From new restaurants and boutiques to incoming national retailers, here's a look at 10 recent business updates in Bastrop County.
Now open
Mr. Brew
Owner Jaime Astorga brought Mr. Brew back to Bastrop in the former Coffee Dog Roastery & Drive-Thru Cafe space. The coffee shop offers coffee, breakfast options and tacos, along with indoor seating, Wi-Fi and free drip coffee refills. As previously reported, Astorga closed his original spot inside Community Gardens on Feb. 8, 2025, when he teased a comeback.
Lupita’s Kitchen Bar & Grill
Owners Lupita and Maria Reyes expanded their family-run business with a second Cedar Creek location in the former Leo’s Italian Grill. Lupita’s Kitchen serves scratch-made Mexican dishes.
Magnolia Row Boutique
Owner Nicole Salas opened the shop in the former Tough Cookie Bakery space at the historic Luck Drug Store. The downtown boutique offers apparel, jewelry, gifts and more.
Si Baby-Q
Owner and pitmaster Jonathan Lagos serves Tex-Mex-style barbecue, including brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, house-made beef hot links and smoked chicken fajita tacos.
Doug’s Boys Pig & Loaf
Doug’s Boys Pig & Loaf serves slow-cooked barbecue with a sandwich-first twist, including chopped beef, pulled pork and sausage. The Black-owned business also offers catering and mobile barbecue vending for community gatherings and special events.
Coming soon
Fore Fun Saloon
Owner Alexander Valdez is preparing to open Fore Fun Saloon in the former Back 9 Bar space. The free-membership private club will offer miniature golf, live music and beer.
Taco Casa
The Texas-based fast-food chain will offer tacos, burritos, tostadas, nachos and salads, along with specialties such as the Chilada, a cross between a burrito and an enchilada, and cinnamon-sugar Casa Delites.
Burlington
The $3.3 million project will include construction of a 22,520-square-foot building, with work expected to run Nov. 9-Sept. 1, 2027. Burlington is a discount retailer selling clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor and more.
Dick's Sporting Goods
The $11 million project will include construction of a 55,000-square-foot building, with work expected to run Dec. 1-Dec. 31, 2027. Dick’s Sporting Goods sells athletic apparel and footwear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
Closings
Sugar Shack
The business was known for its selection of bulk and nostalgic candy, handmade fudge, caramel apples and other sweets.
