Wishing you a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day full of luck and laughter.

From Little Mexico to Little Italy, La Cocina Bar and Grill has it all. The Round Rock cantina serves up Italian and Mexican favorites and makes a great compromise if you and your date can’t decide. Although it might sound like a strange combination, this place will surprise you. La Cocina is family owned and operated; their roots are in both Mexico and Italy. The Guisado de Puerco is Grandma’s recipe for tender pork in a red sauce. Customers rave about the chips and spicy salsa. For a fusion dish, try the Italian Enchiladas stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach.  If you’d prefer an Italian meal, the Pasta ala Chicago with Italian sausage, mushrooms, and spicy marinara is a customer favorite. The atmosphere here is causal and features murals of iconic landmarks from Mexico and Italy. 

La Cocina Bar and Grill
602 McNeil Road
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 716-1703
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Round Rock's Vino 100 is an easy and elegant way to shop for wine. Tucked away in an unassuming shopping center, it's a distinctive wine bar and store. Chef and owner Bryan Gano has created a cafe that features light meals and an extensive wine selection. Bryan and his staff are happy to help you choose a wine flight (several small samples) to pair with your meal. The menu offers unique and flavorful dishes like the spicy shrimp diablo or new twists on old classics, like lamb burgers. Customers rave about the bread pudding for dessert. It's a great place for a fun date — after finishing your wine flight and meal, you can put your new knowledge to use and take home a bottle. All wines in their store are accompanied by Vino 100’s standardized information sheet, which includes a wine barometer that indicates its flavor (fruity to dry) and body (light to full).  The store is laid out accordingly, which helps you find the best wine for you.

Vino 100
3021 S. Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-0526
www.yelp.com/biz/vino-100-round-rock