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4.5 (37 reviews)

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Robin Y.

A couple of friends and I accidentally stumbled upon this lovely food truck park on Jesse st. We decided to try Boca because it looked sleek and stylish, and Spanish food sounded pretty bougie good. The menu is a bit hard to read, but the chef recommended the bucadillas so we all took turns getting different ones. Basically the bucadillas are small baguettes filled with some veggie, whatever meat that particular item comes with, and an awesome creamy sauce (similar to an aoli). The wait for food was about 15 minutes or so (with no one in the park so expect something longer otherwise) but the orders are made fresh before your eyes. The couple who owns the truck seem really nice and genuine. I really enjoyed my food here, I thought the flavors were great. There's a certain something about the combination of the creamy aoli, the fresh veggies, and the just right amount of spices that make this pretty magical. My only complaint is that the portions are quite small. Most of the bucadilla ended up being the bread and my "salad version" was measly. I think once this place gets more traffic everything will work out to hit an optimal equilibrium. I don't see myself craving this necessarily but it was a worthy eat. Definitely come check it out for yourselves.

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Chelsea M.

First off, FREE sangria on Saturdays (I forget the exact timing but something like 3pm - 9pm). That's what automatically sold us to come here while on a walk around the neighborhood. We went home, changed, and came right back to get on that deal. We had already eaten, so my friend and I split the El Pollito panini. We then sipped our sangria as we patiently waited for our sandwich. EL POLLITO - Pressed panini perfection. The bread was thin enough that it didn't overpower the sandwich, which I really appreciated. Good amount of rosemary chicken and mozzarella, and the spice or the aioli was perfect. It was around $9 which is fairly steep, but factor in the free sangria and it's a banging deal SANGRIA - you can keep going back for more as long as you want which is awesome. I didn't think it was very strong but my friend thought differently. No idea what is in it except for the fact it was a red wine variation and I tasted some cinnamon This place is great, and this food truck park is great. It is hidden and tucked away so I'm glad I found it! Perfect place to come on a casual Saturday night to kick back, relax, have a good sandwich, and drink some free sangria.

Mateo J.

I love the breakfast taco culture of Austin, and Boca brings something special & unique to the table. Their Spanish take on traditional favorites light up my tongue & put a smile on my face damn near every time. Definitely try the Spanish Chorizo & their pulled pork. And to top it off, the people inside this food truck are always super friendly & fun to talk to. Plus they all seem to have that irresistibly exotic Euro beauty. And fast service. And free sangria on Sundays. Yep, Boca is a winner :)

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Alicia B.

Went to an event at South Austin Brewery and luckily had the opportunity to try the food at this truck. The pulled pork pressed sandwich was lovely! It had the slightest hint of cinnamon that the honey grilled onions really complemented. I'd give it 5 stars but $12 for a sandwich seems a bit steep.

Marcela B.

Wow ! This place is just awesome . The food has this really unique seasoning that just makes your taste buds happy . The price is so reasonable and the atmosphere is calm and inviting . The owners were so nice and had a great sense of humor .. Loved everything about this place . And... Sunday is free sangria which was the best sangria I have had .

Mayra H.

We stopped here randomly for some brunch and are so glad we did! The whole little food truck lot was so cute! The food at BOCA was delicious. I suggest the Chorizo taco, and Pollito sandwich. It is a must try!

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Fanatic food and great atmosphere and top notch service. Free drinks, yes please and thank you very much!

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Yum! The breakfast tacos are right on the money. Big, tasty and loaded with goodness for 3.00? Um... Yes please.

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Pretty mediocre food, not very good. Very overpriced. Ten dollars for two little bitty tacos. Not worth it, not coming back to this one.

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