A family-run taco spot, El Sazon De Jalisco, is coming to south San Antonio at 3628 S Loop 1604 E. State permit filings put construction from Jan–May 2026 and a hoped-for May opening.

Andy's Frozen Custard opened a drive‑thru and walk‑up in Cibolo's Buffalo Heights, bringing concretes, Jackhammers and opening‑week promotions to the I‑35 corridor.

Smokey Mo's marks 25 years by opening a new Bastrop smokehouse. The Dec. 5 grand opening includes $5 sandwiches, $2 beers and a fundraiser for the school band.

Dave's Hot Chicken is opening at 18476 I‑35 N in Schertz; franchisee Paul Gorman says construction is wrapping up and more Texas locations are planned.

La Concheria, a concha-only food trailer, debuts on the South Side this Saturday with mini conchas baked on the truck. Expect playful flavors and assorted dozen boxes for events.

Mezcal Comida & Cantina opened this fall in North San Antonio, serving Oaxacan dishes like sopes, mole and mezcal-forward cocktails. The new patio overlooks the Salado Creek Greenway.

Hoka Hoka Fuku quietly opened a Huebner outpost near USAA, bringing its familiar ramen, udon and cotton candy cheesecake to the Medical Center. The new shop mirrors the chain's menu and hours.

Volta, a vinyl-forward hi‑fi listening bar from Danny Delgado, has opened in Government Hill with a deep record library and bespoke cocktails.

Papa Nachos Cantina quietly opened a new I-10 frontage location on Nov. 17, adding a larger bar, patio and private event room to its lineup.

Colorado’s Rush Bowls has leased space on Culebra Road and plans a San Antonio debut, bringing colorful açaí bowls, smoothies and even a pup treat to the Far West Side.

Dashi Sichuan Kitchen + Bar announced an immediate closure on Nov. 7; founder Kristina Zhao says the team will focus on events and new projects while Sichuan House stays open.

Jim's Restaurants is closing its Bandera Road and Loop 1604 location in San Antonio due to intersection design changes affecting access, after nearly 30 years. Other locations remain open.

League City announces new restaurant openings including Taco Works, Scooter's Coffee, HB Mexican Kitchen, Dayba Creations, Parlor Doughnuts, Barcenas Mexican Grill, Rotolo’s Craft & Crust, and Pillo’s Mexican Restaurant.