2/13/26

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• Slow week! McDonald’s coming to Bell District in Cedar Park is the only new addition this week ;(

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🆕 McDonlad’s filed a permit to open in the Bell District in Cedar Park.
⏰ETA: ?
📍Address: Bell District, Cedar Park
🌐Website: McDonalds.com

Tacodeli Planning a new location in Leander with construction to start Sept. 1, 2026, and completion by Nov. 24, 2026
⏰ETA: Nov. 24, 2026
📍Address: 408 E. San Gabriel Parkway, Suite 110
🌐Website: https://www.tacodeli.com/

Summer Moon Coffee is planned for Georgetown's Bluebonnet Plaza development. Wood-fired coffee roasting process & signature Moon Milk creamer.
⏰ETA: June 2026
📍Address: 1310 W. University Ave., Georgetown
🌐Website: https://summermooncoffee.com/

Bojangles chicken fast-casual concept specializing in southern-style fried chicken items such as chicken sandwiches, chicken biscuits and sides such as macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, beans and french fries.
⏰ETA: June 2026
📍Address: 4898 Williams Drive, Georgetown
🌐Website: https://www.bojangles.com/menu/

Crave Cookies (Leander) — cookies/dessert
⏰ETA: April
📍Address: 8481 W State Highway 29, Suite 600, Leander
🌐Website: https://cravecookies.com/

Sovian Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge — European-style steakhouse + cocktail lounge
Focused on traditional dishes from the South of France + Italy. By Chef Vira (La Riv Wood Fired Italian).
⏰ETA: February 2026
📍Address: 1500 Rivery Blvd., Suite 2175
🌐(Website not listed yet)

Game On Bar & Grill (Leander) — sports bar + American grill
44 draft beers (mostly Texas). Smash burgers, wings, loaded fries, nachos, and more.
⏰Opening: Feb. 7
📍Address: 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. A100, Leander
🌐Website: www.thegameonbar.com

Shake Shack (Leander)
Construction slated to begin later this year; expected to wrap in early 2027 (per TDLR filing). Estimated $1M build-out.
⏰ETA: 2027
📍Address: 10209 183A Toll Frontage Road, Leander
🌐Website: www.shakeshack.com

PopStroke (Cedar Park) — co-owned by Tiger Woods
Two 18-hole mini-golf courses, full-service scratch kitchen, ice cream parlor, indoor/outdoor seating, three bars, outdoor beer garden, yard games, and a soft-surface playground.
⏰Opening: this spring
📍Address: 817 C-Bar Ranch Trail, Cedar Park
🌐Website: www.popstroke.com

Dill N Chill (Cedar Park)
Concept: Pickleball courts + restaurant + nitrogen ice cream shop.
⏰Status: Under development (plans previously said early 2025).
📍Location: 1820 Bagdad Road, Cedar Park, TX
🌐Website: https://www.dillnchill.com/

Chipotle Mexican Grill (Leander) — build-your-own Mexican
⏰Status: Construction on new build expected to begin this year
Opening: TBD
📍Address (construction filing): 10745 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641
🌐Website: https://www.chipotle.com

Desiwala Pizza & Wings (Leander)
⏰Status: Upcoming
Opening: TBD
📍Address (development listed): Reagan Crossing, 15201 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Leander, TX 78641
🌐Website: Not found yet (no official site/social reliably indexed)

Panda Express (Liberty Hill) — American-style Chinese
⏰Opening: June
📍Address: 12291 W. Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill
🌐Website: www.pandaexpress.com

Hopdoddy Burger Bar (Leander)
⏰Construction slated to begin early January as part of the Gateway 29 development; work set to last until late June (per TDLR filing). First Leander location.
📍Address: 19389 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 100, Leander
🌐Website: www.hopdoddy.com

La Vaquerita Creamery gluten free, sugar free, and dairy free options alongside traditional ice cream
⏰Soft opening: Jan. 20 • Grand opening: Jan. 24
📍Address: 603 W University Avenue, Suite 126, Georgetown, Texas
🌐Website: lavaqueritacreamery.com

Estancia Brazilian Steakhouse (Leander)
⏰Status: Opened January 2026
📍Address: 2132 Raider Way, Leander, TX 78641
🌐Website: https://estancia.com

Layne’s Chicken Fingers (Leander)
⏰Soft opening: Jan. 20 • Grand opening: Jan. 24
📍Address: 11312 Hero Way West, Ste. 100, Leander
🌐Website: www.layneschickenfingers.com

Antena Kitchen and Bar (Liberty Hill) — food truck (Elena’s family)
Serves breakfast + lunch. Mon–Sat 7am–3pm. Closed Sundays.
📍Address: 14251 Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill

Café Java (Austin near Cedar Park border)
⏰Opened: Jan. 12 (first new location in ~20 years per previous reporting)
📍Address: 12129 RM 620, Ste. 120, Austin
🌐Website: www.thecafejava.com

Frankie’s NY Style Pizza & Pasta (Georgetown)
Reopened after closing in Oct 2024 due to fire damage.
⏰Reopened: Jan.
📍Address: 1211 Leander Road, Georgetown
🌐Website: www.frankiesnypizzapasta.com

Angela Ronzoni's Pizzeria— European-style steakhouse + cocktail lounge
Focused on traditional dishes from the South of France + Italy. By Chef Vira (La Riv Wood Fired Italian).
📍9073 W. Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill

Juan & Lupe’s Kitchen (Georgetown)
⏰Closed: Jan. 14
📍Address: 4701 Williams Drive, Bldg. 2, Georgetown

Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant (Liberty Hill)
⏰Permanently closed: Jan. 5
📍Address: 10280 W SH 29, Liberty Hill, TX
🌐Website: https://margaritason29.com

Salad and Go — all Texas locations
⏰Closing: Jan. 11

Time Out Sports Bar (Liberty Hill)
⏰Expected to close, following the closure of Margarita’s
📍Address: 10280 B Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
🌐Website: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=132477700655969

Guaco Taco. (Leander) This is one of our go-to restaurants. Get one of the bowls for a ton of food at a reasonable price. The bean and queso dip is fantastic. Homemade from scratch and using the finest ingredients possible without cutting corners. Our original tacos (beef, chicken, carnitas) are simply dressed with shredded cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese and chopped lettuce. For diners wanting more complex flavors, you may want to try one of our 5-layer tacos. A double order of guacamole is spread along the bottom of the taco, then layered with your meat (or veggie) choice, queso, lettuce and pico de Gallo. Our shrimp and fish tacos are addictive! They are lightly seasoned, allowing the taste of the seafood to shine. Paired with one of our homemade sauces, you're in for a delightful treat. Our Mexican Gumbo is a spicy blend of veggies and meat served over rice and cooled down with a slice of fresh avocado on top.
📍Address: 1840 Crystal Falls Pkwy #430, Leander, TX 78641
🌐Website: https://guaco-taco.com/

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