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Holy Cacao

Holy Cacao

(Now Closed)
Food Truck and Dessert Shop$$$$
Bouldin Creek, Austin
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  • Cooking Channel
    Cooking ChannelFebruary 28, 2012
    Hot chocolate, cool cake shakes, and cake balls on a stick are the highlights at this food truck that encourages indulgence in manageable portions. Try a cake shake or Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate.
  • Off The Menu
    Off The MenuOctober 15, 2015
    The Holy Trinity: A frozen hot chocolate blended with chocolate cake and topped with whipped cream. Seriously one of the most delicious drinks you will ever have. Read more
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveMarch 17, 2011
    Tiffany Mendenhall of the Life is Glamorous and Fabulous blog says cake balls are going to be the next food trend sweeping Austin. “Holy Cacao has amazing cake balls that are the perfect size.”
  • Scoutmob
    ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
    Because regular ol' milkshakes weren't indulgent enough: Holy Cacao offers pick-your-own-flavor milkshakes with bits of cake batter mixed in.
  • Rachael
    RachaelMarch 10, 2012
    Get Holly's Fave: All Chocolate, All The Time: Chocolate cake + butter cream frosting + dark chocolate + chocolate sprinkles.
  • Christine F.heart icon on user image
    Christine FarisJanuary 10, 2015
    Any of the drinks rock! Especially the Mexican hot chocolate.
  • Nathalie D.
    Nathalie DarilekMay 29, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    frozen hot chocolates are almost as good as serendipity's in NYC! i'd suggest splitting one in two cups with a friend, it was the perfect amount
  • Tariq A.
    Tariq AhmadMarch 24, 2014
    Cake Shake is amazing, as well as their brownies.
  • Cassandra H.
    Cassandra HernandezOctober 6, 2013
    Add a red velvet cake ball to your vanilla shake, you won't regret it
  • Michael J.
    Michael JacksonJuly 7, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Yeah been here 10 times free cake ball ! Sweet - the red white & blue ball is my favorite ! Also got a frozen hot chocolate - to die for !
  • Vanessa T.
    Vanessa ThomasMay 28, 2012
    The most amazing cake balls anywhere and the cake shakes are to die for!!
  • Rita L.
    Rita LouiseJuly 26, 2013
    Amazing cake balls! Go for the diablo-chocolate w/ a kick!
  • Ultimate H.
    Tried their hot chocolate and put up a review and pictures at www.ultimatehotchocolate.com. Sooo rich:)
  • Richard Z.
    Richard Z.October 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Large Frozen hot chocolate with 2 espresso shots
  • Vonia
    VoniaDecember 9, 2014
    Frozen Hot Chocolate, Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich, The Cake Balls...
  • Ryan D.heart icon on user image
    Ryan DeFriesOctober 7, 2015
    Everything!
  • Austin American-Statesman
    Here's a tip: You can't go wrong with cake balls. Adventurous? Try the s'mores on a stick. Read more
  • Diane L.
    Diane LewisDecember 7, 2010
    Just plain fun. Who doesn't want cake on a stick. Try the diablos for a kick!
  • Manuel G.
    Manuel GJuly 17, 2014
    carrot cake shake 😍😍😍
  • Jen F.heart icon on user image
    Jen FryAugust 6, 2014
    $1 espresso...for real!!
  • Scott Q.
    Scott QuintanaJuly 2, 2011
    If you're looking for Jon Goudreau, he is probably digging through the Holy GaGarbage.
  • Jae K.
    Jae KnowltonMarch 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    15th best hot chocolate in America per Travel & Leisure Magazine.
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SpillyardsNovember 8, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Toast your own S'mores on the campfire. Made from scratch marshmallows are jumbo and delish!
  • Kasey K.
    Kasey KnowltonMarch 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Our balls aren't just big, they're delicious!
  • D'Ann F.
    D'Ann FaughtMarch 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Frozen hot chocolate is really good..Also love the Diablo cake balls!
  • Michael J.
    Michael JacksonFebruary 27, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Wonderful Selection Wonderful People - MyFav is Mexican Hot chocolate !
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel LiuOctober 27, 2009
    Try the frozen hot chocolate with a red velvet cake ball dipped in white chocolate.
  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LeBlancFebruary 9, 2012
    Sign said "been back in 5 min". I've been waiting for 20 min.....ugh
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SpillyardsNovember 8, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Now moved to South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery (next to Torchy's Tacos).
  • Jason H.
    Jason HendersonMarch 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Service here is SLOW....20 min = 1 breakfast taco
  • Katie M.
    Katie MNovember 10, 2012
    Mmmm brass balls!
  • Jason D.
    Jason DMarch 21, 2010
    Add some vegan dark chocolate options.
  • Megan M.
    Megan M.July 18, 2010
    Holy crap, cake on a stick is the best idea ever.
  • Dustin C.
    Dustin CoatesMarch 28, 2009
    The Nutter Butter ball on a stick is the way to go.
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