Get to know the newest businesses to launch in San Antonio

Want to get to know the newest restaurant and retail additions to San Antonio? From axe throwing to acupuncture, read on to see the newest destinations to open for business around town.

Stumpy's Hatchet House

758 Isom Road

Stumpy's Hatchet House is a recreational axe throwing spot.

The axe throwing range offers a dozen throwing pits, free wi-fi, a wood shed-themed party room, buckets of ice for BYOB beverages and a giant Jenga game you can play while you're not throwing in one of the pits. Instructors are on hand to teach you the basics of axe throwing. They accommodate special events, such as bachelor parties, birthdays and corporate team building.

So far, it's been well-received with a five-star rating out of eight reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Alta C., who reviewed it on Oct. 7, wrote, "Hatchet throwing is my new favorite pastime and it's all thanks to Stumpy's. Combine a great staff, a cute/manly decorated spot (be sure to check out all of the pit names), good music, a super-fun activity and a great BYOB policy that means you can bring all your favorite drinks and you've got an awesome new spot for date night, girls day out, work outings, birthday parties and therapy."

Iron T. added, "This was a cool experience. I highly recommend you make a point to go here. The staff is very helpful and they really care about your experience. After signing a waiver, we had someone teach us how to play."

The new spot is open from 5–10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m.–midnight on Friday, 2 p.m.–midnight on Saturday, and 2–8 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)

Jubilee Indo-Pak Restaurant

2339 E. Evans Road, Suite 108

Jubilee Indo-Pak Restaurant is a new Indian and Pakistani spot.

Start with a kebab roll or some onion pakora, and then order a beef, chicken, goat or vegetable dish as an entree. Pair your entree with naan and rice options. Desserts and soft drinks are also available. (See the menu here.)

With five stars out of seven reviews on Yelp, it's been a hit thus far.

Yezenia C., who was among the first to review it on Oct. 12, wrote, "Amazing food! I am so happy to find an authentic Indian/Pakistani restaurant in our area. We have been twice and each time the quality was outstanding. We ordered the butter chicken, dahl, kofta and two kinds of naan bread. The kofta was so tender and none of the dishes disappointed."

And Dana T. noted, "Great, authentic Indian food. Unpretentious, clean and extremely friendly. We opted for onion pakora as our starter. We tried both the butter chicken and the karahi chicken, both were spicy. The rice was delicious, as was the butter naan."

Hungry? The new spot is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Monday.)

Red Raven Acupuncture

1502 S. Flores St.

Red Raven Acupuncture is a new Chinese medicine specialist and acupuncture spot.

Services include facial acupuncture, cupping and herbal consultation in the hopes of helping with a wide variety of conditions and disorders like PTSD, acute pain, chronic pain, digestive issues and autoimmune diseases. Practitioner Bret Rogers graduated from the AOMA School of Integrative Medicine, where he studied distal needling, the balance method and more. Read more about this business here.  

With five stars out of two reviews on Yelp, it's off to a strong start.

Dabney R., who was the first to review it on Sept. 27, said, "Bret is a wonderful therapist that I have been to several times now, and every time I have felt very thoughtfully seen and heard, in a way that is personal and genuinely empathetic about my healing journey."

Yvonne L. added, "I have an irrational fear of needles, but Bret makes you feel really relaxed and explains everything so thoroughly that any and all apprehension disappears!"

The new business is open from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

9222 Potranco Road, Suite 104

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a new spot to score juice, smoothies and sandwiches. This franchise business has other locations, including Detroit, Chicago and Minneapolis.

You'll find smoothies such as the Blimey Limey with strawberries, pineapple, orange juice and lime, and the Beach Bum with strawberries, chocolate and bananas. Besides smoothies, there are wraps, bowls, sandwiches and breakfast items. There's even a happy hour from 7-9 a.m. (Check out the menu here.)

So far, it's been a popular addition, with Yelpers awarding it five stars out of 11 reviews.

Anna V., who reviewed it on Nov. 29, said, "Great tasting and very filling smoothies. I think I have tried every smoothie they offer and have even gotten creative on some and have yet to be disappointed."

Yelper Ms Al H. added, "This place is fabulous. I got the Supergreen Caesar Wrap and kale and apple salad with a child-size strawberry lime smoothie. Wow. It was amazing. And the staff is super friendly."

Stop by and say hello: the new cafe is open from 7 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday.

Armadillo Boulders

1119 Camden

Armadillo Boulders is a yoga and climbing spot.

It offers rock climbing routes for all skill levels, which it sorts by color. Youth programs are available for kids and teens interested in climbing. It also offers classes for adults, yoga and fitness routines in side rooms and a coffee and kombucha bar for refreshment.

Yelpers are fans of Armadillo Boulders, giving it five stars out of 11 reviews, so far.

Yelper Ross O., who reviewed it on Oct. 13, wrote, "The facility is superb. It's spacious, inviting and, perhaps most importantly, well ventilated—this is Texas after all. The routes are color coded by difficulty and offer an array of choices for beginners and advanced climbers alike. [It] also features affordable cold brew coffee and kombucha on tap. A day pass enables use of a dynamic weight room and a multi-purpose room that features pilates, yoga and abs classes depending on the day of the week."

Paulina C. noted, "I love this place! As a new climber, it is so fun and challenging to try to complete the routes they set up. The staff members are great and always willing to help."

Armadillo Boulders is open from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.