Food & Drink

Southtown favorite Cascabel Mexican Patio has shut down after 22 years in operation

The colorful, art-filled restaurant drew raves for its complex and flavorful take on cuisine from interior Mexico.

by Sanford Nowlin July 25, 2025August 16, 2025

Food & Drink

New H-E-B opening Aug. 6 near University of Texas at San Antonio’s main campus

In addition to a grocery and pharmacy, the store will include a True Texas BBQ restaurant.

by Michael Karlis July 25, 2025September 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Food & Wine article praises San Antonio as one of ‘America’s next great food cities’

The article extols the Alamo City’s culinary fusions and innovative multicultural chefs.

by Sanford Nowlin July 23, 2025August 27, 2025

Food & Drink

High-end steakhouse chain Capital Grille to make San Antonio debut next month

The fine-dining restaurant will open Aug. 3 near the Shops at La Cantera.

by Katherine Stinson July 23, 2025August 31, 2025

Food & Drink

Spurs once again looking for San Antonio restaurants to serve food at Frost Bank Center games

The NBA franchise is seeking 12 homegrown food concepts to showcase their menu items at concession areas.

by Sanford Nowlin July 23, 2025August 19, 2025

Food & Drink

Steak ‘n Shake expanding San Antonio footprint again after scaling back a few years ago

San Antonio-based investor Sardar Biglari has owned a controlling stake in Steak ‘n Shake since 2008.

by Katherine Stinson July 21, 2025August 27, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio grocery distributor Vilore buys Shark Tank-famous Mexican food brand Tia Lupita

Vilore’s brands already include South Texas supermarket staples La Costeña, Jumex and Totis.

by Sanford Nowlin July 21, 2025August 14, 2025

Food & Drink

Mexico’s Tacos on the Street restaurant making U.S. debut with opening of San Antonio location

Known for its charcoal-fired meats, handmade tortillas and ice-cold margaritas, the restaurant will open its SA outpost next month.

by Katherine Stinson July 17, 2025September 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Review: San Antonio’s Costa Pacifica Margarita Garden delivers fresh, sophisticated seafood flavors

Nearly everything we tried, including appealing green enchiladas with shrimp and poblano sauce and an impeccably fresh shrimp ceviche, proved good to great.

by Ron Bechtol July 17, 2025August 31, 2025

Food & Drink

Culinaria’s Summer Restaurant Weeks returns Aug. 9 with delicious deals at San Antonio dining spots

More than 150 local restaurants are participating by offering special discounted menus starting at $20.

by Stephanie Koithan July 16, 2025September 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Hell’s Kitchen alum Mary Lou Davis returning to San Antonio to serve as Ida Claire’s executive chef

After a stint in California’s Bay Area, the purple-haired chef is back in the Alamo City.

by Katherine Stinson July 15, 2025August 30, 2025

Food & Drink

New American eatery Old City Hall Restaurant & Bar taking over former New Braunfels City Hall

The new concept is from the hospitality group behind New Braunfels’ McAdoo’s Seafood Co. and La Cosecha Mexican Table.

by Katherine Stinson July 15, 2025August 30, 2025

Food & Drink

Cooking Up Conversation: Bar Gimme Gimme’s and Amor Eterno’s Aaron Peña

The San Antonio bar owner discusses his shifting priorities as he battles cancer and how he wants to give back to others.

by Katherine Stinson July 14, 2025August 22, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio North Side staple Tiago’s Cabo Grille closes after 18 years

The closure comes roughly three months after new owners acquired the restaurant.

by Katherine Stinson July 10, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

New San Antonio bodega-bar hybrid from Southtown House of Spirits founders set to open this week

Southtown Bodega, 727 S. Alamo St., is scheduled to make its official debut this Thursday.

by Katherine Stinson July 8, 2025July 30, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio pizzeria Il Forno lands spot on a coveted Top 50 list for 4th year in a row

The south-of-downtown staple won praise for its exemplary dough and creative topping combinations.

by Sanford Nowlin July 7, 2025August 4, 2025

Food & Drink

Simply Delightful: By getting the basics right, Primo’s rises above standard neighborhood Italian

The new San Antonio restaurant helmed by veteran operators excels by keeping it simple.

by Ron Bechtol July 6, 2025August 3, 2025

Food & Drink

These San Antonio bars and restaurants are offering Fourth of July specials and celebrations

From special brunches and whiskey flights to parties and a create-your-own-cocktail class, these spots are bringing the fun.

by Katherine Stinson July 1, 2025August 2, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio dining spot Ocho closes doors after 14 years at Hotel Havana

The hotel’s in-house restaurant was beloved for its interior design and a menu paying homage to classic Latin culinary influences.

by Katherine Stinson June 30, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Cooking Up Conversation: Pink Shark’s Amber Hernandez

Hernandez and partner Jessica Marinez pride themselves on creating safe, inclusive San Antonio nightspots.

by Katherine Stinson June 30, 2025August 1, 2025

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Southtown favorite Cascabel Mexican Patio has shut down after 22 years in operation

New H-E-B opening Aug. 6 near University of Texas at San Antonio’s main campus

Food & Wine article praises San Antonio as one of ‘America’s next great food cities’

High-end steakhouse chain Capital Grille to make San Antonio debut next month

Spurs once again looking for San Antonio restaurants to serve food at Frost Bank Center games

Steak ‘n Shake expanding San Antonio footprint again after scaling back a few years ago

San Antonio grocery distributor Vilore buys Shark Tank-famous Mexican food brand Tia Lupita

Mexico’s Tacos on the Street restaurant making U.S. debut with opening of San Antonio location

Review: San Antonio’s Costa Pacifica Margarita Garden delivers fresh, sophisticated seafood flavors

Culinaria’s Summer Restaurant Weeks returns Aug. 9 with delicious deals at San Antonio dining spots

Hell’s Kitchen alum Mary Lou Davis returning to San Antonio to serve as Ida Claire’s executive chef

New American eatery Old City Hall Restaurant & Bar taking over former New Braunfels City Hall

Cooking Up Conversation: Bar Gimme Gimme’s and Amor Eterno’s Aaron Peña

San Antonio North Side staple Tiago’s Cabo Grille closes after 18 years

New San Antonio bodega-bar hybrid from Southtown House of Spirits founders set to open this week

San Antonio pizzeria Il Forno lands spot on a coveted Top 50 list for 4th year in a row

Simply Delightful: By getting the basics right, Primo’s rises above standard neighborhood Italian

These San Antonio bars and restaurants are offering Fourth of July specials and celebrations

San Antonio dining spot Ocho closes doors after 14 years at Hotel Havana

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