San Antonio might have seen more than 100 restaurant, coffeeshop, bakery, tea shop, and food truck openings this year, but we also said goodbye to quite a few spots we’re going to miss. Join us in pouring a 40 for these homies.

Crossroads Kitchen The iconic late-night food spot on the St. Mary’s Strip closed on July 31 after three and a half years. Credit: Courtesy
Lüke The closing of celebrity chef John Besh’s Lüke made headlines, though it wasn’t the biggest surprise. The restaurant that helped change San Antonio’s culinary scene had weakened in recent years, with a somewhat brutal review from the San Antonio Express-News in October 2016 signaled the beginning of the end. Lüke officially closed its doors on February 28. Photo via Facebook / Lüke San Antonio Credit: Courtesy of Lüke San Antonio
Timbo’s Burgers Timbo’s closed in mid-June after 10 years at its Broadway location. Owners lost the lease in May and were given a 90-day notice. Earl Abel’s has since relocated and set up shop in the former burger joint. Photo via Instagram / jesselizarraras Credit: Instagram/JessElizarraras
Best Sunday Funday: CLOSED – Nectar Wine Bar & Ale House, 214 Broadway, (210) 375-4082, nectarsa.com Photo via Instagram, nectarwinebar
Bistro Vatel San Antonians have one less French dining spot with the closing of Bistro Vatel during Father’s Day weekend. Chef Damian Watel and staff are now working out of Bite, owned by wife and fellow chef Lisa Astorga-Watel. Credit: Courtesy of Chez Vatel Bistro
The Fridge The Fridge decided to call it quits at the end of July. RIP The Hottie – a Hot Cheetos-crusted sandwich that was made with the munchies in mind. Credit: Courtesy
Bronson Holbrook and Natalie Nazarewicz Photo courtesy of PRESS Coffee Credit: Courtesy
The Original Hot Dog House The hot dog house, located on Bitters Road, closed on August 27. Owners shared with the Current that they’re now focusing on sister location Pugels. Photo via Instagram / kristlelauren Credit: Instagram/kristlelauren
Cha-Cha’s Mexican Restaurant The Mexican joint, located off of Bandera Road, closed in August after 32+ years in the business. Credit: Orlando Cantu
El Machito 7300 Jones Maltsberger, (210) 314-3971, chefjohnnyhernandez.com Photo via Instagram, @elmachitosa
Olmos Pharmacy Olmos Park – and the rest of San Antonio – lost the ever-iconic Olmos Pharmacy on September 7. Photo via Facebook / Olmos Pharmacy Credit: Photo via Facebook / Olmos Pharmacy
Stay Golden Social House Stay Golden closed its doors in June, with the building since being demolished. A 10-story office building will be built in its place. Owners have plans to reopen just a block away, in the former home of Run Wild Sports at the corner of Grayson and Broadway. Its new name? Still Golden Social House. Credit: Courtesy
Pollos Asados Los Norteños 4642 Rigsby Ave., (210) 648-3303, facebook.com As of June 28, San Antonio’s favorite chicken spot has closed yet again just two months after reopening. The Rigsby spot has had smoke problem in the past, much to the complaint of the restaurant’s owners. Photo via Instagram / jesselizarraras
Burnt Ends The barbecue spot vacated its Blanco Road location at the end of January. A February Facebook post indicated Burnt Ends would set up shop somewhere else, but has yet to do so at year’s end. Photo via Instagram / burntendssa
Saigon Express A favorite for pho, Saigon Express abruptly shut down on April 7 after 14 years in the noodle game. The owner declined to give reason for closure. Photo via Instagram / ElBeggar Credit: Instagram/ElBeggar
Tacos N Tequila The taco spot pulled the plug on the San Antonio location after three years. The other texas locations in Dallas and Austin remain open. Credit: Dan Payton
Malinalli Bakery & Bistro ? 2211 NW Military Hwy #131, (210) 209-3463, malinalli.us This family-owned establishment offers savory eats like the chorizo and egg torta, as well as Mexican coffee, sourced from Cuetzalan, Mexico, hand-rolled croissants and seasonal treats. Photo via Instagram, s.a.foodie
Napa Flats The Bryan-based eatery decided to close the San Antonio location in late October, after more than two years. Credit: Dan Payton
Alchemy Kombucha and Culture Known for making Element Kombucha (San Antonio’s first take on fermented tea) and a veggie-driven menu, Alchemy closed its dining operations in mid-June. It now focuses on higher production of Element Kombucha, available at H-E-B. Photo via Facebook / Alchemy Kombucha and Culture Credit: Facebook/Alchemy Kombucha and Culture
Alberico Fine Wine ‘Accidental Restaurant’ Alberico Fine Wine Needs Fine Tuning Credit: Dan Payton
Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine-Stone Oak 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy, (210) 494-0561, aldacosrestaurants.com How do $4 Bloody Marys and $3 Mimosas sound? Pair them with a breakfast chile relleno or chilaquiles San Antonio with puntas de puerco 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for a complete brunch experience. Photo via Instagram, twentysomethingsa