Best Mediterranean in Austin! Do not skip this place. Options for everyone, even vegans :)
Kevin H.
I love this food truck and I love the man who runs it!! He is so personable and kind, you can tell he cares a lot about his craft and his clients. I always get the chicken shawarma and it is soooo delicious. Huge portions, delicious hummus, and a bit of fluffy pita. All around lovely experience!
Mark F.
Great food and sizable portions! The definition of not judging a book by its cover, as this place is very unassuming. All you'll find here is great homestyle food and warm service. The owner even came out the first time we were here and gave us free baklava. Give this place a try!
Harrison K.
Amazing little food truck tucked away at a gas station. Great portion size and authentic taste. The owner who runs it is very kind and dedicated to his business. We got the mix grill plate and mix shawarma plate and both were excellent but would definitely lean toward getting the shawarma next time!
Soham R.
The mix grill plate and the fresh lime and mint juice were incredible! The owner also gave me free baklava.
Aishwarya K.
I've been going to Abo Youssef since it was located in the Dobie Mall a few years back and the food is always incredible! I picked some up today for the first time in a while and it was so. freaking. good!!! The Falafel & Gardenia plate is my go-to, and it comes with 2 meals worth of food, absolutely loaded. It comes with 4 falafels and a lot of stewed eggplant and cauliflower with an amazing tahini sauce on top. The rice to topping ratio is perfect -- which is a complaint I have with places like Halal Bros. The plate also comes with a warm fresh pita, which was so fluffy and perfect with the hummus. The cucumber salad is always super refreshing and fragrant, really brightens up the plate. The owner/chef Samir is very friendly and even gave us free baklava, which was crunchy and perfect! Make sure to check the hours before you go as they're mainly open in the evenings!
Maile Kono-Wells
Everything we ordered was amazingly delicious! Kebab plate, falafel, roasted vegetables, and Greek fries were all wonderful. The lemon mint drink was out of this world! And the gentleman running the truck was so friendly, good with my kids, and generous. He even gave us a free dessert! I can't wait to go back!
Ken K.
This place is SOOOOO good. I was hesitant at first on how good it could be. This truck is set up in the parking lot of a gas station. With so many good reviews I had to give it a shot as I was craving some delicious halal like I get in NY. This spot did not disappoint. The own is so kind and more than willing to help with finding the right selection for you. The food is very fresh which is always reassuring when eating at a food truck. The meat is spiced really well. I have enjoyed everything I have gotten here but my go to is the Gyro Plate.
Andrea D'Mello
BEST Mediterranean food in Austin! I’ve been coming here for years and the quality and service is always amazing. The owner is so kind and always whips up my food so quickly. Portions are big, especially the plates! And don’t skip dessert, the baklava and rice pudding are delicious too.
Katie Good
I love this food truck and I love the man who runs it!! He is so personable and kind, you can tell he cares a lot about his craft and his clients. I always get the chicken shawarma and it is soooo delicious. Huge portions, delicious hummus, and a bit of fluffy pita. All around lovely experience!
Unreal. Cooking is so 80/20. This was worth the wait. Huge fan of Mediterranean food, and this lamb wrap may have been the best I’ve ever had. My wife got the falafel and it was rock solid. The owner also brought us baklava which was also wonderful. Side note: the pita itself was incredible. And the drink selection inside the gas station next door was solid. Parking across the street was easy.Two thumbs way way up. Does it live up the hype? You bet it does. Can’t wait to go back.
Dave Pokk
Hands down the best falafel plate in Austin. Great portions, everything tastes fresh and homemade, and they even put this cauliflower / eggplant mix into it that’s just so damn good.
Ariana N
Fresh, large portions. I grew up eating authentic falafel and the ones here are delicious in both taste and texture. Been here a few times and will return again!
Carolina Aguilar
This place is amazing! The food tastes great, we got the mixed shawarma and gyro plate and you get tons of food! Comes with a side of pita. Hummus tastes homemade, it is delicious. Make sure you order some baklava. The owner is so so nice, he truly cares about providing quality food and quality service. A true East Austin gem.
Erika Shore
This was my best food truck experience! The food was so so good and just exactly what we wanted. The ingredients tasted fresh and we got a lot of food for what we paid for, so great value. The service was exceptional and the man running the business was so kind to us. He totally made our day with how genuinely kind he was! You can tell he puts a lot of care into the food he makes.
Best Mediterranean in Austin! Do not skip this place. Options for everyone, even vegans :)
I love this food truck and I love the man who runs it!! He is so personable and kind, you can tell he cares a lot about his craft and his clients. I always get the chicken shawarma and it is soooo delicious. Huge portions, delicious hummus, and a bit of fluffy pita. All around lovely experience!
Great food and sizable portions! The definition of not judging a book by its cover, as this place is very unassuming. All you'll find here is great homestyle food and warm service. The owner even came out the first time we were here and gave us free baklava. Give this place a try!
Amazing little food truck tucked away at a gas station. Great portion size and authentic taste. The owner who runs it is very kind and dedicated to his business. We got the mix grill plate and mix shawarma plate and both were excellent but would definitely lean toward getting the shawarma next time!
The mix grill plate and the fresh lime and mint juice were incredible! The owner also gave me free baklava.
I've been going to Abo Youssef since it was located in the Dobie Mall a few years back and the food is always incredible! I picked some up today for the first time in a while and it was so. freaking. good!!! The Falafel & Gardenia plate is my go-to, and it comes with 2 meals worth of food, absolutely loaded. It comes with 4 falafels and a lot of stewed eggplant and cauliflower with an amazing tahini sauce on top. The rice to topping ratio is perfect -- which is a complaint I have with places like Halal Bros. The plate also comes with a warm fresh pita, which was so fluffy and perfect with the hummus. The cucumber salad is always super refreshing and fragrant, really brightens up the plate. The owner/chef Samir is very friendly and even gave us free baklava, which was crunchy and perfect! Make sure to check the hours before you go as they're mainly open in the evenings!
Everything we ordered was amazingly delicious! Kebab plate, falafel, roasted vegetables, and Greek fries were all wonderful. The lemon mint drink was out of this world! And the gentleman running the truck was so friendly, good with my kids, and generous. He even gave us a free dessert! I can't wait to go back!
This place is SOOOOO good. I was hesitant at first on how good it could be. This truck is set up in the parking lot of a gas station. With so many good reviews I had to give it a shot as I was craving some delicious halal like I get in NY. This spot did not disappoint. The own is so kind and more than willing to help with finding the right selection for you. The food is very fresh which is always reassuring when eating at a food truck. The meat is spiced really well. I have enjoyed everything I have gotten here but my go to is the Gyro Plate.
BEST Mediterranean food in Austin! I’ve been coming here for years and the quality and service is always amazing. The owner is so kind and always whips up my food so quickly. Portions are big, especially the plates! And don’t skip dessert, the baklava and rice pudding are delicious too.
I love this food truck and I love the man who runs it!! He is so personable and kind, you can tell he cares a lot about his craft and his clients. I always get the chicken shawarma and it is soooo delicious. Huge portions, delicious hummus, and a bit of fluffy pita. All around lovely experience!
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Unreal. Cooking is so 80/20. This was worth the wait. Huge fan of Mediterranean food, and this lamb wrap may have been the best I’ve ever had. My wife got the falafel and it was rock solid. The owner also brought us baklava which was also wonderful. Side note: the pita itself was incredible. And the drink selection inside the gas station next door was solid. Parking across the street was easy.Two thumbs way way up. Does it live up the hype? You bet it does. Can’t wait to go back.
Hands down the best falafel plate in Austin. Great portions, everything tastes fresh and homemade, and they even put this cauliflower / eggplant mix into it that’s just so damn good.
Fresh, large portions. I grew up eating authentic falafel and the ones here are delicious in both taste and texture. Been here a few times and will return again!
This place is amazing! The food tastes great, we got the mixed shawarma and gyro plate and you get tons of food! Comes with a side of pita. Hummus tastes homemade, it is delicious. Make sure you order some baklava. The owner is so so nice, he truly cares about providing quality food and quality service. A true East Austin gem.
This was my best food truck experience! The food was so so good and just exactly what we wanted. The ingredients tasted fresh and we got a lot of food for what we paid for, so great value. The service was exceptional and the man running the business was so kind to us. He totally made our day with how genuinely kind he was! You can tell he puts a lot of care into the food he makes.