South Central Austin Edition | October 2025

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shop that launched in August 2024. The cafe serves small plates, large plates, grab-and-go options and pastries. Menu items include chilaquiles, a classic burger, scones, croissants and challah French toast. • Opened Sept. 3 • 200 E. Sixth St., Austin • www.gramortx.com 5 Veracruz All Natural Customers can nd bites such as a barbacoa taco, a shrimp macha taco, a migas taco, and salads and tortas, which are currently exclusively available at the newest location. • Opened Sept. 21 • 75 Rainey St., Austin • www.veracruzallnatural.com 6 The Victorian A new bar inspired by historic English pubs and old Western saloons opened at The Driskill, paying tribute to the hotel’s 140-year history. The two-story bar’s mezzanine level features pool and card tables overlooking a mahogany bar and plush lounge seating. The Victorian serves classic cocktails, heritage whiskeys and a range of beers alongside Texas-inspired pub fare, including burgers, homemade beef jerky, pretzel rolls, rattlesnake bites, and sh and chips. • Opened Oct. 2 • 604 Brazos St., Austin • www.thevictorianbar.com 7 Neighbor Co ee & Friends The coee truck has launched its second trailer location in South Austin with classic coee options and specialty drinks. • Opened Oct. 10 8 Taquería de Diez Founded by brothers Raul and Luis Esquer, the Mexican food spot has expanded with a second location in South Austin. The menu showcases tacos, quesadillas, burritos, volcanes and desserts. • Opened Oct. 24 • 2110 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. C, Austin • www.taqueriadediez.com • 1305 W. Oltorf St., Austin • www.neighborcoffee.co

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1 Mr. Pickles Candy The latest candy store sells packaged gummies, Swedish candy, traditional candy and pup treats. A portion of each purchase will go toward animal charities. • Opened Aug. 23

3 Luby’s The Texas-founded restaurant has crafted a cafeteria- style dining experience since 1947 with nearly 40 locations throughout the state. The eatery oers fried sh, roasted chicken, chicken fried steak, meatloaf and more homestyle meals that can be paired with macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. • Opened Aug. 28 • 314 W. 11th St., Ste. 163, Austin • www.lubys.com/austin-lubyscafe-granger 4 Grá Mór From the team behind The Dead Rabbit, the cafe has replaced Neighbourhood Cafe, a Belfast-based coee

• 3703 Kerbey Lane, Austin • www.mrpicklescandy.com

2 Polka Dot Secrets Owned by Bonnie Tang, the local Etsy business recently launched its brick and mortar, which sells a variety of fabrics featuring styles such as polka dots,

stripes and more. • Opened Aug. 27

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