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Fast-growing Austin taquería confirms new locations near UT and at Domain

Taquería De Diez is on a roll with new outposts, and they're in powerful locations.

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A fast-growing Austin taco shop has confirmed two new locations in the works. Taquería de Diez (D/10) posted a screenshot of a story by restaurant, retail, and real estate publication What Now Austin to announce that it will be opening soon at 3023 Guadalupe St. The story also confirms a location at The Domain, which can be seen on the restaurant's locations page.

Taquería de Diez founder Raul Esquer told What Now Austin that management hopes to open the Guadalupe location by September 16, Mexican Independence Day. He also set an expected opening of the end of 2026 for the location at The Domain.

The Guadalupe Street location puts the taquería in a relatively high-traffic location, not quite on the University of Texas at Austin campus, but nearby, amid a cluster of other popular eateries including Black's Barbecue and Texas French Bread. The new taquería is only a few hundred feet from the Wheatsville Food Co-op grocery store that's set to close at the end of 2026, freeing up a piece of valuable real estate for the first time in 40 years.

Taquería de Diez is a relatively new restaurant, having originally opened in 2024. It became popular immediately, thanks to a fun atmosphere and authentic street-style tacos. The original downtown location, tucked down an alley, has a speakeasy feel that certainly helped the buzz, but successful outposts on South Lamar Boulevard and in the West Lake Hills neighborhood (as judged by online reviews) have proved that fans are satisfied even without the playful if-you-know-you-know business model.

The taquería is also leading the charge on a new revitalization project on 6th Street, thought that build out seems to be more of an undertaking, with an initial projected opening "in the first half of 2027."

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The Sunny Side

Long-awaited Hopdoddy with rare breakfast is ready for Mueller debut

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Eggs feature heavily on Hopdoddy Burger Bar's Boozy Breakfast menu.

A long-anticipated Hopdoddy Burger Bar location is almost ready to make its debut. The new Mueller location at 2005 Aldrich St., which was announced in 2023, will open August 5.

Hopdoddy is an Austin institution, having originally opened in the city in 2010. The chain is known for big burgers with bold flavors, as well as sourcing commitments like cage-free poultry and partnerships with farms that prioritize animal wellfare.

The new location will stand out as one of only two serving a Boozy Breakfast menu from 9-11 am on Sundays. Some of the items on offer include the No Snooze Smash Burger with hash browns and a fried egg from Vital Farms, the Hot Bird Biscuit with Nashville hot fried chicken with hot honey and an egg patty on a biscuit, Dirty Breakfast Fries with green chile queso and other toppings, and brunch cocktails like a Long Island Iced Coffee or a Bloody Mary garnished with a slider.

The first 100 guests on opening day will recieve scratch-off tickets for prizes including Hopdoddy "swag," free shakes, and free burgers. Every ticket will win something.

That's just the beginning of opening festivities; the official grand opening party will take place Sunday, August 23, from 9 am to noon. There will be a ribbon-cutting, live music, and things to see on the sidewalk, plus a booth from the Ag Producer Support Fund, a partner of the Texas Farmers Market at Mueller. Hopdoddy will support a farmer through the fund. The party will welcome its first 100 guests with a t-shirt and burger, and more prizes will be given throughout the day.

Guests at the party will also get an entry to a giveaway for joining the Hopdoddy loyalty program; they may be one of three winners to receive free burgers for a year.

Only a month ago, in June, the chain announced that it was sold to Founders Table Restaurant Group. The new owner specializes in non-traditional licensing, which usually means opening in places like educational settings and transportation centers. That clearly doesn't apply to the Aldrich Street location, which is almost as prime as real estate can get for a casual eatery.

The location is between Mueller Lake Park and Mary Elizabeth Branch Park, which locals probably know better as the venue that hosts the weekend Texas Farmers' Market. Hopdoddy also shares the block with other fast-casual restaurants with Austin roots: Chuy's and Honest Mary's.

“Mueller has such a fun, vibrant community, and we can't wait to become part of it,” said Hopdoddy president Kenny Jett in a press release. “Whether it's celebrating a big win, a family outing, catching up with old friends, or just grabbing a great burger, we hope our Mueller outpost will serve as the go-to spot for the neighborhood.”

The Mueller Hopdoddy will operate Mondays through Thursdays from 11 am to 10 pm, Fridays from 11 am to 11 pm, Saturdays from 11 am to 11 pm, and Sundays from 9 am to 10 pm.

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