2-Hour Express Austin Food Tour: Local Street Food Flavors
Overview
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2 hours
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Meet up in front of Cosmic Saltillo. A lush garden oasis serving up coffee, brews and cocktails in a unique setting that is the definition of what makes East Austin a top destination for locals to hang out at.
We begin our 2 hour walking food tour with a leisure journey through a small part of the east side and stopping for the first food bite at a local favorite food truck that has grown with the neighborhood. There we will try a delicious falafel bite.
Our journey will continue with a walk through the neighborhood taking in the Historic sites and street art to our 2nd destination, a place that was once a local convenient store turned brewery. There we try a Tex-Mex bite while learning about how this place became a local favorite brewery that has won multiple awards for their craft and a place that is literally off the beaten path.
We then end our food journey with a sweet, unique bite you can’t find anywhere else, from a local place with an Austin cult following.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
What To Expect
Starting the tour we first discover a place that was started by a pastor and his wife, considered to be the “third place” to locals, specializing in craft beer, high-quality coffee and a robust taco menu. From here we will try a savory street taco that originated in North Mexico during the 1500s, rooted in cattle ranching culture.
For our 2nd stop on the tour starting as a food truck, fueled by passion, creativity and support of the community, known for quality ingredients, sustainability and fair wages you will be trying small crispy deep fried patties made with chickpeas, fava beans and mixed herbs. Popular in middle eastern cuisine.
Options
2-Hour Express Austin Food Tour: Local Street Food Flavors
What‘s Included
Falafel Bite
Most Traditional Taco from Austin
Curry Dip & Malaysian Flatbread
Artisanal Ice Cream
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb
X8933RTls,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Express Food Tour in East Austin with Alexis was wonderful! Alexis was enthusiastic, informed and the perfect hostess. And the food tastings were MmmMmm delectable; wonderfully tasty taco, fun falafel, superb curry and multi-flavored ice cream to end the tour. Tour is highly recommended! Thank you Alexis!!
Great Tour with Tasty Food and a Great Guide
RobertC1335,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment wet met Alexis at the meeting point she was full of positivity and energy. We could not pick a top food from the tour as all the stops were great!! Pork Tacos 🌮 Falafels 🧆 Chapati & Thai Curry Dip 🍛 ‘Superman’ Ice Cream 🍨 A great couple of hours out with a great guide, 100% recommend to others Thank you again Alexis. Rob, Jill & Jo
Walk about and food.
jj4irwin,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A tour for locals and visitors. A great introduction to the history and geology of Austin with a nice food selection. I was offered great vegetarian options which is greatly appreciated.
Alexis knows food
brookw958,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexis was super fun! So enthusiastic and went the extra mile (literally) to show 3 old ladies and one youngun a fun Austin time!!
Texas BBQ!!
N403SN,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00d flow and clarity: That was a fantastic food and walking tour! Our guide, Alexis, was incredibly knowledgeable and cheerful. She shared so much interesting information about Austin’s history, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The Texas BBQ was absolutely delicious—I still find my mouth watering just thinking about it!
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