Roc‑N‑Ritas, a Hill Country drive‑thru margarita chain, announced the permanent closure of all five San Antonio‑area locations in a Feb. 13 social post. The shutdown affects stores in San Antonio, Boerne and New Braunfels.

A national study shows Sonic's search interest has surged — but San Antonio has lost multiple drive‑in locations since 2024. The result is a surprising local-national split.

Developer Michael Fallek says a Portillo’s in McAllen isn’t pegged yet even though renderings and filings showed the site. McAllen City Center is moving into vertical construction while the chain evaluates the deal.

Austin‑born Hopdoddy is slated for Mueller at 2005 Aldrich St., joining a broader rollout that includes Leander and Pflugerville this year. The move is part of a rapid Texas expansion.

Sid Miller urged lawmakers to act after rising beef costs and a shrinking herd started forcing some Texas smokehouses to shrink menus or close. His office says policy steps are needed to protect the state’s BBQ businesses.

A state permit lists a 550‑sq‑ft 7Brew at 506 W Oaklawn Road in Pleasanton, with construction penciled in from May to August 2026.

A veteran-owned San Antonio restaurant that rebuilt after the pandemic was filmed by America's Best Restaurants Roadshow; its PB+J pizza and Juicy Luci burger will be featured.

Jason Dady is opening CrawDady at The Rock at La Cantera next Saturday with weekend boils in four flavor profiles and Southern sides. The kickoff includes live music and a Spurs watch party.

Guerito's Potranco Road counter abruptly closed after the owners said the landlord ended the lease; the chain pointed customers to its mall locations.

Eggspectation's Stone Oak location in San Antonio will close on March 15 after nearly 9½ years. The restaurant's Instagram thanked customers and urged fans to stop in for one last brunch.

J‑Prime’s owners have filed for Ardēre Braceria Italiana with construction dated Feb–Aug 2026 and a fall 2026 opening target, but location and menu remain unannounced.

Round Table Pizza's I-10 and Huebner outpost has closed less than a year after opening. The storefront is listed for lease and customers are being pointed to nearby locations.

Dunkin' will open inside the Walmart Supercenter on Kitty Hawk Road in Universal City, expected late summer or early fall. The shop will add coffee, donuts and grab-and-go breakfasts for shoppers.