Mesa Drive

Mesa Drive

Written by Traci Rodriguez Friday, 27 June 2008

The stretch of Mesa Drive between Spicewood Springs Road to Steck Avenue may be a short distance, but it is packed with unique, locally owned businesses and restaurants such as Second Looks, Maison & Bouquet and Wally’s Express.

Alegra’s is a full-service stationery store with an assortment of paper products and invitations for all events. 372-8112 www.alegras.com

Between Friends consignment shop, which held its location on Mesa Drive over 15 years, closed its doors mid-May. The owner is referring customers to a website that offers new nursery décor, furniture and large toys. www.bfkidsonline.com

Bluebonnet Pools has been in business 25 years servicing, maintaining and offering supplies for swimming pools. 346-0471

Exit One Realty, specializing in residential and commercial real estate, reopened this month after moving from Spicewood Springs. Prodigy Mortgage is a partner with shared office space. 444-EXIT, www.ExitOneAustin.com

Serving Austin for seven years, Maison & Bouquet offers full service interior decorations including furniture, window treatments and custom florals. 349-0060

My Party Palace celebrates a young girl’s desire to be a princess and creates memorable birthdays for children and parents. 342-8661, www.mypartypalace.com

If you’re looking for high quality men’s apparel, Second Looks men’s resale provides slightly worn apparel for men only. It has been in business on Mesa Drive for 21 years. 345-5222

Third Coast Martial Arts, open 12 years, specializes in Tae Kwon Do classes for pre-school-age through adults. After school programs are available. 302-5425, www.thirdcoastmartialarts.com

With three locations in Austin, the first opening in 1977, Trudy’s Central Support is the location for Trudy’s Restaurant and Bar training facilities and support offices. 795-8525, www.trudys.com

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School are expanding their youth facilities. The first floor will be used for school enrichment purposes to include a library, music room and offices. The second floor will be used by the church youth group. www.stmattsaustin.org or www.stmatthewsschoolaustin.com

This Delaware Sub Shop location celebrated 28 years last month and recently reopened after remodeling because of a December fire. 345-3816, www.delawaresub.com

With live music Monday through Saturday, Mesa Ranch specializes in steaks, seafood and game. Lunch and dinner are offered Monday through Friday and dinner Saturdays only. 853-9480, www.mesaranchaustin.com

Serving Austinites for 20 years, Wally’s Burger Express was recently remodeled. 345-7441

Cookies In Bloom prides itself on the creation of creative gift baskets, cookie bouquets and other cookie arrangements. 345-7875, www.cookiesinbloom.com

Dream Dinners provides everything you need for everyday dinners and also offers catering. 342-6860, www.dreamdinners.com

Mesa Alterations has been in business for 10 years. 345-9911

Mesa Cleaners, which opened five years ago and had a change in ownership in December ’07, is the first of four locations. 342-7111

Mirabelle opened in 1998 and matches wine with fine dining, courtesy of one of the most wine-knowledgeable chefs in the country. 346-7900, www.mirabellerestaurant.com

Molca’s Mexican Restaurant opened April 12 and encourages customers to try its stuffed avocado and chile relleno dinners. 535-4923

Nutrition, lifestyle, coaching and a natural approach to health has been helping people at Powers Family Chiropractic for 25 years. 794-9500, www.powerswellness.com

Editor’s Note: This is not a comprehensive guide to businesses in this area, but is a sampling of what to expect if visiting.