Alamo Heights’ Barn Door Restaurant & Meat Market will close after 73 years, with a final service set for Mother’s Day and reservation‑only hours through early May.

Tacopolis quietly closed in late April; chef Alex Paredes announced via Instagram he plans to replace the taquería with a seafood restaurant at the same Fredericksburg Road location.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is opening a standalone Austin Highway restaurant near Terrell Heights; permit records show construction targeted to finish May 1, 2026.

A patio-focused bar-and-grill called Hunter Road Country Club is taking shape beside Dos Gatos in New Braunfels, with construction visible and a "May" sign on its profile. The Katz brothers say it will be open to the public and flip from kolaches by day to drinks at night.

Bryan’s Mexican Grill and Bar is opening a 3,000‑sq‑ft Cottonwood Plaza location at 5420 Wiseman Rd, with state filings showing construction from April 16 to June 16, 2026.

Longtime Southside eatery Las Cazuelas has changed management and the storefront now operates as El Guacamole Mexican Grill at 645 Chalmers; a free grand opening is set for May 2.

TDLR filings show Layne's Chicken Fingers filed for a 2,430‑sq‑ft, $1.1M ground-up restaurant on Loop 337 in New Braunfels, with construction penciled July–Nov 2026.

Permit filings show Jersey Mike's will occupy Suite 108 at the Shops at Nacogdoches with a $225K finish‑out and a summer opening on the calendar.

Insomnia Cookies is opening its first downtown San Antonio bakery at 122 E Houston St. on April 25 with free cookies and late‑night delivery. The opening coincides with Fiesta.

A beloved San Marcos sandwich shop has gone quiet after a mass staff exodus. Owners say new leadership, a deep clean and hiring are coming before a reopening.

Republic Boot Company is converting a Hill Country castle into Republic Wine Castle — a winery, tasting rooms and boot boutique with a May grand opening weekend.

A Latin seafood spot called (a)mar will open at the Pearl in May, promising Oaxacan design, mezcal‑focused drinks and rotating guest chefs.

Former Creek executive chef Josue Padilla has opened Taco 'Bout Us, a Mexico City‑inspired truck on South Main serving elevated tacos and house salsas.