Truck Yard – American
This sprawling outdoor oasis hums with the high-energy spirit of a permanent backyard festival, where eclectic decor and communal tables invite guests to linger over ice-cold pints of MexTex Mexican Lager. The kitchen turns out soul-warming comfort food, from juice-dripping smash burgers and crusty cheesesteaks to mountains of loaded nachos that are best enjoyed under the glow of string lights. It is a vibrant, unpretentious retreat where the sizzle of the grill and the clink of glasses create the ultimate soundtrack for a laid-back afternoon.
2118 Lamar Street, Houston TX 77003 https://truckyardhouston.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its appetizing burgers and the evident pride the kitchen takes in its craft, guests consistently praise the inviting and pleasant atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the professional and timely service, noting that the well-prepared dishes and welcoming environment leave diners feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Main Courses
- Smash Burger - $12.99: 2 beef brisket / short rib patties, American cheese, pickles, secret comeback sauce, bun, served with pickle spear and chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak - $14.99: Build-it-your-way philly on a fresh hoagie roll, served with pickle spear and chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bear - $14.99: Ribeye steak, fresh hoagie roll, provolone, onions, bell peppers, giardiniera, au jus, served with pickle spear and chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Nachos - $13.99: Ribeye or Chicken, corn tortilla chips, white queso, onions, bell peppers, homemade roasted salsa, fresh cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yard Dog - $9.99: Nathans Jumbo 100% Beef hot dog, pretzel bun, peppers, onions, white queso, served with chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $14.99: Layered pastrami, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, marbled rye, served with pickle spear and chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rachel - $14.99: Smoked turkey, coleslaw, marbled rye, served with pickle spear and chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Nachos - $5.99: Cheese only Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Roll Dog Amber - $4: American Amber Ale, 5% ABV
- MexTex Mexican Lager - $4: Pale Malt, Rolled Corn, German hops, 4% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cadillac Job Hefeweizen - $4: Traditional German Hefeweizen, Wheat malt, Pale malt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Honey Bourbon Lemonade - $5: Lemonade, honey, bourbon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lalo Margarita - $5: LaLo Blanco premium tequila Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cherry Limeade - $5: Vodka, cherry, lime
- Tropical Aperol Spritz - $5: Coconut rum, Aperol, pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Boost Juice - $5: Carrot, turmeric, lemon, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Pasture Water - $5: Tequila, bubbles, kale, cucumber, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pom Spritz (Non-Alcoholic) - $5: Pomegranate spritz, ice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Chocolate Ol' Fashioned - $5: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, chocolate, orange, cherry
- Smoked Cherry Manhattan - $5: Balcones Pot Still Bourbon, Antica Vermouth, smoked cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wheatley Espresso Martini - $5: Wheatley vodka, coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Novocaine - $5: Margarita, Ginger Beer, buzz button flower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Purple Drank - $5: Vodka, butterfly tea, lemon, peach, cranberry Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Salted Watermelon Marg (Frozen) - $6: Frozen watermelon margarita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Salted Caramel Mudslide (Frozen) - $6: Coffee liqueur, vodka, chocolate, caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Blood Bag - $5: Pomegranate Vodka Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Party Shots
- Thin Mint Bottled Shot - $5: Rumple Minze, cold brew, coffee liqueur
- ReTox Bottled Shot - $5: Cold-pressed green juice, cucumber vodka
- Da Bomb - $5: Canadian Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, energy drink
- Mexican Candy - $5: Watermelon margarita, heat
- Oatmeal Cookie - $5: Goldschlager, Irish creme, butterscotch schnapps
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