1. DK Maria's Legendary Tex-Mex opens in the Market on Slaughter Lane
Family-owned restaurant DK Maria’s Legendary Tex-Mex opened May 26 in the Market on Slaughter Lane, 1807 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin. Formerly the Tres Amigos Restaurant & Cantina, dual husband-and-wife team Mike and DK Reynolds and Bruce and Mary Evans updated the space by renovating the interior and introducing family recipes to the menu. 512-292-1001. www.dkmarias.com
2. South Lamar's new Spanish tapas restaurant El Chipiron
Spanish tapas restaurant El Chipiron held a soft opening on June 23 and a grand opening will be held July 1. The restaurant, located at 2717 S. Lamar Blvd., will serve specialty drinks and pinchos, or traditional Spanish snacks. 512-945-8157. www.elchipironaustin.com
3. Build your own poke dishes at new Poke House in Northwest Austin
Poke House opened May 31 at 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 216, Austin. Customers build their own poke dishes by selecting from choices of rice, salad, sauces and proteins such as sushi-grade salmon, tuna and yellowtail. Poke House also has a pokerrito available in a regular or hot Cheetos wrap. 512-291-6986. www.pokehousetx.com
4. SPUN Ice Cream brings sweet treats to Whole Foods Market Domain
Ashley and Christina Cheng opened a second location of SPUN Ice Cream on June 7 in a shipping container located at Whole Foods Market Domain, 11920 Domain Drive, Austin. The ice cream shop sells three flavors, including a dairy-free option, and handmade toppings, such as sprinkles, shortbread crumble and salted chocolate shell. 512-524-1768. www.spunicecream.com
5. Gumbos on the Lake opens in the Oasis, Texas complex
Gumbos on the Lake opened April 14 in the Oasis, Texas complex, 6550 Comanche Trail, Ste. B101, Austin. The Cajun restaurant, with a location in Georgetown, offers seafood, salads, steaks, pastas and a bar. 512-519-9071. www.gumbosotl.com
6. MAD Greens now serving up made-to-order salads in Sunset Valley
MAD Greens, which specializes in gourmet, made-to-order salads, fresh juices, wraps, paninis, sandwiches and soups, opened at 5601 Brodie Lane, Ste. 1500, Sunset Valley, on May 25. The Sunset Valley location will be the 32nd company-owned restaurant and the fifth Austin-area restaurant. 303-355-2499. www.madgreens.com
7. Pflugerville food truck The Rolling Rooster now at permanent location on Burnet Road
Pflugerville food truck The Rolling Rooster opened in a new permanent location at 13717 Burnet Road, Austin, near the intersection of MoPac and Wells Branch Parkway. Owner Glenn Williams said the menu will still include chicken and waffles but will focus on more grilled items. 512-547-4444. www.facebook.com/therollingrooster
