Months after a late-summer kitchen fire shut down its flagship, Burger Boy’s original St. Mary’s Strip location looks ready to flick the grills back on, with the chain teasing a “re‑grand opening” across social media. The boarded-up storefront has become a familiar backdrop since the August blaze, and late-night regulars have been eyeing the spot as contractors wrapped up repairs. If the online hints are on target, the counter service and crinkle-cut fries fans line up for could be back in play very soon.
St. Mary’s Location Teases Reopening
On March 24 the Burger Boy Facebook page posted photos of a refreshed interior and told followers, “Re‑Grand opening date to be revealed VERY soon!” As reported by MySA, the images indicate renovation work at the St. Mary’s storefront is nearly complete, with the company promising that an official reopening date is on the way. The outlet added that it had reached out to a Burger Boy representative for more details but had not received a response by the time of publication.
The August Fire And Repairs
The St. Mary’s flagship has remained closed since a kitchen fire in late August 2025 that spread into the building’s attic and caused what firefighters described as moderate damage, with no injuries reported, according to San Antonio Current. The Current noted that the San Antonio Fire Department responded late that night and that Burger Boy initially directed customers to its other locations while crews secured the scene. In the months that followed, fencing and steady construction activity have surrounded the property as repairs moved ahead.
Timing: First‑Quarter Target Remains
Back in December the chain said the St. Mary’s location was "on track to reopen in the first quarter of 2026," a timeline highlighted by KSAT, which cited an earlier Instagram post. With Q1 wrapping up on March 31, the March 24 teaser suggests the company may still be aiming for that window. Regulars watching the strip are likely waiting on edge for the official grand-opening date to drop.
A Local Staple Since 1985
Burger Boy’s St. Mary’s outpost was the brand’s first brick-and-mortar spot, opening in 1985 after the Bates family’s earlier Whopper Burger concept in the 1950s, the Express‑News reports. Since then the chain has expanded across San Antonio while hanging on to menu fixtures like crinkle-cut fries and the Workingman special, and recent filings show the company continuing to grow even as it rebuilt the original store. For downtown foot traffic and late-night crowds, the flagship’s return would mark a welcome sign of normalcy on the strip.
For now Burger Boy has not shared an exact reopening date. MySA notes its request for comment was still unanswered when it published on March 26, 2026. Fans holding out for a weekend comeback should keep an eye on Burger Boy’s official channels for the grand-opening announcement. We will update coverage once the restaurant posts a confirmed date.
