JewBoy Burgers, known for mixing El Paso flavors with Jewish cuisine, is flipping the script with a brand-new venture. Owner Mo Pittle is gearing up to open JewBoy Cantina inside West Campus's iconic dive bar, Hole in the Wall, this spring, serving up a whole new twist on Mexican-American culinary fusion.

However, before Austinites can get their hands on Pittle's burritos and flautas, JewBoy Sliders will be saying goodbye to its downtown spot in the Fareground food hall at the end of March. Pittle cited staffing challenges, and his desire to "control the narrative" as key reasons for the closure. "Atmosphere and the ability to interact with your customers is a big part of my narrative, and I just felt like I wasn't able to achieve that there," Pittle said. Joining JewBoy Sliders in departure, the Chinese eatery Wu Chow's offshoot, Little Wu's, will also wrap up its presence at Fareground come March 31, though other JewBoy Sliders food truck locations remain open in Austin, as reported by Austin Eater.

Set to offer a menu highlighting homemade tortillas and fillings with an emphasis on sauces and salsas, JewBoy Cantina looks to make burritos the star of the show. Pittle's inspiration springs from his El Paso roots, where burritos are revered much like the Philly cheesesteak is in its home city. JewBoy Cantina aims to capture some of that Tex-Mex magic by referencing staples from treasured local spots such as Lucy's, Rafa's, and Cazares, bringing their flavors to a new audience, according to Austin Eater.

Aside from burritos, diners can expect Mexican-style flautas topped with lettuce, crema, and cheese. In a nod to a small store in Chihuahuita, Texas, JewBoy Cantina will also dish out petite tacos reminiscent of those once served in paper bags alongside homemade salsa. Smoking its meats for the flautas, Pittle is all about delivering authenticity and crafting a memorable dining experience at the Cantina. According to Pittle, he wanted to establish a presence near the University of Texas at Austin, with the student vibes he loves. "I loved the vibe that came with being a student hang," he writes to Austin Eater. It seems opportunity knocked when Hole in the Wall's owner reached out to collaborate, setting the stage for another chapter in Pittle's culinary adventures.