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Is Green Mesquite Still Open? Update (Austin, TX)

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As of September 2026, Green Mesquite is listed open on kut.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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kut.org ·
Secondary source
Yelp ·

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What the source shows: KUT reported employees covered back rent to keep the restaurant open in April 2025; Yelp's listing for the Barton Springs Road address, updated August 2026 with 786 reviews, shows continued current operation.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 1400 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Green Mesquite BBQ & More in Austin for the 'BBQ & More' episode (S5E10), which aired 2009-02-09, highlighting the restaurant's Central Texas barbecue plates. Green Mesquite has operated on Barton Springs Road for over 37 years, according to KUT, Austin's NPR station. According to KUT, owner Rick Garcia fell behind on rent and the restaurant faced closure in April 2025, until employees pitched in thousands of dollars to cover the shortfall and keep it open. Garcia brought back weekly live music and open-mic nights as part of reviving the restaurant, according to KUT. According to Yelp, whose listing for 1400 Barton Springs Road was updated in August 2026, the restaurant has posted 786 reviews and continues to operate.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
BBQ & More
What was featured
Central Texas barbecue plates and sides
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Green Mesquite

Frequently asked questions

Is Green Mesquite still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Green Mesquite is listed open on kut.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Green Mesquite after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Green Mesquite BBQ & More in Austin for the 'BBQ & More' episode (S5E10), which aired 2009-02-09, highlighting the restaurant's Central Texas barbecue plates. As of September 2026, Green Mesquite is listed open on kut.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Green Mesquite located?

1400 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Green Mesquite?

Season 5, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired February 9, 2009. The episode is titled “BBQ & More”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

According to Yelp, whose listing for 1400 Barton Springs Road was updated in August 2026, the restaurant has posted 786 reviews and continues to operate. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
1400 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
greenmesquite.com

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Sources

  • kut.org — https://www.kut.org/business/2025-04-11/austin-tx-green-mesquite-bbq-open-employee-owned
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/green-mesquite-bbq-and-more-austin
  • greenmesquite.com — https://greenmesquite.com/

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