Check out these 15 updates on businesses in Round Rock, from restaurant news to retail.

Now Open

El Pollo Rico

The Austin-based restaurant offers charcoal-grilled chicken, with customers able to order whole- and half-chicken plates, as well as carne asada, caldo de pollo, flautas and more.Jet’s Pizza

The pizza shop offers Detroit- and New York-style pies, fresh salads, breads and desserts.Nikala


The Georgian restaurant offers authentic cuisine, including Ostri, a Halal beef stew, traditional soup dumplings and wines from the region.


Q’Bola

The restaurant serves authentic Cuban cuisine. The new eatery has both bar and table seating, and plans to have live music in the evenings. Q’Bola moved into the space previously occupied by Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar, which closed in May.
  • Opened Sept. 28
  • 351 W. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
  • Instagram: qbolarestaurant
QuickTrip

The convenience store and gas station sells a variety of grab-and-go food, such as hot dogs, taquitos, tacos, egg rolls, pastries and sandwiches. Customers can also find made-to-order foods, such as pizza, in addition to a variety of beverages. The company has over 1,000 locations throughout the country.Storm’s End Reconstruction


The company began offering services in the Round Rock area in August. Locally owned by Juan Quintero, the business provides reconstruction services for homes with fire, water or other types of significant damage. In addition to managing the rebuilding process, Storm's End also works with insurers directly.Coming Soon

Grey Orchard

The restaurant, owned by James Sun, will take over the former space of Denny’s on I-35 in Round Rock. Cole Fitzgerald, who earned a Michelin Guide mention in 2023, will lead the kitchen. Together, the pair opened Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar in Austin. The restaurant will have a bar-top seating in addition to the dining room, as well as space for private parties and events.Happy Slice

Restaurant owners Forrest Higdon and Jason Carrier collaborated to open the pizza restaurant, coming together to create a healthier pizza spot with more gluten-free offerings, no cellulose and unbromated flour. Carrier owns Mama Betty’s Tex-Mex, which opened on Parmer Lane in 2022, according to previous Community Impact reporting and Higdon owns Gumby's Pizza in San Marcos, which he initially opened in 2009, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The new pizza restaurant includes an updated interior space, as well as expanded seating in the back with a new patio deck and turf area, according to Carrier. The outdoor seating will have five TVs and 10 fans.Island Riddim


The restaurant is locally owned by husband-and-wife duo Dianne and Wayne Anderson, who are from Jamaica. Wayne will be the chef at Island Riddim once it opens, Dianne said. Previously, the couple operated a Jamaican and Caribbean franchise restaurant in New Jersey, called Golden Krust. The pair moved to Texas to be closer to their adult children and have lived in Leander for eight years, Dianne said. When it opens, proceeds from Island Riddim Jerk & Grill will also help fund the Anderson's personal mission: funding scholarships for students in Jamaica pursuing educational goals.Sommer Garcia Tax Services

Locally owned by Sommer Garcia, an enrolled agent, the business will offer tax preparation services for both individuals and businesses in the area. While her business is set to open in November, Garcia said she will begin tax services on the first business day of the new year, Jan. 5, 2026. Garcia, as an enrolled agent, represents taxpayers in an official capacity before the Internal Revenue Service, according to the service.
  • Opening in November
  • Location TBA
What’s next?

Burlington Coat Factory

Project information filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation show potential plans to retrofit the former Joann Crafts retail space for a Round Rock location of Burlington Coat Factory.Expansions


Blue Diamond Boutique

The boutique marked the opening of a second suite in October. The business offers a variety of clothing, accessories, artisanal perfumes, candles, home decor and specialty pet products. Customers will also find Popmart collectibles and gifts stocked by the retailer.In the News

Mariella of Teravista

Volante of Round Rock, a senior living facility operating at the border of Round Rock and Georgetown, rebranded to Mariella of Teravista in September. Mariella of Teravista offers hospitality-based memory care and assisted living. The facility is pet-friendly, and offers studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a game room, library, movie theater, 24-hour staff, wellness center, salon and barber, religious space and more.The Round Rock Express


The Round Rock-based Minor League Baseball team marked the completion of its 25th season with a final game on Sept. 21. The team was founded in 2000 by Ryan-Sanders Baseball, a partnership between Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and Don Sanders, a former minority owner of the Houston Astros, according to the league.Tony C's Pizza & Beer Garden

The restaurant celebrates its five-year anniversary after first opening in the Diamond Oaks retail center in September 2020, serving coal-fired New York style pizzas, authentic Italian food, craft beer and wine. The business is locally owned and operated by Austin-based Tc4 & Co. Hospitality.