20 San Antonio-area bars and restaurants that have closed since the end of 2023

Rio Rio Cantina
421 E. Commerce St.
Downtown’s Rio Rio Cantina closed on January 13 after 34 years in business. "Our lease was coming up, and we decided not to renew," said Patrick Jennings, controller for the San Antonio-based Paesano's restaurant group, which owned Rio Rio. "It's a wonderful building, and the owners are great. It's been an incredible run. Hats off to the thousands of people who have worked there over the years and the millions who have eaten there."

Wurst Behavior
358 E. Craig Place
Sean Wen and Andrew Ho shut down their Asian-inspired beer garden Wurst Behavior after less than a year in operation. The restaurant’s menu featured items such as kimchi queso, brats topped with papaya salad and sweet Italian sausages garnished with charred eggplant and tomato purée.

Second Pitch Beer Co.
11935 Starcrest Drive, (210) 474-0234, secondpitchbeer.com
On March 7, Second Pitch Beer Co.'s owners announced that the spot was shutting down, with its last day in operation slated for March 9. The award-winning brewery featured abundant seasonal and rotating beers along with their Hometown Lager and Meet in the Middle IPA. "Thank you for the memories and for your support, love, and friendship over these three years," the post announcing the closure read. "We met amazing people who we hope will be in our lives for years to come."

Yolanda's Uptown Cafe
615 Fredericksburg Road
Shortly before Christmas, Yolanda’s Uptown Cafe closed its doors. The 34-year-old business closed so owners Yolanda and Perfecto Vasquez can focus on retirement and each other, Yolanda told news site MySA.

Fratello’s Deli & Market
2503 Broadway
Italian restaurant Fratello’s shut its doors at the end of January. “Unfortunately, age is catching up to all of us who help lead the restaurant, and with that in mind, we made the difficult decision to close,” the ​​partners and general manager of the restaurant said in a statement announcing the closure.

El Ojo
3000 N. St. Mary's St.
St. Mary’s Strip nightspot El Ojo closed its doors Feb. 10. Operated by Danny Delgado and Co. — of Hi-Tones, Faust, Phantom Room, Lowcountry, Squeezebox and Buho — the 21-and-up club was known for spinning obscure punk, '80s goth and industrial music.

Brown Coffee Co.
812 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio’s Brown Coffee Co. slung its last cups of joe on leap day. “Brown Coffee says goodbye! We hate to leave South Town! It's been an awesome five years,” an Instagram post announcing the closure read. “The coffee community and culture is so amazing in San Antonio, and we were so proud to contribute to it.”

Tlahco Mexican Kitchen – Stone Oak
1662 Encino Rio, Suite 100
Tlahco Mexican Kitchen closed its Stone Oak location at the very end of 2023. The north San Antonio outpost first opened in January 2022. Tlahco’s flagship location at 6702 San Pedro Ave. remains open.

Meemo’s Bakery
2611 Wagon Wheel St.
At the end of 2023, Meemo’s Bakery closed its doors. The company’s website was updated with a statement, which cited declining sales and lack of employees as reasons for the closure. “Dear customers, we regret to inform you that Meemo’s Bakery & Cafe has permanently closed due to staffing and supply concerns in the challenging economic climate,” the website stated.

Dry Dock Oyster Bar
8522 Fredericksburg Road
Dry Dock Oyster Bar closed in February after 42 years in operation. A legal notice posted to the restaurant’s front door stated that the business failed to pay rent and was locked by its landlord. Dry Dock was founded in 1982 and known for its seafood-focused menu, beer and distinctive boat-shaped building.

Bexar Kolache Co.
819 Fredericksburg Road
Bexar Kolache Co. closed up shop on Christmas Eve of 2023, but the bakery’s founder Emily Stone indicated she plans to relocate the business. “We’ll be back soon, #satx," an Instagram post announcing the closure read. “my goal was to breathe life into SA’s historic buildings by filling a cultural gap in our food scene. I’ve now done it in 2 locations. Where will I renovate next?”

Cinderella Bakery
1261 Saltillo St.
Originally founded in 1960, longtime West side business Cinderella Bakery closed permanently in early January. The family-owned bakery started out serving pan dulce but expanded to include other Mexican favorites, including tamales and barbacoa.

Augie's Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse
909 Broadway
Augie's Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse closed in early March, citing ongoing construction and a “significant decrease in business.” Owner Augie Cortez said he intends to consolidate the eatery with the original Augie’s location at 3709 N. St. Mary's St.

AllStars Gentlemen's Sports Club
9440 I-10
Northwest San Antonio's long running AllStars Gentlemen's Sports Club closed in early 2024. The business’ owners did not publicly state a reason for its closure, but the iconic AllStars sign — a longtime I-10 landmark — was put up for sale on Facebook Marketplace, with a price of $30,000 or best offer.

Nuevo Leon Bakery
1106 S. New Braunfels Ave.
Nuevo Leon Bakery shut down in January of this year. The 28 year old business was known equally well for its tacos and its sweets.

Pig Liquors
519 S. Presa St.
Southtown staple Pig Liquors, a homespun shop known for its cozy atmosphere and emphasis on specialty spirits, closed earlier this year so that owner Anet Alaniz could retire.

Chocollazo
4013 Broadway
Boardwalk on Broadway sweets shop Chocollazo closed its doors in February. In a social media post, owners Mary and Frank Collazo said they're shutting down Chocollazo Feb. 17 and thanked fans for their support. In the post, they stated that their daughter Mikala would be taking over the space with her venture The Ivy League Plant Shop.

Ace of Steaks
20626 Stone Oak Parkway, #103
Less than a year after opening, Ace of Steaks shut its doors permanently. The Vegas-style eatery offered dishes including a $1,000 gold-plated, 44-ounce Tomahawk steak, a $100 gold-encrusted prime burger and flaming cheesecake sprinkled with edible gold flakes.

The Rill Eatery & Bar
518 River Road, Boerne
Boerne’s The Rill Eatery & Bar closed after only three months in operation. The restaurant took over the space formerly occupied by Little Gretel.

Bier Garten Riverwalk
126 Losoya St.
Moses Rose’s isn’t the only casualty of the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum. "We make way for the reimagined and spectacular rebirth of our beloved Alamo,” Mad Dogs Restaurant Group CEO Terry Corless said in a Facebook post announcing the closure. “So it’s a sad farewell but not goodbye as we embark on the journey to find a suitably [sic] space to relocate our beloved Bier Garten.”