AUSTIN, TX
Food trucks galore! Austin has an enviable vegan scene with around 40 vegan food spots, and nearly half of them are on wheels. With over a decade-long history, Arlo’s might have the city’s biggest fanbase.
Photos from their OG parking spot at Spider House Café (now closed)
Arlo’s currently has a residency inside Lovebirds, located at 2337 Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78725. With their tagline, “Light Hearts, Heavy Pours,” Lovebirds promises a buzz with your burger.
Cuz the cool kids don’t eat dinner by 7
Arlo’s is open seven days a week until at least 11 pm. And for you nocturnal animals, the burger joint serves right up to last call at 12:45 am.
I am going to be really honest here. When my cousin and I pulled up to their past location at Spider House Café, my first thought was that the place looked super sketchy. Granted, this was before the previously all-black truck had received its new colorful paint job. The repurposed and mismatched tables, chairs, and other random decor also added to the effect. But you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, right?
License to Grill
By the time I had my first taste of their Bac’n Cheeze Burger, I had already forgotten about the truck that could have come right off the set of some horror film or been a kidnapper’s mode of transportation. The only thing left on my mind was how good the sweet potato fries tasted smothered in ketchup. It was a perfect combo.
Arlo’s is cooking up burgers and sandwiches in three more styles:
🍔 Double Bac’n Cheeze Burger: Double the house-made patty and bac’n, loaded with all the fixings, on a brioche bun
🍔 BBQ Burger: House-made patty smothered in Arlo’s BBQ sauce and chipotle sauce, and loaded with all the fixings
🍔 Jalapeño Ranch Chick’n: House-made seitan patty, Arlo’s jalapeño ranch, tomatoes, onions, and pickles, on a savory brioche bun
For those of us with monster appetites, the menu also features mac & cheeze, fries, tots, and fried pickles.
Support vegan businesses and get some! 😛
