You may be surprised to learn that Memorial Day is not, in fact, National BBQ Day. And, yet, many of us choose this day to honor our nation’s veterans and fallen heroes – and to cook outdoors.
Here in Austin, and in the greater central Texas region, there certainly is an abundance of BBQ every day. And you know we love our food trucks too!
My friend Julie and I set out to find vegan food trucks and, in particular, vegan BBQ. Julie has been a happy and healthy vegan since we took a wild trip to India several years ago, and she got really sick! A clean vegan diet finally allowed her body to really recover.
We found a great vegan BBQ place! They opened last year and seem to be doing fine! BBQ Revolution, whose slogan is “All the Grillin,’ None of the Killin,’ is located at 701 53rd St., in a pod with other mostly vegan food trucks. So, we decided to go over and check them out.
They have a classic menu. A plate is $9 and a sandwich is $6. You can get vegan ribs, brisket or soy curls. We asked to sample each and they kindly agreed. These guys are really nice guys. They use local ingredients. Everything had a great smoky flavor and is smoked on site. We had a choice of 2 sides. We tried the mac and the coleslaw. It was nice to have a slaw that was not smothered in mayonnaise. They also have beans and potato salad available. And, as is typical here, the BBQ is served with a slice of dry white bread. I felt right at home.
I don’t eat smoked foods often these days, but for those who on occasions, such as Memorial Day, miss traditional foods made with meats, this is a terrific no meat treat. Go check them out! And, hurry, because they do sell out!
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I must admit that I used to LOVE cole slaw before turning vegan, so I was excited to see it on their menu, especially on a hot day. I didn’t miss the mayo at all. I wonder what they used instead?
And next time, we should check out the other vegan carts!
What about a plain soy yogurt? Or a cashew milk/cheese?