Looking for new places to try out? Stay ahead of the curve on San Antonio’s newest businesses with our guide to the latest and upcoming developments. Explore the exciting wave of new hotels + restaurants transforming the local landscape and contributing to the Alamo City’s growth.
The below list of new businesses has been updated as of September 2024.
Coming soon
Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in San Antonio. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to the River City and the surrounding areas.
Business
Bill Miller BBQ Headquarters | Sept. 2025 | This local barbecue institution is building a new headquarters on the city’s Westside. The new building will include a smokehouse where the fires burn in the basement level and meats are smoked on the second floor. The project is estimated to cost $60 million.
Microsoft Data Centers, multiple locations| March + Sept. 2024 | The $216 million project, SAT15, in Westover Hills is one of many new data centers from the tech giant, including SAT40. This data campus costs $176 million and is expected to open on the far Westside in September.
Monarch Hotel, 222 S. Alamo St. | 2026 | Zachry Hospitality unveiled its latest hotel late last year and will feature 186 guest rooms with 14 suites, a terrace pool, rooftop restaurant + bar, and a full service spa.
San Antonio Airport | March 2025 | As part of the airport’s Terminal Development Program, the construction of the Ground Load Facility will give travelers better access to low-cost carriers. This new terminal was made possible by a $20 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and will add three new gates to the airport.
Healthcare
University Health Retama Hospital | 2026-2027 | The 42-acre hospital will be home to a five-story medical facility and 100,000-sqft office building. Services will include a 24/7 Emergency Department, a labor + delivery unit, NICU, radiology and lab services, inpatient units, and operating rooms. The construction cost is estimated to be $450 million.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 8719 Floyd Curl | March 2026 | Similar to the San Antonio Ronald McDonald House, which offers free lodging to cancer patients under 21 years old and their caregivers, this facility provides the same for cancer patients over 21. The 40,000-sqft lodge will offer 40 suites with two beds and provide up to 14,600 free nights annually.
Community
San Pedro Creek Culture Park | Summer 2024 | Six years in the making, this downtown oasis will add over 60,000 linear feet of new walls, replace eight street bridges + all associated utilities, and add four miles of walking trails and 11 acres of landscaping. Once completed, it will span 2.2 miles from IH-35 at the flood tunnel inlet at Santa Rosa Street to the confluence of the Alazán and Apache Creeks at IH-35.
Dining
Terry Black’s Barbecue, 2100 Broadway | To be announced | The family behind Terry Black’s Barbecue is coming to the Alamo City near the Historic Pearl. The Black family purchased the land in 2021 and plans to build two restaurants, a hotel, and underground parking.
Amorino Gelato Store, 200 Riverwalk, Suite 105 | Nov. 2024 | This Italian-style gelato and artisanal ice cream shop has over 250 locations in 18 countries. The 500-sqft shop will be located inside the building that houses the Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant.
The Sicilian Butcher, 5534 N. 1604 W. Landmark Pkwy., Ste. 110 | Feb. 2025 | Known for its craft Italian dishes and charcuterie platters, this popular Arizona restaurant is making its San Antonio debut with a 6,000-sqft space on the Northside.
Mexico Ceaty, 849 E. Commerce | 2025 | The 21,000-sqft space inside River Center Mall will be transformed with the help of architect Frank Valadez of SA Partnership and the Jason Dady Restaurant Group. Visitors can expect multiple eateries, a coffee shop, a stage for live music + art activations, and a marketplace.
Education
Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, Alamo Plaza | 2027 | Coming soon to the historic Crockett + Woolworth buildings, the 100,000-sqft Visitor Center will have a 4D theater, special event space, rooftop restaurant, and retail shop. Fun fact: This is the future home for the entire Phil Collins Texana Collection.
San Antonio African American Cultural Archive and Museum, 311 E. Houston St. | 2026 | In collaboration with Overland Partners, this African American digital cultural center is moving into the Kress and Grant buildings. Stay tuned for a two-story entry hall, a 500-seat auditorium, 40,000 sqft-exhibit hall, a research library, offices, lecture hall, and a rooftop terrace at the Grant building.
Villa Finale Museum and Garden’s Visitor Center | 2025 | The center will service guests of the historic site. Designed by Michael Imber Architects, the new structure will reflect both the classical and vernacular architecture of the King William Historic District. The one-story building of over 1,800-sqft will be located on the northwest side of the property, and will include a reception area, exhibit space for up to 50 visitors, two offices, two guest restrooms, and a small kitchen.
Residential
Culebra Road Apartments, 5606 Culebra Rd. | Fall 2025 | Out of the future 199 units, 178 of them will be for families earning at or less than 60% of the area median income ($42,180 to $52,680 for a single person to a family of four). The other 21 units are reserved for families earning at or below 30% area median income ($23,750 for a family of three).
Now open
If there’s one thing we love even more than looking ahead to the future, it’s enjoying the present at one of San Antonio’s newest spots. Check out this list of the Alamo City’s recently opened establishments.
Business
The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way | Fall 2023 | After seven years of planning, the $500 million campus includes the Victory Capital Performance Center, a sports-performance research center, The Frost Plaza, kiosks, and restaurants for hosting events of all sizes + ages.
Kimpton Hotel, 423 S. Alamo St. | Aug. 2024 | Owned and operated by White Lodging, this 10-story hotel will overlook La Vilita and Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio. Some of its features include 347 rooms, a rooftop pool + lounge, a fitness center, and 10,000 sqft of event space.
Community
Ralston Family Collections Center, 300 Alamo Plaza | Spring 2023 | The two-story, 24,000-sqft museums collections center is located behind the iconic Alamo Church, to the east of the Gift Shop in the Alamo gardens.
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, 3011 W. Loop 1604 N. | Summer 2024 | The 72-acre campus is expected to have medical office buildings, an ambulatory surgical center, and an acute care hospital.
Dining
Box St. All Day, 17038 Fiesta Texas Dr., Suite 112 | Jan. 2024 | Located in La Cantera Heights near Six Flags Fiesta Texas, this brunch spot opened its sophomore location featuring all locals’ lunch favorites from its original location. Customers can also enjoy extended dinner time hours making it perfect for trying its dinner menu.
Freight Fried Chicken, 312 Pearl Pkwy., Building 6 | Jan. 2024 | A new fried chicken concept by Chef Nicola Blaque pays homage to the culinary history + traditions shared by Black Americans who used the dish for economic survival after the Civil War.
The Newstand, 1900 Broadway, Suite 106 | May 2024 | Former Bachelorette contestant Page Pressley opened a coffee shop with co-owner DezArey Rodriguez inside the Jefferson Bank building on Broadway. The spot serves coffee, wine, sandwiches, snacks, and more.
NOLA Brunch and Beignets, 1101 Broadway | May 2024 | New location, same great brunch menu. NOLA Brunch and Beignets is now located near the San Antonio Museum of Art. The space has a private party room, walk-up window, more parking, and a dog menu.
Pullman Market, 221 Newell Ave. | April 2024 | Check out this 40,000-sqft market in the Historic Pearl. Visitors can enjoy four full-service restaurants, Texas-based produce + specialties, and various culinany programs.
Roca & Martillo, 1 Spurs Way | May 2024 | The Rock at La Cantera partnered with the Jason Dady Restaurant Group to create a Tuscan-Italian inspired restaurant that features dishes like handmade pasta and a smoked brisket lasagna.
Education
Celebrate Dyslexia Schools, 2800 Broadway | Aug. 2024 | San Antonio’s first school dedicated to providing a specialized educational experience for learners in grades second through eighth with dyslexia. During its inaugural year, this school is co-located at the DoSeum while they find a long term home.
Residential
300 Main, 300 Main | Spring 2024 | Construction for the 32-story high rise building began in April 2022. The 400-ft tall residential tower features 350 apartments, retail area, and a parking garage.
Retail
SA Flavor, 11255 Huebner Rd., Ste. 203 | Jan. 2024 | Owner Garrett Heath started the business as a local resource guide for all things San Antonio and has evolved into the puro San Antonio Fiesta medal hub we know today. It’s newest location inside the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center is a great place to pick up Fiesta medals, clothing, hats, enamel pins, and stickers.
Make Ready Market, 203 8th St. | Dec. 2024 | San Antonio’s newest food + shopping hall — located south of the Historic Pearl — is a great place for locals and out-of-towners to hang out. Browse through the items at The Fair Goods and then grab a bite to eat at one of its many restaurants.
