I came to Hi Brewing for the beer and decided to taco chance on Norte, it didn't disappoint ;)…read more It was busy on a Friday, but I loved that all ordering took place online. No need to wait in a long queue, simply enjoy a seat outside and get called up when it's ready. I got the El dorado quesadilla ($9.50) and Al pastor tacos ($4.25), they were all spec-taco-lar :) I would definitely recommend it if you're in east Austin.

We decided to check out Norte while sitting in at Hi Sign Brewing, and I am very grateful we gave…read moreit a chance. I approach with the intention of grabbing one or two asada tacos, but the menu and pictures I saw were too tempting, and it was hard to resist everything else I had to offer. The tacos were amazing and overflowing with carne asada, which is always welcome! My favorite, though, was the hotdog, which I was not expecting to love as much, but as someone who grew up with Mexican hotdogs on the south Texas border, it's nice to see these up here in Austin. We had a bit of a wait (~20 min), but nothing too bad as it seemed to be a busy day. We were hanging out at the brewery so we didn't feel it much. Staff were friendly and prices were reasonable for the area. I recommend you check them out!

Did I drop 46 bucks on a rice bowl? Hell yeah and I finished that with the melt-in-your-mouth waygu…read morehappiness in my heart. The owner was tip top awesome, even spoiled our old dog with some of that waygu fat on rice. Will I go back to this spot, you betcha! Oh and that street corn, a perfect snack. Also the weather was perfect for this outside spot, made it feel like a happy picnic

Came here for the ube desserts and they were incredible!!!! I was seriously blown away. I got the…read moreube tiramisu and the ube tres leches. I've been eating to try these for so long and I was so happy they had them in stock!! The ube flavor is so delicious and y it's not super sweet!! I called the owner in advance to make sure he had it he in stock and he was so nice enough to open early just to accommodate my schedule!!

This place was so nice and friendly! The complimentary tortillas and salsas were yummy and…read moreinteresting compared to a basket of chips because each tortilla was different or cooked differently. I think the lady helping us described them as blue masa, chile, toasted, fried, and dried. The salsas were very good too. I got the lengua taco and a breakfast bean taco to try out since I wasn't super hungry. The lengua was so tender and delicious. I typically get a flour tortilla but after the complimentary tortillas, I felt like I should have gotten their corn since it felt like they made their own. I also got their flan which was delicious! I thought this was a lovely lunch and it was a bit sad to see it mostly empty. I think the food is delicious and the waitress was nice enough to explain some of the dishes we had questions on. Definitely want to come back to try the other dishes

Let me get the bad outta the way because that's a very short list…read more 1. The waiter was snooty. I don't know if it was the way I dressed or looked, but he didn't seem very happy to serve his first customer of the day. 2. The location is a little "ghetto" for such a fancy restaurant. That's it! That's the bad list. On to the positives. OMG the food tho! I was upset that I had to pay $11 for one taco, but let me tell you, once the plate hit the table the magic began! The presentation was beautiful! I almost did not want to eat it because it looked so pretty. Then I took a bite...holy hell it was amazing! I had a Ratatouille, Anton Ego moment (if you have kids, you know). It was the best taco I've ever had! That's all I can say. And then came the deserts...holy sweet bearded baby Jesus it was Out-Freakin-Standing!!! I almost threw my glasses across the room! We ordered two different deserts and they were both out of this WORLD! I am only giving this place three stars because of the server and the location. But, if you can get pasted those things, you'll have at least a 4.5 star experience. Enjoy!

Great food, open late. Will definitely be back! Ordered three chicken wraps and service was super…read morefast!

I got annoyed with having this place recommended to me so much so I finally went and all the…read morerecommendations made sense instantly. This is a food truck next to a gas station. It's covered in neon signs, one of which has a different name on it. It's still very cute and there is a little patch of astroturf in front of the ordering window. There is a large menu on the side of the truck. Pick what you want, tell the person at the window, they call your name when it's ready. They accept card but i don't know about cash. There is no place to sit so you're definitely taking your food to go. I got the Italian beef shawarma plate. This was a very fun take on the classic Italian beef sandwich. The beef was tender and the combinations of flavors were unique. I detected another meat in there, though? It tasted like there was also some goat mixed in with the beef which wasn't a problem for me, but might be for you. There wasn't a whole lot of it, but it definitely had that tangy, gamy flavor that marks out goat. The sandwich was delicious. They're open late which is great because I often work late and am too tired to do much else. It's been over a week now since I went and I'm still thinking about that food so we will be back.

Stopped by Kai Zabb for a quick lunch. Very generous portions - one order can easily feed two…read morepeople. We ordered the Kai Prao and the Kai Zabb (their specialty). The fried chicken was cooked to perfection - flavorful, light and filling. The sauces were so good! We got medium spice level, which was pretty good but I think I'll try one level up (spicy) next time for more of a kick. If you're a spice lover I'd recommend that. I preferred the Kai Prao because of the diverse flavor profile and the addition of bell peppers for some crunch. Yum! All orders are served with a side of white rice and their house salad. A hearty, filling and affordable meal to satisfy your next Asian fried chicken craving.

Food truck in a really nice food truck pod. Shaded, plenty of space for kids to run around and…read moresuper friendly staff. They said it would be about 20 minutes for food since they were slammed, but I appreciate knowing it was made to order, so no problems there. Tried the Kaeng Panaeng and it was good overall. Huge portion size but wasn't quite what I was expecting. Salad was pretty standard but I'm glad they kept it separate so it wouldn't wilt from the heat. As for the chicken, I was hoping by itself it would be more thai inspired/marinated/seasoned but it's effectively just chopped up chicken tenders to be dunked in the curry. The curry is flavorful, albeit a bit watery, which I wish was reduced a bit. But if curry is not your thing, my friend's Kai Zabb was very good: tangy, sweet and heat all at once, so good to really switch up bites. And while I wasn't expecting sticky rice, I can't help but say it's the first time I've had thai fried chicken without it. All in all, I think its a great new place to try out, but if you've had thai fried chicken before, just temper your expectations.

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This is one of my go to when it comes to food trucks in Austin. I love that They have ample free…read moreparking. Right now they have seven trucks which are usually open at the same time. It's pretty well lit and they play good music (old school). The only thing I would say is they need to work on updating the heaters and bathrooms. Although they're locked, I feel like they need more care and the hot water doesn't work. I tried 4 (Habibi, Tacos, Pete's Cajun Seafood, and Coat & Thai) out of the 7 trucks and all of the food was delicious!

Doughnuts made to order out of an airstream, you say?…read more Looks like they used to offer mini versions but that side of the menu is all mask taped over. When we went our choices were $9-$10 donut base desserts. I say base because the toppings cover up the donut visually. Despite that, there's no covering that scrumptious taste and texture. Wowaweea. Yes, you feel your cells expand and pants tighten and it is for sure run club pre and post, but quite worth it. These divine donuts have that cakey interior I love so much. We had the Puddin': cream cheese icing, vanilla pudding, fresh bananas with nilla wafers. According to the menu. Ours didn't have any nilla wafers and the presentation was uneven, hence the four stars. I didn't miss the wafers. The icing and pudding were one goopy topping and the bananas slices were half scattered slices and half banana chunk that I had to separate. Side notes: Gourdough sits on a corner with parking spots that are not free. There's a pay via QR code so you'll need a phone or something to scan that. Boo for digital shackles. Next note- I feel like this is a low key meet up spot. Like the way they tried to make the first train cars on the MTA the singles car? There was a series of singles getting doughnuts and they were a little done up for the occasion. Who knows. With the little IG ready love seats and doughnuts made for sharing, you could walk away with extra sugar.

I really didn't want to like these donuts, because who needs a $9 donut, right? But I have to…read moreadmit, they far exceeded my expectations. Just to be clear, I AM somewhat of a subject matter expert. I have eaten all manner of fried dough creations from coast to coast, including Hawaii, and I have a lot to say on the topic. My favorite is still Cider Belly in Albany, NY, but I digress. The PB&J donut here is one of the best things I have ever eaten. I dragged it out for 3 days. Even semi-stale, and reheated in the microwave, it was still delicious. I put a scoop of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream on it which definitely helped. I also ordered a Heavenly Hash (one of my favorite ice cream flavors BTW) and a Naughty and Nice because I am all about the classics. They were both outstanding. No leftovers. I bought these donuts in lieu of birthday cake this year which may become my new tradition. Honestly, I think these are my new favorite donuts in Austin now.

I tried the chicken boneless sandwich medium which came with fries and the chicken tenders mild…read more The chicken itself is very juicy and tender. Most of the flavor is on the outside though and because the chicken is so juicy and big the crust falls off. The chicken sand which is HUGE. There is so much meat and the ratio seems really off. The bread gets really soggy fast but the coleslaw and pickles are a nice addition. The flavors are really solid. The medium is the perfect spice for me. The tenders are okay, since I got mild it wasn't really flavorful and the dang sauce isn't very flavorful either. Food was made to order because it was HOT. The brewery area is very cute and fun but the parking situation is not great.

Last time I went here, I was turned away since the owner was overwhelmed with too many orders…read more Thankfully I got to try it this time! They make their food to order bc our food was STEAMING. The chicken sandwich was a behemoth of a sandwich. I could barely bite it, but worth the $15! The bun was extremely soft, but the ratio of chicken to bun was a little off. Their pickles are sweet which is ideal with that level of heat. I got the hot which was perfect for me. The fries are amazing tbh, even after sitting in the fridge, they had a great flavor and texture somehow. I wish they put more sauce which is probably my personal preference haha It was a good meal overall, but not my favorite fried chicken spot. The burger with curry sauce WAS SO GOOOOD!! If i came back, I would get that. Smash burger patty with a pillowy bun - delish!