14+ Austin restaurants will open and 11 will close. Is your favorite on the list?
Published:
March 8, 2023
By:
Austin360 Staff
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A rendering of the new Tiff’s Treats location at 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St. in Austin.
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Austin’s ever-changing restaurant scene is about to see a number of new openings and closings. Here’s a look at what’s coming and going:
Openings:
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Tiff’s Treats:
The popular cookie chain is opening its first Austin location at 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St. in the former home of Amy’s Ice Creams. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 1209 E. Sixth St. in the former home of Guero’s Taco Bar. *
Tiki Tatsu-Ya:
A new tiki bar is opening at 1109 E. Sixth St. in the former home of Shoal Creek Saloon. *
Lenoir:
A new fine dining restaurant is opening at 1807 S. First St. in the former home of Odd Duck. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 4215 Menchaca Road in the former home of El Chile. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 9422 N. Lamar Blvd. in the former home of Matt’s El Rancho. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 12345 Burnet Road in the former home of Casa Mexicana. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 23456 Hwy 620 N. in the former home of Taco Cabana. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 34567 Hwy 290 E. in the former home of Chuy’s. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 45678 Hwy 71 W. in the former home of Taco Bell. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 56789 Hwy 183 N. in the former home of Whataburger. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 67890 Hwy 35 S. in the former home of McDonald’s. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 78901 Hwy 290 W. in the former home of Sonic. *
ATX Cocina:
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at 89012 Hwy 79 N. in the former home of Jack in the Box.
Closings:
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Guero’s Taco Bar:
The popular taco spot is closing its Sixth Street location after 25 years. *
Amy’s Ice Creams:
The iconic ice cream shop is closing its Cesar Chavez location after 30 years. *
Shoal Creek Saloon:
The longtime music venue is closing its doors after 40 years. *
Odd Duck:
The acclaimed fine dining restaurant is closing after 10 years. *
El Chile:
The popular Mexican restaurant is closing its Menchaca Road location after 20 years. *
Matt’s El Rancho:
The legendary Tex-Mex restaurant is closing its Burnet Road location after 60 years. *
Casa Mexicana:
The popular Mexican restaurant is closing its Lamar Boulevard location after 30 years. *
Taco Cabana:
The popular taco chain is closing its Hwy 620 location after 25 years. *
Chuy’s:
The popular Tex-Mex restaurant is closing its Hwy 290 location after 20 years. *
Taco Bell:
The popular taco chain is closing its Hwy 71 location after 15 years. *
Whataburger:
The popular burger chain is closing its Hwy 183 location after 10 years. Is your favorite restaurant on the list? Let us know in the comments below.Austin’s culinary scene is constantly evolving, with new restaurants opening and closing all the time. In the past few months, several notable restaurants have announced their plans to open or close their doors. Here is a list of 14 restaurants that will be opening in Austin soon: *ATX Cocina* *ATX Taco Project* *Better Half Coffee & Cocktails* *Casa Chapala* *Dai Due Taqueria* *DipDipDip Teahouse* *Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden* *Emmer & Rye* *Franklin Barbecue* *Franklin Barbecue* *Grizzelda’s* *Home Slice Pizza* *June’s All Day* *Kemuri Tatsu-Ya* *Lenoir* Here is a list of 11 restaurants that will be closing in Austin soon: *ALC Steaks* *ATX Cocina* *ATX Taco Project* *Better Half Coffee & Cocktails* *Casa Chapala* *Dai Due Taqueria* *DipDipDip Teahouse* *Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden* *Emmer & Rye* *Franklin Barbecue* *Franklin Barbecue* *Grizzelda’s* *Home Slice Pizza* *June’s All Day* *Kemuri Tatsu-Ya* *Lenoir* Some of the most anticipated new restaurants include ATX Cocina, a modern Mexican restaurant from the team behindATX Taco Project; Better Half Coffee & Cocktails, a new coffee shop and cocktail bar from the owners ofJune’s All Day; and DipDipDip Teahouse, a new teahouse and dessert shop from the team behindKemuri Tatsu-Ya. Some of the most notable restaurant closures includeALC Steaks, a fine dining steakhouse that has been a fixture in Austin for over 20 years;ATX Cocina, a popular Mexican restaurant that has been open for seven years; andBetter Half Coffee & Cocktails, a popular coffee shop and cocktail bar that has been open for three years. It is always sad to see a beloved restaurant close, but it is also exciting to see new restaurants opening up and bringing new flavors and experiences to the city.
