Playa Bowls
Açai bowls shop opening at Vie Lofts in San Marcos. Construction slated to start mid-February and wrap up by mid-May. Chain founded by Robert Giuliani & Abby Taylor with 300 locations nationwide.
Texan Tea
Second location of Texan Tea drive-thru specialty iced tea shop. Owner plans to open in Spring 2026 (April or May). Construction slated to start March 2026 and wrap up by mid-September 2026. Serves specialty iced teas, lemonade, and water with no food products.
Jason’s Deli
Jason’s Deli sandwich chain opening in former Genghis Grill location. Construction scheduled to begin in March 2026 and wrap up by end of October 2026. Kevin Gray is Director of Development listed on permit.
16 Handles
16 Handles frozen yogurt shop planning to open near Stone Oak in Greater San Antonio region. Franchisee will actually open two locations in the area. Self-serve froyo shop with customizable dessert experience.
Eastbound Barbecue
New barbecue restaurant in Houston’s East End helmed by former Killen’s Barbecue and Killen’s Steakhouse staff. Features creative smoked meats with traditional and innovative approaches. Currently holding preview pop-ups on weekends.
Terry Black’s Barbecue
Austin-based barbecue restaurant opening first New Braunfels location. 7,860-square-foot space with attached pit house and two-story outdoor dining. Construction begins mid-February.
Haidilao Hot Pot Austin
World-famous Chinese hot pot chain opening in the Domain area (Rock Rose). Known for incredible customer service including manicures and noodle dances. Construction expected to be completed by November 2026.
Augustine’s
Progressive Creole restaurant opening at the Hotel King David in Third Ward. Chef Dominick Lee is a New Orleans native with experience at Kiran’s and Poitín Bar & Kitchen. Restaurant has been two years in development.
Katerina
Restaurant by Chefs Justen Manzi and Greg Carter focusing on bold flavors and approachable elegance, featuring dishes like coriander-crusted duck breast, wood-roasted Wagyu meatballs and maple-peanut butter pie
Sin Yolanda
Mexico-based cantina expanding to The Woodlands location, doubling as Mexican restaurant and cantina with signature cocktails, elotitos, and quesabirria