{"id":432127,"date":"2026-09-10T21:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T21:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/432127\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T21:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T21:12:12","slug":"12-austin-dining-updates-for-august-central-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/432127\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Austin dining updates for August | Central Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking marks a decade in business, Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina expanded into Round Rock with Cedar Park next on deck, and Bastrop’s Sendero shopping center welcomed both Chicago-style pizza and scratch-made breakfast, all part of a busy August for Austin-area dining.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Korean yubu debuted in West Campus, a Florida butcher shop opened in Cedar Park and East Sixth Street picked up a Mexican-Southeast Asian fusion newcomer. <\/p>\n

Here’s a look at some of the latest restaurant openings across the metro.<\/p>\n

Impacts of the month<\/p>\n

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking celebrates 10-year anniversary<\/a><\/p>\n

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking is marking a decade in business with a $10 special through Sept. 17, including a drink and bar-snack item. The seafood spot offers oysters, crudo and nigiri, with locations in Austin and Round Rock and a third coming soon to Cedar Park.<\/p>\n

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking celebrates its 10-year anniversary, serving coastal seafood dishes like oysters, crudo and nigiri.
\n(Courtesy Salt Traders Coastal Cooking)<\/p>\n

Good BBQ Company expands to Hudson Bend area <\/a><\/p>\n

Founded by army veteran Daniel Monplaisir, Good BBQ Company now operates a second location at Lake Travis Biergarten in Hudson Bend. The barbecue joint serves pulled pork, ribs, brisket and smoked sausage, plus catering and an existing east Austin food truck.<\/p>\n

Good BBQ Company serves pulled pork, ribs, brisket and smoked sausage at its new Hudson Bend location, which opened in summer 2026.
\n(Courtesy Good BBQ Company)<\/p>\n

Neko Yubu expands from Dallas to Austin with West Campus location <\/a><\/p>\n

A Dallas-born Korean concept, Neko Yubu now serves West Campus. Owned by Dean Kim and Connor Park, it specializes in yubu\u2014fried tofu skins stuffed with rice and toppings like egg salad or tuna\u2014alongside miso soup, tteokbokki and Korean iced coffees.<\/p>\n

Neko Yubu brings its Korean concept to Austin, specializing in yubu, or fried tofu skins stuffed with rice and toppings, since opening Aug. 1.
\n(Courtesy Nathan Boun)<\/p>\n

Southern Steer opens Cedar Park neighborhood butcher shop <\/a><\/p>\n

Florida-based butcher shop Southern Steer now operates in Cedar Park. The market sells artisanal poultry and pork cuts, prepared sides, seasonings and marinades, and runs a Dry Aging Program letting customers reserve space with a custom nameplate.<\/p>\n

Southern Steer sells artisanal poultry and pork cuts, prepared sides, and offers a Dry Aging Program at its Cedar Park shop, which opened Aug. 1.
\n(Courtesy Southern Steer)<\/p>\n

Serving up a taste of nostalgia: A Little Shady now open in Kyle <\/a><\/p>\n

Resurrecting the spirit of Austin’s original Shady Grove, A Little Shady now serves Kyle. The fast-casual spot offers nostalgic favorites like green chile cheese fries and hippie sandwiches, plus new items and handcrafted cocktails served in souvenir cups.<\/p>\n

A Little Shady revives the spirit of Austin’s original Shady Grove with nostalgic dishes and handcrafted cocktails, having opened Aug. 4.(Jessica McLaren\/Community Impact)<\/p>\n

Leander’s Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina expands to Round Rock <\/a><\/p>\n

Now open in Round Rock, Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina marks the brand’s second location. Co-owner Bobby Hernandez expects a third, in Cedar Park, to open in October or November. The menu blends Mexican staples with Tex-Mex flair, including tacos, fajitas and enchiladas.<\/p>\n

Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina blends Mexican staples with Tex-Mex flair, serving tacos, fajitas and enchiladas since it opened Aug. 5.
\n(Courtesy Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina)<\/p>\n

Crust Pizza Co. now tossing Chicago-style pies in Bastrop <\/a><\/p>\n

Under franchisee Josh Ellis, Crust Pizza Co. now serves Bastrop’s Sendero shopping center. The family-friendly restaurant specializes in handcrafted Chicago-style pizzas, along with pastas and salads.<\/p>\n

Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina blends Mexican staples with Tex-Mex flair, serving tacos, fajitas and enchiladas since it opened Aug. 5.(Courtesy Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina)<\/p>\n

Family-owned Southeast Asian restaurant opens in Leander<\/a><\/p>\n

A family-owned Southeast Asian concept, Limegreen now serves Leander’s Southbrook Station. The Chipotle-style eatery offers customizable banh mi and bowls, with grand-opening proceeds benefiting flood-affected families via the Universal Angels Network.<\/p>\n

Limegreen offers customizable banh mi and bowls in a Chipotle-style, family-owned setting, having opened Aug. 13.
\n(Courtesy Limegreen Southeast Asian Grill)<\/p>\n

Local Foods opens second Austin location <\/a><\/p>\n

Now open in its second Austin location, Local Foods serves lunch, dinner, cocktails and coffee, with weekend brunch coming in September. Led by Martin Berson, Benjy Levit and Dylan Murray, the location’s exclusives include a Borracho Beef Sandwich and a salmon poke bowl.<\/p>\n

Local Foods serves lunch, dinner, cocktails and coffee at its second Austin location, which opened Aug. 21, with weekend brunch arriving in September.(Courtesy Mackenzie Smith)<\/p>\n

Get a taste of Toasted Yolk Cafe in Bastrop<\/a><\/p>\n

Now open in Bastrop, Toasted Yolk Cafe serves scratch-made breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes including eggs Benedict, chicken and waffles, and brisket tacos. Its opening followed a fundraiser benefiting Bastrop County Cares.<\/p>\n

Toasted Yolk Cafe serves scratch-made breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, including eggs Benedict and chicken and waffles, since opening Aug. 24.
\n(Courtesy Toasted Yolk Cafe)<\/p>\n

Rodeo Mexican Kitchen & Bar now open in Liberty Hill <\/a><\/p>\n

From the owners of Georgetown’s Marisol’s Mexican Grill, Rodeo Mexican Kitchen & Bar now serves Liberty Hill. The restaurant offers classic Mexican fare like ceviche and pozole, plus a signature “Rodeo Steak,” alongside mixed and bottled drinks.<\/p>\n

Rodeo Mexican Kitchen & Bar offers classic Mexican fare like ceviche, pozole and a signature “Rodeo Steak” at its Liberty Hill location, which opened Aug. 26.(Sally Grace Holtgrieve\/Community Impact)<\/p>\n

Hermanas blends Mexican and Southeast Asian cuisine in East Austin<\/a><\/p>\n

From Austin-born chef Silvino Sanchez, Hermanas now serves East Sixth Street. The menu blends Mexican heritage with Southeast Asian techniques, featuring dishes like Callo de Hacha Tostada and Wagyu Larb, plus a cocktail program and wine list.<\/p>\n

Hermanas blends Mexican heritage with Southeast Asian techniques on East Sixth Street, having opened Sept. 2.
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