Mary's Tacos is trading its tiny Kerrville taco shack for a full-size restaurant on Aug. 4, owner Gil Villanueva confirmed, shifting the longtime Broadway counter into a roomy dining spot just a block away. The new building keeps the breakfast taco staples and named specials on the board, including cult favorite the "Sean" taco, but adds a 100-seat dining room and a drive-through lane to handle the crowds.
Villanueva told MySA the new Kerrville restaurant will start serving on Aug. 4 and that the project carries roughly $2 million in upgrades. "I've always said that selling you a taco is just an excuse for me to get to know you," he said in the interview. Photos accompanying the outlet's story show a stone-faced exterior in place of the original 20-by-50-foot shack.
Permits and construction timeline
State filings list the project at 1515 Broadway as a 4,364-square-foot new restaurant with an official start date of Aug. 1, 2024, and a projected completion date of June 1, 2026, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. That record pegs the estimated cost at $1.25 million and names Gil Villanueva's company, Gilletco LLC, as owner, figures that differ from what he shared with reporters. The same public file lists the design firm and technical contacts for the buildout, suggesting the heavy lifting is effectively finished ahead of the August opening.
What to expect inside
The upgraded Mary's Tacos comes with a 100-seat dining room and a drive-through lane that the family says should cut down on long waits while letting fans linger over breakfast. Regular menu favorites and build-your-own choices, including the "Sean" and the supersized "Macho Sean" specials, appear on the restaurant's official site and online menu. The chain's website also lists locations in Boerne and Helotes, underscoring that the Kerrville build is part of a modest Hill Country expansion rather than a one-off upgrade.
When to go
The new Mary's Tacos will operate at 1515 Broadway in downtown Kerrville, close to the long-running stand. The current Kerrville location advertises weekday breakfast hours on the restaurant's site, signaling that morning service will stay front and center. Villanueva did not detail any soft-opening or grand-opening plans when speaking with MySA, so customers will need to keep an eye on the website and online ordering pages for exact hours and any early-week specials.
The move amounts to a major glow-up for a Hill Country staple, trading a cramped, decades-old counter for a full sit-down spot while holding tight to the same family recipes and neighborhood feel. Locals who swear by the old shack can expect the familiar tortillas and hefty portions, now with more tables and a drive-through to keep up with demand.
