A family-run taco spot, El Sazon De Jalisco, is coming to south San Antonio at 3628 S Loop 1604 E. State permit filings put construction from Jan–May 2026 and a hoped-for May opening.

Paris Baguette will open its first Georgetown bakery at Bluebonnet Plaza, with construction slated to begin Feb. 16, 2026 and a projected July opening.

Petaluma's first Chick-fil-A opens Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at 5012 Petaluma Blvd N, promising roughly 70 jobs and a $25,000 donation to Redwood Empire Food Bank.

Hardwood Barbecue, a Vegas-born Texas-style food truck, plans to launch early 2026 with brisket, pulled pork and a house jalapef1o cheddar sausage. Owners say they'll post pickup locations on Instagram.

Vic's Ice Cream will reopen Jan. 3, 2026 after months of renovations and a change in ownership. The Land Park classic says its counters and in-house scoops are coming back.

A father-and-daughter team will open Nonno's Kitchen in Katy in January 2026, serving handmade pastas, specialty pizzas and classic Italian desserts.

California-born TRŪ Bowl is opening its first Texas outpost at Shops at Granite Park in Plano, bringing craft‑your‑own açaí bowls and a January soft opening.

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato opened in Webster this October, offering 24 house-made gelato flavors and artisan chocolates at The Shops at Baybrook.

Owner Michael D. Moore announced on Facebook that the Stuffed Baked Potato Factory closed all Houston locations on Dec. 3 after a 10-year run. He cited economic pressures and shifts in his customer base.

Great Biscuit & Spice Co. quietly opened on Hampshire Street in Saginaw, serving scratch-made biscuits, baked goods and ready-to-heat home meals from a family-run kitchen. The Juliens plan tastings and classes next door at their Julien & Lambert studio.

Morelia Gourmet Paletas has opened a Woodforest location in Montgomery and will hand out free paletas during a two-day grand opening this weekend.

85C Bakery Cafe is planning a spring 2026 opening in Prosper, with state permit filings showing a 2,600-square-foot buildout near the U.S. 380 corridor.

A new Fuzzy’s Tacos & Margs is under construction at 7250 Hwy 6 N, with filings showing a quick remodel and an early‑2026 opening. The site is part of NGE’s wider Houston expansion.