They are Gotji's kitchen second food truck that serves Italian food, seafood, vegan and gluten…read moreoptions. There are very few Italian, Vegan and gluten free options in Buda. This is one of two options. I highly recommend trying them out.

Friendly, attentive staff that work to make customers happy at every opportunity. Great food and…read moreconveniently located in downtown Buda! Flavorful and delicious food - had eggrolls and a pasta dish that was really good. Can't wait to try more items on the menu.

Louie's was the great surprise of our Austin-area barbecue safari. When we saw their location and…read moretrailer, we did not have high expectations, but the food was excellent. We ordered brisket, ribs, and sausage. Each was some of the best we enjoyed during our trip. Even the pickles were great. You order at the trailer and sit outside at picnic tables. This place is definitely a hidden gem.

TLDR: Louie's BBQ serves solid, satisfying Central Texas barbecue with a Tex-Mex tilt and fair…read moreprices. An easy recommendation. Overview: Louie's BBQ is a small trailer operation tucked into a strip of shops in Buda, just south of Austin, where pitmaster Luis Vasquez has finally found the audience that eluded him in the city. The setup fits the small-town feel: a food truck that is a bit hidden, a casual lot, and a relaxed vibe that contrasts with the big-name Austin lines. Parking can be difficult. On my visit around 11:30, I had no trouble grabbing a spot in front of nearby shops, but you can see how it could get tight as the day goes on. There was just one person working during my visit, but the operation still felt efficient; my food was ready in about ten minutes. Food: The brisket was the best item on the tray. The slices were nicely moist with a good hit of beefiness, a noticeable but not overbearing smoke, and solid seasoning. The pork ribs leaned sweet, with a glaze that pushes in that direction without going candy-like. They were tender and well-cooked, easy to bite through. The sausage was also good: moist and seasoned well. Taken together, the meat lineup is consistent and enjoyable, but not destination-level. The sides show more personality. The pimento-style mac and cheese is very rich and extremely creamy, with a sweetness up front and a small kick underneath. The sauce is so thick that a single serving is plenty. The coleslaw hits a nice middle ground: creamy dressing, good crunch, and enough freshness to cut through the heavier bites. The tres leches corn is the most adventurous item I tried, a sweet creamed corn with cinnamon notes that leans dessert-ish. I am not convinced the concept fully clicks, but it is not bad, just more of a curiosity than a must-order. Dessert comes in the form of a banana-forward banana pudding with soft Nilla wafers. It delivers exactly what you expect and nothing more, which matches the theme of the meal: good, but not quite exceptional. On value, Louie's is top tier. With brisket at $34/lb, ribs at $22/lb, and sausage at $5-$6/link, it is well under many of the better-known spots in the greater Austin area, especially when you factor in that you are not paying with an hour in line. Portions are fair, and given the quality, it feels like an easy place to over-order without blowing up your budget. Final Thoughts: Louie's BBQ is not trying to be the next Franklin or a Texas Monthly pilgrimage stop, and that actually works in its favor. What you get is steady, well-executed barbecue, some fun, sweeter-leaning sides, and a bill that does not sting. I would not tell someone to plan an entire trip around it, but for folks in Buda or anyone already south of Austin who wants quality smoked meat without the big-city hassle, Louie's is one of the better stops in the area.

SO GOOD. But oh my gosh it's pretty spicy. But worth every bite…read more We got the American Pad Thai. SO good

Gotji has some creative fusion dishes that sound very intriguing so we definitely need to come back…read moreto explore more of what they have to offer! The Best Pad Thai ($18): Thai-style stir-fried rice noodles with egg, dried sweet radish, chili, garlic, crab meat, bean sprouts, and chives, topped with fried tempura shrimp, crispy shallots, tobiko, peanuts, and lime. I love pad thai, and this version delivered! The flavors were quite concentrated, so I recommend mixing the noodles thoroughly before eating. While the shrimp tempura was crunchy with a nice batter, I personally prefer the traditional proteins -- beef, chicken, pork, or tofu. BBQ Brisket Clay Pot ($19.50): A Thai-Chinese style clay pot featuring garlic, ginger, smoky brisket, onion, mushroom, Thai jasmine rice, green onion, sweet soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce. The combination didn't quite work for me and I wasn't a fan of the flavors, though my husband absolutely loved it. It's not as flavorful as the pad thai so we had to use the sauce they provided.

Delicious options at this food truck. We stopped at this food truck park before heading out to…read moreexplore the area. The sandwich I ordered was fantastic. The antipasto salad was delicious and cool, perfect for the warm Texas evening. The French fries were great. Happy to come back and try some more! Food park has parking and restrooms on site.

I hate to give 2 stars but we didn't enjoy this place. We looked at the menu online on their…read morewebsite and then called in to order. They were out of chicken so couldn't make a couple of the sandwiches, one which we wanted to try. Then we asked for another sandwich and they said they don't make that sandwich anymore and we must be looking at an old menu bc they "hadn't had that sandwich in a while". Ok, that happens, but we were looking at the menu on their own website. Oookkk. We asked what other sandwiches were available and they said 2-3 of the other sandwiches on the menu so we went with one of those. The total for 4 sandwiches was 59. That felt high to me but I know prices are up everywhere so I figured, if it's a good sandwich it'll be worth it. We showed up to pick up our order and they had a menu posted with a bunch of other options. I was annoyed now, bc the other options looked better than what I ended up ordering but he didn't mention any of those on the phone. Overall the sandwiches were just ok. Not enough filling for the bread and was dry. We ended up adding sauces at home. Overall I was disappointed and would not go back.

This place was sooo good! The tacos were good, the birria was good. And the Pina Fresca I'm afraid…read moreim addicted to now. Definitely a must try place. I'll be coming back.

This taco spot should be the only taco spot. Plenty of seating. BEST tacos in the area hands down…read more Come here. They are friendly and quick!

My friend had a GF bakery in mind but it was closed and thank god it was! We looked up well-rated…read morelocal coffee spots instead and this cute one popped up on our radar. We usually go to Willie's for crawfish boils and tear up some shrimp and sausage as well but little did we know this hidden gem had been here the whole time! I trusted another reviewer with their recommendation of the sugar-free German chocolate cake latte and I'm sure glad I did! I was feeling wild so I got coconut milk, haha. Ron gave me kudos for that choice. The latte was perfect -- the flavoring masked the quad shot and it was delicious! The gentleman taking the orders was kind as well and boy was he quick!!

Idk, man. I've been here twice and it's just not doing it for me…read more The service was great each time. But I couldn't connect with the coffee. I don't hate it but I don't like it either. It could be me. I'm willing to try again.

This may be the wrong location (I ordered in Austin) but it's the same name & owner I'm assuming…read more This place is incredibly good. Best quesadillas I've ever had. Large quantities and great, I mean amazing, flavor. I've ordered off DoorDash around 4-5 times in the last 10 days, I can't get enough!!! Sauce is also perfectly spicy. The green is my fave.

Buffalo Wings - flavor was good, the wings were drenched in sauce and had a nice spicy kick to…read morethem. However, the wings were quite small so that was a bit disappointing. Quesadilla - this quesadilla was just alright, I probably wouldn't order it again. Maybe I wasn't a fan of the chicken but there wasn't anything that made this item stand out. Pastor Torta - I really enjoyed the torta, it was really quite massive and all the ingredients inside tasted fresh. I'll have to try their tacos and burritos next time, but otherwise I think the torta was the standout menu item here!

This was my first visit and this place is awesome! Will definitely be back. I ordered a gyro plate…read moreplus a side of pita and hummus. The portions are large and the food is delish!

The gyro over rice is to DIE FOR!!! They're super friendly and fast with orders! I've never waited…read moreover 20+ minutes to get my meal. There's also a cute seating area nearby to wait for your food (or you can check out the cool brewery station next door )