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Why do people drive across Texas for a cheeseburger at this tiny Austin shack?

Some burger joints open and close before anyone learns their name. This one has been flipping patties in Austin since 1926, back when the floors were plain dirt and the whole operation fit around a single flat-top grill. Families have made it a tradition across three and four generations. Grandparents...

Austin, TX · 1d
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The Historic Texas Drive-In Where Elvis Once Dined Still Serves A Full Breakfast For Under $7

There’s a little town in central Texas where time moves a bit slower, the food hits a little harder, and the history is so thick you can practically taste it alongside your biscuits and gravy. Storm’s Drive-In in Lampasas, Texas is one of those rare places that makes you...

Lampasas, TX · 4d
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mySanAntonio.com

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Acclaimed Texas barbecue joint ranked among 'bucket-list' US restaurants

The acclaimed smokehouse continued to collect top honors.

Austin, TX · 4d
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Leander’s first Panera opens Thursday, Nov. 12—first 100 guests receive free meals for a year

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7am, Panera Bread will officially open its first bakery-café in Leander, located at 1060 Hero Way, Suite 310, Leander, TX 78641, bringing approximately 25–30 jobs and a new dining option to the community. This marks the 12th Panera in Austin. Opening-day celebrations...

Leander, TX · 23h
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Juanes Mexican Restaurant Set to Fill 3,600-Square-Foot Round Rock Space

A new Mexican restaurant is taking shape in Round Rock's University Heights area, with Juanes Mexican Restaurant, Tortilleria and Bar planning to open a location at 4450 University Blvd., Ste. 130. Construction crews began interior renovations in October and expect the work to continue through the end of the year.

Round Rock, TX · 3d

Austin American-Statesman

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Exclusive: Meat market with 100+ years of history moves to new South Austin location

A new owner has moved the historic Longhorn Meat Market to a new address in South Austin and expanded the butcher shop's offerings to include prepared foods.

Austin, TX · 20h

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Fire damages Wimberley Cafe kitchen

The Wimberley Cafe kitchen was damaged by fire early Tuesday morning Nov. 10, but firefighters were able to contain the fire before it spread to the main portion of the cafe or neighboring businesses. No injuries were reported. Some neighboring businesses have reported smoke damage. The total extent of the...

Wimberley, TX · 2d

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Killeen Locals Can’t Stop Reminiscing About This Gone-but-Not-Forgotten Spot

Why is China Buffet still the most talked-about restaurant in Killeen? Explore the legacy, the cravings, and why locals say nothing else comes close.

Killeen, TX · 2d

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Marble Falls Honey Distillery Pours Into Grand Opening After Years of Buildout

Packsaddle Nectars Distillery & Saloon is celebrating its grand opening in Marble Falls on Nov. 21, with a party running from 2 p.m. to midnight that includes drink specials, snacks and giveaways throughout the day. The Main Street tasting room specializes in distilled honey spirits, turning its bees' work into everything from craft cocktails to small-batch shine.

Marble Falls, TX · 3d

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4 Texas Railroad Cafes Where Time Seems to Have Stood Still

An old bank vault inside a cozy Texas bakery isn’t something you see every day. Yet in one small railroad town, that’s exactly what visitors find, surrounded by vintage furnishings, fresh pastries, and the charm of another era. Across Texas, former train depots and railroad-themed cafes are keeping...

Kerrville, TX · 2d

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This Texas Pub Was Literally Shipped Over from Ireland

B.D. Rileys in Austin isn't just Irish in name. The whole pub was handcrafted in Dundalk, Ireland, shipped over, and rebuilt here in 2000.

Austin, TX · 11h

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Famous Food Reviewer Ranks Harker Heights German Spot #2 in Texas

A famous food critic ranked a Harker Heights eatery as Texas' 2nd best German restaurant.

Harker Heights, TX · 1d

Yahoo!

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Beloved community grocery store to close after 10 years in Central Texas

A beloved neighborhood grocery store is closing its doors in Central Texas this month after a decade in business. Dia's Market & Deli in Austin announced on social media that it will be shuttering at the end of November. Owner David Hopper chronicled the business's history and explained why they...

Austin, TX · 1d

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4 Old Texas Dance Halls Where You Still Get A Plate Of Barbecue Before The Two-Step

In Texas, a good night out often starts at a long table with a plate of brisket and ends on a wooden dance floor. A handful of old halls still keep both traditions under one roof, so you never have to choose between supper and a song. These four spots...

Fort Worth, TX · 3d

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Desi Masala Brings Biryani, Mandi and a Full Meat Market to West Georgetown

West Georgetown has a new one-stop shop for Indian groceries and home-style cooking. Desi Masala, an Indian grocery store and restaurant, opened in August in west Georgetown, offering fresh produce, a meat market and a menu built around curries, biryani, pulao and mandi. The opening was confirmed by partner Divya...

Georgetown, TX · 1d

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The Reserve Room Cigar Lounge Now Open Inside The Dime in Downtown Round Rock

Downtown Round Rock has a new place to slow down and light up. The Reserve Room, a cigar lounge and event center, is now open inside The Dime at 103 E. Main St. The lounge is its own business, separate from the restaurant. It opened its doors in late October and celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Round Rock, TX · 17h

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Pflugerville's FM 685 Arby's Shuts Down After Eight Years Serving Slow-Roasted Beef

The Arby's at 1313 FM 685 in Pflugerville has closed, leaving behind a shuttered drive-thru and a sign confirming the fast-food chain's exit after eight years at the location. The spot opened in August 2018 and had become a familiar stop for locals craving curly fries and roast beef sandwiches along the busy corridor.

Pflugerville, TX · 2d

Austin Chronicle

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Shug’s Bagels Brings a Taste of NYC to ATX

Walking into Shug’s Bagels gave me a weird sense-memory. It’s familiar, yet not. It smells of boiling bagels, and a line snakes out of the green-tiled lobby. But I can close my eyes and still see Austin Java. When I first moved from the ’burbs to Austin proper,...

Austin, TX · 1d