The Popular SoCal Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain Opens Its South Lamar Location on September 22
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mendocino Farms, the celebrated Southern California-born fast-casual restaurant chain known for turning sandwiches, salads, and chef-driven catering into an unexpected culinary adventure, continues its Texas growth with the opening of its third Austin location at 1100 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 1125, Austin, Texas 78704, on Tuesday, September 22. The opening follows strong debuts at Arbor Trails and West 38th Street, and adds to a Texas footprint that has grown to 14 restaurants statewide. This marks location number 102 nationwide, with more on the way.
Mendocino Farms continues to elevate the local fast-casual scene, pairing high-quality ingredients with bold flavors and signature hospitality. As the brand’s third Austin destination, guests can enjoy beloved staples like the “Not So Fried” Chicken Sandwich, The Farm Club, and the Happy Hippie, alongside seasonal standouts such as the charred Fajita Steak Salad and the returning fan-favorite Seasonal GOAT Salad with Pink Lady Apples.
“Ever since we opened our first Austin location in 2025, the community has embraced Mendocino Farms and showed us incredible support. Opening our third location is an exciting milestone that truly reflects that continued support,” said Alicia Mowder, Chief Marketing Officer of Mendocino Farms. “As we continue to grow in the Austin area, we’re committed to bringing even more people craft sandwiches and salads and warm hospitality that we’re known for.”
To celebrate the Grand Opening, guests who sign up for a Mendocino Farms eClub Account and select South Lamar as their favorite location prior to Grand Opening Day will receive a free entrée with any purchase, loaded directly into their account on Opening Day and valid for two weeks. Guests may continue to join the eClub after this date to receive future perks and offers.
The opening of the new South Lamar location will also kick off the brand’s ongoing giveback program. Through the end of December, Mendocino Farms South Lamar will offer local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations the opportunity to host in-store fundraiser events and receive 50 percent back on all qualifying purchases, helping the community raise funds and bringing people together to Eat Happy. For guests interested in finding out more about the giveback program, they can visit http://mendocinofarms.force4good.com.
Mendocino Farms will be open daily from 10:30am-9:00pm starting September 22.
About Mendocino Farms:
Mendocino Farms takes guests on a culinary adventure with its diverse menu of farm-fresh, chef-crafted sandwiches and salads that celebrate each season’s best flavors. Founded in Southern California in 2005, Mendocino Farms has grown to 100+ locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and Washington and continues to rapidly expand across the US with each new location inviting guests to “Eat Happy.” Whether guests are grabbing a quick lunch for the office or enjoying a leisurely meal with friends, Mendocino Farms creates gathering places with exceptional hospitality and innovative creations to transform mealtime. For more information, visit MendocinoFarms.com or follow Mendocino Farms on Instagram and Facebook.
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