I love Austin Restaurant Week because it allows you to try different cuisines at fixed prices for…read morelunch, brunch and dinner along with drink specials. Austin Restaurant Week takes place from August 28th through September 13th. First stop...Rollin Smoke BBQ, located in the Chalmers building, which filled with a crowd of people. I ordered a pull pork sandwich, mac-n-cheese and banana pudding. The pulled pork sandwich was huge, which I shared with the hubs. Quite honestly, I was full after eating 1/4 of the sandwich, which had cabbage, pickles and of course the pork (not the typical stringy pork but chunks of pork bursting with smokey flavor). The mac-n-cheese was substantial with cheese filled shell pasta with a hint of a smokey flavor. So yummy...Well, I might have eaten "all" the banana pudding. This was not your typical banana pudding (dense and flavorful). I certainly understand why they run out of this dessert. Service was superb! Great dining experience...

I have been craving Pork Belly Burnt Ends for the past few days and today, I was able to find a…read moregood parking spot at Chalmers Bar which houses Rollin Smoke BBQ. I order a very nice lite afternoon snack, 1/2 lb of Prime Pork Belly Burnt Ends, 1 Pork Sparerib, and a side of Boozy Brussels. The Prime Pork Belly Burnt Ends which are tossed in bourbon sauce and smoked again for a tender meat candy-like finish which was quite to the contrary, not overbearingly sweet, just a hint. The first time that I went to Rollin' Smoke, I wanted to order the Pork Spareribs but they weren't available so that's when I was introduced to the Pork Belly Burnt ends so today, I ordered just 1 Pork Sparerib today which was good but not great, sadly. I thoroughly enjoyed the Boozy Brussel Sprouts which were smoked and flashed fried, a balsamic glaze with whiskey soaked raisins and parmesan. I am definitely returning to check out the Half Chicken Plate with 2 small sides that I eyeballed.

The Gibson Street Artisan Market consists of various Artists who produce handmade goods. There's…read morevarious products ranging from jewelry to handmade chairs and lamps from Belize. Shopping through the tents may strike up hunger. Conveniently, there are multiple food trailers surrounding the Artisans. A great place to come for holiday shopping or splurging on yourself, while buying from local independent businesses.

This place is truly fantastic. You can find all sorts of goodies at this place. From jewelry and…read moreclothing to hair accessories . This is where you want to be to find that one of a kind hand made product for your self or that special person in your life. They also have food trailers that have some of the best trail food that I've eatin in Austin.

I've been on a hunt for a great taco spot, and I think I finally found it…read more It wasn't busy when we got there, and our food came out pretty quickly. I ordered an al pastor, lengua, and asada taco, and honestly, they were all so good. The asada was my favorite, but the other two were right behind it. The meat was flavorful, and the salsas had some heat to them, which I appreciated!!! My boyfriend ordered the chicken burrito, and it was just okay. The chicken was shredded and could've used a little more seasoning for my taste. I'm also not a huge fan of lettuce in a burrito, so that may have played a part in it not being my favorite. That being said, I'm definitely coming back because those tacos were SO good. Next time, I want to give the burrito another shot and order it my way. If it's anything like the tacos, I have a feeling it'll be a winner.

Reasonable prices, and good quality. Wish their sauces were spicier, but I also don't think they're…read moremade in house so maybe that's why. Tacos were delicious! Al pastor is on the more firm side rather than fatty soft pieces, I think it's a decent balance although would've liked a bit more soft (personal preference). I would come back if I was in this part of Austin again, and was really craving some reliable tacos. It's not impressive enough for me to go out of my way to eat, but it's a really good choice if you're passing through already. They're also very quick to get the food out, and the seating area is outdoors but has fans in some spots.

If you understand that eating LOCALLY GROWN foods means you are putting LIVING ENZYMES into your…read morebody, you would never purchase fruits, veggies, meats, poultry ANYPLACE else than a LOCAL Farmers Market. This one has Wonderful Farmers like the LADY FARMERS at Richardson's Farm who bring fresh meat, chicken, eggs & Chicken Livers. They raise their animals underfoot and don't supplement with nasty gmo feed. The chickens eat worms, bugs, grass, lol, just like BEFORE CORPORATE FARMING began. Whether you select Arugula (yes, with that lovely "bitter/hot" taste, figs picked the night before, or eggs taken from the chicks that morning, I promise you that your body will thank you! I am a Pescatarian for 30+ years, but every other month I get a container of Richardson Farm's Chicken Livers, and they are to die for! Tasty, fresh and nutritious too!

I come here for Green Ritual! They have the best Hojicha and Matcha. Yes, I said what I said. This…read moretime I tried the Mango Sunrise matcha and it's perfectly not that sweet. It does take a minute to wait, however, worth it since it's a process and the quality is perfect.

Ahhh, Fire & Soul, how I love thee. I work close to F&S and eat there all the time. My personal…read morefavorite is the Turkey Wrap. Filled with thick sliced Turkey, fresh avocado, greens, jalapeno aioli, all wrapped in a Spinach tortilla. It is light, fresh and wonderful. As hard as I try to eat healthy, I always get an order of sweet potato fries. Served with the same jalapeno aioli and curry mustard (all made from scratch) for dipping. They are simply out of this world. The trailer has an enormous hand fabricated smoker attached to the front of the trailer, and the BBQ that comes out of it is moist, flavorful and mouth watering. They make a pulled pork sandwich (no shortcuts here, it is smoked for about 16 hours), served on Texas Toast with a helping of BBQ sauce. Smokey, tender and tons of flavor. Their smoked wings are seasoned with salt and pepper only and flash fried to crisp the skin. Simple. Delicious. I broke down the other day and got the hand dipped corn dog with a side of stone ground mustard. It took me all of about 3 minutes to devour that bad boy. Like everything else Ive had, it was damn good. They offer several vegetarian/vegan options (salads, vegan corn dog etc.) as well, so they can cater to any group of people with different preferences. Lastly, the guys that work the truck are great. Food is always fresh, hot, fast and the service always friendly and helpful. If youre out on the east side and need a fix, night or day, F&S is where its at.

BUGS IN FOOD! I work in the service industry so I get out…read morepretty late on Fridays and Saturdays. Soul and Fire used to be my choice of food, I always order the fried chicken sandwich because of how good and reasonably priced it is. But yesterday I found a fried June bug in my fries and I was not happy. I have probably been there 20 times and nothing like this has ever happened. Finding a bug in your food is never acceptable. Not to mention how moody the guy in the trailer was. He acted like it was a bad thing buying food from there. Look, it's your job to serve food, like it is mine. If you don't like it find another job!

Best damn tacos I've had in atx flavor…read more filling open late amazing 10/10 establishment

Without question better tacos than the bigger shop across street. Hours are inconsistent, but if…read moreboth are open, I would rec this place first.

A sweet little food truck serving authentic Pakistani flavors…read more We tried the beef samosas, shami kabab roll, chicken tikka roll, and mango lassi. The beef samosas were absolutely excellent crispy, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of our meal. Between the rolls, I preferred the shami kabab roll over the chicken tikka roll, though both were enjoyable. The mango lassi was decent, but not particularly memorable. The sweet lady behind the counter was incredibly kind, and it's clear that the people running this place are hardworking and passionate about what they do. We were visiting from Houston and took the food back to our hotel room for a late-night snack. We're so glad we decided to stop by! Highly recommended if you're craving authentic Pakistani street food!

Mona's Samosas is literally one of my favorite food trucks in the city! The food is always amazing…read moreand their mango lassi...to die for!!!

I've visited here a few times and I always enjoy the food and the customer service is always great!…read more There is plenty of parking around so that's never been an issue. Great place for lunch and dinner.

Stopped by El Perrito to pick up some of their ELP Tacos. I got the beef and potatoes one this…read moretime. Great flavor and still crunchy even sitting in all the sauce. Also grabbed the ELP fries and a sandia agua fresca. It's a deceptively large amount of food. I don't come as often as I should. There's usually a futbol match of some sort on the tv that you can watch. I also appreciate the El Paso themed mural on the wall.

This chai set a standard in our great state Texas! I have yet to have tasted a piece of India since…read moremoving to Austin ! It has a warmth similar to hot chocolate, yet it springs me up ready to go for the day, smoother than coffee ! The best part of the experience was her easy to navigate website that gave me the instructions to brew! Discovered this gem at the East Austin Market

If you want to find the worlds best chai, look no further! This chai is so So SOOOO smooth and…read moresoothing! If you have any bloating and or poor digestion issues this will assist you in every way you need! This chai has the perfect amount of caffeine to get you started with your day or end it with a nice warm cup on the couch in the evening. The website is so easy to navigate and order from! Naaz is also prompt with her response times if you have any questions! You will not find better costumer service than what Naaz will provide for you! This Chai is it for me and once you get a sip you will see why! Making another order now for some friends...and myself again!

The menu at Discada is very simple, but they certainly know what they're doing when it comes to…read moretacos! This is a food truck located in an open air space, and they do check your ID at the gate. There was basically no wait at the truck on a Sunday at around 1:30pm, plus there was plenty of outdoor seating. We got 5 tacos as is plus 5 tacos with queso fresco (an additional $1.50 charge) and it ended up being a decent amount of food for the two of us. The tacos here are a bit small though, so we could have maybe ordered a few more especially considering how tasty they are! The meat is so flavorful and pairs wonderfully with the freshness from the cilantro, onion, pineapple, and lime. My husband preferred the tacos with queso fresco on top, while I preferred the tacos as is.

We stopped by on a Friday night - quite busy but luckily the line was very fast and our food was…read moreout in less than 20 minutes We ordered 5 tacos for around $13 and the elote en vaso for $7 There is only one option for the tacos - the signature taco they offer The tacos come with onion, cilantro and pineapple on top with a green and red salsa on the side - overall good tacos The elote is delicious - def get this!! Parked inside the chalmers so you can get drinks as well There is plenty of seating and tvs inside