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Family-owned Taqueria Chapala opens on South First Street on Oct. 29 after closing its longtime East Cesar Chavez Street location in September.
October also brought Mexican seafood to Hutto, brunch and mimosas to Kyle, and a new coffee bar to Leander. A Spicewood cafe changed hands this month, and a Round Rock wing spot is celebrating five years.
Impacts of the monthDoug’s Boys Pig & Loaf offers slow-cooked barbecue in Bastrop
Owned by Winnona and Marcus McDonald, Doug’s Boys Pig & Loaf is a new food truck at Terry’s Corner near Paige. The business serves slow-cooked barbecue sandwiches with options such as chopped beef, pulled pork, and sausage, as well as loaded mac and cheese or loaded nachos. Catering and mobile barbecue vending are also available.
Doug’s Boys Pig & Loaf offers a pulled pork sandwich with barbecue sauce, pickles, and onions.Courtesy Doug’s Boys Pig & LoafBun Bun Burgers now serving handcrafted burgers in Sunset Valley
As the in-house restaurant for Leona Botanical Cafe and Bar, the eatery is led by head chef Bob Moren, formerly of Launderette and Paperboy. The menu offers handcrafted burgers served on bakery buns from Veracruz Fonda, alongside chicken sandwiches, Parmesan truffle fries, Brussels sprouts and soft-serve ice cream.
Bun Bun Burgers serves handcrafted burgers and more in South Austin.Courtesy Bun Bun BurgersEl Tigre Coffee Roasters settles into an East Austin bungalow
At Camp East, local coffee lovers can now enjoy indoor and outdoor seating at El Tigre Coffee Roasters. Developed by owner Tatanka Guerrero, the space features artwork by local artists. Guests can savor pastries alongside specialty coffee drinks crafted with house-made syrups at the shop, which is open daily until 3 p.m. with weekday hours starting at 7 a.m. and weekend hours from 8 a.m.
Dog Haus reopens in Cedar Park under new ownership
Following a brief closure last month, new owner Robert Mason purchased and reopened the Whitestone Boulevard location in Cedar Park. Mason, who plans to open additional locations in the Austin area and support the community with Sunday kids’ promotions, serves Haus Dogs, gourmet burgers, sandwiches, burritos and more. The nearby location on FM 620 is now permanently closed.
Reopened Sept. 31
3101 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. G, Ste. 200, Cedar Park
Dog Haus Biergarten reopened in Cedar Park under new ownership. Courtesy Dog Haus BiergartenMariscos el Jaguar brings aguachile and ceviche to Hutto
A new Mexican seafood food truck opened in Hutto in October, expanding from its original Round Rock location. The menu highlights traditional seafood options such as aguachile verde, ceviche, tostadas and shrimp tacos. To drink, customers can choose from refreshing options like mangonadas, fresh fruit juices and horchata.
Black Rock Coffee Bar opens new location in Leander
A new coffee, tea, and smoothie spot is now open on Hero Way in Leander, serving breakfast sandwiches and freshly baked pastries all day. According to social media updates, this location marks the company’s 11th establishment across Central Texas, offering an extensive selection of signature cold brews, energy drinks and blended beverages.
Black Rock Coffee Bar’s Iced Sour Candy Fuel comes topped with sour gummy worms. Courtesy Black Rock Coffee BarThe Toasted Yolk Cafe brings brunch and mimosas to Kyle
Bringing a full-service brunch and lunch experience to the Shops at Brick and Mortar District near Heroes Memorial Park, this new cafe offers a rotating seasonal menu and full bar. Diners can enjoy signature dishes such as Nashville hot chicken and waffles alongside dragon fruit pancakes, paired with mimosas or specialty coffees.
The Toasted Yolk Cafe serves breakfast and brunch items. Courtesy The Toasted YolkTaqueria Chapala relocates from East to South Austin
After closing its longtime East Cesar Chavez Street location on Sept. 27, family-owned Taqueria Chapala is relocating to South First Street under owner Manuel Lopez. The restaurant’s menu features classic dishes such as tacos and fajitas, alongside signature items like the Chapala Especial, a traditional Jalisco-style barbacoa plate, and menudo.
In the newsNeighbor’s Cafe takes over former Winston’s location in Spicewood
In October, ownership of the Spicewood Winston’s location changed hands to Aaron and Sally Creamer, who renamed it Neighbor’s Cafe, as the previous owners sold the business to focus on their Hill Country Galleria site. The menu features coffee, pizza, salads, and breakfast items, with highlights like gourmet pizzas and specialty espresso drinks.
Winston’s in Spicewood is known for its wood-fired pizzas.
Courtesy Winston’sAnchor Bar marks 5 years of buffalo wings in Round Rock
Celebrating five years of operation in Round Rock this October, the local franchise is owned by T.J. and Erin Mahoney. Known as the home of the original buffalo wing, the restaurant offers bone-in or boneless wings with signature sauces and dry rubs. The extensive menu also features fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, appetizers and pizza.
Anchor Bar’s 10-piece bone-in wings are tossed in medium heat sauce. Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper