South San Antonio is getting a fresh shot of taco energy. El Sazon De Jalisco, a family-run spot from local restaurateur Austin Ramos, is slated to open next spring at 3628 S Loop 1604 E on the city’s southeast side. Ramos is eyeing a May 2026 welcome for customers, with a quick-service setup that keeps some seats for dine-in but leans heavily on takeout. Construction is expected to kick off early in 2026 and wrap by the end of May, according to recently filed permits, according to WhatNow.
Owner, menu and service
As reported by WhatNow, Ramos described El Sazon De Jalisco as his second opening and said many of the recipes will come straight from the Ramos family playbook. The outlet notes the new restaurant does not yet have a website or social-media accounts, and that the menu will feature tacos and other Mexican dishes similar to those at his first location. The plan, as laid out to the reporter, centers on quick service with the option to eat on-site.
State permit lays out timeline
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s TABS project page for "El Sazon De Jalisco Restaurant" lists Project # TABS2026004968 with a start date of January 31, 2026 and a completion date of May 31, 2026. The filing details a 1,634-square-foot, new-construction restaurant with an estimated cost of $150,000 and a current status of "Project Registered," lining up neatly with Ramos' May opening goal. The record also notes accessibility and inspection steps that are standard for new food-service builds in Texas.
Site and neighborhood
The 3628 S Loop 1604 E parcel has appeared in recent commercial listings, reflecting growing development interest along the Loop 1604 corridor. A commercial listing on LoopNet highlights the site’s visibility and nearby utilities, suggesting it is well suited for highway-facing quick-service concepts. Ramos' planned 1,634-square-foot footprint fits the trend of compact, takeaway-focused builds that cater to surrounding neighborhoods as well as passing traffic.
What to watch next
For now, Ramos' May 2026 target and the state permit schedule offer the clearest roadmap. Locals can expect activity on the site to pick up in early 2026, with more specifics likely to surface as inspections and final permits are filed. We will update this story as El Sazon De Jalisco rolls out a menu, launches social channels or pins down an official opening date. If all goes according to plan, the restaurant will add another stop to San Antonio’s growing lineup of family-run Mexican quick-service spots.
