Looking to try the finest food stands around, but don't want to empty your wallet?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most noteworthy affordable food stands in Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture on a budget.
1. Tommy Want Wingy
Topping the list is Tommy Want Wingy. Located at 94 Rainey St., the chicken joint is the highest-rated economical food stand in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 295 reviews on Yelp.
"We make chicken lollipops!" touts the business' Yelp bio in the section pertaining to specialties. "We take all the fuss and mess out of the the chicken wing for you. Our unique preparation and creative sauces make for a fantastic eating experience!"
2. Rollin' Smoke BBQ
Next up is East Austin's Rollin' Smoke BBQ, situated at 1501 E. Sixth St. With 4.5 stars out of 232 reviews on Yelp, the food truck, which specializes in barbecue, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Per the history section of the business' Yelp profile, "Sixth-generation Texan, cook and owner Kyle Stallings prepares his own brand of barbecue using tried and true recipes, and some he developed over the last few years. We strive to bring you the best and freshest barbecue."
Furthermore, "At Rollin' Smoke, we use the best ingredients we can get to bring you barbecue late at night, and now during the day on weekends," it continues on Yelp in the section concerning signature items. "We specialize in brisket, pulled pork and handmade jalapeño cheddar pork sausage. We also do a pork rib special on Friday and Dino Beef ribs on Saturday nights."
3. El Primo
Bouldin's El Primo, located at 2101 S. First St., is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the reasonably priced food stand, which offers tacos, breakfast, brunch, lunch and more, 4.5 stars out of 211 reviews.
Yelper Steven M., who reviewed El Primo on Feb. 12, wrote, "When I ended up at El Primo for a breakfast taco, I was pretty darn pleased. ... I [ordered] a breakfast taco with chorizo, cheese and egg, and it was quite possibly the best breakfast taco I have ever had."
Amy Q. noted, "My boyfriend and I were looking for a legit taco truck, and El Primo didn't disappoint. We tried both the asada and pastor tacos, and they were delicious!"
4. Biscuits and Groovy
At last, there's Biscuits and Groovy, a low-cost food stand that serves breakfast and brunch in Hyde Park, with four stars out of 596 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5015 Duval St. to give it a go for yourself.
"Super yummy comfort food! The portions are very generous and not too pricey, either," wrote Yelper Amy Q., who reviewed Biscuits and Groovy on Feb. 4. "The biscuits are delicious, and they have many options for toppings."
Yelper Cynthia C. added, "Everything on the menu can be made vegan, that's so convenient! ... The vegan sausage patty was tasty and crispy, with a well-rounded flavor. The biscuits were so fresh and so soft."
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