South Central Austin Edition | November 2025

Dining

BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF

across the Austin metro, as recently reported by Community Impact . CI Foodie

Looking to get out of your neighborhood to try a new dining experience? Check out the following restaurant news from

Austin

San Marcos

Round Rock

Fat Rabbit Social House The restaurant oers brunch classics such as chicken and wa es, and French toast. The space also features lunch options, including an adult grilled cheese and tomato bisque, a citrus and crab salad, and a tru e cheese and bacon panini. Cocktails and specialty coee are also served. • Opened Oct. 1 • 35 Brazos St., Austin • www.fatrabbitatx.com

Fruition Fruit Blendz The food truck oers whole food snacks and sips, including customizable fruit bowls and smoothies, fresh-pressed juice shots, toast, and more. Optional add-ons range from granola and chocolate chips to coconut shavings, spinach and kale. • Opened Aug. 19 • 1636 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos • www.fruitionfruitblendz.com

El Pollo Rico The Austin-based restaurant oers charcoal-grilled chicken, with customers able to order whole- and half-chicken plates, as well as carne asada, caldo de pollo, ‰autas and more. The building was formerly home to Dazzle Coee, which closed late last year. • Opened Oct. 6 • 2651 Gattis School Road, Round Rock • www.pollosricos.com

Austin

Austin

Austin

Koko’s Bavarian Beer Hall The location features 7,000 square feet of Bavarian tradition and Texas hospitality with an expanded food and beverage menu, including wings, mozzarella sticks, white sh dip, Bavarian pretzels, Belgian-style fries and more. • Opened Oct. 10 • 3003 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.kokosbavarian.com

Maya Creamery The dessert shop serves rolled ice cream in signature and Indian-inspired ‰avors with a variety of toppings. Also on the menu are faloodas, a type of South Asian milkshake, as well as fresh fruit milk teas and other desserts, such as crepes and macarons. • Opened Oct. 3 • 12301 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 205, Cedar Park • Instagram: mayacreamery

Churchrow Tejas BBQ Simon Madera, the brain behind La Holly and Taco Flats, is bringing barbecue with a Tejano twist to Austin. The space’s bar will also include agave- forward cocktails and draft beers inspired by Tex- Mex barbecue ‰avors. • Opened Oct. 22 • 1521 W. Anderson Lane, Austin • Instagram: churchrowbbq

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