A new Mexican restaurant is taking shape in Round Rock's University Heights area, with Juanes Mexican Restaurant, Tortilleria and Bar planning to open a location at 4450 University Blvd., Ste. 130. Construction crews began interior renovations in October and expect the work to continue through the end of the year.
The project came to light through a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, according to Community Impact. The filing shows the restaurant and bar's operations are headed for a 3,600-square-foot space, with the renovation work clearing the way for Juanes to move in.
What the Filing Reveals, and What It Doesn't
The October filing confirms the address, the square footage, and the renovation timeline, but it stops short of laying out a firm opening date. The report notes only that construction began last month and is slated to run through the close of 2026, leaving the question of exactly when Round Rock diners can expect to walk through the doors still unanswered.
That gap isn't unusual for early-stage restaurant projects still working through permitting and buildout. The same outlet's report on recent Austin-area filings shows construction and renovation permits routinely surface well before a business settles on a launch date.
Round Rock's Growing Tex-Mex Lineup
Juanes won't be the only new Tex-Mex option taking root in the area. Leander-based Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina announced plans earlier this year to expand into both Round Rock and Cedar Park, in addition to its original Leander restaurant, according to Community Impact. Co-owner Bobby Hernandez said at the time he expected the Round Rock location to open in June or July, with the Cedar Park spot following in October or November, and that the menu would stay consistent across all three sites.
Whether Juanes will land on a similarly quick timeline remains to be seen, since the project filing doesn't speak to menu plans, ownership details, or pricing. Community Impact has indicated it will update its reporting as more information becomes available on the University Heights project.
