Thicket Food Park

So many good food trucks are here in the Thicket! Artipasta, TX Shawarma, cheesecake, Vietnamese, Mexican, smoothies, even a BAGEL TRUCK for early morning breakfast that will stick to your ribs...plus it's so cute in here. There seems to be enough parking every time I pop in, and it's completely family and pet-friendly (keep yr pets on a leash, there's kids around!). My fave thing is to pop in and order from four or more food trucks to keep things spicy and exciting without having to incur delivery fees.

This food park has finally recovered post Covid. They have a full lineup of food trucks with variety of cuisines - from Pasta to Middle Eastern to tacos and even coffee! The setup is absolutely great / with different styles of seating and some with natural tree shade while others have sunlight. The playground for kids makes it so easy to meetup with busy mom friends because you can keep an eye on the kiddos while also having a proper conversation. A highlight of this park is that they have access to proper clean restrooms and convenient parking.

My first time here this weekend! I drove by after dropping off my doggo at Walk ATX. What a nice surprise, not busy, and so many breakfast food options to satisfy anyone's palate. Parking was no problem. It appeared to be super family friendly! Lots of kiddos, dogs, and all around chill atmosphere. There is a small jungle gym with a slide, and plenty of seating. People just trying to get their weekend going at an easy pace. There's a pretty field of wild flowers right next to it! It is a little hidden oasis right next to a busy street and you wouldn't even realize it.

One of Austin's HIDDEN GEM!Nestled in the heart of the city, the food truck park is a culinary haven offering a diverse selection of delights. From savory tacos to aromatic coffee and indulgent pasta, there's something to satisfy every palate. The pasta truck boasts expertly crafted dishes, while the taco truck delivers authentic Mexican flavors. The coffee truck brews aromatic blends, and the cheesecake bites truck offers sweet indulgence. Amidst the bustling atmosphere, a sense of community thrives, making it a cherished spot where strangers become friends over shared meals and culinary adventures. In a city filled with culinary gems, the food truck park shines as a beacon of flavor and fellowship.

Thicket is amazing. There is a little kids play area, very shady pick nick table eating areas. Great food and always just a great time. No alcohol served here though so keep that in mind. Lots of cool places nearby though so stop here to eat then head down the street to have a cool beverage! This is a super lay back area so everything is pretty much self serve. Also on the weekends you might be surprised with some live music!

My group and I arrived around 7:30PM on a Wednesday. Luckily it wasn't crowded, but a few of the food trucks weren't open which was unfortunate because they all sounded so great! My party and I split up and grabbed a bunch of different things. We got some Taiwanese fried chicken, a giant corn dog, and a shawarma. It was honestly so difficult making a decision on what to get, so we just went family style. What a great choice. The shawarma was by far my favorite. It was so fresh and so flavorful, highly recommend!!

Awesome spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner! New food trucks recently found had outstanding breakfast and coffee!! So thankful this place is close to home!

The food here was A+. And, we each ate at a different place. Austin is known for food trucks. This concept is perfect for a community who is setup to enjoy food trucks. It's a park with tables in the middle. There is a ring of food trucks surrounding the tables and restrooms past the trucks. Not all the trucks were open when we came, but we came at a weird time - like 2p. Still there was enough to get a good amount of choices. Come here... check it out!

A "food truck park" sounds like a contradiction in so many ways that to the inexperienced it might sound like a redneck paradise, one close to my childhood home in Charleston SC. I mean who wants to visit a small wooded area with a few trucks that can't complete with restaurants that have so much to offer? Yes, I've heard this line of thinking many times and I can honestly say nothing is further from those misconceptions. Located a few miles south of Austin and easily accessible from I-35, this hidden gem can be easy to miss if you're not diligent in what you're looking for or Google maps falls asleep & zips you past the entrance. Pulling up is like a small gypsy caravan w/ parking around the centralized food & entertainment. We pulled up but I had to use the restroom first. Entering the very clean but passcode protected facilities, I can't really explain, but I felt I was at summer camp from the days of my youth. This set the stage for something I could have never imagined or felt!Walking w/ my two teenage daughters, we entered the epicenter of food, fun, and music. It was like the old west and the wagons had formed a circle w/ all the prairie folk inside. There are roughly 12 trucks although a few were closed, a playground for kids ages 2-8 or so and a stage for live music. We arrived on Friday at 6pm as to escape the majority of the heat and catch some live music. Kudos to thicketaustin for having the mist gently being sprayed to make the heat a little more bearable. My kids and I sampled a ton of the trucks starting w/ the truck Artipasta. My oldest got the tagliatelle w/ meat sauce and it was extremely good but a little bit greasy. The flavors were bright and the pasta perfectly cooked. The next truck was Un Mundo de Savor where I got the El Pastor & barbacoa tacos & my youngest the enchiladas rojas. The tacos were perfect with tender meats and fresh accompaniments. The enchiladas were the star. The red sauce was smoky and flavorful but to my surprise I was waiting for some major heat bomb to go off in my mouth and it never came. Brilliant! We also tried the chicken bahriani from The Everest Indian Cuisine and I wasn't so impressed. While the spices made the nose tingle, the chicken was stringy and the flavors were muddied and nothing really stuck out. We decided to try the mozzarella dog from The Corn Dog and it was like being a kid again but was a little more sophisticated. The cheese was melty and stringy good but the corn bread coating was slightly sweet, something as a southern chef I was proud of! The fried OREO was good and my daughter was giggling as she'd never had one before. Also their blueberry ice was perfect for the heat. Not exactly ice but more like a slushy from the gas station. Very good. Finally, we got three various cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Experience. Bite size pieces were creamy, not to dense, bursting with flavor and enticing the tastebuds to eat more and more. These suckers are DANGEROUS!While we were scarfing down our buffet of different cultures the people around us were all so very warm, welcoming and down to earth. Lots of toddlers were running around and enjoying life. Enter the band. A small ensemble of a lead singer who also played the harmonica and Ukulele, a guitarist, and finally a drummer. The cast made the forest seem alive with melody making and they were great with children singing songs they'd love and giving them egg shakers. I really appreciated the effort and craftmanship they put forward.Overall Thicket Food Park made me feel like one of the tree people in Sherwood Forest (too bad it's not renaissance fest time!). The music heightened the atmosphere while everyone had smiles on their faces and were a delight to be around. The food of course is the star and even if you have to get something to go, it's well worth the trip. In summary, if you want an enjoyable evening with family, a romantic evening w/ that special someone or need some great grub on the go, I highly encourage Thicket Food Park as your destination.

This food truck park is incredible!! My favorite icecream in town at Kesho, great pasta, and awesome vegan tacos. Highly recommend.