A former employee's lawsuit alleges rat infestations at Smokey Mo's Round Rock and Liberty Hill locations; the chain says inspection letters and videos undercut those claims. Both sides are preparing legal moves.

Chef Jason Dady revives Umai Mi as a bánh mì stall at Pearl’s Bottling Department, opening Dec. 10 with sandwiches, bowls and bubble tea.

Market@StoneOak opened Oct. 28 with a Dunkin' inside, pairing coffee and breakfast with groceries, craft beer and imported chocolates next to VIA's Stone Oak Park & Ride.

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.