Bounded by West Gate Boulevard to the west and I-35 to the east, this corridor features several local businesses and a few ongoing construction projects. The area is home to Crockett High School, Garrison Park and neighborhoods.
Nam Noieam, owner of Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe, added an outdoor patio in September.[/caption]
SPOTLIGHT: Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe
Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe is a lunch and dinner Thai restaurant serving soups, salads, pad thai, curry, fried rice, vegetarian specials and assorted stir-fried dishes.
Owner Nam Noieam said she added an outdoor patio to the front of the restaurant in September.
But for those who do not want to dine in, Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe also has to-go and delivery service.
The restaurant also has select Asian ingredients for sale such as Huy Fong Sriracha sauce.
Noieam said the ingredients for sale are the same ones used in the restaurant kitchen.
Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe, 5517 Manchaca Road • 512-326-1619, www.tuktukthaicafeaustin.com, Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m.
Chico Oropez, co-owner of South Austin Sno, holds a rainbow snow cone.[/caption]
SPOTLIGHT: South Austin Sno
Southwest Austinites who need a cooldown can go to South Austin Sno, located in front of Strange Brew Austin Coffee.
South Austin Sno offers shaved ice covered in syrup with flavors such as lemon and passion fruit. Customers can also ask for custom variations with multiple flavors, including Rainbow, made with five different flavors.
Co-owner Chico Oropez said he added a table in front of the shaved ice trailer in June, allowing customers to eat their treats immediately before the heat melts the ice.
South Austin Sno operates a second location at 2010 S. Lamar Blvd.
South Austin Sno, 5300 Manchaca Road, www.facebook.com/pages/south-austin-sno/356933457870, Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Other properties in this corridor
Dining
- Cherry Creek Catfish, 5712 Manchaca Road, 512-440-8810, www.cherrycreekcatfish.com
- Cilantro’s Mexican Restaurant, 1025 W. Stassney Lane, Ste. 103, 512-707-1207
- Conan’s Pizza, 2018 W. Stassney Lane, 512-441-6754, www.conanspizza.com
- First Wok, 603 W. Stassney Lane, 512-444-0077, www.firstwokaustin.com
- Garducci’s Pizza, 730 W. Stassney Lane, Ste. 165, 512-707-1155, www.garduccispizzapie.com
- Hey Cupcake, 5700 Manchaca Road, 512-476-2253, www.heycupcake.com
- Strange Brew Austin Coffee and Strange Brew Lounge Side, 5326 Manchaca Road, www.strangebrewaustin.com
- Sweetwater, 730 W. Stassney Lane, Ste. 120, 512-270-9993, www.sweetwaterbaraustin.com
- Taqueria Arandas 2, 2038 W. Stassney Lane, 512-448-4771
- Texas Land and Cattle, 5510 S. I-35, Bldg. C, 512-442-6488, www.texaslandandcattle.com
- Umi Sushi Bar and Grill, 5510 S. I-35, Ste. 400, 512-383-8681, www.umiaustin.com
- Austin City Powersports 1606 W. Stassney Lane, 512-444-5200, www.austincitypowersports.com
- GameFellas Video Game Exchange, 5510 S. I-35, Ste. 240, 512-441-4412, www.gamefellasentertainment.com
- QC Meat Market, 512 W. Stassney Lane, Ste. 105, 512-916-9938, www.qcmeatmarket.com
- Rising Sun Aikido, 1600 W. Stassney Lane, 512-632-5175, www.risingsunaikido.org
- Twin Liquors, 107 W. Stassney Lane, 512-442-8550, www.twinliquors.com
- The Austin Harmony Project, 1806 W. Stassney Lane, Stes. 105 and 106, 512-394-5394, www.theaustinharmonyproject.org
- Foundation Communities’ Community Financial Center, 2600 W. Stassney Lane, 512-610-7374, www.foundcom.org
- Austin Community College South Austin, 1820 W. Stassney Lane, 512-223-9100, www.austincc.edu
- Crockett High School, 5601 Manchaca Road, 512-414-2532, www.crocketths.org
- Subdivision 1601 Stassney is being built at 1601 Stassney Lane. 512-551-0831, www.mymilestone.com
- Austin Soccer Apparel is opening a new location in September at 5717 S. I-35, Ste. 170. www.austinsoccerapparel.com
This is a sample of businesses and organizations in the area and is not comprehensive.
