Tex-Mex cuisine and an all-day cafe: 8 business updates in South Austin

The athletic club offers a variety of amenities including fitness areas, classes, a full bar, social lounge, restaurant and a wet suite. This is Life Time’s fifth location in Austin.

• Opened Dec. 31
• 1301 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin
• www.lifetime.life/locations/tx/south-lamar

Software company Togetherwork celebrated the opening of a 20,000-square foot headquarters in South Austin in early January. The company’s new innovation hub, located off South Congress Avenue, is expected to employ more than 100 people over the next year.

• Opened Jan. 7
• 1221 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 300, Austin
• www.togetherwork.com

4. De Nada

De Nada Cantina is planning to open a second location at the former El Mercado restaurant in South Austin in January. The East Austin Tex-Mex staple is known for its tacos and margaritas served in pink cups, including happy hour specials and a late night menu. The restaurant opened off East Cesar Chavez Street in 2021, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

• Opening in early to mid January
• 1302 S. First St., Austin
• www.denadacantina.com

The vintage shop, curated by Ashley Martin, its opening its own storefront next to Devil's Details Boutique. The business previously operated out of Effie Vintage off South Congress Avenue before the shop closed in December 2023. Very Cherry Vintage can be found online and offers nationwide shipping.

• Opening in March
• 1628 S. First St., Austin
• www.verycherryvintage.com

6. Prototype Vintage

The vintage shop off South Congress Avenue celebrated its 20th anniversary in December. The shop celebrated by opening a new storefront in the North Loop neighborhood. The business is co-owned by local best friends Audrie San Miguel and Emily Larson.

• 1700 S. Congress Ave., Austin
• www.prototype-vintage.com

7. Vespaio Restaurant

Founded in 1998, the restaurant announced its closure in a Facebook post, thanking its guests and team. The restaurant serves meals made from scratch including spaghetti, ravioli and scampi.

• Closing Feb. 28
• 1610 S. Congress Ave., Austin
• www.vespaioristorante.com

The sister restaurant to Vespaio Restaurant is closing its doors in late February, as stated in a Facebook post from the business. Its menu features botanas, tostadas, tacos, seafood options, tortas, moles and more.

• Closing Feb. 28
• 1610 S. Congress Ave., Austin
• www.chapulincantina.com