Nothing says comfort food like a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich from Burro Cheese Kitchen. Artisan cheeses and breads are used to create mouth-watering masterpieces like the Long Tall Texan (aged cheddar cheese, brisket and serrano-pineapple sauce on sourdough bread) or the Waylon & Willie (gouda and cheddar cheeses, caramelized onions, peppercorns and spicy maple-bacon sauce on sourdough). The history behind the brand: The inspiration for Burro Cheese Kitchen struck when owner Justin Burrow, an Austin native, spent five years in Seattle. There, he discovered the joys of grilled cheese and got the idea of pairing various cheeses with various sauces and presenting a cheese plate dining experience as a grilled cheese sandwich. After trying out hundreds of combinations, Burro Grilled Cheese Kitchen opened its doors in 2013 and has been a solid favorite of the Austin food scene since then. The name comes from the most expensive cheese in the world, Balkan Burro cheese that goes for up to $750 per pound. If you're going to commit to making great grilled cheese sandwiches, you might as well aim to be the best of the best. What I got: Long Tall Texan- Sourdough, aged cheddar, brisket, and Serrano Pineapple sauce. This sandwich was the ideal combination of rich and savory and sweet! I shared my sandwich with Thing Two as this sandwich was a beast! The sandwich was a little tough in some aspects, but overall, it was a good showing for this food trailer! read more

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Best grilled cheese in town!!! Fries are great as well! The ambience at Rainey st is the geatest and the service of this guys is super cool! Yeayyyy to Burro Grilled Cheese read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Hugeee line!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went to the location on Rainey. It was early in the evening so the crowd was quiet and the guy was great taking my order. The sandwiches were amazing. Wasn't a big fan of the Hawaiian. It was good but I prefer the sourdough. The sandwiches are huge and the tomato soup was a nice touch. Highly recommend if you are looking for a good grilled cheese! read more

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Best grilled cheese ever. It was dumb and baffling how a simple sandwich can be so elevated. The VIA 206 came with cheddar cheese, jack cheese, and a balsamic apricot fig sauce on sourdough bread. YES, A BALSAMIC APRICOT FIG SAUCE so fucking good. I also added some habanero salsa for shits and gigs and it was so great. There were so many flavors and textures and it all made perfect sense. read more

Burro's grilled cheeses had been hyped up for a long time, so I was super excited to visit the food truck on Rainey Street! I got the waylon & willie which was aged cheddar, Gouda, caramelized onions and pepperoncinis all grilled between two pieces of sourdough bread. The sandwich was pretty solid. It was grilled to a perfect crisp and the onions and pepperoncinis complemented the gooey cheese. However my favorite part of the meal was dipping the grilled cheese into the habanero yellowbird sauce. The sauce was super spicy but still retained lots of flavors and really added to the salty/savory feel of these. It wasn't the best sandwich or grilled cheese I've had, but it's definitely up there. Overall the food truck had a dope vibe and long lines (def worth the wait)! read more

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They really do have some delicious and unique grilled cheese. The Mac n cheese has some spice to it so be careful. They have a brisket grilled cheese that sounds delicious, but unfortunately I was unable to try. They ran out of brisket and cookies the second time I went for lunch. They can be a 5 star food truck if they upped their customer service and time. The first time was such an awful experience, because after we ordered they completely forgot about us and did not give us our order until 45 minutes later. We went up to the guy at the window he said he had no idea we had ordered, because they had changed shifts and the other guy didn't tell him. Sounds like they need a better system in place for their orders. The second time they forgot about my sandwich and all of our drinks. I went up to ask about my sandwich and the girl said, "oh it is yours I thought I had just made an extra one". So instead of making a new one because that one was sitting there for over 20 minutes she gave me the cold one. Anyhow I will go back, because they are good. However if their customer service continues to suck I will not return and I will most likely rate them a 1. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Who doesn't love grilled cheese? We were lucky enough to have Burro stop in during work. I know this location may not be the exact food truck since they are pretty mobile but I'm sure it's similar. Burro Cheese Kitchen has awesome grilled cheese sandwiches. You can see the workers in the food truck grilling the cheese over a flame before they add any toppings so the cheese is extra melted. If you're in the mood for a hot, grilled cheese then I would recommend checking this out. read more

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Burro cheese kitchen is a grilled cheese specialty in a dusty "food truck trailer park" area in Rainey St. It's great choice to have ANYTHING cheesy as a drunchie choice, so I'm glad Burro is an option here. We stopped by after an afternoon of drinking. The sucky part is that there are no umbrellas at the picnic tables for customers, but the space shared by all of the food trucks is large enough for all party sizes. Burro is the first truck you see on your left when you walk in. Their menu is pretty standard with obvious favorites like mac and cheese grilled chz, but I went with their Via 205, which is a three-chz grilled cheese with balsamic fig jam. I wish there was a bit more fig jam on mine to get the contrast, but it was very tasty regardless, and the bread was perfectly buttered and grilled. I wish they would include a little extra love with the sandwich. Something simple like a pickle or even half a bag of chips (or something!!) would be nice. I was torn between getting a sando here or next door at the lobster truck, because they had a lobster grilled cheese which sounds like it's worth a try next time. Anyhow, service here was fast and simple. The food took about 10 minutes to make, which seems like a long time when you're baking out in the sun. Standard grilled cheese food truck yay! read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Regular grilled cheese with fig butter ahhhh - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food truck located in the parking lot of Hi-Sign Brewing's new location on Shady Lane. Friendly staff. Order was completed in 10 minutes. The grilled cheese was very cheesy and tastes great! I really enjoyed the sourdough used for the sandwich; it was grilled perfectly. There is also a bottle of habanero sauce at the pickup window that you can spice up your sandwich if you'd like. It is pretty pricy for a grilled cheese sandwich, but I'd still recommend coming here for a quick snack or lunch if you're in the area. The one downside is the seating for the food truck is all outside and there's very little shade. You can grab a drink at Hi-Sign brewing and sit and the air conditioned taproom. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Waylon and Willie Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I got the Long Tall Texan and it was so good! It has sourdough, aged cheddar, brisket, and a Serrano pineapple sauce. The sauce isn't spicy though, which I made sure to clarify before because I can't handle spice. It's all delicious and would eat here again! read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Long Tall Texan - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had a grilled cheese with pepperoncini peppers. It fell on the sweet side and wasn't my cup of tea honestly. Staff was friendly but I just wouldn't go back based on the food. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Waylon and Willie Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

The location if you get the weather just right: Spectacular. The Cheese Sandwiches: Meh. * * * South Congress is a great place to hang out and observe the passing scene. Whether you are watching tourists or locals acting like tourists, the crowd is colorful. And Burro's is right across the street from the supercool 50's artwork on Amy's. Of course all of this assumes it is not a) 100 degrees out b) Freezing or c) Raining or d) After 5 pm when you would be thinking about having a beer at your table while crowd watching. My particular day it was one pm, 68 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Total scenic all the way. * * * As for the sandwiches, These are supposed to be gourmet artisan grilled cheese sandwiches. They offer about four kinds of hot sauce at the counter after you buy your sandwich. You will need the hot sauce. The sandwiches do not speak for themselves. Some of the sandwiches are made with Hawaiian bread. This adds novelty but not a lot of taste. On the plus side, the staff is really nice. They tossed in a free pack of Miss Vickie's Barbecue chips with my order. Miss Vickie's Barbecue chips are to beat the band. * * * That said, if Soco near Amy's Ice Cream is where you want to hang out, Burro's has the location. And if you don't go nuts over cheese sandwiches, there is a good smoothie truck right on the same lot. read more

If you haven't had a grilled cheese sandwich made with brisket and served with a sweet sriracha sauce, baby you're missing out. I have never traveled to get to burro because I eat their foods at ACL Fest every year since I've been attending. And that's all. So get on the Yelp and get you some Sinfully tasty food. read more

Dude if you're looking for a nice grilled cheese sandwich this is your place.. The mac & cheese was very good as well.. The taste is that of a homemade grilled cheese sandwich.. The only bad thing about the visit is the location because parking is an task.. read more

This place works with high quality ingredients, a well-thought-out menu, and a clear passion for serving good food. The flavors they put together take a 'plain ol' grilled cheese' and turn it into a whole gourmet meal. Plus, when you get your sandwich, you'll feel like you didn't pay ENOUGH for it. It's standard food truck prices; $11-$14 for a sandwich. But what they give you is enormous, tasty, and well-worth the cost. My experience has been with the location at Hi Sign Brewing on Shady Lane, and I cannot recommend it highly enough! Food allergies aside, if you like bread and cheese (and come on, who doesn't?) please give this place a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

After bar hopping on Rainey Street, we found a trailer park with lots of food truck options, Burro Cheese Kitchen being one of them. If you know me, grilled cheese might be one of top 5 fave foods ever, so as I scanned the food truck options, my heart already knew I'd be inhaling a grilled cheese soon. I was excited by the menu and was debating between the Via 206 and Coppola. When I went to order, they told me they had run out of everything except the O.G. Ugh I was pretty disappointed because it was only midnight and they only had the Havarti on King's Hawaiian left. I temporarily decided getting pizza instead but still got the O.G. here. My sandwich was ready pretty quickly and was literally what you would expect. Havarti on King's Hawaiian. Nothing special at all and I think I paid $7 for a super basic sandwich. Hit the spot but not for $7. Burro certainly can charge a premium on grilled cheeses because there's definitely a market here on Rainey Street. I probably wouldn't come back again, though those gourmet sandwiches look delicious! read more

I went to the food truck on Rainey Street. I got the classic grilled cheese - it was good but not that great- pretty ordinary grilled cheese. The specialty ones looked better. read more

A little pricey but WORTH IT! I got the Via 206! It was a sweet and savory grilled cheese. It had unexpected flavors but was very tasty! You can occasionally dip it into some hot sauce for some spice. The sandwich came out piping hot and the cheese was extremely gooey! There was so. Much. CHEESE! If you're willing to try something new, I definitely suggest the via 206! The other sandwiches were Burning Macs! Again, very tasty and interesting because there was macaroni in the sandwich! And again, loads of cheese!!! This was a more conventional grilled cheese, but still very tasty! read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Via 206 and Burning Macs! - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I think the picture speaks for itself but these were sooooo good. The cheese is tastes amazing and they don't hold back The food truck staff is very nice and it's a nice place to stop while touring SoCo! I think unfortunately the recent bad reviews took a hit on business BUT it looks like they've done what they can to amend their mistakes. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Dark Hawaiian (front) and Croque Madame Sandwich (back) - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

I honestly don't even know how I came to find this place because if I had tried to travel through Austin by myself, I would have blinked and missed this place. There is just so much in Austin and I only had a few hours there, but I am so glad that I came across this gem. After walking all around Austin and trying to fit in as much of Austin as I could in those few hours, this was the perfect bite of food to represent a small journey through Austin: it was quick, it was unique, and it as dang-good. The space itself is not much, it's basically a static food truck, and there is minimal outside seating. It was really interesting to just sit down and watch people as they passed by and let the afternoon cool off while biting into this amazing treat. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Burro cheese kitchen is serving a variety of high end cheese sandwiches on unique types of bread. A trailer chilling under a shady tree, I picked up a 206 ($6.50) and my friend grabbed The OG ($5). 206 was on grilled sourdough with 3 cheeses & apricot style jam. OG was on very chewy hawaiian bread. It certainly had a good crisp cooked feel to the bread and layers of cheese. Excellent texture to the sandwich. I couldn't tell much difference between the gourmet cheeses. They have a few different options of bread & cheese to build your own creation. I have seen a wide variety of comments about this spot. Also I realize writing this, the owner replies to everyone's post! Burro is another unique food trailer in the ATX. It has a tricky location to get to next to Amy's ice cream on corner of S Congress & The circle dr. Service is friendly, and they have a few tables to eat at. If you dig a quality cheese sandwich, it is a good spot. The pricing is ok but I would list this more of a snack spot than to grab a meal. It was certainly tasty but it is going up against a lot of tough food trailer competition in Austin TX. read more

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Unusual selection of cheese oriented sandwiches! I saw an online recommendation for the Dark Hawaiian (which must have been a special at some point because it wasn't on the menu proper, but in any case you can cobble it together in the "build your own" section): brie cheese and chocolate sauce on Hawaiian bread. I won't say it was the best grilled cheese ever, but it was unique and served with a smile. This place is slightly tucked back but it's not hard to find on the east side of S. Congress. Check it out and be cheesy! read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Tucked away... - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

In my world there's very little that can go wrong when you're talking about grilled cheese, let alone 'gourmet' grilled cheese. I had the Via 206, super crunch on the bread and perfectly melty cheese. The YellowBird hot sauce was an excellent dipping sauce. The sandwich was ultra yummy, but I would get the Big Kahuna next time. I had a bite of my friend's and well, facts are facts, hers was better. Those rolls, ahhhhh, be still my heart! The soft bread, melty cheese, the zingy, yet slightly sweet spread. . . . damn. It's like your dream sandwich. It won't be long before we're back. I really look forward to sitting out there on a nice, cold day and having an excellent grilled cheese. read more

These peoples are truly grilled cheese wizards. They are able to take a concept of something as "boring" as some cheese and bread and turn it into a masterpiece. I went with the sandwich with Mac and cheese on it and fire bird sauce. Not only was this perfectly messy with the two cheese complimenting each-other perfectly, but it had that extra kick I needed. You'd be a fool to pass this place up, soberly or drunkenly. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

My favorite is the "Via 206: Sourdough, Gouda, Provolone +Basalmic Apricot Fig Sauce." The sauce (seemed more like a jam or compote to me) balances out the richness of cheese. Or at least it tries to. The first bite was amazing, the next 2/3 of this sandwich was great, but by the last few bites, it seemed just a bit too "heavy" and the sauce had soaked into the bread to reduce its crispness. Since a whole sandwich is overkill, I wish they sold half sandwiches for maximum impact. Still, I'm sure I'll order it again! read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Via 206 - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chefs kiss! I got the Waylon & Willie with a Mexican coke and it was perfect. Cooked perfectly well with crispy outsides, melted cheese, and not very greasy . The toppings didn't overpower the cheese, and while I never would have put these toppings together, it was fantastic. Quick and easy to order and receive my food, and the staff was very friendly! read more

Umm Brisket smothered in cheese served on a butter soaked grilled Hawaiian bun...yes please! This was simple and delicious. There were many food trucks parked on Rainey it only a few open. I also purchased something from the lobster truck nearby, but this was by far - the best! read more

Wow, Wow, Wow. Completely unexpected. I love grilled cheese sandwiches. If you combine that with Mac and Cheese, HEAVEN! Normally I wouldn't dare to try and venture down to SO-CO on a Saturday early afternoon but I did have to grab a masquerade mask for an upcoming Yelp event. While down in that neck of the woods, I decided to look for a place to grab a quick bite. Seeing something called a "Cheese Kitchen" I decided that "if" there was parking close enough, I would give it a shot. Low and behold, I find parking RIGHT ON CONGRESS. This must have been some sort of sign from the cheese gods. Perusing the menu I saw a lot of very creative combinations of toast, cheese and other variations of savory and sweet additions. What really grabbed my eye was the "Burning Mac", Sourdough, Mac & Cheese, Cheddar and Yellowbird Sauce. The Yellowbird sauce is some sort of spicy yellow mustard that adds flavor, a touch of heat but doesn't over power the rest of the flavors so don't expect a "burn" from the spice. It tastes exactly as you think it would, but even better. I also got the Mac and Cheese to split with Dawn H. This is the same as they use for the sandwich so if you get the Burning Mac, try a different side. On second thought, if get the Burning Mac, DON'T get a side as they give you "TWO" sandwiches for the price of one. Next time we will order one of these and split it. So, why five stars you ask? The food is a 5 but what really knocked it over the top was the service. The 3 guys working the truck were all super nice and friendly but not just "nice" and "friendly", they made me feel like I was one of their friends. Like I stopped by a friends house and they fed me just because that is what they do, and yes, that is what they did. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Burning Mac - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food truck across the street from the famous Jo's and I Love You So Much sign. Picnic style tables shared with the smoothie place on the same lot. Service was fine- the girl was friendly enough. I had the grilled cheese that cane with fig spread and it was fine but nothing to write home about. My husband had the grilled cheese with brisket and said it was good. For a change of pace from the usual tacos in Austin this place is great for a snack to a late night, post-drinking kind of thing but not for dinner. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ordered a from the Burro Cheese Kitchen truck off of East 6th last night, and it was horrible! We ordered a traditional sandwich, and it came with charred bits of something in it. It tasted like I was eating the ashes from a fireplace. It made my husband sick as he ate more of it than I did. I couldn't get through more than 2 bites. It's clear that the staff is not cleaning the stove with sufficient regularity. Our sandwich itself wasn't burnt. It was filled with the burnt remnants of all the sandwiches that had come before. If you're gonna charge nearly $8 for a simple grilled cheese sandwich, you've gotta put out something with a higher level of quality. The truck wasn't even busy so there is no excuse for what happened. read more

I heard, I came, I tasted and MEH...I couldn't believe my tastebuds! No bueno. I ordered the Waylon & Willie, it wasn't horrible, it just wasn't Amazing like the other reviews I've read (but then again they were written 4-7 months ago). But a lot can change in one day. Based on the pictures I saw of other ppls sandwiches, I had High Expectations...guess you can't believe everything you see in pictures. When I first laid eyes on my fancy grilled cheese on sourdough bread I was like "Whoa!" And after my first bite I was like "NOOOO!!" The first bite had a good chunk of burnt cheese in it, yes it was dark outside and I didn't thoroughly inspect the sandwich before biting into it. But hey, its a grilled cheese, since when is an inspection required? The rest of the sandwich was okay, but Just Okay, Not a lot of cheese, Not a lot of anything between the slices of bread...but there was A Lot of Bread!! And yet I didn't taste any hints of bacon jam until the very last bite...Disappointing. At $10 per sandwich yes I finished it...don't judge me! As much as I wanna give these guys another chance, for $10 per sandwich, I think I might have better odds buying Scratch Off Lotto tickets. If you wanna chance it, Go for it. But my experience today has left me less than favorable to return for Round 2. read more

These guys make a solid grilled cheese. I have been here a few times and everything I've ordered has been delicious. I'd recommend the Via 206 or building your own (you know what you like, right?). The sandwich is done right where the cheese is melty, smooth and the outside toasty, crispy. It's also nice that it's right in the middle of all the action on Congress. So it's a perfect stop if you want a simple, quick meal. Get a sandwich (and a juice next door at JuJu) and recharge for the rest of the day. A few minor gripes from me: - Some have mentioned that they appear to run out of ingredients. This happened to us the first time I went when they ran out of the fig jam. I guess this is a testament to their popularity! - It does feel a little exorbitant to spend 7+ bucks on cheese and bread. But it's worth the splurge. It helps when PayPal or Yelp check-in deals are available. - On their menu, they say that Burro is the "finest cheese on the planet." Sounds great! But it's not on their menu to try? read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - SXSW upcharge - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

So yummy! My girls are macaroni lovers and this was the perfect sandwich for them.they split it and both were full and happy for the rest of our walking! read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Burning Mac Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tried them at an open house event. Can't beat free. However, the cheese sandwich was very tasty. Good to see not just grilled cheese on the menu. The sourdough bread was also top quality. Like the mix of caramelized onions and sauces sweetened with maple and apricots. I really felt like having one more but had to control myself. Will definitely try them again. read more

So let's be honest; a truck that pumps out grilled cheese already starts out with four stars in my mouth. We stopped here as part of our food tour and had the Madame Croquet. My brain said "gross, dulce de leche on a sandwich"; but my mouth applauded the risk and I mildly embarrassed myself with how fast I managed to put that sandwich back. Their menu looked really great and it's obvious they have some creative genius in the back working out odd (but awesome) pairings to improve on grilled cheese, which is hard to do. Might stalk this truck. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Artisan Grilled cheese. UMMMMM, Yes please! Everyone was concerned that it was donkey cheese, its not, so dont be scared! haha! This place is going to rule! We went on the opening day, and they were rocking! They are in the old Mighty Cone spot, and I know that its going to take some amazing stuff for them get out of the shadow that Mighty Cone cast (for some people anyway), But I think that this place can do it. The menu is amazing, so many options. I would've wanted more time to look it over, but I wanted to get my order in. The outside space alone is worth a look. Cool deck, chairs seating, and the owner said that they will have sun shades soon, which is almost required in Austin during the summer. It does have a few kinks to work out, but once they get rolling, watch out! Its a little on the pricey side, at least as far as grilled cheese's are concerend, but then again, these are high end Grilled Cheese. read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Burro Opening day! - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Grilled cheese should bring back positive memories from your childhood. If not, you did it wrong. In both cases, you should eat here. For the deprived and too serious to the frantically fun-atics it's a unique take on a classic American food. There are currently 6 artisan grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu, but there's a build your own sandwich with options like rosemary, jalapeno cream cilantro, Gouda, prosciutto, egg, manchego, havarti, , just everything you couldn't imagine would be great on grilled cheese. There's even a gluten free option. Definitely a #tasteofaustin read more

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First thing on my list when I moved to the states: Get a proper grilled cheese sandwich. After browsing my Instagram feed I found the right spot. Burro's! A small, not really a trailer but more like a container, kitchen on the S Congress Avenue. I didn't paid much attention to the opening hours so the first time I have been here was a Tuesday and it was closed. I came again a couple of days later and have been let down. I ordered the Waylon and Willie and it was so delicious. Everything is made fresh and it's hot, no gooey cheese or what soever. The bread toasted to perfection, can't wait for my next bite! read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Waylon and Willie - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Unbelievable grilled cheese. The Mac n cheese one is heavenly. We also loved the build your own the the Hawaiian roll...absolutely dee-lish. The sandwiches are a little on the pricey side for a grilled cheese, but that's not to say I wouldn't spend the money again! The guys who worked the truck were a bit spacey (forgot to include drinks with my order and the one before us). Cheese junkies, you can't go wrong! read more

Burro Cheese Kitchen - Burning Mac= food heaven - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

There pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich is delicious! It is limited depending on their BBQ availability. Their spinach, brie and ham sandwich was also a slam dunk! I would come back and try other items on their menus when I get a chance. One word of advice... be sure to spray Off on your legs and arms before you come. Otherwise, you won't be the only one who is enjoying the meal. If you to go it, should be fine. read more