Austin, Texas – September 22, 2026 -- Mendocino Farms opened its 102nd restaurant nationwide on September 22, marking its third Austin location at 1100 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 1125, and expanding its Texas footprint to 14 restaurants statewide.
Chain expands Austin presence following two prior openings
The South Lamar site follows earlier debuts at Arbor Trails and West 38th Street, building out the fast-casual chain's third foothold in the Austin market since entering the city in 2025.
Chief Marketing Officer cites sustained local demand since 2025 entry
"Ever since we opened our first Austin location in 2025, the community has embraced Mendocino Farms and showed us incredible support," said Alicia Mowder, Chief Marketing Officer of Mendocino Farms, noting the new opening reflects continued customer traction in the region.
eClub sign-ups tied to South Lamar location unlock free entrée promotion
Customers who register for a Mendocino Farms eClub account and designate South Lamar as their preferred location before Grand Opening Day receive a free entrée with purchase, credited to their account on opening day and valid for two weeks.
Community fundraiser program returns 50 percent of qualifying purchases through December
The South Lamar opening launches a giveback initiative allowing local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to host in-store fundraising events through the end of December, with 50 percent of qualifying purchase proceeds returned to the hosting organization.
The location operates daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. starting September 22.