Food & Drink

West San Antonio staple La Amistad Tortilleria closing after nearly 40 years

The beloved neighborhood mainstay, known for its barbacoa and homemade tortillas, will close June 30.

by Nina Rangel June 5, 2024July 21, 2025

The beloved neighborhood mainstay, known for its barbacoa and homemade tortillas, will close June 30.

Food & Drink

Widely distributed Texas craft brewer Deep Ellum closes tap room and brewery

The Dallas-based brand, owned by Monster Beverage Corp., will now produce its brews at other facilities.

by Nina Rangel June 1, 2024July 17, 2025

Food & Drink

South San Antonio’s Don Benito’s Cocina y Cantina permanently closing

The restaurant, owned by Benny and Lisa Costello of Tio’s Tex-Mex and Tia’s Taco Hut, gave no reason for its closure.

by Nina Rangel May 13, 2024June 29, 2025

Food & Drink

New San Antonio craft brewer taking over former Second Pitch Beer space

Silver Lining Brewing Co. will take over Second Pitch’s former physical space on the city’s Northeast side.

by Nina Rangel April 30, 2024June 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Beloved San Antonio snack shop Jefferson Bodega shutting down

The Bodega’s massive selection of imported snacks, craft beer and ramen made it a destination for the culinarily adventurous.

by Nina Rangel March 28, 2024June 17, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s award-winning Second Pitch Beer to serve its last pint this Saturday

Last July, ‘people stopped going out and spending money, and we just haven’t been able to recover,’ co-owner Samantha Hansen said.

by Nina Rangel March 8, 2024May 27, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Brown Coffee will close permanently Feb. 29

‘The coffee community and culture is so amazing in San Antonio, and we were so proud to contribute to it,’ an Instagram post from the company read.

by Nina Rangel February 19, 2024July 23, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s iconic Dry Dock Oyster Bar has permanently closed

The restaurant failed to pay rent and was locked by its landlord, according to a legal notice posted to its front door.

by Nina Rangel February 19, 2024June 18, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Pig Liquors closing landmark Southtown shop

After more than 20 years serving the south-of-downtown area, owner Anet Alaniz is ready to retire.

by Nina Rangel January 9, 2024May 29, 2025

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San Antonio nightclub El Ojo permanently closing next month

El Ojo opened in summer 2018, spinning obscure punk, ’80s goth and industrial music.

by Nina Rangel January 8, 2024March 20, 2025

Food & Drink

Trailblazing San Marcos tiki joint LaniKai Lounge has permanently closed

The bar had been a destination for rum-loving cocktail enthusiasts since its inception in 2021.

by Nina Rangel January 5, 2024March 27, 2025

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San Antonio sweet shop Chocollazo permanently closing next month

The high-end chocolate business began in 2013 as a dessert-only food trailer and eventually grew into a trio of shops.

by Nina Rangel January 4, 2024May 27, 2025

Food & Drink

Longtime San Antonio spot Yolanda’s Uptown Cafe has permanently closed

The eatery has served no-nonsense Mexican staples since 1989.

by Nina Rangel December 22, 2023December 12, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s nationally lauded Carnitas Lonja permanently closing down

It’s the third popular Alamo City restaurant to reveal its impending closure in as many days.

by Nina Rangel December 6, 2023July 7, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Sangria on the Burg to close permanently at year’s end

Chef-owner Ceasar Zepeda cited ‘rising costs and declining sales’ as the reason for the closure.

by Nina Rangel December 5, 2023May 4, 2025

Music

Beloved San Antonio nightspot Luna sold after 20 years

The bar became a haven for live music aficionados thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and respectful treatment of performers.

by Nina Rangel November 27, 2023July 24, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Wow Wow Lemonade to close permanently at the end of the month

The business shared the news on social media, noting that its model of serving up lemonade, acai bowls and smoothies with a Hawaiian touch was ‘not sustainable.’

by Nina Rangel October 27, 2023July 7, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s 1000 Degrees Pizza to close after six years in business

The New Jersey chain operated in San Antonio for six years.

by Nina Rangel October 27, 2023July 1, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Fonda Nostra Bistró closes brick-and-mortar location

Family-owned Fonda Nostra Bistró started as a food truck and catering operation that specialized in cuisine from Veracruz.

by Nina Rangel August 22, 2023September 19, 2024

Food & Drink

Cheekily named San Antonio bar and eatery Chismosas closing this weekend

Owner Danielle Braman alerted customers of the closure in Tuesday social media posts.

by Nina Rangel July 26, 2023March 18, 2025

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West San Antonio staple La Amistad Tortilleria closing after nearly 40 years

Widely distributed Texas craft brewer Deep Ellum closes tap room and brewery

South San Antonio’s Don Benito’s Cocina y Cantina permanently closing

New San Antonio craft brewer taking over former Second Pitch Beer space

Beloved San Antonio snack shop Jefferson Bodega shutting down

San Antonio’s award-winning Second Pitch Beer to serve its last pint this Saturday

San Antonio’s Brown Coffee will close permanently Feb. 29

San Antonio’s iconic Dry Dock Oyster Bar has permanently closed

San Antonio Pig Liquors closing landmark Southtown shop

San Antonio nightclub El Ojo permanently closing next month

Trailblazing San Marcos tiki joint LaniKai Lounge has permanently closed

San Antonio sweet shop Chocollazo permanently closing next month

Longtime San Antonio spot Yolanda’s Uptown Cafe has permanently closed

San Antonio’s nationally lauded Carnitas Lonja permanently closing down

San Antonio’s Sangria on the Burg to close permanently at year’s end

Beloved San Antonio nightspot Luna sold after 20 years

San Antonio’s Wow Wow Lemonade to close permanently at the end of the month

San Antonio’s 1000 Degrees Pizza to close after six years in business

San Antonio’s Fonda Nostra Bistró closes brick-and-mortar location

Cheekily named San Antonio bar and eatery Chismosas closing this weekend