Mobile food trailer selling vegan comfort food like burgers, fries, and tacos. Parked at Cheer Up Charlie's which has a 21+ year age requirement. Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2:00am, Sat-Sun 6:00pm-2:00am.
Categories: Vegan, American, Fast food, Take-out
Mobile food trailer selling vegan comfort food like burgers, fries, and tacos. Parked at Cheer Up Charlie's which has a 21+ year age requirement. Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2:00am, Sat-Sun 6:00pm-2:00am.
Categories: Vegan, American, Fast food, Take-out
52 Reviews
First Review by ColonelSeitan
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Good - Edit
The macaroni is my favorite. Not many gluten free options
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Amazing food with great outdoor seating!!! - Edit
Arlo's is a great spot for great burgers!! I got the Double Bac'n Cheeze Burger with sweet potato fries and it was amazingly awesome!!! Definitely a repeat restaurant!!!
Pros: Inexpensive and delicious!
Cons: None
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Great vegan pub food - Edit
Great burgers and fries, with a great outdoor area that is really nice to sit in on warm evenings.
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amazing burger - Edit
I’ve been vegetarian for over 10 years and have tried tons of different veggie burgers. This one by far is one of my favorites! The bacon cheese burger is ridiculously delicious. My boyfriend had the chicken sandwich. He said his was good, but liked the bacon cheese burger better. I liked the outdoor seating. Fries were good. Services was friendly and quick. Would definitely come back!
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good comfort food - Edit
I had the vegan Mac and cheese and bacon cheese burger and sweet potato fries. Everything was very tasty but all in all a bit heavy. I wish they had some lighter or healthy options on the menu. That being said, great place if you’re craving a burger.
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Best vegan burger I think I've ever had - Edit
We stumbled across this food trunk randomly and I had no idea that it was an all vegan truck ...I walked over just for some tots and realized it was all vegan! I was SO excited. I had the bacon cheeseburger and it was sooo delicious. Housemade patty, yummy sauce, mayo, all the toppings you could want plus some really good seitan bacon on there too. It was amazing. Such a great food truck.
Pros: awesome food , good sized burger for the price , food trucks are fun
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yessssssss - Edit
Oh yeahhhhhh!! Everything’s vegan!!! Perfect
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Delicious Vegan FoodTruck Style / American - Edit
If you don't mind coming out here in the summer time and sweating your ass off in the Texas heat, then by all means make your way out to Cheer Up Charlie's, Spider House, or The Grackel on E. 6th. If you are visiting Austin, or coming out in the winter, spring or fall, then you MUST try Arlos Vegan Bacon Cheese Burger.
I took my girlfriend here tonight and we got the following: (1) Vegan Bacon Cheese Burger with your standard pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato all NOT on a sesame seed bun, and included as side of ketchup, (1) side of sweet potato fries (salted to perfection), (1) Arlo's BBQ burger with a side of Mac & Cheese.
The Vegan Bacon Cheese Burger, Exquisite. It was just done perfectly. Made of lentils and other delicious vegan goodness the bun was lightly toasted, the crispy onions, juicy tomatoes, and the crunchy pickles added to the deliciously melty cheese in a great way to the delicious vegan mayonnaise spread across the fluffy cloud called a bun. This burger was PERFECT! With BBQ on the side of course... ;)
The sweet potatoes were PIPIN' HOT and they had too cool a minute or two, but after words they were extremely tasty. I'm not sure if they are cut fresh or from frozen but never the less, if you are meandering out of the bar late at night and you need some good food to settle that last jack and coke or the fireball you probably shouldn't have just taken, then they sure do hit the spot.
The BBQ burger, well... it was ok. And here's why:
(1) It was a little dry. Probably just over cooked a little around the edges that lead to the patty being a bit crispy...
(2)It said BBQ but there really was little to no BBQ taste or sauce on the burger. Luckily, it was an easy request to get a side of BBQ and simply dip the burger, but I don't know if this should be necessary with the title "BBQ Burger"
(3) Good thing the pickles were crisp, the tomatoes juicy, and the onions crispy...otherwise this burger wouldn't really be worth it.
The Mac and Cheese was a 3 out of 5 because it was a bit too oily. I know, I know, this is food truck food outside of a bar (all 3 of their locations are right outside of bars), and that means that you will get delicious grease in your food, but honestly there was a lot of oil in the bottom when we were done. All I'm asking for is some cashew cheese or a bit of a crumble to help soak up some of the cheese cook off.
Pros: The "bacon" burger was to die for, sweet potato fries were cooked to perfection, that crunchy pickle
Cons: Mac and cheese could use some work, very oily., burger was overcooked, no ac or even fans blowing in the texas heat?!
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AMAZING! - Edit
Sometimes, you want a "not so healthy" burger with the "vegan" stamp on it. You can have it here! The burger was amazingly delicious, even better than a meat burger. We took the Bac'n Cheese Burger, which has homemade bacon in it. The fries were also YUM, our favorite kind.
It was around 4pm, cold and cloudy, on a Thursday afternoon, and no one else were there except us.
The little negative side note is that we said "hello" to the guy working there when we arrived, but he didn't respond...Not sure if he heard us, but he never said hi anyway...a little rude. I give 5 stars anyway, because the food is the most important to me.
Pros: Delicious food, Greasy burger, Small crispy fries
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Another Bland Austin Vegan Option - Edit
Why is vegan/vegetarian food so bad in Austin? I mean this is not to say that it’s not edible. But seriously, if I am going to go out to eat and spend money for a place such as Arlo’s, that isn’t cheap, it should be pretty f***ing amazing. I don’t want to be eating something that I could have made better in my own kitchen. I’ve been vegetarian for 20 years now (vegan for 2) and moved to Austin from another state. What strikes me about all the vegan/vegetarian places is that when you start to eat the food served, it’s more than obvious that you’re eating a veggie patty or some other fake version of meat. Typically if I go to a vegan/vegetarian restaurant, I’m taking a meat eating friend with me to show them that eating vegan/vegetarian is just as good if not better than what they would have had with animal flesh. I want them to say to me “are you sure this isn’t meat” like a carnivore friend of mine said to me when I took him to the Bodhi Tree (not in Texas). And, he was genuinely sincere as he bit in to the Crispy “Chicken,” eyes lighting up as he questioned what he’d just ate.
When one bites into the burger at Arlo’s, it’s oh so grainy like the old school Garden Burgers of the 90’s with a taste that is rather bland to say at best. At $8 bucks for a burger, you’re better off spending $6 bucks for a 4 pack of Fieldroast vegan burgers from Whole Foods and serving them to your friends. For the same price you can serve 4 of your friends and not only will they be questioning if it wasn’t a real burger that they just ate, but so will you because it’s that good. Arlo’s on the other hand, I guess if you’re vegan and in a pinch and have to eat out, you can at least eat there being fully aware that you’re eating a vegan burger with every dry grainy bite of your hard spent $8 dollars. To all the vegan/vegetarian places in Austin, you seriously need to up your game. Check out places like Native Foods, Wheel of Life or the Bodhi Tree to get an idea of how good vegan food can really be.
Pros: You know it's vegan for sure
Cons: You know it's vegan for sure
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Best veggie burger on the planet - Edit
Arlo's definitely has the best veggie burger on the planet. As a gluten free vegan I didn't expect to be very impressed but it is amazing. The burger tastes very real but not disgusting like beef. The patties are made from scratch in their kitchen and use lentils as the base giving it a ton of flavor and making it filling. The burgers are very most but not soggy. The cheese melted on top sells it, though. Paired with a side of tater tots or fries this will be your new favorite place!
A good tip is that if you have a weak stomach like me, get the burger without cheese. That stuff makes it super heavy.
FYI, this location at Cheer Up Charlie's is in the heart of downtown and only has a few parking spots. Be ready to pay for parking, take a rideshare or walk. It is also the busiest location, so if you're driving I would recommend going to the Grackle or Spiderhouse locations to get your food much faster and to have a higher chance at finding close parking.
Pros: Rated the #1 veggie burger in the world, Hip Austin location in between Mohawk and Stubbs, Very filling
Cons: Incredibly unhealthy, No parking, Very busy/long wait on weekend nights
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World's Best Burger - Edit
I've tried vegan burgers at many places in Austin, around the USA, and a few other places around the world. I always come back to Arlo's, for the best burger in the world.
Pros: Best Burger in the World, @ Cheer Up Charlie's, Tots!
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wonderful - Edit
Had a great BBQ burger. Staff is very nice. Will go back!
Pros: all vegan menu
Cons: neighbourhood is a bit sketchy.
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A Must - Edit
Out of this world.
Pros: Fun location, Excellent Food, Great price
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Filling and fantastic - Edit
I stopped by for lunch and tried the bac’n cheeze burger and a cup of mac and cheese. They were both wonderful!
Super yummy! - Edit
I went to the Arlo's at Spider House Cafe so I've had it before. But this one has more variety and I wanted to try it out. I'm glad I did and it was all super delicious as always!
Pros: 100% Vegan, Affordable
Cons: Oily
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THE VEGAN COMFORT FOOD YOU NEED - Edit
We all need those mega vegan cheat days and Arlo’s is the perfect place to do that. I had a “bacon cheese burger” and “Mac and cheese” and it was so incredible and authentic! Arlo’s doesn’t short cut anything; they don’t compromise taste. Would recommend to any vegan/non-vegan. Definitely the best vegan burger and Mac n cheese I’ve ever had! And of course, it is always great to go to a 100% vegan eatery and not have to worry about a thing while ordering.
Pros: 100% vegan, incredible taste, great comfort food
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we came here three times on our honeymoon - Edit
The bacon cheeseburger absolutely blew us away, and we tried it both drunk AND sober.
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love - Edit
Arlos is awesome. One of the best burgers I've ever had! Everything on the menu is excellent. Get the chili cheese tots
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amazing! - Edit
Favorite food truck in town ! The cheeseburger and mac n cheese are top notch
Pros: delicious , good price, excellent service
Cons: takeaway only in summer days ( too hot)
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great food truck - Edit
Outside seating. Great did. We had the barbecue burger and street tacos and we were not disappointed. The French fries were nothing special so I would order a different side next time We will be back.
Cons: no beer until after 3 pm
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Delish - Edit
My favorite thing about Happy Cow is it points you to the best spots when traveling. Bac'n Cheeze burger with tots. Definitely not diet food. Could have been worse, they have a Frito pie burger. Maybe tomorrow.
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Simply Amazing - Edit
This place was really good. I'm not a burger person but we came for my boyfriend and he said it tasted exactly like what he remembers a burger tasting like! I had Frito Pie on their specials menu and it was delicious as well! They had a really good sauce on top. I also liked how this place was easier to park at then a few other food trucks in town.
Pros: Delicious food, Easier Parking for the city
Cons: none
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Arlo's Bac'n Cheeze Burger is Excellent! - Edit
I visited Arlo's for the first time recently but I have been wanting to try it for a long time. Arlo's is plant based food. I had the Bac'n Cheeze Burger and home made fries. Both very good selections. That burger is among the best I have ever had anywhere. I will try other selections as well, next time. It's nice to have a choice of plant based options. Guy behind the counter was helpful and pleasant. Arlo's is parked at Spiderhouse and they will let you eat your meal at Spiderhouse. Nice ambiance.
Updated from previous review on 2017-04-24
Pros: Delicious plant based foods, Delicious, Everything on menu is plant based
Cons: No cons, unless one doesn't like food trucks
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Awesome burger - Edit
The bac'n cheeze burger is incredibly tasty.
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Bummed out - Edit
I've heard and read such a good things about this place, except couple negative ones about the hours they're open, that I couldn't wait to go and try it. But even I got there, Monday at around 7pm, the truck was closed. They're supposed to be open 1200-0200, I believe. Couple hungry people that came to eat as well left confused before me, asking if the place is open. Finally someone showed up, not for work though, said there's a party somewhere and so they're not open today. Would be nice if they informed people on their website about such things. So yes, unfortunately reviews about non existing, or not set hours they're supposed to be open are true. Went To Counter Culture after that, for the very first time (I'm relatively new to Texas), and it was amazing. Food was great, service was friendly, even customers were super friendly, trying to recommend things off the menu. So If Arlo's happens to be closed again and you have no place to eat, go to counter Culture. You'll be amazed.
Updated from previous review on 2017-03-23
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respectanimals2 24 Apr 2017 - I wouldn't have given them a bad review for this as it does not reflect on their food. Some of these small businesses don't have the resources to update websites as often as we would like, but because I know that, I would cut them slack. Maybe you want to reconsider after you have tried the excellent food?
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Delicious and awesome staff! - Edit
This food competes with all the best vegan places we've been to around the country, especially the bacon cheeze burger. The staff (Shane) was friendly, helpful, and went out of his way to suggest additional vegan options to us. (We're from Chicago).
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