Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ

Tasty BBQ, come come early because sometimes, like all trailers they run out on the smoked meats. I would highly recommend this place bring your own beer. They have plenty of non alcoholic drinks for sale

High quality brisket wrapped in tortillas make for divine brisket tacos. It’s an inexpensive way to sample some of that amazing high quality BBQ of the Austin food scene. The brisket is so well done that it would be great on its own but I love the Tex-​mex twist that sets this little business apart.
We ordered the brisket tacos with the traditional guacamole topping and also the special with the cabbage slaw. The cabbage slaw was preferred. It brought out the traditional flavors of the beefy brisket more so than the creamy green guacamole.
Located in a little food trailer on the outskirts of Austin this spot is a worthwhile drive. In a corner of a parking lot shared with a liquor store and gas station; the space differentiates itself with the covered awnings, outdoor fireplace and strung lights, oozing ambiance. Peak behind the trailer and you’ll find the smoker working it’s slow cooking charm.
Definitely order the smoked corn side. It rivals the brisket tacos in memorability. Smoky, and buttery with the natural creaminess from the corn. It’s pretty darn amazing.

Grab some extra napkins!
Brisket tacos were phenomenal!
It’s a good truck… in a parking lot… with picnic tables! Plan accordingly!

Best tacos in ATX. Love the family vibe and music. The Brisket is super tender and full of favor. Never disappoints.

As many of the other reviewers have critiqued the bbq, it was good. but agree, it was a little expensive. We got a pound of brisquit, a pound of ribs, and 12 oz of potato salad for $ 50.
The staff was very nice, order taking was a little slow. We got there about 5 pm on Saturday evening and it took about 30 minutes for us to wait in line, get our order in, and get our food.
We took our food home due to reviews about dirty tables Staff was so busy with feeding people, i can see where the tables arent cleaned timly.
We will probably go back.
My only complaint is the price is a little high

Hello Mexico I’m Texas let’s make a baby and call it BBQ. That’s the only way I can describe this joint. Perfect was the brisket taco and the beans. They were out of corn and the rice was just OK. But that taco made me order one to go for later. Can’t wait to return

It was good. but way too over priced. 1 brisket sandwich w| no sides is $ 9. We spent $ 40 for 2 people. We could’ve went to Salt Lick for better taste & unlimited for that price & byob.
The staff was nice so that’s always a plus.
Tabels were all dirty. no one was out there cleaning up. so that’s gross. & everything was sticky.
But over all yes the food was good. but nothing to go crazy about. We will probably not go back. Like i said for that price i would rather go somewhere inside & more bang for your buck.

You must go here. Unbelievable brisket taco! So glad it’s so close to home. Anytime we are craving brisket or queso this is our new go to spot. Love this place.

You can watch your favorite TV shows online without commercials, gay marriage is legalized, and you can get moist brisket on a taco. Boy, what a time to be alive! Placed in front of the cornerstones of Austin’s economy: A convenience store, a liquor store, and a bong shop, Valentina’s grub can compliment them all. But it doesn’t have to.
I got the brisket taco, a carnitas taco, and their smoked corn. In my honest opinion, Valentina’s can thrive only making barbecue because their moist brisket is spot on. The meat was neither too greasy where it soaked the tortilla nor too dry to be a forgettable bbq taco. The carnitas was slightly more flavorful than the brisket taco, but I may be lying to you because I couldn’t tell the difference between the two tacos I got to-​go since they weren’t labeled. The smoked corn was alright but beware, the slow heat caught me by surprise.
Even for a rainy and cold day, Valentina’s was worth the wait. They offer two fiery kilns in the eating area where I only got slight smoke inhalation but at least I was warm. Only complaint is that the parking lot is way too small for how popular this establishment is and there is always a slight concern that you might be towed. However, I felt less nervous after seeing a man deliberately park in a spot that said NO PARKING and sashay to and fro with his order in hand.

So amazing. So delicious. So drool-​worthy.
Obviously all the hype and reviews speak for themselves. A couple notes below:
You’re eyes will be bigger than your stomach. First time I visited I ordered two tacos and couldn’t finish both. The sandwiches easily have a pound of meat piled on them. They do NOT skimp on the meat here.
Go ahead and order extra though because any leftovers you have will be even BETTER when you reheat them the next day. Must be some bbq-​voodoo magic.
Top picks include the pulled pork sandwich and smoked carnitas and beef fajita tacos. Brisket is also excellent, just not my favorite.
**If I could subtract ½ a star it would be for their take-​away service. Twice I have ordered to go and both time I was missing part of my order. First time it was a taco. The second time I checked before driving off and was missing a whole order of chips and queso. Once i got home, I then noticed i was also missing my bread & pickles to go with the pound of pork I purchased. Kinda frustrating to be missing parts of my order after spending $ 50++. So word to the wise — check your bag!

Yes folks this is indeed as advertised — as the moist brisket is good as any brisket you will find in the ATX.
Now that they have moved from Downtown to Brodie Lane on the dirrty South siiiide, the legacy continues.
If you are on your way home and no ideas for dinner — don’t take my word for it… just stop in and get some. You won’t regret it!

Afternoon snack.
Brisket taco — ⁴⁄₅
Carnitas taco — ²⁄₅
Brisket sandwich — ⁴⁄₅
Overall, «I’m a fan.»

Awesome Awesome Awesome.
I will be trying everything this amazing little food truck has to offer.
I live a few miles away and a friend recommended this place for BBQ. So far I have had their tacos and bbq sandwich. Oh boy, my mouth is watering at the thought of that scrumptious bbq sandwich. The meat is dare I say it, moist and perfect. You can tell the quality is there. The price is right too. Parking available on site.
The wait is a little long, but once you taste their food youll forget all about that wait.

South Austin charm and smokey BBQ flavor wrapped up in a food trailer. It’s not 5 stars because sometimes the wait can be a bit long and they routinely sell out of some meats. I recommend you go mid-​week to avoid the weekend crowds.
We love the brisket, pulled pork, and smoked carnitas. Potato salad and rice are nothing special.
Brisket by the pound runs $ 20. Pulled pork $ 16. Beef ribs $ 20. Sausage $ 14.
The El Rey is a great sammy but it will put you back $ 12.50 (no sides)
Overall a tasty little corner of south Austin.

I had a great experience at Valentina’s! My friends said they wanted BBQ, I’m not the biggest fan so when we showed up to this food trailer I was thrilled to see they had it broken into Tex (BBQ sandwiches) and Mex (tacos). This is the perfect blend of food and one stop shop for Austinites, it’s what our dreams are made of!
There were about 6 people in line ahead of us but the weather was incredible and it didn’t take more than 10 minutes. I ordered a sweet tea (ALL the SuGaR) the queso (amaze balls) and the carnitas taco (pork amazingness). The meal came out within 2 minutes of sitting down, faster than any restaurant or trailer I’ve ever been to!
They have a cute outside seating area and if you want to make a thing out of it, you can go buy a 6pack at the local gas station next door! These guys deserve the TIPS, they are bustin it out and have great food. My friends got the BBQ pulled pork sandwhich with potato salad which also slammed! Def check this place out, I was super impressed!

Valentina’s has long been on my food truck radar but they were always parked somewhere that I just could not make it. Well luckily patience paid off and they finally made it down off of Brodie near my house.
Do you want to know how to be a successful food truck/​trailer in Austin? Combine BBQ and Tacos!!!
Seriously the brisket here is good and could be the basis of their food business alone but then they decided to have one of the best carnitas tacos in town as well.
Do you want to take it to the next level? Come for breakfast and combine Brisket or Carnitas with Breakfast Tacos!!!
My only complaint is that my stomach hits a wall half way between 1 taco and 2. I generally still power through 2.
I really like these guys for any meal. That is the best compliment I can give. I will be back again soon.

Update: Stopped by in the afternoon. Got some wet and dry brisket and pork ribs. Zero line.
It was fantastic! The Lady of the house prefers the dry and I prefer the wet brisket. We sampled each others and acknowledged how good the other’s was but insisted the one we each ordered was better. Hands down winner was the large meaty pork spare ribs. Wonderful! Full of meat and they had the Texas texture of just hanging on the bone a bit so you can make a real mess. The order came with lots of pickles, stinky onions and fresh made tortillas. The real key is they are using mesquite to smoke, which is usually not too good for smoking unless it is vented fast. This is and the unique mesquite taste is quite mild.
I have yet to be disappointed.

Valentina’s does not disappoint — they have some fantastic barbecue and TexMex rolling out of their truck. A friend and I came in on Tuesday and ordered several items and were frankly blown away by what we got.
I got two tacos: the smoked brisket, and the smoked carnitas. Both types of meat had very prevalent smoky flavors which was great, and both were super moist. I also liked the both the tomato serrano and the tomatillo habanero salsas. I’m not one for heat, and that is why I loved these salsas. There was a heat, but it wasn’t singe your tongue off heat, it was a subtle, which really let the taste of the peppers come through and it was fantastic. It really added to the taste of the smoky meat, instead of overpowering it.
I also ordered some queso — and I believe both of those sauces were on top of the queso. It was really good. a very decent amount for the price, nice and cheesy, not too thin.
My friend ordered the pulled pork, which was also very intensely smoky as well as moist. She thought it was great.
I also liked their little alcove of benches under umbrellas — this is a fantastic idea for your customers — not all food trucks provide a space like this, so it was really nice to see. Customer service was also fantastic, and the food rolled out quickly even as they got busy. Five stars Valentina’s, you deserve it for a job well done!

Franklin’s may be what people automatically think of when considering «Austin BBQ», but that’s only because they haven’t had Valentina’s. I can say this confidently, as I’ve been to Franklins about 5 times (countless hours of my life dedicated to BBQ). WITHOUT A DOUBT– best ribs in Austin! Maybe even ever. Their pulled pork is tender, juicy and will put you in a dream-​like state. My personal favorite is their shredded chicken tacos, but the chicken usually sells out quickly. I always opt for the BBQ tacos… they’re all great and the toppings pair divinely with the different types of meat.
Sure their new local isn’t exactly scenic (gas station parking lot, spitting distance from the road), but food is reasonable priced, and they usually have a fun rotating addition to the menu. I’ll be following their food truck around Austin forever!

Oh. My. Goodness! If you are hungry — and I mean REALLY hungry, get two breakfast tacos! Otherwise — one is PLENTY!
We stopped here to get breakfast for us and a couple guys doing some work at our house. Thinking this would be like many taco trucks (i.e. torilla that can still be wrapped around the food inside it) we ordered two tacos each Chorizo/​egg, Bacon/​egg, Pulled-​Pork/​egg and Brisket/​egg. I had a pork and a brisket taco and thought I was going to explode! These tacos are stuffed as full as can be — the tortilla barely closing around the contents. The tortillas are home-​made and fresh and YUMMY! The pulled-​pork was super flavorful and moist and didn’t even need any sauce. The brisket was «pre-​sauced» but was perfect, moist and yummy — my mouth is watering just thinking about it! Those that had the other tacos appeared to enjoy them as well and came away full and content!
Valentina’s caters too!