AJ’s Ranch Road Grill, which has operated a barbecue and Tex-Mex restaurant at 205 Moore St., San Marcos, for four years, will open a new coffee shop, taco bar and grill spot at 116 Old RR 12, San Marcos, by the end of October or early November. The new location will open at 6 a.m. and will serve items such as coffee, kolaches, tacos, brisket, ribs and smoked chicken. 512-667-6212. www.ajs-ranchroadgrill.com