La Panadería is rolling deeper into the Northwest Side, with plans to open a new restaurant this fall in the Culebra Commons shopping center along West Loop 1604 North in Alamo Ranch. The move stretches the James Beard-nominated bakery’s reach beyond its new Stone Oak flagship and comes as the company also confirms a second 2026 location in Southtown at 812 South Alamo Street, bringing its total to seven San Antonio cafés once both are open. The additions, announced in a company release this week, underscore the brand’s push into the city’s fast-growing retail corridors.
What To Expect at the Alamo Ranch Spot
The Alamo Ranch café is slated to serve La Panadería’s full lineup of Mexican and European-inspired pastries, tortas and brunch plates, plus a cocktail menu and a shaded outdoor patio, according to KSAT. “We’ve always believed in growing thoughtfully and with our guests in mind,” co-owner José Cáceres said in the company release. For now, the team is keeping the exact opening date under wraps.
Two New Spots Confirmed For 2026
As reported by MySA, La Panadería has locked in two new stores this year: the Culebra Commons Alamo Ranch site and a Southtown café at 812 South Alamo Street. Spokesperson Karsen Maldonado told MySA that the Alamo Ranch suite number is still being determined and that both projects are in the design phase, with targets to open by the end of the year. MySA also notes the chain currently operates five locations across San Antonio.
From Farmers Market to Flagship Cafés
La Panadería’s rise started in 2013, selling pan dulce at the Quarry Farmers Market and gradually building a loyal following for treats like tequila almond croissants and conchas, according to SA Current. The Stone Oak café at 1011 N. Loop 1604 E., which opened in December and clocks in at about 6,600 square feet, is the brand’s largest and signals a shift toward full-service, larger cafés. The company has also experimented with kiosk concepts and refreshed existing locations to add more seating and beverage bars.
Why the Northwest Side Matters
Retail and housing growth along Loop 1604 has turned the corridor into prime territory for bakery and café expansions. MySA recently highlighted a nearby Paris Baguette project, a sign that national chains are eyeing the same stretch of road. That cluster of new development gives La Panadería a built-in stream of foot traffic and a mix of grab-and-go and dine-in customers. For regulars, the fresh locations could ease lines at existing spots and spread the bakery’s pan dulce to even more neighborhoods.
When To Expect More Details
Officials say they will announce formal opening dates once permits and buildouts move along; local coverage and the company release point to a fall opening window but stop short of naming a day. The bakery plans to post updates on its website and social channels as timelines firm up, and customers can look forward to the brand’s signature pastries and tortas at both new locations, according to KSAT.
