One of downtown Round Rock’s most familiar Cajun hangouts is getting ready to serve its last plate of gumbo. The Louisiana Longhorn Café, a Main Street staple for 25 years, will close on Saturday, June 20, ending a long run of étouffée, cornbread and casual regulars who treated the place like a second home.
Closure posted to social channels
The news first surfaced on the restaurant’s Facebook page earlier this week and quickly rippled through the neighborhood, as reported by Community Impact. According to the outlet, the June 5 post called the decision “bittersweet” and offered thanks to “our Round Rock community, loyal customers, friends, staff, and everyone who has supported us.” The same announcement confirmed the last day of business as Saturday, June 20.
A local mainstay since 1999
The Louisiana Longhorn Café opened in 1999 as a family venture from Melinda and Ray Overstreet and steadily grew into one of downtown’s most enduring fixtures. In late 2021, the Overstreets sold the restaurant to Jenny and Warren Smith, the couple behind the Texan Cafe in Hutto. That handoff was presented as a way to keep the existing menu and staff in place, according to Downtown Round Rock.
What the closure means for Main Street
The shutdown lands at a tricky time for downtown, where city leaders are in the middle of multiyear revitalization efforts and a busy summer events schedule designed to keep people coming to Main Street. Losing a 25-year restaurant chips away at the cluster of independent spots that helps give the area its identity. Supporting local eateries is singled out as part of downtown’s character in city planning documents, according to the City of Round Rock.
Owners thank customers
In the farewell message shared on Facebook and quoted by Community Impact, the café wrote, “This is a bittersweet announcement,” and thanked patrons for “25 years” of memories. The owners said they are “incredibly grateful” for the meals, celebrations, and everyday familiarity the restaurant has shared with the Round Rock community.
Final weeks and how to find details
The Louisiana Longhorn Café plans to remain open through Saturday, June 20. Diners seeking current hours, menu options or catering details can head to the restaurant’s official site. The Louisiana Longhorn Café currently lists its full menu and online ordering information.
