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Several restaurants and businesses are now serving the South Austin area, and more are slated to open soon.
Now Open
PayMore
The electronics resale store opened in Oak Hill Plaza this summer. Customers can bring in headphones, laptops, smartphones, video games, power tools and more to receive cash.
Jet’s Pizza
The Michigan-founded restaurant opened in Oak Hill Plaza this summer, specializing in delivering Detroit-style pizzas. This is the fifth location in Austin and is owned by Kirsten Kothmann. Jet’s Pizza can also be found off Brodie Lane, South Lamar Boulevard, South Congress Avenue and in Cedar Park.
Pho Wok
Owner Tuan Nyguen opened the Asian cuisine restaurant in Oak Hill Centre in what was previously Chen Z Noodle House. Pho Wok offers Vietnamese dishes such as pho and Chinese food like fried rice, lo mein and kung pao chicken.
Dutch Bros Coffee
The Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain is now serving drinks at its new location on West Ben White Boulevard, in what was previously a Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurant. Dutch Bros offers a variety of coffee, energy drinks, teas and sodas.
La Traviata
The local Italian restaurant recently reopened in Lantana Place after closing its South Congress Avenue location in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. La Traviata is helmed by Marion Gillcrest, who also serves as executive chef, and co-owns restaurant 68 Degrees Kitchen with her sister Joan Gillcrist.
Dwell Coworking
The co-working business opened a second location inside Point Community Church in Manchaca. Dwell Coworking offers memberships, day passes and rentals for workspaces including desks and conference rooms.
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Located on the lower level of Barton Creek Square near Foot Locker, Wetzel’s Pretzels offers hand-rolled soft pretzels and beef hot dogs.
Rocky’s Bar
A tropical-themed bar opened in the courtyard of South Congress Avenue's Austin Motel. Rocky's Bar, named after the hotel's former mascot, a cat called Rocky, offers cocktails and shave ice from a walk-up window. Seating and shuffleboard is available in the courtyard.
Coming Soon
Homesense
The homeware store will open next to Ross in Sunset Valley Marketfair, in what was previously Buy Buy Baby. Homesense, a TJX Company business, offers furniture, home decor and lighting.
Cabo Bob’s Burritos
The Baja California-inspired restaurant will open its third South Austin location this month in Sunset Valley at the former Taco Ranch site. This location is one of two new Cabo Bob's restaurants in South Austin; the company's owners opened an Onion Creek location in August. Cabo Bob's serves made-to-order tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos.
Purificación García
The Spanish fashion retailer will open in Barton Creek Square next to Michael Kors. Purificación García offers men and women’s clothing and accessories.
Roll Shack ATX
The new locally-owned ice cream shop is slated to open near Shore Raw Bar & Grill early next year. Roll Shack has two locations in Abilene, Texas, and this will be the first Central Texas location. Owner Cody Busbee said he is friends with the original location's owner and wanted to bring Roll Shack to Austin. The ice cream shop will serve homemade cream-based, dairy-free and vegan rolled ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients, crepes and smoothies.
Taco Palenque
The Mexican fast food chain will open its first South Austin location next year. Construction of the new restaurant in Meadows Crossing on the I-35 frontage road began in early October. Taco Palenque serves breakfast tacos, parrilladas and more.
Dutch Bros
The drive-thru coffee chain will open another location in Meadows Crossing on the I-35 frontage road next to Floor & Decor. This will be the third Dutch Bros to open in South Austin.
Austin Regional Clinic
Located near two existing south Austin Regional Clinics along Ben White Boulevard, the health provider broke ground Sept. 19 on a new 65,000-square-foot, two-story surgery and specialty clinic.
In the News
barre3
Owner Aurora Jones is celebrating 10 years in business. Jones, who has a degree in exercise physiology, said she opened the studio in October 2014 to help people find better mobility, health and wellness and joy in movement. Barre3 offers full-body, low-impact workouts that combine strength, conditioning, cardio and mindfulness.
