Check out these business updates impacting the Southwest Austin community. This list is noncomprehensive.

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Torres Hair Design

Local business owner Maribel Robles opened her new hair salon in Southwest Austin in September. The salon offers haircuts, color services, scalp treatments and other hair services.Another Round Austin

Locally owned by Nick Barr, the store offers local disc golfers a place to shop and hang out. Another Round Austin has a free outdoor practice area at the shop. Barr said they will also host events for casual and competitive players.Sivestar Indian Tacos


Pandiyan Kaliyamoorthy opened the Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant late October in Oak Hill Plaza. The restaurant serves classic Mexican dishes like street tacos and burritos with Indian spices and ingredients. Tortillas and sauces are made in-house.Parakeet Coffee

The coffee shop owned by Joe Kaulbach opened on Menchaca Road. Parakeet Coffee serves coffee, espresso drinks, tea and some pastries from Texas French Bread.
  • Opened Nov. 19
  • 12000 Menchaca Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. D, Austin
  • Instagram: parakeet_coffee
Tancho Sushi and Sake

Lantana Place now has a sushi restaurant offering omakase-style dining, meaning the choices are left up to the chef. Tancho’s menu offers four omakase-style options and each begins with a sunomono salad, followed by tuna sashimi.
  • Opened Nov. 22
  • 7415 Southwest Parkway, Bldg. 4, Ste. 300, Austin
  • www.tancho.com
H-E-B

Originally opened in 1957, the structure was expanded over the years, according to a new release. However, the original building was demolished in February 2022 to make way for the company’s “reimagined store.” The new 145,000-square-foot space will feature the full array of amenities that shoppers expect from the well-known grocer.Coming soon


Pluckers Wing Bar

The brand new restaurant is set to open soon at Southpark Meadows. The Austin-based restaurant will open the new location, its first local opening in eight years, in early 2025. The new building within the shopping center is currently under construction. Pluckers will have daily food and drink specials, trivia nights and more.Tso Chinese

The Austin-based Chinese food takeout and delivery restaurant is slated to open its location at the corner of Slaughter Lane and Menchaca Road early next year. Tso Chinese has a no-tipping policy and delivers to locations throughout Austin.Relocations

Westbrook Metals


The family-owned and operated metal supplier anticipates a relocation to far east Austin from their current space at 658 Canion St., Austin. Opened in 1955 by Terry Mathis Westbrook, the business sells various metals from steel, stainless steel, aluminum and brass and copper materials for structural needs and design projects. The open space at the relocation will make it easier for commercial trucks and other customers to get in and out of the site compared to the current location in central Austin.
  • Relocating January 2026
  • 8208 Burleson Road, Austin
Yota Ranch

The Austin car dealership relocated to Kyle from its location at 11517 Menchaca Road. Yota Ranch sells pre-owned Toyota and Lexus cars, trucks and SUVs.In the news

Trader Joe’s

The grocer registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a new location in Bee Cave, located in what is currently Office Depot in the Shops at The Galleria. A representative for Trader Joe’s declined to answer when reached for comment on the new location. This would mark the fourth to open in the Austin area.H-E-B


The Texas-based grocer will open a new store at McKinney Falls Parkway and William Cannon near nonprofit Austin Habitat for Humanity's affordable housing project, Persimmon Point. Planning for the new store is still underway, and construction is slated to start next year, according to a news release from the company.Violet Crown Trail

The Hill Country Conservatory has completed Phase I of the project which connects 13 miles of public trails that stretch from Zilker Park to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Planning for the Violet Crown Trail began in 2006.Ideal Dental

The dental office will open a new location on West Slaughter Lane, according to a permit filed with TDLR. Ideal Dental has a location on South Lamar Boulevard in Austin and in Buda.CareNow Urgent Care

The health care clinic will open a new location on West Slaughter Lane, according to a permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. CareNow offers adult and pediatric urgent care, and has locations throughout Austin.Amy’s Ice Creams


The Austin-based ice cream shop celebrated 40 years in November. Founded by Amy Simmons in 1984 on Guadalupe Street, the shop became well-known for its ice cream scoop toss and its Mexican vanilla ice cream. Now, it rotates over 350 ice cream flavors throughout the year. The menu also includes shakes, dairy-free ices and a variety of ice cream toppings.