Abo Youssef Mediterranean Food

Today was my first visit to Abo Youssef and I will 100% be coming back! Such kind and friendly service, and amazing food that can’t be beat! We especially enjoyed the falafel gardenia platter which features a delectable spice blend adorning some of the best Mediterranean rice in town. :)

My go-to spot for when I want a big Mediterranean plate with all the delicious homemade sides. Been coming to this truck for a while and am never disappointed with the flavor, fresh ingredients and generous portions. Samir is a staple on this neighborhood, always remembering my name, my order and sometimes even throwing in an extra treat on the house. Truly East Austin experience - you gotta go!!

One of the BEST food trucks in Austin serving Mediterranean food. It’s located in a busy area with bars/restaurants, inside a gas station parking lot. It was our first time there but we have heard great things. We were greeted by an older man, he was extremely nice and runs the truck by himself. I asked him if he was Egyptian since my bestie is and she is from Alexandria. The owner said he was from Alexandria too! ☺️ We ordered the shish kebab plate, mixed grill plate, HAWASHY, and he gave us complimentary baklava since it was our first time there. The meat plates were so good. The meat was generous and the pita bread was soft, warm, and so good with the hummus and meat on it. The salad was refreshing and cold. Works really well with the meat and rice and white sauce. The mix grill plate was a combo of lamb and chicken—get it if you want to try both meats. The HAWAWSHY was very very unique. It was a very big bread stuffed with beef and lamb. It was so soft, easy to pull apart, slight sweetness from the bread and spice from the meat. We got it as an appetizer but the size of it is a whole entree. I highly recommend you try the hawawshy next time. And lastly, of course the baklava was amazing. We air fried the 2nd one the next day and it was so good. The food is so delicious!! Prices are keeping up with inflation and still cheaper than those sit in restaurants. Give this food truck and the Egyptian man from Alexandria a chance! :) I believe it’s ranked #83 best places to eat in Austin. There are a few picnic tables you can eat it.

10/10 experience from an unsuspecting location! Amir (owner) is the kindest person, takes real pride in his work, and serves the most delicious food! I am vegetarian and get the falafel garden plate and every vegetable is cooked to perfection plus the falafel is perfection. Also, the portion sizes are huge!!

Best Mediterranean food I’ve had in Austin yet! Been to several other Mediterranean spots, both walk-in casual restaurant style (kismet, dimassi) and food truck (judy’s, USA HALAL), Abo Youssef is my boyfriend’s and I #1 spot for Mediterranean. We always get the gyro plate. Super super yummy meat. The rice is amazing. Love the creamy sauce. Everything about this place is perfection. Whenever we are on the east side, I always ask my bf if he wants to order from here