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After SoCo Food Park Closes, No Shortage of Alternatives

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Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman
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The food trailer park on South Congress just closed down, and a lot of people were upset about it. But there is still a big food-truck scene here in Austin with a wide range of cuisines; you just have to know where to look.

We spoke with Austin American-Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam about his review of some trucks that are keeping up the tradition, with American, Mexican and even Peruvian cuisine. Click the player above to hear our conversation. 

Nathan Bernier is the transportation reporter at KUT. Got a tip? Email him at nbernier@kut.org. Follow him on Twitter @KUTnathan.