Very good service. The guys are so friendly it almost feels like a real restaurant and not a food truck. Lot's of Brazilian people, so approved by locals too. We had an appetizer and a main dish which was some steak like thing. Very tasty but a little bit too salty for me personally. Maybe it was just that day. Otherwise the experience was great. I wish they had beer and wine too! We will be back for sure! read more

This place is amazing - my girlfriend and I had the Coxinha, Piccanha, and Yucca Fries - each dish was absolutely fantastic. The best part about the truck was Fernando - he is a fantastic guy to talk with and made you feel like a friend, not a customer. My girlfriend and I will be coming back for as long as our cholesterol can take it! read more

I see Boteca all the time when I'm at Kebabalicious, but the truck just isn't pretty enough to make me want to stop by. But last week, I found out they were Brazilian. So I visited. This doesn't happy very often. Maybe once in a year or two. I'd think about how much I like a place and then come back again in the same week.. like a murderer returns to the crime scene. I'm coming back for my red meat. Then I'd eat it as often as my car has enough gas to travel to the east side. I can't wait to come back for my glorified beef bowl served with delicious beans, rice, crunchy things, salsa, etc (see pictures; it was the special). The pointy chicken poppers were also amazing, and did not stink of cream cheese (excellent job). Also, to address, this was the most sincere service I've received at a food truck. They will do great at a brick and mortar. I love the street feel of Boteca indeed. The menu only has like 5 things, come try everything. read more

It was the best brazilian food i had in the US in years!!! Amazing, and the owner was super friendly and nice!!! I will definitely come back to this place!! Highly recommended!!! read more

Maybe I'm just not a Brazilian Street food kind of person but this place was just ok. The yucca fries were decent. The croquettes were flavorful although a bit salty and overpowering. The house special steak had way too much fat on it for me to handle. It came with beans, rice, salsa, and yucca flour which to me was alright, coming from Miami and having had excellent rice and beans there. Service was excellent though. read more

Boteco - House special - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is unbelievably good legit Brazilian food. The pasteis, coxinha, tudo! We lived in Brazil for 3 years and Boteco satisfied our longing for comida brazileira read more

Boteco - Coxinha.....legit...amazing...authentic. satisfied my longing for true Brazilian food. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

The unassuming jewel of a food trailer offers authentic, amazing Brazilian food! The menu offerings are modest; there is only one entree. But when it's this good, why would you need other choices? Just trust me and get it: the Picanha grelhada with sirloain steak. Add in some appetizers if you so desire. The Coxinha, chicken croques with a cream cheese surprise inside, resulting in dueling forks. The yucca fries were cooked to perfection. The trailer's staff seem like some of the nicest people on the planet. read more

Boteco - Picanha Grelhada - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

DINNER REVIEW Not sure how this place has 5 stars but I was very unimpressed given the reviews here. I went to 9 different places to grab food during my time in Austin and this was my least favorite. Maybe it was because of what I ordered. I ordered the Feijoada which is a Brazilian Stew...I was initially surpised by the $16 price tag but since I heard so many good things about it, I assumed that it was worth it. Unfortunately, the food (including the stew and the rice) was lukewarm and the portion was quite small, especially given the price. I was so hungry after that I had to get a completely separate meal at another food truck. The flavor was good but for such a highly-regarded place, I expected better. The people were friendly and attentive so no complaints there. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing but I was not impressed. Maybe I should have gotten an empanada. read more

Went there yesterday with my family. Absolutely Amazing. I will definitely come back! We ordered the pork belly, coxinha, picanha, feijoada, and brigadeiro with mango juice to drink. All of it was great, tasted fresh like something my mother just made, and was not greasy. The people working there seem to really care about the food they put out and it shows. read more

I had really high hopes for this place after seeing some YouTube videos of vloggers recommending places to try in Austin and seeing all of the 5-star reviews, but I've got to be honest and say, I am extremely disappointed and did not enjoy the popular entree... at all. The picanha grelhada was so unbelievably salty. The vegetables were tart, mixed with the saltiness.. was not pleasant. Rice was not fluffy, on the dry side. No hope for the steak either...so so so chewy. The yucca fries were the saving grace and the staff was friendly, but I wouldn't come back next time I'm in town. read more

Hands down best food truck in Austin. The food is incredible and the guys working the truck are some of the nicest we've met. They also gave me free snacks while we waited, which is the way to a pregnant women's heart. read more

Boteco - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent Latin food- worthy of a the highly sought after 5 star. Yukas are out of this world good. The owner was also very friendly which was icing on the cake for us read more

Boteco - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow.... that's the first word i can say about this place.... food is amazing, the menu is small (like 5 items) so believe me you can't go wrong, whatever you try is amazing... I wish I can give them 7 starts instead of just 5... if you are from Austin or just passing thru you have to stop by... read more

Boteco - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ordered yucca fries empanadas, and one of the Brazilian entrees. Overall it was a great, home-cooked type meal. It was authentic and would order again. Only downside was that the entree was a bit salty and had me needing water by the end. read more

Yum. My favorite austin foodtruck. On east 6th st. Steak sandwhich and chicken balls fantastic read more

We stumbled across this gem while walking from 6th to 7th Street. Let me start by saying that the food and service were excellent. The sous chef did a great job. We were given a sample of yuca fries with an aioli and fried plantain with chocolate sprinkles. I had the pastel de carne (ground beef empanada) fried to perfection. I just want to say that the experience was great here. You're missing out if you don't give it a shot. read more

WOAOW I don't really write Yelp reviews, but Boteco is so good I feel compelled to. I've been to this cheery lemon-yellow truck twice now, and have left both times with a full belly and a smile on my face. There are only a handful of things on the menu, but all of them are done quite gracefully. Like the other reviewers raved about, the picanha is succulent and hearty, with these delicious little red biquinho peppers (they taste more like cherry tomatoes than spicy peppers). I had the coxinha last night, and they are fried to perfection - majorly crispy, but somehow not at all oily. This goes for the yuca fries as well, which come with a creamy chimichurri sauce. The chimichurri is really the stuff of dreams... I basically use the yuca fries as a vehicle for sauce... However, owner Fernando is what really makes this place; I mentioned I liked the biquinho peppers, and he brought out jars of different peppers from Brazil for me to try. I've come here twice with friends, and both times Fernando has given us these gooey Brigadeiro truffles and thanked us for taking the time to converse over a real meal like they do in Brazil. Honestly, the combination of great food, service, atmosphere (Fernando plays some bumpin jams + sets up twinkly lights when it gets dark) makes it impossible to leave unhappy. I'll be back! read more

I gotta admit, I'm not the biggest fan of Brazilian food. There is only so much churrasco I can take. The exception would probably be Bahian food and of course any kind of "salgadinhos" (savory snack foods). But do you realize how hard it is to even find this type of Brazilian food in the United States? And I hate to say it, but most Brazilian restaurants I've been to in the U.S. have been downright awful - and this is everywhere from L.A. to San Francisco to Ft. Lauderdale/Miami. So when I heard about Boteco, I decided to keep my expectations low considering all the negative Brazilian food experiences I've had elsewhere. Well, let's just say I was quite pleasantly surprised! Okay, let's start off with atmosphere and service before we get to food. Atmosphere and service was WONDERFUL! A very welcoming environment. Lots of tables to choose from, and unlike most food trucks, there is even table service. The owners Fernando and Lauren were extremely friendly and attentive. You can tell they are extremely hands on and are putting a lot of love and dedication into their business. Today, I happened to come on a day when they had live music - a very talented Brazilian musician by the name of Guilherme Lamas. His music really made the experience even more relaxing and enjoyable. Before that they were playing some classic Brazilian music on an outdoor stereo system, which was also nice. It was also kinda neat to see so many Brazilians there and to hear Portuguese flying around all around you. Not something you typically see in Austin :-). Now, on to the food...... I like the fact that they keep a pretty simple menu. I'm convinced that when food establishments have menus that are way too big, it's a sign of lack of quality and freshness. Whereas, if the menu is small, it is a strong indicator that the restaurant makes most of its food fresh and from scratch. It was also reflected by the fact that my food didn't come out instantly within a minute or two of placing my order. Instead, someone probably cooked my food fresh instead of reheating it in the microwave (the way many places unfortunately still do)! Mmmmmm... and once the food came, let me tell you! Instant joy! We ordered the pastel de queijo (fried savory pastry with cheese inside), the coxinha (croquettes filled with chicken and cream cheese), and the yuca fries. Let's start with the yuca fries. Simply delicious! Like a really hearty french fry with just the right amount of saltiness on the outside. The coxinhas were just the right portion (there are three in one order). Crisp on the outside and so moist and delicious on the inside. The chicken was spiced perfectly too, which was nice because sometimes coxinha can be quite bland tasting. The pastel was also wonderful! So great, in fact, that my son ended up ordering a second one. You know, what's interesting is that despite all these fried foods, the paper that the basket was lined with was not drenched in oil. I applaud Fernando and Lauren for having mastered the art of frying foods and still keeping it light, much like how a well trained Japanese chef is able to fry tempura so it's crispy but not overly greasy. This is actually very difficult to do! Finally, as if that weren't enough food for my two kids and I to share, we also had today's special: feijoada. It was delicious! Now, if I had to nitpick on any of the small details, I'd say the only thing I could suggest an improvement on would be for the drinks to be served MUCH colder. We drank several Guaraná and also a bottle of water. It was almost 100 degrees today, so I would have really enjoyed it if the beverages were ICY cold! :D. That would have really hit the spot! Especially considering that many of the picnic tables were in direct sunlight, which already accelerates how fast a drink loses its coldness. All in all though, a wonderful experience. One that I highly, highly recommend! Although I live on the other side of town, I do plan of making many more trips to Boteco! Truly an authentic Brazilian food experience, right here in the heart of Texas! read more

You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. This place is legit! I was born in Brazil and my whole family is from there... Fernando knows what he is doing. The yuca fries are amazing - just salty enough and crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. The pastel are exactly as I remember having every visit to Rio - the cheese and meat are both divine. Not greasy even though they are deep fried! The coxinha are soooo good! I could eat a million of them. His beans in the traditional picanha dish are some of the most flavorful I've ever tasted. And finally somewhere to get farofa! For $10 you get plenty of food with rice, beans, steak and salad! YUM! My bf doesn't love beans so when we went here Fernando kindly subbed yuca fries for the beans! The caipirinhas are great too as is the brigadeiro for dessert - something I grew up eating at every birthday party, thanks to my mom! Fantastic service and food. I hope this place is around forever!!!!!!!! Go eat here already! One person on here mentioned that the pastel are filled with a lot of air - that is true but it's because of the way they're made. You fill the dough with as much filling as you can to still be able to close and crimp the edges. When cooked, the pastry puffs up. Hence, air. It's delicious and amazing and perfect and intended as a snack, not a full meal! read more

Fantastic food truck serving interesting, quality Brazilian street food I swung by here for some late night eats and ordered the steak. They were out of one the accompanied items so they offered some yucca fries and rice to go with it The steak was tender, juicy and full of flavor. I really wasn't expecting this level of quality, especially for only $10. The yucca fries were piping hot and crispy. These are among the best fries I've had period I had a nice chat with the owners and they are great people. They are super friendly and attentive and clearly have a passion for what they do I am looking forward to coming back and trying the other items which look equally as interesting and tasty! read more

Came here as part of the Austin Passbook tour and so glad that we did! We had the steak plate and coxinhas. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and went perfectly with the rice and beans. The yuca fries were also very yummy. The coxinhas were DELICIOUS. Little pockets of chicken and cheese heaven. Plenty of shaded bench seating and they even offered a little water dish for our hot puppy. Fernando is so nice! We will be back soon! read more

Their food is fantastic! The arroz e feijao is just like mamae makes; people accustomed to Mexican food or Tex-Mex, may be surprised, because they LOOK the same but the flavour is totally different! This is exactly the way I expect rice and beans to taste in Bahia. Their coxinhas de galinhas are so good, you'll never believe that they weren't made at the crack of dawn by a tiny old woman named Dona Rosa. The picanha is fantastic, and hands down the best steak you can find in town for under $40. (And better than a lot of the steaks in town that are $50-60, too.) The $14 picanha grelhada is a deceptively large amount of food-- it feeds me for two days. I always judge a Brasilian place by its farofa, because it's attention to the little things that really set a place apart. Their farofa is toasted nicely, never clumpy or burned. There's no bacon in it, so it's vegetarian safe. The ambience is quite nice, too. There's shade trees and the tables have umbrellas for particularly hot days. The music is loud enough to hear but soft enough for conversation, and they're usually playing some bossa nova or Milton Nascimiento. And naturally, the owners are the friendliest people ever, because they're Brasilian, and Brasilians are the friendliest people in the world. I take all my coworkers here for Friday lunch, even though it's a half hour drive. Totally worth it! and anyway, a Friday's a Friday. read more

As soon as you arrive at Boteco, you will know how much love, passion and effort the owners put in their business. Fernando and Lauren serve the best Brazilian food in town and they also provide the most friendly and attentive service that you could ask for. I love everything on their menu but I must highlight their coxinhas and feijoada! I'm from Brazil and I really love coxinhas. I'll not be exaggerating if I say that their coxinha is one of the best I've ever had. The feijoada is also so good! It is food with soul! I really wish they were closer to where I live, so I could have their food everyday! Guys, thank you for bringing legit and delicious Brazilian food to Austin! You rock!!! read more

The food was amazing! I loved the location as well, cute little set up and other food trucks in the same spot. read more

Boteco - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've lived in Brazil for several years and missed the food one day so much, that I googled for Brazilian food places in Austin. I came across the "Boteco" food truck, and was first skeptical about the authenticity. Fortunately, my doubts were unsubstantiated, as the food is exactly what I remember from Brazil. Moreover, the whole atmosphere Fernando and Lauren create, is very authentic Brazilian as well. They pay attention to every customer and treat each of them in a amicable way. Impressively, even at very busy times, during bigger events, they are still able to keep up their attitude. Since I went there for the first time two months ago, I frequently went back and I tried all of their vegetarian dishes. There is not a single thing that I did not like. Everything is made from scratch, everything is fresh and just delicious. Traditional Brazilian cuisine contains a lot of meat, and it can be challenging for vegetarians/pescetarians sometimes. Lauren and Fernando are very flexible every time I eat there, and always have something to offer for me (lately, I had a delicious fish in a mango sauce with a coconut farofa). It is really hard for me to name a favorite dish, as they are all simply amazing, but if I had to name one, I would go for the "Yunka fries" (mandioca) with homemade herbal sauce. Para os brasileiros: O casal cozinha melhor do que a sua mãe ;-) Sinceramente, venham e visitam o "Boteco" para matar as saudades um poucinho. read more

Boteco - peixe grelhado num molho de manga com farofa de coco (grilled fish in a mango-sauce with coconut-"farofa") - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't know where to begin! When I first moved to Austin I looked right away for Brazilian food ( I love Brazil so much I married a Brazilian!) Fernando (the owner) is such a cool guy and has created a great environment and energy by chatting with all the customers and making recommendations. His wife is also super sweet and helps out with the truck. Brazilian music is great and the food is even better. I have tried many coxinhas, both in the US and Brazil, and Fernando's are hands down the best I HAVE EVER HAD. The yuca fries are perfectly crispy and salty and the feijoada/picanha is a perfect meal for steak lovers. Soda lovers and water lovers alike, try the Guarana!- Brazilian soda at its best! I brought my husband and he agreed that all of the food was delicious and authentic. I eat at Boteco on average once a week and I don't think I will ever get tired of it! In a nutshell: Owners: Awesome Food: Incredible Service: Quick and relaxing Area: Easy parking/ nice patio seating area Price: Great Customers: Family/ dog friendly, limited options for vegans/vegetarians read more

Been coming to this place since they opened, and it was great/refreshing to see some authentic South American flare at start. *Pros: authentic; (typically) friendly staff; great taste/flavor. *Cons: prices ($17 for a bowl @ a food truck, jeez); quality for price; owner no longer present; no more fans (when it's hot) or heaters (when it's cold). They used to play Brazilian samba, Salsa, Merengue, folk but they no longer play any of the above...takes away from it's ambiance/pride. Noticed the prices keep rising (20-25% the last time), but I supposed you have to do that to stay open longer and on more days. Maybe it was the time I went (8-9PM on a weeknight) but the meat was really fatty/seemed tough...also something about the preparation of the food upset my stomach. read more

If you think you have had a good churro in your life and it wasn't made by Brazilian and filled with Doce de Leite, then you really know nothing. Seriously. Best yucca fries I have had in town. Best churros in the WORLD (you guys should really should make a sign that says that), best Guaraná Antarctica in town (maybe they import only the finest selection of canned beverages, I don't know?), sweetest Portuguese speaking people in town, and best over-all new food truck. Muito Bom! Muito Bom! Muito Bom! read more

We almost passed on this place because there was no indoor seating and it was 95 out. That would've been a mistake. The only dish really is the picanha, but that isn't an issue, because it is fantastic. Not a huge fan of steak, but theirs is cooked perfectly. The salsa was the star in my opinion, super refreshing. This place was definitely worth braving the heat for! read more

Boteco - The picanha - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best Brazilian food I've had (aside from my mae's) No, seriously. It's damn good. I have brought my family and friends here. The feijouada on Sundays is the best, and my go to are the yuca fries. Lauren and Fernando also had a watermelon drink that was to die for. They're awesome people and have awesome food. read more

Today we went visit the Brazilian food truck for a snack and met the owners Fernando and Lauren who warmly welcomed us with big smiles. We ordered the coxinhas and Pasteis but we also sampled the yuca feijoada and other complimentary stuff. Everything was perfect and the atmosphere was excellent...the Bossa Nova good taste is outstanding! Definitely a good spot to eat and gather with other nice people. Coming back soon!! We totally recommend it not only for Brazilians but for Americans with good taste seeking for good food. :)) read more

Absolutely have no idea why this place has five stars. Disgusting place! I wish I could give it 0 star. They have no idea how to cook steak. And the steak I got certainly is very very different from what I saw posted on the review. The cut looks very cheap and I doubt about the quality of the meat. The color in the middle is not a good quality steak should have. I wish I don't get sick by eating this. read more

First time trying Brazilian food... and it's amazing! Super friendly staff and food had great presentation. Yuca fries were the bomb. Crunchy on the outside and tender in the inside. I also got the $15 steak, which was cooked to a perfect medium rare and served with some rice and beans. Unfortunately, I had to dock a star because the food took around 2 hours to arrive even though the truck was not terribly busy. read more

I love this place! The yucca fries are great and they make wonderful Brazilian meals. It feels like home to me and the food is amazing, so it's worth the cost. Before I forget, if you go there, try the coxinhas too! read more

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If you want to find the word's best Brazilian Street Food, look no further. Whenever I'm hungry for the Brazilian famous delicacy "coxinhas", this is my place to go. Iago and Fernando they both bring the friendly atmosphere from our amazing culture. It is always nice to see them, and the music playing while eating just make me feel at home. read more

Loved the food. It's authentic and simply delicious. Picanha, rice, beans, eggs e farofa is just the perfect combo. Brazilian food at its prime! Yucca fries are soooo good!!! Make sure to also get some Brigadeiro that is the a type of Brazilian chocolate caramel candy! read more

Boteco - Picanha platter! Amazing and authentic! Loved it. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is a gem. The owner is kind, generous, passionate all while purveying excellent, authentic Brazilian street food. Worth every penny, every bite, every lick of the fork. You will be bummed if you don't check this place out, there's nothing better in the area...you will be more than satisfied! read more

Boteco - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just experienced bliss. Literally started dancing in my seat while eating after a long tiring day! There's really not much I can say that hasn't already been said, but coxinha balls, yucca fries and the steak are all amazing!! The owner is super friendly and gave us yucca fries to try when we didn't order them, and I think I might have converted! Thick, thick cut, and so satisfying to bite into. The sauces are amazing. The steak bowls come with a bed of rice, bit of Panko type crumbles, beans, a fried egg, grilled onions, some type of pickled tomato, and salsa. The beans with the steak bowl are delicious. Everything is delicioussssssss!! Haha. Ok this review is getting a little useless, just go check it out for yourself :) you won't be disappointed. read more

TLDR: Get ready for your tastebuds to do the capoeira Have you ever had a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu party in your mouth? Then get ready for one with the food at Boteco. Their offerings are a bit limited as is with most food trucks however what they have they do extremely well. Location: Next to a Volcom? shop, close to an Argentinian cafe. Three picnic style tables in front of the truck covered by large black umbrellas. Communal paper towels are provided. What We Ordered: Yuca Fries: Fried perfectly, gives a great crunch and comes with a little Brazilian flag and an amazing green dipping sauce Chicken Coxina: Little fried croquette balls with chicken and cheese stuffed inside. There was a party in every bite and also went well with that green sauce (goddamn this sauce was good) Beef Empanada: The skin of the empanada was flaky and the texture was on point. The inside could have been seasoned a little more but the red sauce they gave that came with it definitely kicked this up a notch. Watch out for your first bite, there might be some oil spilling out. Make sure you're not eating this over your new Gucci bag or expensive clothing. Picanha Grelhada: Blew my freaking mind. Steak was cooked absolutely perfectly and seasoned very well, beans were delicious, rice was cooked properly and the little flakes on top of the rice added a new texture/flavor. Little side of chopped chili's and tomatoes and the egg were just the cherry on top of an absolutely delicious dish. Overall Boteco is a gem that we managed to find in Austin and will definitely be coming back again when we can. read more

Thomas took really good care of us. From the time we ordered our food to delivering to our car And checking back after a few bites, he really offered exceptional guest service. As an authentic Brazilian, I was promised " the best Brazilian food in the US", and they did Not over promise. Fried yuca was delicious, seasoning on beef of pastels were on point and the coxinhas....EXCELLENT! I will definitely be back!!! read more