Austin
Bellissima Italian Mediterranean Restaurant
The restaurant in the Four Points area is family-owned and -operated, offering dishes such as bruschetta, Greek salad, fresh pasta, risotto, veal, seafood and wood-fired pizza.
- Opened June 7
- 8300 N. RM 620, Bldg. K, Ste. 200, Austin
- www.bellissimatx.com
The menu for the new food truck offers classic burgers, specialty burgers, vegetarian burgers, vegan options, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes and homemade cookies. The original brick-and-mortar location is at 1300 W. Pflugerville Parkway, Pflugerville.
- Opened Aug. 12
- 12195 Metric Blvd., Austin
- www.buddha-burger.com
The restaurant serves Argentine cuisine such as homemade empanadas and choripán, an Argentine sandwich of grilled chorizo and toasted bread.
- Opened May 2024
- 2915 Guadalupe St., Ste. A, Austin
- www.littlepatagoniaaustin.com
The Rollingwood-area dining spot offers Mexican-American cuisine, cocktails and coffee drinks. The menu includes breakfast and dinner options such as nachos, street tacos, burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups.
- Opened July 10
- 2712 Bee Caves Road, Ste.106, Austin
- www.pepitascafeandbar.com
Tecuen
Local couple Emanuel Pena and his wife Yuri Corral opened a family-oriented eatery specializing in crepes and coffees. Customers can either create their own, or choose from one of the house specialties.
- Opened Aug. 17
- 717 Hwy. 71 W., Ste. 600, Bastrop
- www.tecuen.com
Nick’s Breakfast & Coffee
The family-owned restaurant serves omelets, breakfast sandwiches, classic breakfast plates, burgers, soups, salads and more.
- Opened June 14
- 901 Crystal Falls Parkway, Ste. 101, Leander
- www.nicksbnc.com