Break up you chain coffee routine and give Star Co. Coffeehouse and Cafe in Round Rock a try. 

Their all-organic coffee beverages are brewed by friendly staff, and their prices are better than that famous Seattle-based chain. They also offer more variety, with many flavor shots to dress up your drink – including honey and peanut butter. The cafe menu features simple and fresh breakfast and lunch dishes. Customers love their customizable breakfast tacos. For lunch stop in for a salad or wrap. There is plentiful seating indoors and out, and free wifi means you can hang out for hours. Stone walls and hardwood floors create a welcoming space in this locally owned business.  Check the website for a calendar of live music.
 

Star Co. Coffeehouse and Cafe
114 E Main St
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 401-3811
www.yelp.com/biz/star-co-coffee-round-rock

Campo Azul Bar & Mexican Grill is a secret gem in Round Rock for authentic Mexican food.  This little cantina is family owned and operated and offers an enjoyable dining experience.  There is rarely a wait and customers appreciate the prompt, friendly service.  The menu is small in comparison to most Mexican restaurants, but dishes are made with fresh ingredients – including the homemade tortillas.  A customer favorite and house specially is the Mocajate; a mix of fajita meats and veggies served a stone bowl to keep your meal warm.  Not only are prices reasonable but the portions are quite generous and you’ll likely have leftovers.  Campo Azul offers $5.99 weekday lunch specials and their happy hour from 4-7 p.m. features discounts on already low-priced beers.  Stop in after work for a Mexican draft beer or jumbo margarita.  This place is very welcoming with fresh updated decor.  There is even an outdoor patio that has occasional entertainment and salsa lessons.  

Campo Azul Bar & Mexican Grill
301 W. Palm Valley
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 246-1338
www.campoazulrestaurant.com/home
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The popular Texas-based chain, Saltgrass Steak House brings casual and reliable dining to Round Rock.  All their steaks are Certified Angus Beef, grilled to order, and topped with garlic butter and their signatures Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice.  There are many cuts and combos to choose from, and favorites are the Cowboy Ribeye and Maudeen’s Center Cut Filet.  If you come with a cowboy appetite, start with the thinly-sliced, french fried onions, a large portion perfect for sharing.  Salads are dressed with homemade vinaigrettes and served with Saltgrass’s Shiner Bock Beer Bread.  The decor plays up the Western theme with rustic wood, stone elements and Longhorn heads.  If you enjoy your experience, get their frequent diner card.  Although it costs $25, you’ll earn it back on your next visit, as well as an additional $25 discount for your birthday and bonuses the more you dine – not to mention priority seating to avoid long waits.

Saltgrass Steak House
2300 N. I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 238-0091
www.saltgrass.com
www.yelp.com/biz/saltgrass-steak-house-round-rock