Fry Let me tell you about FTG. The little food truck in the back of a sweet-ass dive bar called Mama Dearest. Do you wanna know about the dive bar? You'll have to check out my other review. But just know it's filled with weird taxidermy and novelty items that are one of a kind. But I digress. Back to the food. I would like to tell you I tried everything on the menu as many times as I came here. But alas, only four or five things. Unfortunately, their pierogies are the best thing I've ever had. Not just in Austin, but ever. I am now desperately seeking pierogies that rival FTG's. It's not just the pierogies themselves... but the sauce, it would make angels sing. Every time I tried something new, my heart would long for the pierogies. I finally gave in to my desires and quit trying other new things. I think next time I go back I'm just going to ask strangers if I can have a bite of their food, so I can say I've tried everything. But until then, this review is for what I have tried. After the pierogies. My next favorite things in order. Fried chicken (perfectly crisp bites), jerk chicken (little spicy, not dry, perfect), chilli (so spicy), gnocchi. The cheesecake would technically rank after the pierogies, but because they're a dessert I don't wanna mess up the order here and confuse y'all. The two dudes that work this truck, are here EVERY time. I'm pretty sure the only days they take off is Mondays and Tuesdays. Tell them the girl from Kansas City with a big dog sent to you. Lastly. Know that you won't find this place overrun with college kids or snotty hipsters. Just regular people enjoying a good dive bar. read more

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Rating: 2.7/5 [Postmates delivery] We were so excited to try FTG's food, especially given its high Yelp rating. Unfortunately, it ended up being extremely disappointing. The meats were unforgivably dry, though everything else was good. Steak & Zab ($22): The zab, a mix of green beans, mushrooms, and broccoli tossed in salsa macha with sabayon, was actually enjoyable. I liked the flavors, but it was a bit too creamy/saucy for my husband (likely due to the sabayon). The steak, however, was dry and very chewy. Asian Style Spare Ribs ($17): This came with a 1/3 rack of spare ribs, a Thai cabbage salad, and five-spice fried potatoes. The potatoes were fire, and the salad was solid. But again, the meat missed the mark--super dry for the most part. We tried dipping it in the sabayon and other sauces to add moisture, but it didn't help. The fish sauce glaze didn't come through either. The only redeeming quality was the generous portion size. read more

FTG ATX - Asian Style Spare Ribs and Steak & Zab - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The best food truck around!! The employees here are so sweet and helpful. It's a low key food truck off of Duval and everything is made with love. This place is worth going out of your way to try! read more

Me, hubby, brother and his wife went to a cocktail bar and after that my brother wanted to eat some fried chicken, it was late, so places that we usually go were all closed, with a quick Yelp search, four FTG ATX, they had good reviews so decided to try them out, it's a food truck located in a patio of a bar, so you enter through the bar, which was convenient for hubby and brother to grab a beer with the food, we dint expect much, but it was gooood, chicken is more like nuggets, fresh, crispy and piping hot(was perfect for the weather), and it had potatoes which was fried and it was so good, crispy but not greasy, and had some zucchini too. Definitely try them out!! read more

What impressed me the most was the way they were able to accommodate both a keto and vegetarian diet. The Keto fried chicken sandwich is better than stuff I've made at home. Baklava Cheesecake (Not Keto) was delicious mix of flavors. read more

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The baklava cheesecake was my favorite dessert I've ever had... crumbly, soft, delicious. This place gets better every time. read more

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Ordered from here using grub hub through Yelp and it was really Good and everything was Keto friendly. The food came fast and on time as quoted and was hot and fresh and well-packaged. I'm not sure how they're able to make the tres leches both delicious and keto friendly, but I heard they use monk fruit sugar (highly recommend for use in the kitchen when you want to sweeten without added carbs). I still can't figure out how the cake part is so good or how they manage to get a decent consistency on the icing, but their dedication to quality shows in the food they put out. The fried chicken was moist inside and crispy outside with a blend of herbs that gave the chicken a wonderful flavor. The cherry tomatoes and ricotta aren't something I'd typically pair with my fried chicken but they definitely knew what they were doing because I found myself wanting to get a little bit of each in every bite. Would love to dine on location next time so I can't speak to the ambiance of the place but I definitely enjoyed what I ate and will order from them again in the future. FTK all day! read more

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First time coming to this food truck, and I can say that I will be coming back! The fried chicken was delicious and the veggies complimented it perfectly. The ricotta cheese and sauce pulled the dish together. The pork shoulder was also delicious! Service was quick as I was the only one waiting! read more

FTG ATX - Pork Shoulder - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Former chef of Emmer Rye co-opens an all keto food truck. Aka Keto Bros.It's essentially fine dining in casual takeaway boxes. So far, the best keto option I've stumbled upon given the cooks are pro trained (obviously) knowing the right blends and techniques to make the food as if it's not a keto diet at all. Chicken Liver Butternut Squash salad was creamy and nicely sweetened by the squash. Broken up by the spicy arugula. It wasn't offensive but it also wasn't so creamed down that you don't recognize that it's liver. Fried Chicken was moist and tender on the inside with a dusty batter on the outside made with parmesan, chicharones with a blend of five spice. Reminds me of Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken with bursting all red cherry tomatoes in a cream sauce Tres Leches was made with a keto flour that strategically soaked up the milk beautifully. Could drink it all. Made with monk fruit. read more

FTG ATX - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Some of the best food in Austin. Best jerk Chicken I've ever had. And that's on Uber Eats! Can't imagine how good it is in person read more

I got the vegan zab and the lions Maine steak. Both were to die for! Great location and awesome staff. They have a projector and are normally playing something cool. I really appreciate the friendly nature of the staff. They literally added another vegan option because my roommate and I loved the food so much. It's a great location and the food is always fresh. I can't wait to come back to this hidden vegan gem! Ps. You can't miss the fire pit when it gets a bit cooler out. read more

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We didn't expect to be blown away by keto food from a freakin food truck, but boy did we get our minds blown by how goooood the food is? U betcha! This is what you get when one of the owners used to work for Intero, Eberly and Emmer & Rye. Right when the plated dishes came out, I said out loud, "I see Eberly, Emmer & Rye and Intero plating" and immediately dug in (after taking pictures, of course!) Their meat supplier is the same as Jeffrey's and Josephine's restaurants that should be enough to convince you - the quality is legit! We had: Filet mignon - rutabaga, caramelized onions, bacon, oyster mushrooms, glazed carrots and arugala Pork belly lettuce wraps with kimchi Chicken liver mousse with butternut squash, cranberries, goat cheese, chicken skin granola (read that again) and arugala The zab - green beans, broccoli, lamuse gouda, picked beets and cauli, plus (added new york strip) Pork shoulder with chimichurri with brussel sprouts, mushroom and cheese purée Chocolate pudding, tres leches, tiramisu and house-made kombucha Don't wait too long to visit them, it's really very very good! read more

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I really wanted to love this! I was really impressed with the presentation and the style and dish reminded me of gourmet/fine dining meals I love to go to - especially surprising knowing it came from a food truck! That said, my order was incredibly over salted, to the point I was unable to finish it. Had it not been for that, I think I would have really enjoyed it. Hopefully it was a one-off and if I ever try it again and have a different experience, I will update this review. read more

FTG ATX - Crispy Duck breast - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just incredible! Ate every morsel and sad to see it gone. Seriously amazing. Too good to be a food truck. Can't wait to visit again!

This food truck is one of those places where you didn't think anything worth it would be coming out of it if you passed by, but you would be very wrong. It seems that they are still a bit experimental with their menu, but the flavor and presentation is absolutely there. I ordered for 4, and although the menu UX was a bit difficult to traverse and there were certain things out of stock, I was happy with everything I tried. The prices definitely gave you bang for your buck. First, the chicken curry is the #1 thing you should try. They added rice in my curry which made it feel really substantial. Although a bit salty, the flavor was the best out of everything I had. I highly recommend everyone trying this one out first. You won't regret it. Their bbq beef sandwich was on sale and it tasted much more expensive than they were selling it for. I had a few bites and it was nice and sweet with good umami, but I had to save it for later. Their chicken wings were difficult to order because of their UI, but they were both affordable and pretty good! Their ranch has a Greek yogurt like texture, which I didn't prefer but the taste was good. However, I would still recommend the chicken curry over this. Because we had picked up food way too late (we are sorry!!!), I can't give a proper opinion on the fried chicken since the fried texture and temperature was compromised. We had to substitute an OOS item for this, so I would love to try the pork belly and biscuits next. This place is open late night in a somewhat sketchy looking place with whimsical team members. They even threw in free desserts even though we were so late picking up. They're the type of people you'd want to order from after a night out and won't regret. Fun, yummy, and affordable. Really all I can ask for from a food truck. If you're taking away anything from this review, just make sure you're trying the chicken curry if you come by! read more

FTG ATX - Chicken curry is the first thing you need to try! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was by far my favorite meal on my trip to Austin. I saw a review saying it was the best and I agree. This is high-quality fresh, sophisticated food. I also love the irony of it being behind the Texaco. The vibe though is great, there are some picnic tables, string lights, and the guys making the food in the truck are enthusiastic and happy to help you choose from a list where everything looks good. We had the "steak and zab" and cabbage special appetizer which included queso and bacon? and fresh herbs. Anyway, I've been daydreaming about that appetizer for a week now. My friend who ordered the chicken sandwich also said "whoa, this is the best chicken sandwich I've ever had." That's pretty epic. We bought some beers down the street and ate like queens. Will come back soon! read more

FTG ATX - Cabbage special appetizer - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stumbled upon this place and was dumbfounded to find out it was a food truck after seeing photos of the food they were churning out. Decided to give it a whirl on a Friday night and was pleasantly surprised when, after we ordered, the estimated pick up time was only 20 minutes later. Both of the gentlemen were super friendly and had the food ready as soon as I arrived (which I feel almost never happens at food trucks). Got the food home and WOW. Each dish was plated up nicely, with a clear knack for presentation. We started with the butternut squash with chicken liver mousse. The mousse was delightfully whipped and the squash, goat cheese & cranberries provided a great medley of textures & flavors. Next up was the perfectly seared steak. The chimichurri was absolutely lights out and the perfect accompaniment. Pairing with the steak were some delicious potatoes and a medley of vegetables, both cooked well & tasty. The encore was the chicken curry. Tender stewed chicken danced in the flavor packed curry and it was yet another home run. Cannot recommend this place enough. The best take out we have had in years (and we had a lot, like others, during Covid). A MUST GO!!! read more

FTG ATX - Butternut salad with chicken live mousse, 44 farms steak and zab & chicken curry - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Holy Moly! Ryan and Ryan are both amazing Chefs! Super down to earth, and stoked to be Chefs! You can tell this is their passion! If you want truly amazing fine dining food, but are on a budget go ASAP to their food truck!!! I would actually recommend running their to eat their food because I feel like they will be getting a proper restaurant very soon, and then they won't be in the budget friendly realm of fine dinning! I am going back tomorrow to eat more food and try more things!!! Come join me!!!! Bring, friends, family, dogs, cats, birds ! Bring whomever, and enjoy the good food and positive vibes at Ryan and Ryan's food truck!!! read more

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This food truck is in a slightly odd location - a large parking lot by St. Elmo's - but definitely worth visiting. It has well priced delicious and inventive meals that are keto and incorporate organic ingredients. I almost want to keep this one to myself, it's so good! read more

FTG ATX - Keto Fried Chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Easily one of the best consistent orders I make in Austin, TX. I've tried something different each time and it's crazy how good some of the dishes are while being low carb. My favorites include the steak, pork shoulder, and carrot cake; but I've never been disappointed. I got a chance to finally visit (usually ordered this delivery) and FTG guys were awesome. read more

The owner(s) are friendly and make THE best food, what a blessing for someone on a keto diet!! I want to see these people succeed, they deserve it. Everything I've tried on the menu has been so great. Fries chicken, steak, and pork shoulder all fan- freaking- tastic. Their samosas are a real treat! You can get it to go OR sit outside at the picnic table and people watch. I'll be coming for sure. read more

FTG ATX - Cabbage dish - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We got food from here on Ubereats while staying at a hotel nearby. I had no idea the food was out of a food truck until I looked the place up to write a review because it impressed me so much. And now finding out it was a food truck just impresses me even more! The gnocchi was absolutely addictive, the brisket taco was better than Tysons (we ordered from two different places and while FTG's was melt in your mouth deliciousness Tysons unfortunately was almost inedible). The lions mane taco was fantastic, I didn't even know it wasn't chicken until I pulled up the menu on ubereats. Which actually brings up a great point, check Ubereats for their menu items! They have things on there not listed on their website. Anyway, super super deliciousness. Insane that they're out of a food truck, food was very high quality. Definitely something I expected from a sit down white tablecloth type of restaurant. read more

Just discovered this place and we love the food. The guys there have worked in some of the better Austin restaurants and it shows. Tonight I had the Gnocchi Pomodoro and my husband had the Steak with Zab. Both were mouthwatering delicious. read more

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These guys are out here doin' the damn thing food truck wise. Everything was delicious and on point. Can't wait to go back to try everything else. Had the fried chicken though that was delicious, which literally how EVERYTHING else that's on the menu also looks. Make it out to try this food truck. These guys won't leave you disappointed in any way. read more

We really enjoyed our experience here! These guys really elevate the food truck experience-their dishes are sophisticated, well presented and tasty. We had the octopus and picanha meat dish. The sauces for each complimented the dish. They gave us a free vodka, as well. I had no complaints. Another huge surprise was the baklava cheesecake-it was to die for and I was totally impressed. I would drive here just for that dessert. We will definitely come back despite not living close. I'd rather sit outside for great food than go nearby for not great food inside. I hope the vibes keep flowing for this place. It's fairly priced and good. The owners are super friendly and asked for feedback. Nothing but positives from us! read more

Great food. Great People. Best food truck on the East side. Jerk chicken is great. good environment

Been meaning to review this place for like a month lol. Had the keto fried chicken here and it was really really good. They put some veggies and some sauce to help back up the flavor of the chicken. The person working was super nice as well. Nobody was here when I came I was the only one eating which is a shame because this place is so good. I guess there are a lot of good restaurants in Austin. read more

Visiting Austin for a few days was undoubtedly the best thing I did on the trip, and trust me there was strong competition. The cherry on top is they have a dedicated frier for gluten-free items, and this is the best GF fried chicken I've ever had! read more

When you're visiting Austin for a quick weekend, it's not recommended to eat at the same place twice... but when the food & hospitality is as great as FTG was on a June Friday evening, you go back and order twice as much as the first visit. Unique dishes I cannot compare to anything else I've eaten... just good. I'll do my best to try another great Austin place with my few remaining meals this weekend, but I'd be lying if FTG wasn't calling me back for a cold Lone Star & more delicious, creative dishes. Cheers! read more

FTG ATX - 10/10 Review - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

BEST food I've had in Austin by far. The red curry melted in my mouth. It has nuts in it that are to die for. The bone-in lemon pepper wings are meaty and tender and the skin was tasty. The ranch it came with was good too. I never order wings in general but they were good. The entree portions are large enough to share. We both only finished half our meal. I ate the bourbon cake and tres leches, dessert portions are small but yummy. Menu prices are not on the board, my curry was $13 the wings were $12 (or vice versa) dessert was $7 and $5 but there was a random $2 discount applied which was cool. Highly highly recommend! There are picnic tables outside the truck, we went when it was cold and there was a makeshift fire pit for warmth. Friendly staff too :) read more

Amazing and inventive food truck behind Mama Dearest Bar in East Austin. We had the birria arancini, beef pierogis, and the gnocchi in ragu. Unexpected elevated dining out of a truck behind a dive bar! What more can you want! Can't wait to try everything else and excited to explore their ever changing menu. read more

This place is amazing!!!! It's become our go to takeout. And it's open late. Last night we had the gnocchi and a pork dish special covered with a crepe. Both were *absolutely amazing*. For desert we had the dulce de leche chocolate torte. Wtf! That was the most heavenly dessert. read more

Amazing. Food 10/10 Service 11/10 And I personally love Hyde park so the ambiance 10/10 read more

I came here with my wife and we sampled almost everything on the menu. I recently started keto so going here fit well with my diet. But keto or not, the food here is absolutely amazing! All of it. From the zab to the pork belly lettuce wraps to the chicken liver mousse to the tres leches. It was all fantastic. My personal favorites were the fried chicken and the pork shoulder...both perfectly tender and amazing flavor. The quality is what you'd expect from a fancy sit down restaurant, much less a food truck! Do yourself a favor and try them out. read more

This is Austin's best kept secret and it's in the parking lot of a Texaco. Super high quality upscale style food coming from a modest food truck. The menu changes seasonally and everything is great. My only complaint is that some dishes can be a bit salty. But this place hits! Everything is soooo good. Add potatoes/carbs for free. New fav spot in Austin. read more

Food was great, but it was delivered, so I can't comment on service or ambience. Not a lot to choose from, but both steak and chicken entrees were excellent. read more

I arrived late in to Austin for a quick work trip, but couldn't pass up an opportunity to try a new place. I found FTG on yelp, it was open late, and was on the way to my hotel. Easy to find, right behind a Texaco. I was the only one there around 1030p on a Thursday night, though a few people came to grab take out orders while I was waiting on my food. I got the fried chicken and the tres leches. OH MY GOSH. From the first bite I knew I had made the right decision... the flavors were unreal. The ricotta was the perfect compliment to the chicken and I don't know what they did to the zucchini to give it the flavors it had, but I'd eat an entire plate of just the zucchini. I wasn't even hungry when I took a bite of the tres leche and had intended to just have a taste.... Nope. I ate the whole thing. Even drank the leftover sauce. It was that good. No regrets. I'll be back on my next trip to try more. read more

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One of the best meals I've had in Austin. Ordered the Steak and Zab, which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Very affordable for the quality of food that you are getting, too. read more

My husband is vegetarian.  We've kind of stopped expecting he'll find anything new to eat on a menu if we go out (Like, the same two items are available on any menu anywhere for him, on rotate for eternity. Or like...fries). So we were really happy to see food here we've never tried before at home or on our travels. And the taste here was like small boutique restaurant quality in a picnic-table setting. I eat meat, and I could eat the steak every day it was so good. I really recommend people give this place a try, especially if they are looking for actual unique food when they go out. It's  BYOB. I would totally recommend it for an outdoor date-night with a couple beers, or taking something totally new for someone who is sick or hasn't been out for awhile. Thanks FTG for giving both of us actual food to eat. My baby recommends the potatoes ;p read more

What a great find, tucked behind the gas station . Had one of the best burgers ever. The meat was high quality , fresh & came with gourmet toppings . The price was super reasonable . So glad to stumble upon this place ! read more