{"id":66301,"date":"2025-11-26T18:41:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/66301\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T18:41:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:41:10","slug":"ci-foodie-6-new-and-upcoming-restaurants-in-the-austin-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/66301\/","title":{"rendered":"CI Foodie: 6 new and upcoming restaurants in the Austin area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom Tex-Mex cuisine to New York-style pizza, Austin\u2019s dining scene is expanding with a handful of recently opened restaurants and a few coming soon to keep on your radar. This list is not comprehensive.<\/p>\n<p>Now open<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/cedar-park-far-northwest-austin\/business\/2025\/11\/21\/blue-agave-tex-mex-restaurant-and-bar-plans-grand-opening-in-far-northwest-austin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Agave Tex Mex<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Restaurant owner Tasha Miller, who is also behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pelonstexmex.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pelons Tex Mex<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bar508austin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bar 508 Mezcalerita<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Cafe-508-Coffee-100089930745645\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">508 Coffee Shop<\/a>, plans to open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueagave-restaurant.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Agave Tex Mex<\/a> to the public on Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. Menu items will include carnitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and more, as well as monthly food and drink specials.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Full menu details will be released soon, according to the Blue Agave Tex Mex website. (Courtesy Tasha Miller)\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/11\/26\/397904.jpeg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\" width=\"900\"\/>Full menu details will be released soon, according to the Blue Agave Tex Mex website. (Courtesy Tasha Miller)2. <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/south-central-austin\/dining\/2025\/11\/26\/ciccio-bomba-now-open-at-fareground-in-downtown-austin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ciccio Bomba<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Co-owned by chef Gianbattista \u201cGianba\u201d Vinzoni and actor and comedian Tom Segura, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faregroundaustin.com\/cicciobomba\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ciccio Bomba<\/a> is now serving Italian baked goods at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faregroundaustin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fareground<\/a>. The new space highlights Italian culture through traditional pastries with handcrafted cornetti, focaccia, artisan breads, seasonal pastries, savory options and more.<\/p>\n<p>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/south-central-austin\/dining\/2025\/11\/24\/late-night-sushi-concept-konbini-debuts-inside-papercut-cocktail-bar-in-east-austin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Konbini<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant serves nigiri, sashimi and crudos featuring a variety of protein options, including wagyu, madai, maguro zuke and kanpachi. Konbini\u2019s menu is inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine alongside flavors from Texas and Mexico. Menu options will rotate frequently depending on the season and regional flavors, according to Konbini information.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Konbini serves traditional Japanese sushi, including nigiri, while highlighting flavors from Texas and Mexico. (Courtesy Konbini)\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/11\/26\/397905.png\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\"\/>Konbini serves traditional Japanese sushi, including nigiri, while highlighting flavors from Texas and Mexico. (Courtesy Konbini)4. <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/leander-liberty-hill\/dining\/2025\/11\/26\/texas-roadhouse-holds-soft-opening-in-leander\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Roadhouse<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The latest branch of Texas Roadhouse held its soft opening in Leander on Nov. 24. The restaurant chain is known for its ribs, steaks, burgers, fried chicken and homemade sides. The franchise has more than 700 branches worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Texas Roadhouse's Leander restaurant held its soft opening Nov. 24. (Courtesy Texas Roadhouse)\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/11\/26\/397907.jpeg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\" width=\"900\"\/>Texas Roadhouse&#8217;s Leander restaurant held its soft opening Nov. 24. (Courtesy Texas Roadhouse)Coming soon<\/p>\n<p>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/north-central-austin\/dining\/2025\/11\/21\/big-als-pizza-to-bring-new-york-style-slices-to-windsor-park\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Big Al\u2019s Pizza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant, bar and cafe will serve New York-style pizza offered whole and by the slice alongside salads and appetizers. The pizza shop is the latest concept by the owners of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanksaustin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hank\u2019s Austin<\/a> and will be located directly next to the American restaurant and coffee shop.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The owners behind Hank's Austin are planning to open Big Al's Pizza off Berkman Drive in Februrary. (Chloe Young\/Community Impact)\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/11\/26\/397908.jpg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\"\/>The owners behind Hank&#8217;s Austin are planning to open Big Al&#8217;s Pizza off Berkman Drive in Februrary. (Chloe Young\/Community Impact)6. <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/south-central-austin\/dining\/2025\/11\/21\/the-twelve-thirty-club-to-join-downtown-austins-dining-scene\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Twelve Thirty Club<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thetwelvethirtyclub.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Twelve Thirty Club<\/a> is moving into the historic space previously known as a former U.S. Post Office built between 1912 and 1914 designed by James Knox Taylor. In the 1960s, the building was gifted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utexas.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The University of Texas at Austin<\/a> and renamed for Lady Bird Johnson. The restaurant will boast almost 35,000 square feet of reimagined design. As the second location, the space will feature some of the Nashville location\u2019s signature offerings while also bringing Austin-inspired dishes and cocktails to the mix.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The restaurant will be composed of four levels with The Supper Club taking over the first level with a food and beverage program and live music. (Courtesy Twelve Thirty Club)\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/11\/26\/397909.jpg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\"\/>The restaurant will be composed of four levels with The Supper Club taking over the first level with a food and beverage program and live music. 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