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‘Felt like the right time’: Chris Madrid’s announces shift to 7-day operation to meet demand
Read full article: ‘Felt like the right time’: Chris Madrid’s announces shift to 7-day operation to meet demandChris Madrid’s, a staple of the San Antono food scene, has announced it will open on Sundays beginning next month, a first for the restaurant’s 48 years of operation.
Dave & Busters in Balcones Heights set for major renovations in 2026
Read full article: Dave & Busters in Balcones Heights set for major renovations in 2026A Dave & Busters in Balcones Heights is scheduled to undergo renovations next year, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
San Antonio restaurants land on Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants in 2025 list
Read full article: San Antonio restaurants land on Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants in 2025 listTwo restaurants at the Pullman Market in downtown San Antonio landed a spot on the Texas Monthly’s list of the best new restaurants in 2025, according to a press release.
South Side restaurant struggles with rising food costs, fears closure
Read full article: South Side restaurant struggles with rising food costs, fears closureInflation and high prices at the grocery store aren’t new for people in San Antonio, but several restaurant teams in the city said they continue to hurt business.
San Antonio restaurants, chains offering seafood specials during Lenten season
Read full article: San Antonio restaurants, chains offering seafood specials during Lenten seasonLent has officially begun, and some San Antonio restaurants are offering special deals and menu items for those observing the season.
‘Kind and hardworking’: La Familia Cortez Restaurants mourns manager killed while walking on I-37
Read full article: ‘Kind and hardworking’: La Familia Cortez Restaurants mourns manager killed while walking on I-37La Familia Cortez Restaurants is mourning the death of one of its general managers, who was killed last week while walking on Interstate 37.
More than 20 rodent droppings, moldy cheese found inside San Antonio kitchen
Read full article: More than 20 rodent droppings, moldy cheese found inside San Antonio kitchenMoldy cheese, decaying limes and dozens of droppings are among the health code violations found inside San Antonio restaurants, inspection records show.
Schertz couple wins trial against Jim’s Restaurants; will be awarded $4 million in damages
Read full article: Schertz couple wins trial against Jim’s Restaurants; will be awarded $4 million in damagesA Bexar County jury has awarded $4 million in damages to a Schertz couple who were injured by a shattered glass window while eating at a Jim’s Restaurant in 2022.
‘Means the world to us’: Bud Jones Restaurant sees revival with support from fellow South Side food staple
Read full article: ‘Means the world to us’: Bud Jones Restaurant sees revival with support from fellow South Side food stapleA South Side restaurant is seeing a revival in business after receiving support from its neighbor.
Which San Antonio restaurants have egg surcharges? Bird flu drives record-high egg prices
Read full article: Which San Antonio restaurants have egg surcharges? Bird flu drives record-high egg pricesSome restaurants are implementing surcharges as the bird flu outbreak drives record-high egg prices across the country.
Dead rodent, droppings found inside San Antonio restaurant; owner calls police on KSAT for asking questions
Read full article: Dead rodent, droppings found inside San Antonio restaurant; owner calls police on KSAT for asking questionsA restaurant owner called the police on a KSAT crew after they started asking questions about a January health inspection that led to a temporary shutdown.
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q adds warning labels after $2.8 million lawsuit settlement
Read full article: Bill Miller Bar-B-Q adds warning labels after $2.8 million lawsuit settlementWarning labels have recently appeared on Bill Miller Bar-B-Q menus and takeout bags following a court order for the company to pay $2.8 million in a lawsuit filed in Bexar County.
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with these deals around San Antonio
Read full article: Celebrate Galentine’s Day with these deals around San AntonioMove over, Valentine’s Day — Galentine’s Day is this week, and there are several events and deals around the Alamo City to celebrate with your closest friends.
Unwanted toppings found on food at San Antonio restaurant; employees refuse to answer questions
Read full article: Unwanted toppings found on food at San Antonio restaurant; employees refuse to answer questionsUninvited guests appeared in the kitchen and on customers’ plates in January, according to reports from Metro Health.
San Antonio chef says he was fired days before Christmas; restaurants he worked at closing
Read full article: San Antonio chef says he was fired days before Christmas; restaurants he worked at closingA renowned San Antonio chef said he got fired, and now two popular restaurants are closing because of it.
Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant to remain open for now, owner says
Read full article: Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant to remain open for now, owner saysGilbert’s Mexican Restaurant will stay open for now after reaching their fundraising goal over the weekend to avoid closure, the owner announced on Facebook.
Free Whataburger: Burger chain celebrates new brand ambassador by giving away breakfast
Read full article: Free Whataburger: Burger chain celebrates new brand ambassador by giving away breakfastWhataburger is offering free honey butter chicken biscuit this week to celebrate the fast-food chain’s newest brand ambassador.
Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant closes doors after more than 40 years of service in San Antonio
Read full article: Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant closes doors after more than 40 years of service in San AntonioAfter more than 40 years of service, Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant announced it will close its doors after this weekend.
San Antonio restaurant, chefs announced as semifinalists for prestigious James Beard Awards
Read full article: San Antonio restaurant, chefs announced as semifinalists for prestigious James Beard AwardsA San Antonio restaurant and local chefs are among the semifinalists for the highly coveted James Beard Awards.
Bexar County jury finds Bill Miller 100% negligent for serving ‘dangerously hot’ BBQ sauce
Read full article: Bexar County jury finds Bill Miller 100% negligent for serving ‘dangerously hot’ BBQ sauceBill Miller Bar-B-Q has been ordered to pay approximately $2.8 million in a Bexar County lawsuit for serving “dangerously hot” barbecue sauce, according to the plaintiff’s lawyer.
San Antonio restaurants that closed their doors since the start of 2025
Read full article: San Antonio restaurants that closed their doors since the start of 2025San Antonio's culinary landscape is already seeing significant changes in 2025, as several beloved restaurants have shuttered their doors within the first two weeks of the year.
🍝 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Winter Restaurant Weeks, Kerrville Renaissance Festival, Mardi Gras Fest
Read full article: 🍝 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Winter Restaurant Weeks, Kerrville Renaissance Festival, Mardi Gras FestSome events happening over the weekend include the DreamWeek summit, cultural festivals and more.
Restaurants we said goodbye to in 2024
Read full article: Restaurants we said goodbye to in 2024With food inflation and construction costs higher than usual this year, businesses have struggled to stay afloat. This has led to some deciding to close their doors for good. Here's a look at some of the restaurants we said goodbye to in 2024.
Creole-Asian pop-up event to benefit Ma Harper this Friday
Read full article: Creole-Asian pop-up event to benefit Ma Harper this FridayMa Harper, known for her gumbo and other Creole dishes on the menu at Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen, is known for giving back to the community. But this Friday, a one-day Creole-Asian cuisine collaboration will be held to give back to her.
San Antonio distillery, restaurants offer boozy way to support local businesses
Read full article: San Antonio distillery, restaurants offer boozy way to support local businessesA San Antonio brewing company is celebrating a ten year tradition that showcases the Alamo city’s creativity through cocktails.
Yelp reveals San Antonio’s top 20 restaurants based on reservations through website
Read full article: Yelp reveals San Antonio’s top 20 restaurants based on reservations through websiteRestaurants throughout San Antonio have been making the news recently, especially with the announcement of Mixtli receiving a Michelin Star. That got us wondering: what are some of the most popular restaurants across our city?
From roaches to redemption: San Antonio restaurants make major improvements after low health scores
Read full article: From roaches to redemption: San Antonio restaurants make major improvements after low health scoresTwo San Antonio restaurants previously featured on Behind the Kitchen Door for their abysmal health scores have turned things around.
Grocery cart pork, roaches, & lukewarm raw patties found inside San Antonio restaurants, grocery stores
Read full article: Grocery cart pork, roaches, & lukewarm raw patties found inside San Antonio restaurants, grocery storesHealth inspectors found a grocery store keeping pork in a shopping cart and live roaches crawling around a food mart during October 2024 inspections.
Here’s how you can get free bagels for a year from the new San Antonio Panera Bread locations
Read full article: Here’s how you can get free bagels for a year from the new San Antonio Panera Bread locationsPanera Bread announced it would be opening two more San Antonio locations this year, both on the Northwest Side.
Enjoy cooler weather at these San Antonio, surrounding areas patio dining
Read full article: Enjoy cooler weather at these San Antonio, surrounding areas patio diningNow that we have experienced the first official cold front this week, it’s the perfect time to start planning where to enjoy outdoor dining or drinking.
Employee dips finger in salsa at West Side restaurant to check temperature, rodent feces found in downtown ice machine
Read full article: Employee dips finger in salsa at West Side restaurant to check temperature, rodent feces found in downtown ice machineOne restaurant avoided answering questions about their low score and another had rodent poop in the ice machine.
Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant to take over closed Jim’s on Broadway
Read full article: Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant to take over closed Jim’s on BroadwayAdair Concepts, a Houston-based restaurant group, announced this week that they are opening three new locations in Texas, including two in San Antonio.
‘Committed to returning stronger than ever’: Mexican restaurant on Northwest Side closes temporarily
Read full article: ‘Committed to returning stronger than ever’: Mexican restaurant on Northwest Side closes temporarilyA popular San Antonio restaurant is closing its doors for the next few weeks, according to its owner.
Terry Black’s BBQ project on Broadway clears another hurdle
Read full article: Terry Black’s BBQ project on Broadway clears another hurdleAustin-based Terry Black’s BBQ has received a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic and Design Review Commission to build part of its project at 2100 Broadway.
Metro Health invites KSAT’s ‘Behind the Kitchen Door’ at popular Greek restaurant
Read full article: Metro Health invites KSAT’s ‘Behind the Kitchen Door’ at popular Greek restaurantIn honor of National Food Safety Education Month, Metro Health and a local restaurant invited KSAT to follow an inspector during a planned visit at Papouli’s on Huebner Road.
New law requires foodservice establishments to display easily accessible food allergy poster
Read full article: New law requires foodservice establishments to display easily accessible food allergy posterFoodservice establishments have a new law to follow in an effort to enhance the safety of diners across the state when it comes to allergens.
Two restaurants serve up sides of major improvements in latest inspection reports
Read full article: Two restaurants serve up sides of major improvements in latest inspection reportsMonths after earning low scores on their health inspections, new scores show two San Antonio restaurants have made major improvements.
Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse set to reopen with revamped space and exciting events
Read full article: Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse set to reopen with revamped space and exciting eventsSan Antonio’s family- and pet-friendly spot, Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse, has announced its much-anticipated reopening.
Sports bar ordered for reinspection after dead roach found on counter, jalapeños found in Fireball bucket
Read full article: Sports bar ordered for reinspection after dead roach found on counter, jalapeños found in Fireball bucketDead roaches, rodent feces and small flies around a dishwashing station are some of the violations that health inspectors found at three San Antonio restaurants.
Texas Restaurant Association says ‘it’s about time’ Michelin Guide acknowledged the state
Read full article: Texas Restaurant Association says ‘it’s about time’ Michelin Guide acknowledged the stateHaving Michelin-starred restaurants will add even more credibility to an already respected and diverse culinary scene, according to TRA Chief Public Affairs Officer Kelsey Erickson Streufert.
Why your favorite San Antonio restaurants are closing down or struggling to survive
Read full article: Why your favorite San Antonio restaurants are closing down or struggling to surviveLosing your favorite restaurant is like losing a beloved friend. You get used to the flavors, the people and the atmosphere that make the place feel like a foodie heaven –– even if it’s just temporary. But why are these places closing down? We asked the Texas Restaurant Association to get some answers.
Restaurant flagged for employees failing to wash hands, leaving cooked beans on the floor
Read full article: Restaurant flagged for employees failing to wash hands, leaving cooked beans on the floorA Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a taqueria, a Mexican restaurant, and a sports bar.
Reinspection ordered at Mexican restaurant flagged for storing raw beef above open pancake mix
Read full article: Reinspection ordered at Mexican restaurant flagged for storing raw beef above open pancake mixA Metro Health inspector found various health code violations at a popular bakery chain, a meat market and a Northwest Side Korean barbeque restaurant.
Rio Grande Valley chef wins Best Chef: Texas in 2024 James Beard Awards
Read full article: Rio Grande Valley chef wins Best Chef: Texas in 2024 James Beard AwardsSan Antonio chefs may have been left out of the winners list for the 2024 James Beard Awards, but the Lone Star State was represented by a Rio Grande Valley woman who won Best Chef: Texas.
Huge Broadway project backed by Terry Black’s BBQ moves forward
Read full article: Huge Broadway project backed by Terry Black’s BBQ moves forwardThe family behind Terry Black’s BBQ received green lights from the Zoning Commission and the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) to move forward with its plans to build a restaurant and underground parking structure at 2100 Broadway.