Golden Tiger: Austin's Best Smash Burger
Tucked into the energetic evening scene of East 6th Street, Golden Tiger food truck stands as an irresistible beacon for night owls and comfort-food lovers alike. Nestled beside Whisler’s and the Container Bar, this mobile kitchen brings bold, Asian-American–inspired flavors to the heart of Austin nightlife.
Walking up to Golden Tiger after dark — the neon glow, the hum of conversation, and the heavenly aroma of sizzling thighs and melting cheese — feels like being drawn into culinary orbit. Here, “late-night food” isn’t simply sustenance: it’s an electrifying experience.
The Menu (and Meltdown-Worthy Stars)
Golden Tiger slams the trifecta: fried chicken sandwiches, smash burgers, and loaded fries, all infused with punchy sauces and crispy textures.
- Original Chicken Sandwich: A juicy fried chicken thigh with shredded lettuce (“shrettuce”), red onion, dill pickles, and their dreamy special sauce.
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: Same thigh, bathed in Buffalo sauce, finished with shrettuce, pickles, red onion, and your choice of blue cheese or ranch.
- Thai Chicken Sandwich: The showstopper—crisp thigh tossed in sweet chili sauce, piled with shrettuce, pickled serranos, Thai basil, and red onions.
- Tofu Sandwich: A delight for plant-based friends—fried tofu smothered in gochujang mayo, with all the shrettuce fixings.
- Golden Burger: A double smash-patty adorned with American cheese, shrettuce, pickles, red onion, and that infamous special sauce.
- Rodeo Bacon Cheeseburger: Double patties, bacon bliss, BBQ sauce, cheddar, pickled serranos, shrettuce, pickles, and red onion cranked to 10.
- Cub Burger: A solo smash-patty that punches above its weight with cheese and fixings.
Then there’s the fry game:
- Fries with kosher salt and special sauce.
- Cheese Fries drenched in house chipotle queso (vegetarian-friendly).
- Tiger Fries—a loaded masterpiece crowned with chili, house queso, BBQ sauce, a sunny-side-up egg, pickled serranos, pickles, and red onion.
Weaving Flavor & Atmosphere
Golden Tiger doesn't just feed your hunger — it elevates it. The fusion of Southern comfort and Asian flair is vividly seen in their Cheese Puff — a cream cheese–filled wonton that’s deep-fried and served with chili dipping sauce — a must-order item lauded for its addictive flavor.
Customers rave about the vibe and value. Reviews describe it as the perfect late-night indulgence:
“One of the best smash burgers in town… tucked into the vibrant East 6th Street scene, it’s a late-night haven for burger lovers and fried chicken fans.”
“There is no better food to eat at 11 pm after a few drinks than a fried chicken sandwich at Golden Tiger.”
Details You Need
Address: 1816 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702 (located outside Whisler’s/Container Bar).
Hours: Monday–Friday from 4:00 PM — 1:30 AM; Saturday & Sunday from 2:00 PM — 1:30 AM.
Contact: +1 (512) 387-6503 and email: GoldenTigerATX@gmail.com.
Whether you're craving late-night fuel or a bold taste adventure, Golden Tiger delivers flavor and flair in every bite. Just follow the scent of fried thighs and queso, and you’re there—shrettuce, sauces, and all.