Restaurant Report for Central Texas: 1.16.26

(KWTX) - A fan favorite has returned to Central Texas as Long John Silver’s reopened in Killeen following a total remodel.

The fast-food restaurant at 1404 Fort Hood Street in Killeen is serving customers its seafood favorites. People could not wait for construction to finish so they could return to the fish and shrimp platters.

Roni’s Mac Bar opens in Waco

Roni’s Mac Bar is now open to the public at 2424 Creek View Drive in Waco. The restaurant is located in the same shopping complex as the Cinemark Theatre, Black Bear Cafe and Black Rifle Coffee Company.

Zuke’s Tea Bar announces second location

Tea lovers have a new option coming to downtown Waco. Zuke’s Tea Bar will open a new location at The Shops at Hotel Herringbone at 319 South 4th Street.

The grand opening is scheduled for January 22 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The first 25 customers will receive a free refillable tumbler, and one winner will receive free tea for the year. A ribbon cutting will be held at 4 p.m.

The Mix Cafe closes permanently

The Mix Cafe announced it is permanently closed effective immediately. A message on its website said, “We are deeply grateful for all the love and support you have shown us over the past ten years.”

A note on the door from a law firm stated the business owed roughly $13,000 in rent. KWTX reached out to the restaurant for a comment and was unsuccessful.