Dallas‑born La La Land Kind Cafe filed a state permit to open at The Domain in Austin, with a tenant buildout slated to start in late June and finish by late September.

Tony Farmand is bringing Tacolada — a San Diego–style taco and burrito shop — to Great Hills, with California burritos and fish tacos expected in April 2026.

AnTeNa Kitchen, a fine‑dining Indian concept from Anil Annepu, is due to open in Leander March 27–28 with a menu that fuses Andhra and Telangana traditions with modern plating.

Dos Gatos confirmed plans for a new I‑35 North frontage location in San Marcos with a drive‑thru and dine‑in, but the owners say no opening date is set while permits move forward.

Little Ola's Biscuits pops up at Olamaie this Saturday and Sunday for a two-day SXSW run, serving fried-chicken, PB&J and other biscuit sandwiches until they sell out.

Mountain Mike's opened its first Central Texas location in Manor, bringing a buffet, arcade and big screens to the U.S. 290 corridor. The franchisee says more Austin-area restaurants are planned.

Texas Monthly named Agnes and Sherman Restaurant of the Year and put four Houston spots on its 2026 list. The choices underline Houston’s continued culinary momentum.

Chef Joseph Gomez brings Sana Sana Taqueria to Royal Blue Grocery downtown for SXSW, serving nixtamalized tortillas and a tight Rio Grande Valleye2 inspired menu.

Chef Ling Qi Wu is opening Holly Wu, a namesake restaurant, on West Sixth in Austin while a Cedar Park site moves through permitting. The project is being led by family members.

Family-run Bear King Brewing in Marble Falls closed after owners blamed rising costs, weeks after its guava IPA won a statewide gold medal.

A new trailer in North Austin pairs jaggery-sweet chai with Mumbai street classics. Owner Ramya Patel left tech to make scratch-made chaat and South Indian coffee.

Junior cooks aged 8–17 flipped pork chops and vied for Grand Champion at BBQ Austin's weekend cookoff. The family-focused event also raised money for youth programs.

Plans filed show Mackey’s Pizza will convert a 915‑sq‑ft former yoga studio at 719 US‑183 into a small pizzeria; construction is slated for April–June.