You can visit the colorful food trailer parks of Austin any time, but if you want to taste the best grub its food trucks have to offer, there's no better time than Trailer Food Tuesdays. One Tuesday each month through the summer, Trailer Food Tuesdays brings out the best of the best for a food truck festival. The idea originated with the Gypsy Picnic in 2010 and has only grown in scope since then.

The next Trailer Food Tuesday is July 19, and it will feature live tunes by the Anthony Ray Wright Band. Although its exact food truck lineup has yet to be announced, you can expect vendors similar to those who showed up for the first Trailer Food Tuesday on June 7. They included Wholly Kabob, Mission Dogs, SLAB BBQ, and Mmmpanadas, to name just a few. If you can't make it to the Trailer Food Tuesday on July 19, mark your calendar for the next one on August 16. Doodlin's Hogwallops will supply the live music for this fest, and you can expect prominent local food-truck chefs to make an appearance too.

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Some of the best Mediterranean food in the area is available at Abo Youssef, an unassuming food truck that is usually parked on Manor Road. Located just a half-mile from Elan East, the food truck serves an assortment of Mediterranean specialties like shawarma, falafel, gyro, tabouli, and baba ganoush. The truck even offers a selection of desserts to top off your meal—think baklava and rice pudding. The food truck is loved by locals not only for its delicious food but also for its affordable prices. Most wraps cost around $5.99, and most entrees are just $9.99.

Unlike many food trucks, the area around Abo Youssef is complete with a number of picnic tables for those who want to dine there. The food is also available for take-out for those who would like to bring it home. Many patrons have called Abo Youssef the best spot for Mediterranean food in Austin, so be sure to check it out soon!

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