Highland Lakes Food Truck Roundup

The Highland Lakes has become a food-truck grub hub, noshing in on the latest trend in food on the go. Here’s what you need to know before you go on a taste tour of these local hot spots.
MARBLE FALLS

The Silver Spartan is located at 1006 Mission Hills Drive at U.S. 281 in Marble Falls. Staff photos by Jennifer Greenwell
The Silver Spartan
1006 Mission Hills Drive at U.S. 281, Marble Falls
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (830) 220-4722
Very large menu includes offerings such as lamb gyro, catfish po’ boy, bacon and egg burger, Greek salad, beer-battered onion rings, jalapeño corn fritters, and funnel cake fries.
The Silver Spartan has picnic tables on site for those who don’t want to grab and go.
HWY 281 Food Court
1610 U.S. 281 North, Marble Falls
This culinary caravan includes a large, covered central dining area cooled by fans in the warmer months and warmed with heaters in the cooler months.
Currently cooking are these fabulous food trucks:
• Local Eats Craft Food
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday as well as 6-8 p.m. Friday; closed Sunday and Monday.
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (512) 294-5581
Serves craft burgers such as the Farm House with a fresh, fried-egg topper and the Texican topped with avocado, fresh pico, and melted queso. Also serves tacos, fries, and sweet treats such as Southern-fried donuts coated with honey and powdered sugar.
Truck specialties: Pecan chicken salad sandwich, Skinny Jeans portabella sandwich, and the Texas Philly
• Tacos El Mexicano #2
When they’re open, they’re open: Days and times vary.
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (512) 567-0302
Authentic Mexican food. Breakfast tacos served all day. Tacos, burritos, tortas, gorditas, quesadillas, shrimp cocktail, and menudo.
Two locations: Marble Falls and Cottonwood Shores.
HWY 1431/INDUSTRIAL FOOD PARK
2202 RR 1431 West, Marble Falls
Break bread under the large, covered patio complete with picnic tables for customer comfort.
Choose from among these trucks:
• Tacos El Charro
Only closed Tuesday
Cash only
Call-in orders: (830) 220-0423
Authentic Mexican food with homemade tortillas. Tacos, gorditas, tortas, burritos, quesadillas, and breakfast tacos. Menudo served on Saturday and Sunday.
Truck specialty: Gordita
• Teo’s Kitchen
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (512) 496-0670
Authentic Mexican food. Tacos (barbacoa, lengua, al pastor, fajita de res), pupusas, baleadas, and flautas.
• The Wild Chicken
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (830) 220-7657
Mesquite-grilled cuisine. Chicken, beef, potatoes, burgers, and fries. Whole and half chickens. Desserts include churros, flan, and pie.
Truck specialty: The chicken!
COTTONWOOD SHORES
Cowtown Texas BBQ
3803 RR 2147 West, Cottonwood Shores
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (512) 755-3863
They serve good ol’ Texas barbecue in just about any form or fashion: brisket, ribs, sliced, chopped, and sausage. On the lighter side, order a deli-style sliced turkey. Don’t leave without a big helping of Cowtown’s famous ranch potato salad.
KINGSLAND
El Grande Taco
2642 RR 1431, Kingsland
7 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8-11 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
Cash only
Call-in orders: (830) 265-8590
Nine years in business serving breakfast and lunch. Authentic Mexican tacos and burritos. Covered seating area in front.
SPICEWOOD
SPICEWOOD FOOD PARK
9334 Texas 71 East, Spicewood
Visitors to this food park will find a canopied dining area where they can kick back and enjoy their grub.
Beto’s Tacos y Mas
6 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (512) 900-0247
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Serves Mexican fare with breakfast tacos and burritos and a variety of lunch tacos as well as burritos, and gorditas. Offers a large variety of breakfast and lunch plates.
Dian’s
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (325) 423-2351
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Chargrilled burgers and sandwiches complemented with fresh-cut french fries are what’s on the menu at Dian’s. Sandwiches include the likes of the Big Bird sandwich, a French dip, and, of course, a grilled cheese, to name a few. A kids’ menu is available.
Smokin’ G BBQ
500 CR 413, Spicewood
11 a.m.-7p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Cash and cards
Call-in orders: (512) 660-3575
Don’t let the enclosed porch fool you: Smoking’ G BBQ is every bit a food trailer with one fantastic covered and enclosed dining area!
Serves all things BBQ: chopped and sliced beef, pulled pork, ribs by the pound or plated, boudain, loaded baked potatoes, and a whole mess of sides like smoked mac and cheese, mini-corn on the cob, potato salad, and baked beans. Don’t miss the banana pudding.
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