Zatka Bites Drive-Thru Leads Round Rock's Expanding South Asian Dining Scene
Round Rock welcomed its newest South Asian eatery in January 2026 when Zatka Bites, a Mumbai-style drive-thru, opened and quickly drew attention for its vegan-friendly street food. The opening adds to a city that has quietly assembled one of the most diverse and authentic selections of Indian cuisine in Central Texas, spanning North Indian curries, South Indian Chettinad specialties, and fast-casual classics.
🍛 Zatka Bites Brings Mumbai Street Food to Round Rock
Zatka Bites, a new Indian drive-thru restaurant, opened in Round Rock in January 2026, situating itself adjacent to Curry Pizza House and bringing Mumbai-style comfort food to the city. The restaurant is locally owned by Bageshri and Kiran Dhotre, who have committed to remaining at the location for at least five years. The menu centers on Vada Pav, a vegan slider featuring a fried potato patty served in vegan buns that are baked fresh daily. In addition to Vada Pav, the restaurant offers boxed meal options in both vegan and non-vegan varieties, giving customers a range of choices reflecting the breadth of Indian street food culture. The Dhotres emphasized accessibility and convenience through the drive-thru format, making it easier for the Round Rock community to try South Asian flavors on the go. A mural painted on the exterior wall marks the restaurant as a visible presence in the local dining landscape. Community Impact coverage noted the opening as a notable addition to Round Rock's dining scene, underscoring the growing appetite in the area for authentic regional Indian cuisine beyond the standard buffet format. [1]
🍛 Round Rock Emerges as Central Texas' Indian Food Hub
A December 2025 guide from The Austinot declares Round Rock one of the best places in Central Texas to find authentic Indian food, highlighting a diverse collection of verified operating restaurants. Rock N Grill Indian Cuisine at 300 Hesters Crossing Road stands out as a crowd-pleasing local favorite known for bold curries, smoky tandoori dishes, and generous portions, open daily for lunch and dinner. Tarka Indian Kitchen at 201 University Oaks Boulevard offers a modern fast-casual experience ideal for reliable Indian classics and quick weekday meals, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine is highlighted as the destination for fiery South Indian flavors and Chettinad specialties rarely found on standard Indian restaurant menus. The guide is organized across categories including best overall picks, buffet and casual options, and hidden gems, giving diners at every level of familiarity with Indian cuisine a roadmap to explore the city's South Asian food landscape. The Austinot noted that Round Rock's Indian food scene extends well beyond a handful of options, covering North Indian curries, South Indian dosas, and vegetarian specialties. [2]
Sources: [1] Community Impact · [2] The Austinot