Tex-Mex chain Chuy's Restaurant will open its first East Austin location, according to a recent announcement.

A spokesperson could not confirm the location, but company is working with Endeavor Real Estate Group, which is behind the 10-acre mixed-use Plaza Saltillo development located between I-35, Fourth Street, Onion Street and Fifth Street. Plaza Saltillo is expected to open later this year.

"We are thrilled about the opportunity to bring Chuy’s to East Austin. We are still working with the development to finalize details, so no specific dates are known at this time,” said Michael Hatcher, Chuy’s vice president of real estate and development. “We are also very excited to continue our partnership with Endeavor Real Estate Group in our hometown of Austin where Chuy’s was born over 36 years ago.”

Chuy's opened its first location in 1982 at 1728 Barton Springs Road, Austin. The company now has restaurants in 19 states and six locations in the Austin area.

512-474-4452. www.chuys.com