Roxie’s in Buda is already shaping up to be one of Central Texas’s biggest restaurant openings of the year. Opened January 28, 2026, the brand-new Southern comfort spot marks the highly anticipated fine-dining debut from Scott Roberts, the owner of The Salt Lick. For the first time, Roberts is stepping beyond his legendary barbecue roots to create a deeply personal restaurant anchored in family traditions and Hill Country history.
Located at 308 S. Main St. in downtown Buda, Roxie’s occupies a beautifully restored section of the Buda Mill & Grain Co., a historic 27,000‑square‑foot farm complex that has recently transformed into a destination retail and dining district. The space blends nostalgia with refinement, echoing the restaurant’s overall ethos: Southern comfort elevated with care, memory, and technique.
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$$Roxie’s sits within the revitalized Buda Mill & Grain complex, so it pairs well with browsing nearby shops, grabbing a drink, or strolling downtown Buda before or after your meal.
Roxie’s is named in honor of Roberts’ grandmother, whose cooking shaped much of his family’s culinary identity. The menu channels those roots with family-style comfort dishes, craft cocktails, and warm, slow-cooked flavors. Early standouts include pimento cheese, Hill Country sliders, fried chicken wings, and the biscuits already becoming a signature item among early visitors.
If you’re a biscuit person, plan your visit around them—they’re already emerging as a must-order item and tend to go fast during peak hours.
For a restaurant just days into its run, the buzz is intense—and warranted. Bon Appétit even named it one of the “Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2025” before it ever opened its doors.
Essential Visitor Info
Address: 308 S. Main St., Buda, Texas 78610
Phone: 512-737-1967
Hours: Sun–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
Reservations: Call to confirm availability; early crowds suggest booking ahead.
Expect prime-time crowds, especially on weekends. Reservations are highly recommended, and walk-ins may see a wait during peak dinner hours.
If you’re planning a broader Hill Country or south-of-Austin day trip, it’s easy to pair Roxie’s with other nearby outings using the City of Buda’s visitor information as a planning hub.
Make a day of it: start with parks or wineries around Buda and the Hill Country, then end with an early dinner at Roxie’s to beat the heaviest crowds.
Insider Intelligence
• Go early for the biscuits. Supply is steady, but demand is high.
• The restored historic building includes multiple small nooks; the tables near the original mill windows offer the best natural light.
• Sunday Supper is already becoming the restaurant’s signature weekly experience—expect comfort classics served family-style.
• Parking around Buda Mill & Grain can fill fast on weekends; arrive 10–15 minutes early.
• With Roberts’s Salt Lick legacy, expect eventual regional tourism draw. Weeknight dinners are currently the easiest time to snag a table.
Parking at Buda Mill & Grain fills quickly on weekends. Aim to arrive 10–15 minutes early or be prepared to circle for a spot.
Sunday Supper is shaping up as the weekly “can’t-miss” experience at Roxie’s, with a more relaxed, family-style vibe than a standard night out.
If you love tracking major restaurant and cultural comebacks, you can also dive into our guide to The Driskill Grill’s reopening for another historic fine-dining revival story. And for more destination-worthy new spots, explore Paprika ATX’s evolution from food truck to North Lamar taqueria or Georgetown’s massive Junction Entertainment District opening in 2026. To round out a full day of classic Austin outdoor time before or after dinner, our insider guide to Zilker Park in 2026 is an essential read.
Roxie’s in Buda is the kind of elevated-but-cozy Southern restaurant that feels instantly familiar yet entirely new. With its personal origin story, historic setting, and early wave of attention, it’s positioned to become one of the Hill Country’s most important new dining destinations.
- Historic Hill Country mill setting
- Elevated Southern comfort food
- Strong family-story concept
- Early national buzz and attention
- Flexible for date nights or family gatherings
- High demand and potential waits at peak times
- Parking can be tight around Buda Mill & Grain on weekends
- Best tables (by the windows) are limited
- Weekend crowds likely to grow as word spreads
A high-profile Hill Country opening that successfully blends fine-dining polish with nostalgic Southern comfort. Go now while it’s still in its early-days groove—and before the crowds get even bigger.
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