The Fat Falafel

THE.BEST.FOOD.TRUCK.in.New Orleans.period.Tuesdays will never be the same for me. Every Tuesday Fat Falafel parks just up the street from my house at Swirl Wines. I finally made to down there and was BLOWN away at the quality, the flavor and the price of such amazing vegetarian eats!I got the combo Falafel platter for $8. 3 Falafel, salad, hummus, pita, garlic sauce and root slaw. A-MAZ-ING!!!! my friend got the Falafel sandwich (in a pita) for $5 and it was great, too!I'll give you one guess at where I am having dinner next Tuesday night.

Had the Falafel sandwich. Very fresh and tasty. Found them in front of Swirl on Tuesday!

Since I'm obsessed with 1000 Figs, I obviously love me some Fat Falafel! While I rarely see the Fat Falafel out and about anymore, it is a special treat when they are parked at Tulane Med or LSUHSC (I've only ever seen them out there on Fridays but I'm not sure what their actual schedule is!). The brussels sprouts, fries, and falafel are all phenomenal! Make sure you get a side of toum (the garlic sauce that the fries come with). I always ask for extra toum because it goes so well on the brussels sprouts too! I personally think that their falafel is the best in the city, and I love that the falafel platter comes with lots of greens and sauces to enjoy! If you see Fat Falafel out and about, definitely check them out! Or just make a trip to 1000 Figs.....Food -- 5 starsPrice -- 5 starsService -- 5 stars

I've been hearing great reviews about TFF and finally caught them on LSUHSC campus. I ordered the Falafel Platter to enjoy a sample of their goodness. The entire platter was filled with vibrant colors which was a mood booster for me. There's a nice amount of heat with the oil on the hummus and the pita bread held up the large portions. The greens has a wonderful tasting vinegar twang that complimented their sauces very well. I would definitely recommend TFF to friends and I will be back for that platter!

Probably my favorite food truck in New Orleans. And there are a lot of good ones here, so that's saying a lot!They keep it simple. You get your choice of falafel in a pita or falafel not in a pita, with or without fries. Get the fries. They top them with a garlicky sauce that is SO GOOD I find myself compulsively licking the bag they come in whenever I get them. No shame. None at all. The carrot/beet slaw is always so perfectly crisp and fresh. Everything they make is perfectly crisp and fresh. The falafel itself is exactly the way it should be - crisp-chewy on the outside, soft and seasoned on the inside. Perfect for lunch or dinner (or 1am or whenever, really) and generally healthier than most other to-go options around. They're cheap (you can be well fed and then some for under 10$), and they take credit cards, so don't give me that "but I never carry cash on me!" bollocks.

Since The Fat Falafel punched me in the mouth with flavor and left me all alone and stunned, I'm going to return the favor. Do you like fresh food? Do you like an ethnic food party in your mouth? You like when your plate is as colorful as world pride fest? Are you a sauce addict? Garlic, mint, and spice tickle your fancy?Well, stop wasting your time reading this review and get your a$$ down to The Fat Falafel food truck. Get on your facebook, track them mothas down, and order that Falafel plate like your life hangs in the balance. I suggest catching them at Church Alley where you can eat inside with a nice beverage. The food doesn't take too long and everyone is SUPER nice. Love, love, love. POW POW POW! Go on na, enjoy!

GOOD GOD.I will follow you into the dark, Fat Falafel. Into the goddamn dark.Falafel so crispy and tender (made fresh, not frozen!!!!!!!!!!), cucumbers crisp and never slimy, french fries with garlic aioli, & it's affordable! A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

One of the greatest vegetarian food trucks around. Their food absolutely never disappoints. I've eaten here several times and I've had the pleasure of being in their new restaurant 1000 figs which is just as lovely. As a vegetarian in NOLA it can be hard to find really delicious food like this but Fat Falafel is always great. Last time I was here I had the falafel platter which is just the right amount of food for a hearty lunch. Everything tastes fresh and healthy and has the nutritional value and composition to keep me full for hours. Sometimes I get the fries and they are absolute heaven! Must try, esp. If you're vegetarian!

Saw them the other day outside of Fair Grinds behind the race track. The fries with Tzaziki sauce looked excellent. The best Tzaziki I have seen in these parts, rich and thick.

There are other food trucks that I have yet to try. But this is my favorite thus far. So flavorful. And healthy. The combination of shredded carrots, red cabbage, tahini sauce, hummus, spices and basil leaves is heaven. Their falafel is so crispy and perfect. Definitively get the falafel sandwich and make sure you get it with hummus.