. The maduros were nothing short of unreal. They make their own maduros so the cook and flavor of these sweet plantains is really on point. We also tried the two sauces they offered. One was creamy and went well with the yuca. The other had a good kick to it and went well with EVERYTHING. :) Do yourself a favor and have a bite at this food truck.

Only stopped by for the empanadas but they were both straight fire! Opted for one chicken and one beef and both were delicious but the real star was the incredible dough. They were served with one spicy sauce and the other a sweet & savory concoction sent down from the heavens. The owner was extremely nice, even going so far as to give a sample of one of the mains and I was certainly a fan. Will definitely be back, and soon. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Authentic Puerto Rican food, it's a food truck in Austin. Big portions, you can call it in.

This is the best Puerto Rican food in Austin.. If you are not familiar with Puerto Rican food, then you should absolutely try it, very likely you'll love it.

Service is great.. staff is very attentive & friendly. The location is chill but most importantly the food is banging!! You don't find many places now a days that cook from the heart. They sure do!

Every time I've wanted to eat here they're closed on those days, so when my friends wanted to eat out, I convinced them to come to El Coqui and no regret whatsoever (although the food coma afterwards may disagree with me. The owner is super nice too and was nice to hear his passion for his culture and exuberance at me being familiar with Puerto Rican food. It definitely translates into his food. We ordered a lot to sample, but I would definitely get the pernil and the tostones. Smashed fried plantains that are lightly salted are delicious, as is the tender chunks of pork that are the pernil. In the platter, they come with potato salad, which was creamy and had chunks of egg in there, along with rice and peas, which complimented the meat well. Chicharron con pollo is their take on fried chicken, and the bone in meat is crispy and salty and delicious. Empanadas are on the blonder side, but goes great with the sauce they provide you. Can't really go wrong, but they are definitely masters of pork, so I would recommend the pernil. Definitely would also come back to try the mofongo. Cash only!

Great food and great service. I would totally recommend this place! Also love the outdoor seating. Will definitely come back again!

Delicious food, great service and fun ambiance!! The owner and his family are so kind and really care about your opinions. Highly recommend.

The food was sooo good!! It's a cute little food truck and they have games like corn-hole and jenga on the tables to enjoy while you wait for the food :) It was well served and the staff their was so nice!! Definitely was a 10/10!! My friend and I went and spent $36 all together for A LOT of food plus drinks so we thought it was all around GREATTT!

As a Nuyorican living in Austin, this is as close to home as it gets! The food is amazing, highly recommend

Went last weekend to try Puerto Rican food for my first time , had Pernil (roast pork) rice and yucca root. Had a lot of flavor and portion was good This is a food truck, has parking tho. Ppl were nice and explained everything . . Coming back for their Cuban sandwich next .

Gracias estaba bien bueno el mofongo, la carne frita y la ensalada de papa Bayamón, PR

Some of the best food we've had! We got the pernil and a chicken empanada, it was absolutely amazing!

Coming here, I had to get around a bus that had just hit an electricity pole while making a turn - and here I'm hoping that the pole won't fall on me and it'll be a sign of good things to come! And then I saw this white truck that's artistically decorated on one side and bearing a large Puerto Rican flag, and plain white on the other side where the ordering happens. Hankering for some good Caribbean food, a la mode Miami, I knew I had to stop here even if only to grab a fried empanada. Approaching the menu, I realized that they had a large offering - but look around, because blackboard menu is different from the picture menu, and that is also different from the printed menu. And oddly, and happily, they're all available. Friendly José took up my order, and was eager to prepare my request of a single $2 fried beef empanada, here called pastelillo. Once served freshly prepared, I sat down and took a bite, ... and I knew I had to order more. I went back, and ordered a $10 full plate of chicharron de pollo (aka chopped fried bone-in chicken), which had been one of my favorite plates to order from a Dominican place I used to frequent in Miami. The Puerto Rican version is identical, and just as amazing as I remember it being. Flavored with the lovable sazón criollo, and prepared country-style, de estilo campestre. While eating this hearty meal, I even spotted a guy next to this truck hand-peeling the potatoes into the bucket at high noon - I don't know about you, but I found this comforting, knowing that everything here is being made from scratch. I picked a side of perfectly fried ripe sweet plantains (maduros) and the plate was accompanied by white rice, delicious and soupy red beans (habichuelas), and a lackluster salad of iceberg lettuce and tomatoes with hardly any dressing that is actually typical of the Caribbean (they just don't do salads well in most down-to-earth places in the islands, unfortunately). Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better meal, as it was more than satisfying. I actually prefer this place over the more popular Puerto Rican restaurant on Lamar in North Austin, and many other Caribbean restaurants considering that I haven't found any other place in Austin that is able to replicate the flavors that were on point. PROS: + empanadas (pastelillos) + chicharron de pollo + maduros CONS: - no fresh juices, just sodas and water bottles - side of salad (but a salad is better than no salad, for this salad-loving guy)

Amazing Puerto Rican food Their empanadas and pollo guisado are amazing! The service is always great and the people who own it are so friendly. I will always come back, thank you El Coqui!

Absolutely loved this place!! First time trying, had heard good things about it so decided to check out for myself. I was very impressed as to how clean the seating area was. Plenty of seating benches. We tried the arroz, chicken enchiladas and pernil with the tostones. So flavorful, plenty of meat in the empanadas with a thin crispy casing. The young lady at the window was so friendly and patient with us, she even gave us a sampling of the rice and pernil. Will definitely go back.

This food truck had to move from E Riverside to its newest location in order to continue to serve those tied to this specific and beautifully unique culture de comida. My great Puerto Rican friend invited me and ordered for me. Substitutions are easy if you know what you're talking about. The rice was incredible, the mofongo impeccable, and the pernil was tender and delicious. The tostones were absolutely perfect too. The Mayuchup is exactly as expected. Grab a friend and go! Very cool staff!

Just like grandma's cooking. We ordered ahead. Got to the food truck area (there are other trucks there) and there was minimal parking. Are food was ready and tasted yummy!! We ate it in the car because we couldn't wait!! Definitely will be back!

Ay. Dios. Mio. Let me tell you something. I wasn't even planning on leaving my apartment this evening, but this place popped up in my suggestions, and I made the decision to put on pants and find it. Little did I know that it was the best decision of my life. They are located in the food truck park on the corner of Cesar Chavez and Pleasant Valley Rd. There is plenty of parking. Walking up, I knew I was going to love it. Anywhere with Puerto Rican flags proudly showing has my heart! The owner was very friendly! I was super excited to learn he's from the Bronx, New York. My mother is a Brooklyn Puerto Rican and I'm missing her and her cooking like crazy, but this is a wonderful substitute. I ordered the pastelillos, the relleno, and the pernil plate. Yes. All for myself. For my drinks, I had an orange soda and a Malta. Oh my god. Every single bite was heaven! It tasted like Home. It reminded me of my mom and her side of the family, especially during Christmas time and my Abuelo would make pernil for dinner. The pernil was moist. The tostones and pastelillos were crispy. The relleno was steamy. If you want authentic Puerto Rican food, please come here and support this business. You will not regret it! Now please excuse me while I finish all my food!

I'm wish I could like this place but it was awful for me...I spent about $15 on various things. The beef empanada was really greasy, as though the fat wasn't drained when it was being cooked. It left a bad taste in my mouth...the chicken empanada was better but still didn't impress me. The coconut flan dessert was just something I didn't care for, but I'm sure certain people would find it enjoyable. The plaintains I had let me down - i was looking most forward to this. The sauce it came with was rich and good, but the plantains themselves were overly ripe and mushy. It just tasted like overly ripened, soft bananas that were too cloyingly sweet. What a bummer. This was my last meal in Austin and I wanted to finish with a memorable bang.

Stopped by for a quick snack and let me tell you, I'll be stopping by every time I'm in Austin I just ordered tostones & 3 empanadas (one of each meat) and they were so good especially with the spicy sauce they provided and the ketchup/mayo if I'm not mistaken. Deff check them out.

Straight from New York. The food is definitely made with lots of love. Love meeting people with a passion for food. We had the Cuban sandwich and it was soo delicious with a side of tostones (: Also some empanadas since i've been craving them ! Thank you so much !

I've been going to this food truck since I moved to Austin because it is conveniently located walking distance from my apartment building and I finally have some time to leave them a review. I can only speak for the mofongo, plantains (ripe and green) and potato salad which is very good! I'm a vegetarian and the owner has always been accommodating to my dietary needs. The owners of this truck are the friendliest people I've ever met and my sister and her husband are huge fans of this truck and will visit them every time they are in town! I'd also like to mention Color Cafe next to this truck is very good and sells the most delicious and affordable lattes and helados. The owner is also very friendly and helpful!

Wonderful place for Puerto Rican food! We had the empanadas, papas and plantains. All came out super rich and delicious. The guy who was running the truck even gave me a sample of the pork and rice. The service was equally outstanding! Wish I had more cash on me to get that and the mofongo! I'm looking forward to returning next time I'm in town. One trip does not do my tastebuds any justice! I'll be back!

Hands down best Latin food I've had in Austin. Great service as well. Found this place based on recommendations and I gotta say they did not disappoint. The staff had recommendations for me and as well asked me questions when ordering to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. 11/10 recommend to anyone. BRING CASH if you can, it helps small business owners!

Absolutely love this food truck! I'm so happy they changed locations too because now they're even closer! Easily the best Puerto Rican food in town, so you have to go and try it!! The chicharron de pollo is my absolute favorite too!

I've had this food truck on my list for years and finally got to go! It was very tasty and what you want from a food truck. The Cuban sandwich and empanada was great. The sign says cash only, but I think they took credit card from the person behind me.

Would not recommend. I had the food a few years ago when it was in its original location, and got food poisoning not long after.

Really great service. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I got the carnitas (fried pork) which was BOMB. They have really good mojo. The hot sauce was pretty good, it does have some vinegar to it. Rice was delicious so where the tostones. Def coming back here again.

Wow. I'm from Houston and while visiting Austin for work decided to look around for PR food. I'm soooo glad we discovered this food truck. The Mofongo is the best I've had since I left the island 10 years ago. We have several PR restaurants in Houston but this mofongo is second to none. The arroz con gandules was so delicious too. Highly recommended and can't wait to come back.

Man I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. I was so disappointed when I found this place only because it took me so long to find some decent Rican food. I had the pernil which was way on point, the second time I went for the chicharron which were phenomenal. The people running the truck are very sociable and good people. Fun to talk too and honestly super nice even to us boricuas who have no idea what the islands are like lol. Seriously though, the food was excellent. Make sure to get the mojo for your tostones. If you don't know what that is than thank me later. They have this tangy hot sauce as well that they keep hidden and it's fire. Forget the siracha Austin, go for that stuff. They are open late and right next to a great group of bars if you don't want to over pay for food and eat great stuff stop by

The Smashed Plantains and Sweet Plantains are SOOO good!! We ate here for a late dinner, so it was hard to see what the food really looked like (in the dim light), but the taste was amazing! The smashed Plantains came with a sweet mayo sauce (tasted similar to a thousand island base), and they also gave me a spicy sauce because I said I liked spicy...but it was pretty spicy, so watch out! Yum!

THE BEST PR FOOD IN AUSTIN!!!!!!! Not even playing. I eat here at least 3 times a week.... not a good look for my summer bod. Everything is great! Always get tembleque for dessert, game changer.

This is old fashioned boricua home cooking. It's the same stuff most of us grew up eating in Miami or New York so big points for staying traditional. The pernil was delicious and was served with big pieces of the incredible chicharrones. Mofongo was a bit dry as mofongo tends to be which is why it is usually served with a broth or in this case, a big ass pile of pernil. So the pork skin n the pork made the mofongo moist and incredibly flavorful. Arroz con gandules were just perfect. It is so common back home that you dont think of it as special, but when you've been in TX for yrs and never see it on menus you realize how special it really is and this truck did not let me down. I would have preferred the tostones to be more flat, lil thick for me at this spot. Of course I still murdered em cuz they're close enough and the mojo was bomb. The best part for me though was the pastelillo (beef). I haven't had one PR style in a while and they NAILED IT. The seasoning in the beef, the thin crispy flaky fried crust, and the pique they serve with it was outstanding I put a lil dab of that pique on every item on my plate as well. The woman who gave it to me was adorable, she goes "It's very good pero it's hot so be nice." Only thing that was kind of a pain in the ass was CASH ONLY. No venmo or cash app? To be fair I have plenty of Puerto Ricans in my own family that avoid transaction fees and/or taxes when possible lol. I get it.

Food was incredible! The Pernil was moist and perfect! Jose and his family are super nice and welcoming even if you have no idea about Puerto Rican food. The dad is especially hilarious! Really recommend this for a quick lunch or even catering at the office.

Only had one item the Pork Chunks (aka Carne Frita) they were tasty and based on that item I will return to try more items. Friends had empanadas and plantains. Im not usually a fan of plantains, but these were good (not too sweet).

*Call for new location* We stopped at this place and it was so worth it!! Authentic Puerto Rican homemade food made the trip memorable. The Mofongo, pernil, arroz con gandules and carne frita were AMAZING! Make sure you make a stop at this location hungry!

Pretty damn good Puerto Rican food. I was born and raised in PR and just moved to Austin from South Florida, so I was looking for a good Puerto Rican food spot and this met that need. The mofongo was good (Could've used some caldo on the side, but it was pretty moist so it didnt NEED it) and the chicharrones de pollo were great. Alcapurria was also great. Really liked the carne frita, but prefered the chicken. Didn't love the pastelillo, but it wasn't bad by any means. The truck is cash only despite what the yelp page says (or maybe their card system was down when I went)

Had the chance to try this place and it was way worth it. I got the pernil and will definitely return.

You have to eat here. Simple as that. Fresh, flavorful food and kind service... every time I've been here it's been delicious. I've tried most things on the menu, my favorites are pernil, tostones, the chicken, fried pork, arroz con gandules. The sauces are all so wonderful. If you haven't been here, you just don't know what you're missing. Add some joy to your life and eat at El Coqui

This... Right... Here.... Absolutely delicious. A hidden gem that you are you doing yourself a disservice by not going in search of. The food here is A1. I'm talking melts in your mouth, seasoned to perfection, makes you want to slap someone's Mama good. This food brought me back to growing up in Brooklyn hitting up all my Puerto Rican friends' house for dinner. The cooking reminded me of living in Puerto Rico, my incredible neighbor that used to bring me home cooked meals and Coco Rico... Did I mention they have coconut soda there???? Run, don't walk to El coqui. You can thank me later by picking me up an empanada or five. :)

Definitely a good place to stop and get some authentic Puerto Rican food. The mofongo was very good ..

Just in town for the weekend from Dallas. I'm originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico and any chance I get to eat my home food I gotta try it. If you haven't ever tried Puerto Rican, here's your chance! The people that worked there made me feel like I'm back in Puerto Rico. You must try it!

Just simply tasty and flavorful. One tastes and you'll be hooked if you left the island of PR this is the place to be. You will feel like home.

OMG the pernil is so good. You cannot go wrong on this one. the owner is very kind and courteous, he's always there to help you order. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy a genuine caribbean culinary experience. I Will definitely go back!

Super amazing Puerto Rican food! The man who runs it is so sweet and accommodating. The plantains are to die for! What ever you get make sure you have a side of plantains