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. Check socials for locations and times. Reported closed May 2024.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 07 May 2024 by jmroney
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106 Reviews
First Review by ColonelSeitan
Smoelfine
Points +663
good burger! - Edit
Good food. Really good seitan bacon
Read morePros: good food, good location
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GabrielaEspinoza
Points +31
Pet peeve= false advertisement - Edit
Really don't appreciate false advertisement. Got here at 1:43, drove 15 min to come here bc yes I'm vegan, and Arlo's was 1 of the few options that were open. I walk/run/ and jump through hoops just to walk up to this place and they tell me they are closed.... online it specifically says they are open until 2. Pretty sure in order to keep a business license in the city you have to remain open for the time you advertise you are open. Will never give this establishment another chance.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: The lies
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4orrest
Points +28
Vegan! - Edit
Great and tasty vegan options!
Read morePros: Vegan options!, Clean and affordable , Nice patio
Cons: None
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JosefineSöderlund
Points +19
Super good - Edit
Super good food to a good price! I ordered the bacon cheese burger with sweet potato fries. A bit spicy but over all very good.
Read morePros: Only vegan , Gluten free
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sb33333
Points +289
Arlos just won best food truck in all of Austin! - Edit
The bacon mac n cheese burger with BBQ sauce is blow your mind delicious!
Read morePros: all vegan truck with delicious food, great locatio
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MeowChow999
Points +263
Good - Edit
The macaroni is my favorite. Not many gluten free options
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BusaraAmun-RaRebells
Points +34
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!!!
Read morePros: Inexpensive and delicious!
Cons: None
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chrisford67
Points +257
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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vegpoints
Points +263
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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CaitlinJulia
Points +317
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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ashleytravels
Points +38
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.
Read morePros: awesome food , good sized burger for the price , food trucks are fun
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LucianaSzente
Points +129
yessssssss - Edit
Oh yeahhhhhh!! Everything’s vegan!!! Perfect
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Kri_Childs
Points +100
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.
Read moreI 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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Annik_Rousseau
Points +51
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.
Read moreIt 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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SamTowns
Points +146
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!
Read moreA 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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Cjw007
Points +52
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.
Read morePros: Best Burger in the World, @ Cheer Up Charlie's, Tots!
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cadecairos
Points +28
wonderful - Edit
Had a great BBQ burger. Staff is very nice. Will go back!
Read morePros: all vegan menu
Cons: neighbourhood is a bit sketchy.
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MarieDiaz
Points +34
A Must - Edit
Out of this world.
Read morePros: Fun location, Excellent Food, Great price
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Bucky
Points +40
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!
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caitlincharl10
Points +145
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.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, incredible taste, great comfort food
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JosPol
Points +24
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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ataulfoman
Points +20
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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Veganmeower
Points +239
amazing! - Edit
Favorite food truck in town ! The cheeseburger and mac n cheese are top notch
Read morePros: delicious , good price, excellent service
Cons: takeaway only in summer days ( too hot)
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Jeff81
Points +342
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.
Read moreCons: no beer until after 3 pm
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LeahLinJones
Points +310
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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Sarah_veg
Points +116
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.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Easier Parking for the city
Cons: none
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respectanimals2
Points +37
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.
Read moreUpdated 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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