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Boteco

4.7 (463 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 8:15 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Picanha Grelhada
Lorraine W.

I ordered the Picanha Grelhada from DoorDash and was thoroughly impressed! Good portion size, very tender and flavorful steak, the fried egg had a perfectly runny yolk, and the vinaigrette added a zingy contrast. Thought this was a good price for everything I was getting.

Stephanie W.

I loved boteco when I went! It's a food truck in a small food truck park on Barton springs road. The food is made quite fresh so you do have to wait but I think it's worth it. The meat in particular is FABULOUS quality. First time i went the workers were friendly and helpful too, and I was full after I ate what I ordered. Definitely planning to go back and try other things at some point~ I drove past it the other day and saw it is still there which made me think of it Still hoping the prices come down a bit, since when I went they were up from even the pics on their site (darn inflation, eh?)

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Danielle R.

Everything I've tried here has been absolutely jaw dropping. This should be number one on your list to try in Austin. The food is absolutely incredible and the owner is super kind. Located in the food truck park with parking which is awesome too. There are several other spots but trust me this is it!

Can't miss the yellow food truck!
Alan H.

If you never had picanha cut of steak this is probably the best way to experience it! Usually it is served at Brazilian steak houses and it is thinly sliced. Boteco serves it steak cut and it is amazing! We ordered the Picanha Grelhada and it did not disappoint. The Farofa is a unique flavoring to add to the steak and adds a different texture as well. Everything was tasty. The yuca fries are also a must!

Wendy Q.

We were really craving for Brazilian food and found this food truck. Asked for the Picanha and Feojada and oh my! Be prepared to experience a variety of flavors and textures! You won't regret it! You can order ahead as it takes a rough 15 mins over the weekend

Yuca Fries (Chimichurri Aioli, $5)- 4/5 stars, Coxinha (Chicken & Cream Cheese, $7)- 3.5/5 stars, Beef Pastel ($5), Cheese Pastel ($5)
Amy D.

Cute food truck serving up authentic Brazilian food, but the dishes I tried were very hit or miss. They weren't crazy busy around 2:15pm on a Sunday; however, they had sold out of their fresh juices by then. Sadly, they didn't have their Pão de Queijo Sandwich available in October 2021 (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=-PNpNxyA9bixix1ahmbZZA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg), but hopefully it is now back on the menu. You order and pay first, and they call your name once your order is ready. We tried: -Yuca Fries (Chimichurri Aioli, $5), Coxinha (Chicken & Cream Cheese, $7), Beef Pastel/Empanada ($5), Cheese Pastel/Empanada ($5) [https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=GA3QhBV4z0VR17vxfNLjNw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg]: The yuca fries were my favorite item out of the fried appetizer-y foods, and they were crispy, crunchy, and served piping hot- recommended! The cheese empanada was also really good- the crust was flaky and crispy, and the filling was nice and cheesy. The coxinha were solid, but the shredded chicken was a little dry. I wasn't a fan of the beef empanada since the filling was on the dry side. Their cilantro dipping sauce was delicious, and a must try with the appetizers. -Picanha Grelhada (Med-Rare Cap Top Sirloin Steak, Rice, Beans, Farofa, Vinaigrette, Fried Egg, Caramelized Onions, $17, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=v4pCmPSOmwwVfRU8rCwxEQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I was super excited to try this dish, but thought it was just ok. The sirloin was tender, but not very flavorful. On the flip side, the beans and rice were overly salty. I wouldn't order this dish again, especially for the price. -Feijoada (Black Beans & Pork Stew, Rice, Farofa, Collard Greens, Oranges, $14, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tiQt8AziJ-eAVy5wuu7ICA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I don't really like stews, and this dish definitely wasn't my style, so take this feedback with a grain of salt! The stew was too salty, and the pork was overcooked and on the dry side. My favorite part of this dish was actually the collard greens, which added a fresh bite to this dish. I wouldn't order this dish again. The staff here were so friendly and helpful, and I know we would've had a better experience with their pão de queijo sandwich and fresh fruit juices! Since this is a food truck, only outdoor seating is available. They have a few picnic tables set up with some shade; however, the unshaded areas get super hot during the summer months. Parking is also difficult to find in this area, but some street parking spots are available.

This is not what I expected!!! Never see a Brazilian pastel like this. The Coxinha was over fried and garlic bread steak sandwiches were over cooked also. Brazilian food truck that has no Brazilian working there so could not expect to eat the real deal!

Megan L.

It's been more than 2 years since I first visited Boteco, and I originally came with a friend who claims this is one of the best food trucks in Austin. At the time, I didn't think much about Boteco's food besides their prices are a bit steep for food truck food. It wasn't exactly a memorable experience that made me want to come back again. However, more recently, I was sitting in the lobby of my apartment building with my boyfriend and saw Guy Fieri's special on Food Network. He was watching another man cook in a food truck, and I exclaimed to my boyfriend that the food looked excellent and reminded me of Boteco (I originally went with my boyfriend and another acquaintance). He said that it was and Guy Fieri had come to Austin to do a food special with Boteco and its owner! I said that we had to go, and we did. The owner happened to be at the food truck that night (we went around an hour before closing), and we told him we came because we saw him on Food Network. He explained to us that Guy had come maybe 2 years prior and Foot Network doesn't inform him of when they release the footage. He said that he catered for Matthew McConaughey's wife's birthday party a few years back because she's Brazilian, and the couple loved the food so much that they befriended Boteco's owner. Matthew was even the person who recommended Boteco to Guy for his show, and the rest is history! I thought it was a really exciting and interesting story, and I'm really glad to have heard it directly from the owner himself. Let's start with the food! My boyfriend and I ordered yuca fries, traditional pork stew, and Feijoada. Everything came out pretty quickly and as you can see from the photos, the food is plated nicely as well. There are a lot of components to their main dishes, so I would recommend you mix the bowl before you take a large bite. Everything was cooked perfectly. The yuca fries are crispy, and the sauce is everything! It reminds me a little of the truffle fries sauce from Hopdoddy's. I definitely wish they gave you more of the sauce because I typically douse my food in sauce. I loved my beef dish. The meat is tender and a little bit tough, but there are some fatty parts to even out the texture. My boyfriend really liked his pork stew as well. I definitely would want to come again. It's on the pricier side (we spent about $50), but in my opinion, it's totally worth it. Next time, I want to order their mango juice and other fresh drinks.

Feijoada
Jake H.

Boteco, the Brazilian food truck on Barton Springs was delicious. I ordered the traditional Feijoada because it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. If Guy orders it, I will too. For the record, I've had Feijoada previously so I'm not just getting what he ordered. Great flavors here and the covered picnic tables between the half dozen food trucks is a great spot to eat. I'll be back!

Picanha Grelhada
Matthew W.

Wow! What an experience! I ordered the yuca fries, the picanha grelhada, and a mango juice to drink. I loved every bite Let me start with the Yuca fries.. they were so thick and juicy and they paired extremely well with the sauce. All French fries should be this fresh and thick. The picanha grelhada was excellent and very good quality. Everything included with the bowl blended together extremely well and had a great flavor profile. Last but not least the mango juice was tasty and very fresh. Overall, I loved this spot and will be back soon.

Picanha Grelhada
Tony P.

I ordered on DoorDash so this is just a review for the food. I got the picanha grelhada which has rice, black beans, steak, onions, green onions, egg, and some kind of pickled veggies or radish. Great combination of flavors!

Picanha Grelhada (Left) & Feijoada (Right)
Anthony M.

I haven't really had Brazilian food before, aside from the meats at Fogo de Chao, so I came to visit Boteco to explore what else the cuisine has to offer. Feijoada is one dish I tried which features a sausage stew where the meat MELTS in your mouth pretty much. It was really tender and flavorful! The Picanha Grelhada is another that I got which comes with top sirloin. Both come with rice, beans, and farofa (Rice flour - unique in texture!). All in all, both were really refreshing to eat. I like how health conscious Latin American dishes are. Overall, I'm glad I got to try this out. Overall I would give them a 3.5/5 if I could. However, there was more to be desired from the beef and the size portion of the dish left me still hungry afterwards. They were featured by Guy Fieri's Diner's, Drive-In's, and Dive's too so they're worth at least one visit!

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Bryhan A.

5/5 s Definitely an Austin gem! Everything on the menu is delicious Great vibe and staff. The place is a must try anytime you are in the area!

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Fast and friendly. Took us a little while to find but I'm sure glad we did! Such yummy food! Do not pass up this hidden gem!

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Best restaurant in town! Love their food and the customer service!

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Beyond impressed of the magic created from this truck. The steak melted in my mouth with each bite.

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Look the food is good but they don't do anything nice for your bday. Had to request the happy hour…read moremenu, whack, why are yall hiding it.... Then I ordered the old fashioned on the happy hour menu but I didn't realize when the waitress was talking about their in house whiskey it was her way of getting to agree to the old fashioned not on happy hour. Also I know I ordered the chocoflan within happy hour but they didn't count it, bruh. Also it's hot af in there. Waitress was nice for moving the fan for me at least.

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Okay, look. This place is amazing. If you haven't been, you need to go. Come and eat the Arepa…read more Get the pork belly one. Get the Aleida's sauce on the side. Ask for extra napkins. Go on, I'll wait. See?!?! You're welcome. The Arepas are the most amazing, delicious, gluten free food I ever eaten. And that sauce?? I want to drink it. The cheese in the arepa... oh my. Seriously. Congratulations, you now have a bucket list goal - to try all of the arepas. I am slowly (since I keep trying a new one and then going back to the pork belly, try new one, repeat) but surely working my way through them all. And they're incredible.

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This place is a staple in Austin. It's really cute and it's pretty authentic to me. The staff there…read moreis so nice and very attentive. They have a cute indoor seating area along with a rooftop patio, which is really cute especially when the weather gets great. I got a corn poblano soup and I have to say that was delicious. I got the small cup and next time I go back I will definitely get the whole bowl cause that was amazing. I did go during brunch hours so I got two tacos. One of them was the Migos taco, which was delicious. I love that the tortilla chips and they were nice and crunchy still and not soggy. I also got a taco called the Cherrywood, which had bacon cheese, egg, potato, and avocado, and it was delicious. I love that their tortillas are homemade and they're not the cheap American puffy ones. They also give you complementary chips and salsa and both salsa were delicious. I literally combine both of them in my tacos. They do have some great drinks. One of them is the Highlander margarita which is really nice and smooth and they use patron silver. They also had another margarita that I saw a lot of people ordering and it was an avocado one, and everybody kept raving about it. They definitely have a good mix of cocktails and then anything in general that you would want.

Had a fantastic brunch experience on Saturday. I had originally made reservations but the…read morerestaurant wasn't too busy. We stopped by at 11:45 am and surprisingly there were plenty of parking spots around the restaurant. We had a great waiter who was attentive and patient with us. We ordered a mimosa carafe for the group. Unfortunately, I think they need a better way of serving these mimosas because the sparkling wine in the carafe gets immediately warm due to not being placed on ice. We were drinking lukewarm mimosas. Please rethink this El Alma, you need buckets to keep the wine and juice cold! Anyways, we received complimentary chips and salsa while we waited for our food. I ordered the breakfast enchiladas which were delicious. They had egg in them, and honestly never thought this existed but happy I found it! Wish the side of beans it came with was bigger. The rest of our group enjoyed their foods as well. There's rooftop seating which was lovely BUT there's a huge oak tree above that continuously drops leaves and debris constantly. Our drinks had floating bits and it just kept falling. I recommend some umbrellas. Our waiter was kind enough to let us move when a table opened up under the canopy. Great food, super cool restaurant but some operational issues that keep it to a 4 and not a 5.

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