BUMPERS Restaurant
BUMPERS franchise location opening in Henderson, TX operated by franchisee James Brown and his wife. James has 20+ years of restaurant management experience. The location will offer burgers, fries, wings, sandwiches, salads, shakes, ice cream, and Mississippi fried catfish. Grand opening planned for September 2026.
Neko Yubu
Dallas-based Korean yubu spot opening its first Austin location at 1910 Guadalupe St. (the Drag) near UT Austin. Soft opening August 1 from 11am-3pm; first 30 customers receive a free box of four yubus. Menu features deep-fried tofu pockets stuffed with seasoned rice and toppings (fresh salmon, spicy pork, beef bulgogi, egg mayo, etc.) plus […]
Mam Mam
Vietnamese-Thai concept transitioning from pop-up at Wingman Kitchens (Springdale General) to first brick-and-mortar location inside Howard Post mixed-use development. Will feature expanded menu inspired by chef Kris Hoang’s Vietnamese American upbringing and Thai cooking experience, plus a full bar with Asian-inspired cocktails, beer and wine. Co-owned by Hoang and his wife Diana Pham.
Rush Bowls
Rush Bowls opening in August at La Frontera retail center. Menu includes smoothie bowls, blended smoothie beverages, grab-and-go granola, banana bread, coconut bites, revivers, and cold-brewed coffee.
Still Austin Quarter
Still Austin Whiskey Co. is opening a 15,000 sq ft cocktail bar and music venue called Still Austin Quarter in South Austin. The space accommodates up to 500 guests and features four areas: The Atrium, The Vinyl Lounge, The Music Room, and a private event space. It will offer live music Thursday-Saturday, a DJ nightly, […]
Postino
Arizona-based restaurant and wine bar Postino is opening a new location at Village at Westlake in late summer 2026. It will be Postino’s third Austin location and 12th in Texas. The location will feature Austin-themed wallpaper and a piggy bank mural. Menu focuses on sharable dishes and bruschetta varieties.
Fidelo’s Mexican Restaurant
Fidelo’s Mexican Restaurant, a 20-year San Antonio staple known for homemade tortillas and Mexican comfort food, is relocating from 10929 Nacogdoches Road to a larger 1,850 sq ft space at 10447 Nacogdoches Road. Construction is underway at the new site. A 2024 TDLR project filing shows estimated construction costs of $350,000. No opening date announced.
Georgetown Food Truck Park
Applicant Qing Chen has requested a special use permit to create a permanent mobile food truck park off I-35 in Georgetown, TX. Plans include six vendors, parking, and restrooms. Georgetown City Council gave preliminary approval with conditions including hiring a mobile food park manager, code compliance, utility connections, and proper restroom facilities. Final council approval […]
Fairfield Inn and Suites / Staybridge Suites Bastrop
New 64,000 sq ft, 121-key dual-brand hotel combining Marriott’s Fairfield Inn & Suites (midscale, short-term stays, free breakfast) and IHG’s Staybridge Suites (extended-stay, all-suite with full kitchens). $10M project filed with TDLR on July 23, 2026. Construction slated to begin September 14, 2026, with tentative completion by July 3, 2028. Will be the fourth Marriott-branded […]
Missions Ballpark District Hotel
Weston Urban is planning a 160-key hotel as part of a larger mixed-use development surrounding the new San Antonio Missions ballpark in Downtown San Antonio. The overall project is now delayed to 2029. Hotel brand and specific address not yet announced. Developer is Weston Urban, CEO Randy Smith.