Unko Maui's Burgers, a Hawaiian-leaning burger spot that opened less than a year ago in San Antonio's Deco District, has gone dark after a landlord lockout left the doors closed and customers out of luck. A printed notice has been taped to the storefront, and the restaurant's online listing now shows it as "temporarily closed." When reached about the lockout, the shop's owner declined to give a statement.
Lockout notice taped to the door
The notice on the front door says the tenant is in default and identifies BIODEC, LLC as the party initiating the lockout, with Austin-based TIG Real Estate Services listed as the property's manager, according to MySA. The paper reports that the document does not include a date and that an image of the notice has circulated on social media. MySA also notes that the restaurant's owner declined to comment and that property management had not immediately responded to requests for comment.
From Deco Pizzeria to island burgers
Unko Maui's took over the former Deco Pizzeria building and opened in March 2025 as a companion concept to Maui's on Main, a local Hawaiian-influenced restaurant, Express-News reported when the burger shop debuted. The Deco District space, a low building with mint accents that once housed a neighborhood pizza joint, quickly drew attention for its island-inspired burgers and specials. The spot was pitched as a casual neighborhood counter serving approachable island flavors out of a converted vintage storefront.
Who the notice names and what that means
The posted lockout document names BIODEC, LLC as the landlord and lists TIG Real Estate Services as the manager for the property, according to the reporting by MySA. TIG's public site lists San Antonio as one of the Texas markets it serves, which aligns with its appearance on the notice, and the firm describes itself as a commercial property management and leasing company operating in multiple Texas cities, including San Antonio.
Local context: another lockout in a year of closures
Across San Antonio, the situation at Unko Maui's lands in the middle of a rough stretch for independent restaurants dealing with landlord disputes and sudden shutdowns. Earlier this year, San Antonio Current reported a lockout at Ooh La La Korean BBQ amid allegations of unpaid rent. Episodes like these have local restaurateurs and neighbors paying close attention to how commercial property clashes could shape the future of small operators and neighborhood dining options. For now, the fate of the Deco District burger shop is uncertain, pending any follow-up between landlord and tenant or related public filings.
