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Restaurant Roundup: Meet your new favorite San Antonio restaurants

Dining in the Alamo City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.

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Check out the newest honky tonk bar and restaurant, Blayne’s.

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Looking for the next new restaurant hitting San Antonio’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink around town — plus, some just-arrived and coming-soon spots you won’t want to miss. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the culinary curve.

September openings

Moda Fare in Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk | 600 E. Market St. | Italian casual
A new dining concept launched as part of the Grand Hyatt’s renovation, Moda Fare adds a touch of sophistication and a touch of Italian culture to lunch, dinner, and cocktails.

Lil Bros’ BBQ Shack | 1 Spurs Way | Barbecue
Located at the Rock at La Cantera, this pop-up Texas pit barbecue shack features delicious slow-roasted meats + quirky sides like elote cream corn with Flaming Cheetos.

Gigi’s Deli | 123 Heiman St. | Deli
Located inside El Tigre Coffee, this popular sandwich chain serves Italian-style grinders and other fare.

Urban Bird | 22106 U.S. 281 N #102 | Fast casual
The new Stone Oak location of this Houston-based chain is open for business with hot-and-spicy tenders and delicious fries.

Crepeccino | 857 Cibolo Valley Dr. #208 | Breakfast
The second San Antonio location of this charming + cozy breakfast cafe serves up signature French crepes, specialty coffee drinks, and artisan gelato milkshakes.

August openings

Archies Coffee Lounge, 711 S. St. Mary’s Street | Coffee shop
Now in its fourth location in the Alamo City, Archies serves both specialized beverages like its sweet-and-salty draft cold brew with salted caramel — and more traditional espresso drinks.

Bagel Babes, 1432 S. St. Mary’s St.| Food truck
This bold new San Antonio food truck operates outside Eight Ball Coffee and offers bagel sandwiches with flavor profiles like Mediterranean and Nashville hot.

Black Chapel Brewing, 6212 US-290, Johnson City | Brewery
With pub food including mac-and-cheese bites and calzones and eight “crisp, clean” beers on tap, this new Hill Country brewery is kid- and pet-friendly and open 12-9 p.m.

Capital Grille, 17446 Fiesta Texas Drive | Fine dining
This upscale steakhouse featuring fine wines, lobster bisque, tuna tartare, and a host of other offerings will be the restaurant’s first Alamo City location.

Guerito’s Tacos, 5301 NW Loop 410 | Casual dining
A new Guerito’s Tacos has launched inside Ingram Park Mall food court. While the location is smaller than its Potranco Road predecessor, all your favorites are still there: street tacos, flautas, tortas, quesadillas, and more.

July openings

Chacos, 8629 Perrin Beitel + Loop 410 | Tex-Mex
The Tex-Mex restaurant’s 24-hour drive-thru is open on the Northeast Side after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Swing by for nachos, tacos, quesadillas, and chalupas.

Pür and Simple, 20821 US Hwy. 281 N., | Brunch
The Canadian brunch chain boasts 40+ locations in the Great White North, and just opened its first-ever US eatery in SATX. Expect large coffees, eggs benny, breakfast tacos, and poutine.

Southtown Bodega, 727 S. Alamo St. | Sandwiches
Come for the sandwiches, stay for the retro dive bar, fit with old-school Nintendo games, vintage furniture, and nostalgic touches. The multifaceted business also has fresh produce, so there’s truly something for everyone.

Tacopolis, 1604 Fredericksburg Rd. | Taqueria
The best tacos in Texas just got even better — sorry not sorry, ATXtoday. The Midtown taqueria serves up perfect birria + carnitas eats, and a lamb barbacoa that has everyone’s taste buds talking.

Did we miss a restaurant that opened this summer? Let us know.

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