Serving the best Wurst of Texas

Photo courtesy of www.wursttex.com

Smoked venison seasoned with black pepper and cheese; duck accompanied by bacon under a bed of sauteed onions, garlic and jalapenos. On first thought, one may think that I have strayed from my beloved food trailers and am reviewing one of Austin's swanky, high-end restaurants. This, however, is not the case.

Wurst Tex trailer. Photo courtesy of austinpost.org

My journey of food trailer eateries has led me back to where I began just five short weeks ago, the SoCo trailer park.  Worst Tex is located at 1603 S. Congress, just to the right of Mighty Cone (another great trailer!).


As you have now drawn on those ever-so-helpful context clues, you've figured out that these delectable dishes are actually bratwursts! At Wurst Tex, you can choose from an array of unusual, mouthwatering menu options including the Franklin, a certified angus all-beef hotdog; the Veggiano, a combination of eggplant, red peppers, fennel and garlic; or the Predator & Prey, a sausage made of tender rattlesnake and rabbit. To some, these odd combinations may sound strange or unappealing. But, as Bizarre Food's host Andrew Zimmern would say, "If it looks good, eat it!".


Helpful tip: Wurst Tex is not opened Mondays. I found this out the hard way when, during a strange venison craving, I went to try a Deerwurst.  Instead, I walked up to the awful sight of closed windows and a 'Sorry We're Closed' sign. Fortunately, I've eaten here before and think it's so good that I'll have to break my own rule and write about a previous Wurst Tex experience: the Predator & Prey.

Photo courtesy of texasmonthly.com

The Predator & Prey is a tasty blend of rattlesnake and rabbit meat with a little jalapeno for a kick. I customized mine and added sauteed onions and spicy mustard, which are condiment necessities in my book. While I didn't experience a strange epiphany when the unusual snake and rabbit combination hit my tongue, I definitely will order it again.  The flavor is unique, but still appeases your bratwurst craving. As you bite in, the hot juice from the wurst mixes with the onions, which then blends with the mustard creating an awesome flavor pallet that will leave you craving more.


As with most trailers, social media is a big part of Wurst Tex's advertising. Like them on Facebook or follow them on twitter for up-to-date information on specials, promotions and unusual closings.

Good Cluck'n Chickin

At Ms. P's Electric Cock, and yes, that is the name of the trailer, the motto is good cluck'n chicken and they're not lying. Now, I normally don't eat fried chicken because it's usually too dry or the skin is soggy. However, after discovering this place on the free ATXFoodCart iPhone application, the name was branded in my head and I set out my quest to taste this succulent chicken.

The Ms. P's trailer.
Photo from newyorkstreetfood.com

The trailer is located at 96 Rainey St., behind Bar 96. Upon first impression, the neighborhood looked a bit disheveled, but after walking close the bar turned out to be quite the opposite. It has a nice and cozy patio feel, and a wide selection of drink options. Definitely a great atmosphere to catch a sports game, throw back a beer or two and, oh yeah, chow down on some fried chicken.

Mac and Cheese topped with Aioli
(photo from Facebook)

After following the aroma of fried chicken out to the bar's back patio area, I found the gleaming silver and red trailer. The menu is simple: fried chicken with four side items to choose from. I chose the two piece fried chicken basket paired with the truffle mac and cheese, which was reasonably priced at around eight bucks.

Two-piece fried chicken basket
(photo from Yelp.com)

The fried chicken was simply perfect. The outside was flavorful and crisp, giving way to a large juicy chicken breast. The crunch of the skin combined with the juiciness of the chicken was definitely a change from the salty taste of KFC or the like.  The mac and cheese, usually served fried on a stick, was served casserole style for us that night and tasted heavenly.  If you've ever eaten homemade macaroni and cheese before, you know what I'm talking about. It was a hot-cheesy-gooey-melt-in-your-mouth sensation, complemented by the crunch of the aioli sprinkled on top.


A great little fact about the restaurant is that the owner and chef only use the freshest quality of produce. The chicken is locally raised so it's always fresh and never frozen.  Additionally, the chicken is fried in top-quality peanut oil instead of hydrogenated oil that is high in saturated and trans fat.

So, next time you're craving a late night snack, and a unique Austin atmosphere, head south down Red River Street and try Ms. P's Electric Cock. Also, follow the trailer on twitter @MsPelectricCock or find them on Facebook.