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Bastrop County residents can celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, parades, live music, history programs and family-friendly activities June 28-July 4.Read the article here!
Bastrop diners will soon have another Tex-Mex option when Austin-based Freebirds World Burrito opens in Burleson Crossing East.On the menuThe Tex-Mex fast-casual eatery is known for its large, build-your-own burritos. Other menu options include bowls, nachos, salads, tacos and more.Click here to read the full original article from Community Impact.Image...
Long-awaited Jersey Mike's Subs opens in Bastrop
Jun 24 2026Jersey Mike’s Subs is now serving dozens of hot and cold sandwiches in Bastrop at the newly opened Sendero development.The menuThe East Coast-style sandwich shop offers hot and cold subs made with freshly baked bread and stuffed with meats, cheeses and vegetables. The subs are also drizzled with a blend...
Yoli’s Tacos y Mas is serving Tex-Mex dishes in Bastrop with a mission rooted in family legacy: carrying on Yolanda “Yoli” DeLeon’s love for food, family and community, “just like she would’ve wanted.”Behind the nameThe brick-and-mortar eatery is named in honor of DeLeon, who opened her Tex-Mex food truck on...
Einstein Bros Bagels is now serving breakfast and lunch at its first location in Bastrop.On the menuMenu options at the fast-casual franchise include baked goods such as bagels, cinnamon rolls, cookies and muffins; breakfast and lunch sandwiches; hot and iced coffees; and more.The Bastrop spot is open daily 6 a.m.-2...
Chicago-style thin-crust pizza is headed to Bastrop.What’s happening?Crust Pizza Co. franchisee Josh Ellis and his team will serve handcrafted pies, pastas, salads and more in Bastrop’s Sendero development.As previously reported, the family-friendly restaurant will fill 2,500 square feet indoors and offer a 350-square-foot patio.Click here to read the original article...
Bastrop will get another new brunch spot this summer when The Toasted Yolk Cafe opens in Sendero with offerings that humans—and their pets—can enjoy.What they offerAs previously reported, the Texas-based restaurant specializes in a scratch-made menu featuring variations of classic breakfast and brunch dishes like eggs Benedict, chicken and waffles,...
Texas Roadhouse will soon welcome diners at Bastrop's 75-acre mixed-use development called Sendero.Zooming inManaging partner Abel Fragoso told Community Impact the steakhouse is on track for a late July opening.As of June 3, the company was hiring for 12 positions ranging from hosts and servers to line cooks, bakers and...
After several delays, Jersey Mike’s Subs is on track to open its first Bastrop spot within the month.The detailsOriginally set to open in mid-2025, and again in May, officials are now hiring for the sandwich shop—known for using the same recipes since opening its first location in New Jersey in...
A small, charming Central Texas town has quickly become a growing tech hub for business and entertainment outside of Austin.While the City of Bastrop is known for its historic Southern charm, it has also captured national attention for its ties to Texas resident and billionaire Elon Musk, along with Hollywood...
Bastrop residents and developers will see future growth guided by a new set of land-use rules after council members replaced the city’s development code and zoning map this spring.Mayor Pro Tem John Kirkland said the vote for the Bastrop Development Code marked the final step in the city’s effort to...
On Friday, H-E-B held a grand reopening for its newly renovated Bastrop H-E-B plus! store. After more than two years of renovation work, the store now features a wider selection of food options, larger departments and a new True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor seating.With a footprint now nearly 140,000...
Bastrop retail boom expands SH 71 corridor
May 21 2026Bastrop is part of a growing Central Texas mixed-use development trend, with about 500 acres of retail, dining, medical and other uses planned within a 3-mile stretch.What we knowThree developments—Sendero, Burleson Crossing East and Bastrop West—are in various stages of construction.While Sendero and Burleson Crossing East would add retail and...
Editor's note: This list is not comprehensive. Have a tip? Reach out to acutshall@communityimpact.com.Stay in the know with the latest updates on businesses and restaurants throughout the Bastrop area.Now openChuy’sThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas, flautas and house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo,...
Chuy's brings fresh Tex-Mex flavors to Bastrop
May 19 2026Bastrop's first Chuy's is now serving diners in Sendero—a 75-acre mixed-use development.The gistThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas, flautas and house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo, which includes beef, chicken and cheese enchiladas, a crispy taco, tostada chips and queso.Opened May 18Sendero, 909...
Bastrop Medicine Shop owner and pharmacist Omar Fuentes and his team are moving from their spot at 1110 Main St., next to the Bastrop Post Office, to a larger one just a few blocks east.In a nutshellFuentes said the new spot will give him room to offer additional products and...
Drawing on experience from his Austin food truck, owner Robinson Figueiredo plans to bring a Brazilian steakhouse to the former Stem & Stone space in Bastrop.On the menuAlthough a menu for the steakhouse had not been confirmed by press time, Espadas de Brazil’s food truck menu includes barbecue-style Brazilian plates,...
Drive-thru coffee franchise Scooter’s Coffee is nearing completion after breaking ground March 31 at Bastrop's mixed-use development called Sendero.What they offerThe eatery will offer hot and iced drinks, including coffee, lemonade, tea and Red Bull infusions.Build-your-own smoothies and blenders will also be on the menu, with add-ins like protein or...
Film Alley Bastrop is joining a company-wide celebration of Schulman Theatres’ centennial.The Film Alley brand is part of Schulman Theatres, which has operated in Texas since 1926.In a nutshellThe Bastrop entertainment venue offers movies, bowling, arcade games, live comedy shows, dining and drinks.Festivities began May 1 with a 100-day giveaway...
Chubby’s Barbershop has become one of the community’s most recognizable homes for craft barbering and genuine connection. Owner Chris “Chubby” Higgins has deep roots in Bastrop, with family ties going back several generations. Located on historic Main Street, the shop blends old-school tradition with a modern sensibility, offering a space...
A wave of new dining options is headed to Bastrop as several restaurants prepare to open at a 75-acre mixed-use development along SH 71 called Sendero—expanding choices for residents with everything from coffee and sandwiches to steaks and Tex-Mex.1. Chuy’sThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas,...
Editor's note: This list is not comprehensive. Have a tip? Email acutshall@communityimpact.com.From dog grooming to scenic wine tastings and more, here are 13 of the latest business and dining updates throughout the Bastrop County area.Now openMooseBelly BBQAlicia and Jackson Bolton offer traditional barbecue with a twist, including blueberry-glazed ribs, apricot-rosemary...
Chuy’s moves closer to Bastrop opening
Apr 17 2026Work is progressing on Bastrop's first Chuy's, which will bring its signature dishes to a 75-acre mixed-use development called Sendero.On the menuChuy’s offers traditional Tex-Mex options like fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and burritos.Other choices include house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo, which includes three enchiladas with different fillings and...
As Bastrop continues to grow, local business owners, officials and industry leaders will gather in late April for the Bastrop Regional Business Summit and Expo to discuss workforce needs, financial literacy and business development.The detailsHosted by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature panel discussions and information booths...
