Food trailers for sale for Austin, Texas
Austin has one of the busiest food trailer scenes in Texas. Austin buyers can pick up in Houston or we can arrange transport for an added cost.
Trailers that fit
Each model page lists exactly what is included.
TX-12 Coffee
Compact stainless coffee and drinks trailer with three refrigeration units
TX-13 Premium Beverage
304/316 stainless beverage trailer with 16 outlets
TX-16 Kitchen
Stainless kitchen trailer with a ready-to-cook line
TX-16 Premium
Mirror-finish 304 stainless outside, 316 stainless inside
What you get
Statewide license
Austin is moving its mobile vending program to the Texas DSHS license, required since July 1, 2026.
Austin requirements
The City of Austin requires at least one Certified Food Manager per food enterprise and food handler certificates for staff within 60 days.
Fire
Fire applications and inspections go through the Austin Fire Department or the Travis County Fire Marshal.
Title in Travis County
Title and register at the Travis County tax office with Form 130-U and the Certificate of Origin we provide.
Every trailer includes
- 17-digit VIN from an NHTSA-registered manufacturer
- Federal safety (FMVSS) certification label
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin to title the trailer in your state
- DOT lights, DOT-rated tires and safety chains
- Specified for the Texas DSHS and Houston fire inspections, and matched to your state's health rules on your build sheet
- Photos and video of your trailer before it ships
- Pickup in Houston, or delivery to 47 states quoted before you sign
Questions
Do I need a commissary in Austin?
The City of Austin links central preparation facility forms on its mobile vendor page; check current requirements with the city and DSHS.
How far is delivery from Houston?
Austin is about 165 miles from Houston. We quote transport with your build sheet.
Related guides
Food trailer permits in Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio
How food trailer permits work in Texas cities in 2026: the statewide DSHS license plus local fire, parking and zoning rules in Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio.
Coffee trailer setup: power, water and equipment
How to set up a coffee or snow cone trailer in Texas: espresso power circuits, water and sinks, refrigeration, generator sizing and the DSHS license type.
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