South Austinites can soon dine at a new coastal Mexican restaurant called Mi Vecino, or “my neighbor.”
Meet the team
Mi Vecino is a Roya Hospitality Group concept from Amir and Ali Hajimaleki.
“We’ve always wanted this space to be a place where the neighborhood comes together,” Amir Hajimaleki said in a news release. “Mi Vecino gives us an opportunity to create something fresh and exciting while still staying true to our original vision.”
What’s on the menu
The menu will feature seafood and traditional Mexican flavors cooked over an open flame, according to the news release.
Anticipated menu items include:
Some context
Mi Vecino will take over the space that previously housed Keepers Coastal Kitchen, which closed on Oct. 24. A spokesperson for Roya Hospitality Group said that Mi Vecino will keep some favorite menu items from Keepers.
Opening early 2027
5701 W. Slaughter Lane, Bldg. D, Austin
No website as of press time