Colombian restaurant redo and praise for new BBQ rock Austin food news

Feb 26, 2026 | 7:18 pm

Austin is in the calm before the South by Southwest storm; pretty soon, diners may have to vie with tourists at their favorite restaurants. But for now, we’ve got a couple of openings and closings to take note of, plus anniversary parties celebrating the ones that stuck around.

Openings and closings

Plaza Colombian Coffee Bar, a South Austin coffee shop and eatery known for its empanadas, posted on Instagram that it will be undergoing a “format” change. Its last day of service in its current state will be February 22. The business did not give any hints as to what will change, but it did confirm in the comments that it will be closed until the rebrand is ready…

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