The Ibrahim brothers have opened a second Smashed N Sauced on East Parmer, bringing halal smashburgers and hot chicken to northeast Austin.

Houston's Bludorn Hospitality Group will take over the Pearl's Liberty Saloon building at 239 E. Grayson St.; the restaurant's name and opening date are not yet public.

Chama Gaúcha opened a two-level churrascaria on East Houston Street, bringing tableside-carved meats, a large salad bar and private-event space to downtown San Antonio.

Jollibee plans to plant at least 15 new San Antonio locations and has mapped 14 trade areas while hunting for multi‑unit franchise partners.

85°C Bakery Café will open a second San Antonio shop at 5253 Walzem Rd in Windcrest on June 26, bringing sea-salt coffee and viral pastries to the Northeast Side.

Playa Bowls is planning its first Cibolo location at 513 Cibolo Valley Drive, aiming for a late‑2026 debut. The Jersey Shore açaí chain will join a busy I‑35 retail corridor.

A May 8 change-of-locks notice says Grandma’s Greek Taste was locked out of its Stewart Center space amid a dispute over unpaid rent. The restaurant and landlord have not publicly resolved the matter.

Bill Miller will close its Wurzbach Road restaurant on May 24, 2026. The chain thanked customers and pointed patrons to nearby Huebner Road locations that will stay open.

Gus's brings Tennessee-style fried chicken to Southtown and a Windcrest all-you-can-eat spot is serving sushi and hibachi for families and playoff crowds. Game-day deals and family-priced nights are driving interest across the city.

Comadre Panadería and Paprika ATX landed spots on Texas Monthly's 25 Best New(ish) Taquerias list, bringing two local favorites into a statewide roundup of taco talent.

Buen Día’s Pearl-area location closed after vandals stripped copper wiring and damaged electrical boxes, the restaurant acknowledged on social media. The El Paso mini‑chain still operates two locations.

Pinthouse Pizza filed state permits for a multimillion-dollar brewpub on the Leander/Cedar Park border. Filings describe a 13,640‑sq‑ft brewery plus two shell buildings and a June 2027 finish target.

Moth Milk, a goth‑inspired café, has opened inside The Starlighter, serving matcha, witchy lattes, vendor markets and family‑friendly "Matcha Movie Sundays."