Far Northwest Austin has some new options for dining, housing and health care this month. Check out the latest additions in your area.

Now open

Mostacho Arroz Chino

The food truck specializes in Venezuelan-style Chinese fried rice made with fillings such as shrimp, chicken or pork, plus soy sauce, green onions and bean sprouts. Also on the menu are savory spring rolls made with Venezuelan cheese, cabbage and ham, or a sweet filling, as well as packaged Venezuelan candy bars such as Cocosette, Cri Cri and Samba.

  • Opened in June

  • 7221 McNeil Drive, Austin

  • Instagram: @mostachoatx

Veterinarian Regional Orthopedic Center

VROC specializes in orthopedic surgery for cats and dogs, focusing on the bones, joints and spine. The 17,500-square-foot facility features four operating rooms with advanced imaging systems; minimally invasive equipment to reduce surgical trauma; a rehabilitation center with underwater treadmills and therapeutic equipment; and pain management protocols to minimize surgical impact and accelerate recovery.

Wicked Snow

The menu features bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert. Flavors include strawberry matcha, black sesame, coffee, taro and berry. Also on the menu are croffles, or croissant waffles, with flavors such as cinnamon, chocolate and strawberry Nutella; yogurt smoothies; and drinks such as lattes, teas and sparkling ades.

  • Opened Aug. 14

  • 11301 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 113A, Austin

  • Instagram: @wickedsnowatx

Wicked Snow offers a Korean shaved ice dessert called bingsu. (Courtesy Wicked Snow)

Coming soon

Russian School of Mathematics

The after-school math program, which helps students prepare for testing while improving overall mathematics skills, will hold its grand opening this month after relocating from their former location on Research Boulevard in May.

What's next

Peace Family Housing

Peace Lutheran Church is partnering with Foundation for the Homeless, HomeAid Austin and more to provide transitional housing for families in the Austin area. The project is expected to begin construction Sept. 1 and conclude in April 2026, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation project filing. The new facility will span 3,368 square feet and include four sleeping units. Through the new housing facility, project partners hope to house around 16-36 families per year.

Relocations

Si Baby-Q

The Asian food truck relocated to Pink Flamingo Food Court in July. The menu features barbecue dishes with an Asian twist, such as brisket and ribs with an Indonesian pepper and spice rub. Sides include smoked kimchi; queso noodles made with long peppers from India; street corn; roti, or an Indian bread; and a banana pudding dessert. The food truck also sells smoked meats by the pound and features weekend specials such as smashburgers.

Asian barbecue food truck Si Baby-Q relocated to the Pink Flamingo Food Court. (Courtesy Si Baby-Q)
Asian barbecue food truck Si Baby-Q relocated to the Pink Flamingo Food Court. (Courtesy Si Baby-Q)

Wagyu yume

The Japanese food truck is slated to relocate from its spot at The Domain to Pink Flamingo Food Court in far Northwest Austin next month.The food truck specializes in wagyu beef and serves A5 wagyu rice bowls and gyudon, or Japanese rice bowls. The truck also serves Korean short ribs; street snacks such as takoyaki, edamame and corn; and drinks such as mango cream soda and Jasmine tea. Other menu specials include a wagyu burger, beef bulgogi bowls and Japanese-style pork belly.

  • Relocating Sept. 1

  • 7221 McNeil Drive, Austin

  • Instagram: @wagyuyume

In the news

Nvidia


The worldwide tech company announced it will be relocating its Austin offices from its current location at the Crossings at Lakeline to 1Uptown near the Domain. Nvidia was recently listed as the world’s most valuable company, with a $4.1 trillion market cap, according to Alpha Sense.

  • Relocating 2026
  • 11001 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 100, Bldg. 2, Austin
  • www.nvidia.com

Closed

Best Pawn

The pawnshop, located at The Meadows shopping center, closed its doors permanently in August. The store bought and sold items including jewelry, electronics, musical instruments, tools and more.

  • Closed August

  • 10313 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin

  • No website or phone number available