San Antonio has a competitive culinary landscape with a number of groundbreaking restaurants and masterful chefs.

However, competition is a double-edged sword, and it can be hard to survive in such an environment, especially in a working-class city staring down a potential recession.

San Antonio lost some true gems so far this year, and we’re not even halfway through.

Sometimes, restaurants close because they’re based on a bad idea, have a lousy location, are overpriced or the chef can’t deliver. However, this list doesn’t appear to be about “survival of the fittest,” since many of these shuttered places repeatedly earned accolades and were beloved up until the day they left us.

Gone but not forgotten, here are 15 of the eateries we have already said goodbye to this year. 

Bunz Handcrafted Burgers6819 N. Loop 1604 West San Antonio said goodbye to the Bunz Handcrafted Burger location at La Cantera-area the first week of May. Luckily, the original Bunz location is still in operation at 122 E. Houston St. downtown. Credit: Instagram / blue143
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Phoenix Chinese Cafe11821 West Ave. After more than two decades of serving Cantonese cuisine on the North Side, Phoenix Chinese Cafe appears to have closed. Credit: Kat Stinson
Pinch Boil House
5130 Broadway
This Viet-Cajun concept has been a big hit with adventurous eaters of the Alamo City. April 27 was the last day of service for the restaurant after 10 years in business. At least we still have their other concept, Curry Boys BBQ. Credit: Photo via Instagram / pinchboilhouse
The Lemon Girls
2214 N Zarzamora St.
The Lemon Girls juice shop was among last year’s recipients for “Queer to Stay,” a business development grant by the Human Rights Campaign. However, it wasn’t enough to keep the lights on for the business. Credit: Instagram / @TheLemonGirlsSATX
Stixs & Stone5718 B Wurzbach Rd. The Northwest San Antonio spot led by chef Leo Davila earned accolades for mixing Asian and Tex-Mex flavors. The four-year-old shuttered its doors on March 29. Credit: Ron Bechtol
Mad Pecker Brewing Co.
6025 Tezel Rd #122
Add Mad Pecker Brewing Co. to the list of Alamo City craft-beer producers unable to ride out a dismal industry climate. The brewpub closed its doors March 31. Credit: Adam Doe
Revolutionary Wings427 E Ramsey Rd. This North Side wing spot closed down March 29. The business, which started as a food truck, offered an extensive menu of wings in a variety of creative flavors. Credit: Screen Shot: Google Maps
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Barrio Dogg620 S Presa St. San Diego-based Barrio Dogg closed its Southtown San Antonio location in February, less than a year after opening in March 2024. Credit: Instagram / folklores_coffee_house and barriodoggsatx
Rebelle 300 E. Travis St. Formerly housed inside the St. Anthony Hotel, “modern classic” Rebelle was a favorite for inventive cocktails and seafood that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. In January, the dining destination abruptly closed its doors, shortly after sacking its longtime chef. Credit: Sanford Nowlin
Thatta Boy Burgers23503 Hardy Oak Blvd #105 Thatta Boy Burgers closed in January after just 6 months in business. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Thatta Boy Burgers
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La Madeleine4820 BroadwayLa Madeleine’s 32-year-old Broadway location closed at the beginning of the year. Credit: Sanford Nowlin
Texas T Pub121 Broadway Lively downtown dive Texas T Pub has shut down after 40 years in business. The bar first opened its doors in 1986. Credit: Facebook / Texas T Pub