TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Palmer Event Center is 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Located in the heart of the Downtown Austin district next to the famed Congress Avenue Bridge
The Palmer Event Center is:
o 80 miles from San Antonio
o 165 miles from Houston
o 197 miles from Dallas
Parking for attendees at Palmer Civic Center is $12
FTO has discounted hotel rates at:
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Austin
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Hyatt Regency Austin
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Austin Food Trucks Leading the Way
Austin, Texas isn't just a great host city - it's one of the most exciting food truck markets in the country right now.
Diversity
Highly rated specialty trucks like Paprika ATX and Bod Vegan Ceviche showcase the city's range
Innovation
From chef-driven concepts like Songbird to bold fusion favorties like The Urban Turban - ATX
Strong Foundations
Established staples like Micklethwait Craft Meats continue to draw loyal crowds
When you attend Food Truck Owners Expo in Austin, you’re not just coming to a conference — you’re stepping into one of the most competitive, creative, and opportunity-rich food truck markets in the country.
Austin is widely recognized as one of the most food-truck-friendly cities in America, with a supportive regulatory environment and a customer base that actively seeks out mobile concepts.
In Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 list, nine Austin food trucks ranked among the best in the United States — more than any other city. Standouts like Jim Smokehouse (#2 in the U.S.) and Tock Sonora Hot Dogs (#8 in the U.S.) are setting the national standard for quality, creativity, and execution.
