11 New and Reopened Eateries Hit Austin Metro in October

Ten dining establishments opened, reopened, or changed hands across the Austin metro area in October. The updates range from family-owned taquerias to new coffee bars and food trucks. These changes reflect shifts in local business operations and ownership.

Eleven distinct locations saw activity this month. Taqueria Chapala moved to South First Street on Oct. 29. Black Rock Coffee Bar opened its 11th Central Texas location in Leander. Doug’s Boys Pig & Loaf launched as a new food truck near Paige. El Tigre Coffee Roasters added indoor and outdoor seating at Camp East. A new Mexican seafood food truck began serving Hutto. A new brunch cafe opened near Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle. Neighbor’s Cafe took over the Spicewood Winston's location. A Cedar Park food spot reopened under new management. A Round Rock wing spot marked its fifth anniversary. Leona Botanical Cafe launched a new in-house eatery.

Manuel Lopez owns Taqueria Chapala. He closed the East Cesar Chavez Street location on Sept. 27. The business now operates on South First Street. The menu includes tacos, fajitas, and a Jalisco-style barbacoa plate called the Chapala Especial. Robert Mason purchased the Cedar Park food spot. He reopened the Whitestone Boulevard location after a brief closure last month. The nearby FM 620 location is now permanently closed. Mason plans to open additional locations in the Austin area.

Winnona and Marcus McDonald own Doug’s Boys Pig & Loaf. The food truck serves slow-cooked barbecue sandwiches and loaded mac and cheese. Tatanka Guerrero owns El Tigre Coffee Roasters. The shop at Camp East is open daily until 3 p.m. Weekday hours start at 7 a.m. Weekend hours start at 8 a.m. The space features artwork by local artists and house-made syrups.

Aaron and Sally Creamer purchased the Spicewood Winston's location in October. They renamed it Neighbor’s Cafe. The previous owners sold the business to focus on their Hill Country Galleria site. The new cafe serves coffee, pizza, and breakfast items. T.J. and Erin Mahoney own the Round Rock wing spot. It celebrated five years of operation this month. The menu features bone-in and boneless wings, salads, and pizza.

The new Mexican seafood food truck in Hutto expanded from its original Round Rock location. It serves aguachile verde, ceviche, and shrimp tacos. The new brunch cafe in Kyle offers a rotating seasonal menu and a full bar. Signature dishes include Nashville hot chicken and waffles. Black Rock Coffee Bar serves breakfast sandwiches and pastries all day. The Leander location is on Hero Way. Leona Botanical Cafe’s new eatery is led by head chef Bob Moren. The menu includes handcrafted burgers and Parmesan truffle fries.