Houston Tex-Mex chain Gringo's is expanding into the Austin area
October 21, 2026
- What: Gringo's, a Houston Tex-Mex restaurant chain, is expanding with two new locations.
- Who: The expansion involves the Gringo's restaurant company, a longtime Houston-based operator.
- Where: The two planned sites are in the Austin suburbs of Kyle and Leander.
- Why it matters: The openings mark the chain's move beyond Houston into the Central Texas market.
Gringo's, a longstanding Houston Tex-Mex restaurant chain, is moving into the Austin market with two new locations. The company has plans for one site in Kyle and another in Leander.
Both restaurants are planned as part of sizable suburban development projects rather than standalone neighborhood storefronts. Details about exact addresses, timelines, or operators for the new locations were not provided.
The expansion represents Gringo's first reported entries outside the Houston area, bringing the chain into Central Texas suburbs that have seen recent retail and dining growth. The move increases the brand's geographic reach beyond its Houston roots.
No additional specifics about opening dates, menus, or staffing were included in the announcement. Local residents and the broader Austin-area restaurant market will see the chain appear in Kyle and Leander as those developments proceed.
Sources
- Business journal article