The Cookshack’s only San Antonio-area restaurant went dark without warning on Wednesday, leaving regulars at The Forum at Olympia Parkway staring through the glass at a ghost kitchen scene. The Selma hot chicken spot, part of a Texas chain, had its chairs and furniture stacked inside, no staff in sight and a paper notice on the door citing an electrical problem. With no advance public heads-up from the company, the sudden shutdown has diners wondering whether this is a quick fix or the end of the line.
Paper sign cites electrical issues
A reporter from MySA who dropped by the Selma storefront on Wednesday found the lights off, furniture stacked and a note taped to the front door. The message read, "We are closed due to electrical issues. Sorry for any inconvenience. CookShack Management." The outlet noted that the surrounding shopping center parking lot was busy even as The Cookshack sat completely inactive. MySA reported it tried calling, emailing and sending direct messages to the restaurant but did not receive a response before its story was published.
Cookshack still lists a Forum outpost
Despite the dark dining room, The Cookshack’s official website still shows a "San Antonio - Forum" location, complete with posted hours and local contact details, according to The Cookshack. That listing includes a phone number and email address tied to the Forum site, which customers can use if they want to ask what is going on while the storefront remains shut.
Chain growth and local context
The Cookshack has been in expansion mode across Texas in recent years, branching out from its Fort Worth roots and opening locations in Houston and other markets, a growth spurt watched closely by regional food media. For more context on that buildout, see coverage from Eater Houston and a 2019 Fort Worth profile.
What happens next
For now, there is no public timeline for repairs or a reopening, and no clear indication of whether the shutdown is meant to be temporary or permanent. MySA reported that it plans to update its coverage when more details surface, while The Cookshack’s website continues to list local phone and email contacts for questions from customers. Until the company breaks its silence, neighbors and loyal spice chasers are stuck waiting to find out when, or if, the Selma location will flip the lights back on.
