New Día de los Muertos-themed restaurant opens in San Antonio’s La Villita

Casa Catrina, located in the former Fig Tree space, features elevated Mexican cuisine and specialty cocktails, according to its owners.

by Stephanie Koithan July 16, 2024July 8, 2025

News

San Antonio named one of best U.S. destinations by Travel + Leisure

The Alamo City beat out Chicago and New York in this year’s rankings.

by Stephanie Koithan July 11, 2024January 7, 2025

Food & Drink

Hooters abruptly closes San Antonio River Walk location

Employees expressed shock at the sudden closure, although one said in a social media post that business had been down for some time.

by Stephanie Koithan July 1, 2024July 22, 2025

News

Owners of San Antonio’s vacant El Tropicano Hotel to spend $46 million on upgrades

Trestle Studio, a developer known for swanky boutique hotels in London and New York, bought the River Walk property late last year.

by Nina Rangel May 29, 2024March 22, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Smoke Skybar opening new nightclub, mezzanine areas

The new areas are part of a years-long improvement project from the downtown business.

by Nina Rangel May 23, 2024July 20, 2025

Movies

CBS Mornings sent lead national correspondent to San Antonio to dig up stories

David Begnaud did touristy stuff like visit the River Walk but also asked Alamo City residents to talk about their lives.

by Sanford Nowlin April 30, 2024March 7, 2025

Food & Drink

Hops & Hounds bar and dog park now open in San Antonio’s Museum Reach district

‘Our gates are open to the public,’ the business said in a Tuesday social media post.

by Nina Rangel February 21, 2024July 22, 2025

News

Historic downtown San Antonio bridges to close, undergo repairs for 2 months

The project’s scope includes the removal and replacement of rivets, bolts and other hardware across three bridges.

by Brandon Rodriguez October 2, 2023August 19, 2024

Food & Drink

First Look: San Antonio’s Tokyo Cowboy offers mashup of craft cocktails, Asian-inspired eats

A Thursday sneak peek showed off the restaurant’s combination of creative craft cocktails and hearty diner-inspired eats in a stylish yet understated atmosphere.

by Nina Rangel April 28, 2023July 16, 2025

Food & Drink

Founder of San Antonio’s El Camino, Bésame food truck parks opening sports bar near UTSA

The new spot will be located on Babcock Road in the former Cantina Sports Bar.

by Nina Rangel April 24, 2023August 2, 2025

News

Shopping Cart Joyride, Fiesta Royalty Indicted: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Plenty of folks also read up on Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich calling out politicians for their inactivity on gun violence.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 14, 2023March 31, 2024

Food & Drink

San Antonio restauranteur behind Esquire Tavern launching Tokyo Cowboy on the River Walk

The concept will open April 29 in the space above River Walk tiki haven Hugman’s Oasis.

by Nina Rangel April 6, 2023July 21, 2025

Arts

Bud Light St. Patrick’s Festival and River Parade will turn San Antonio green this weekend

The high point occurs Saturday, when 12 Irish-themed floats carrying bagpipers and other entertainers will drift down for the St. Patrick’s River Parade.