Schertz Station is about to smell a lot smokier. Smokey Mo's BBQ is gearing up to open a new location at the busy I-35 development, aiming for an early April debut that will bring slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage to the northeast San Antonio corridor. The shop is planned for 18430 N. I-35 in Schertz and will serve plates, sandwiches, and meats sold by the half-pound as the growing retail hub continues to fill in.
As reported by Community Impact, Smokey Mo's President Craig Haley told the outlet via email that “the store will be open in early April if everything goes according to schedule.” The Community Impact piece lists the Schertz address, outlines what the chain usually serves, and appears to be the first published confirmation of the Schertz site.
Schertz Station Is Filling Out
Schertz Station is a major multi-phase retail and mixed-use project along I-35 that has been rolling out national tenants since late 2025, including Panera and Dave's Hot Chicken, along with a planned Portillo's, according to reporting from MySA. The development is meant to capture rapid growth in the northeastern suburbs of San Antonio and reflects both city and private investment to support new retail options.
Menu And Service
Smokey Mo's standard lineup includes smoked brisket, pork belly burnt ends, turkey, chicken and sausage, with many meats available by the half-pound, plus homestyle sides such as pinto beans, potato salad and green beans, as outlined on the chain's Smokey Mo's website menu. The Schertz outpost is expected to stick with the fast-casual formula, with counter service and takeout that should fit neatly into Schertz Station's roster of quick dining choices.
What It Means For Schertz
For locals, the arrival of Smokey Mo's adds another family-friendly barbecue option along the Schertz stretch of I-35 and is likely to boost traffic at the 72-acre Schertz Station campus, which has drawn increasing attention in recent local coverage. Reporting from Community Impact shows the project is being built in phases through 2026 and that the city partnered on infrastructure to encourage retail growth.
Smokey Mo's lists rewards options and online ordering for customers, and the chain has been rolling out new locations across Central Texas in recent months. Locals can expect a grand-opening announcement closer to April, likely with the kind of specials that tend to accompany a new Smokey Mo's landing in town.
