Order the Wake & Bacon Smash’d Burger from Smash’d, which comes with a fried egg, bacon, roasted jalapeno aïoli, a hash brown, smashed burger patties, pickles, brioche buns, and a blueberry habanero sauce. Add a Cucumber Smash Cooler on the side to round out your meal. | Photo by SATXtoday team
We’ve all been there. You’re leaving a late-night show or wrapping up a night on the town, and the midnight munchies hit. But it seems like the lights are off and the grills are cold at all your favorite restaurants.
Well, that’s not quite true — because there are definitely joints that cater to nighttime eaters with late-night meals of everything from pizza to burgers to tacos.
Rather than taking a trip to Mickey D’s around the corner, we’re rounding up a list of local eateries open late in the Alamo City.
Make it by midnight
Sanchos, 628 Jackson St. | Open until 1 a.m., Monday-Sunday If you’re in the need for outdoor vibes, then visit this patio + rooftop bar serving up Mexican food staples.
Liberty Bar, 1111 S. Alamo St. | Open until midnight, Thursday-Sunday This pretty in pink building offers a late night-menu from 10 p.m. to midnight. Try this: The Quid Pro Quo.
The after(hours) party
Smash’d, 520 E. Grayson St. | Open until 2 a.m., Friday + Saturday Order the Wake & Bacon Smash’d Burger during its late-night happy hour on Friday and Saturday nights.
Hanzo, 7701 Broadway, Ste. 124 | Open until 1 a.m., Sunday-Thursday + 2 a.m., Friday + Saturday Get an order of the firecracker shrimp and wash it down with a Punch Drunk Love.
‘Till the sun comes up
Chacho’s, multiple locations | Open 24 hours This small batch Tex-Mex scratch kitchen is best known for its nachos.
Taco Palenque, multiple locations | Open 24 hours Skip the Taco Bell and opt for something that locals like to dig into at all hours of the day. The Al Pastor Chicken Tacos are chef’s kiss.
Emma Tenayuca Ofrenda Unveiling | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art | Free | See the unveiling of an ofrenda designed by Amalia Mesa-Bains in honor of the San Antonian labor and civil rights activist.
SATX Showcase | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club | Cost of purchase | Come see this variety of local stand-up comedians who have you laughing until you cry.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Frost Bank Electronics Recycling Event | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Frost Bank Vista View Financial Center | Free | Properly dispose of old batteries, computers, printers, and other small appliances with The Junkluggers.
Haunted Hike | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | King William | Free | Immerse yourself in the hauntings along the River Walk with a history lesson through the King William neighborhood.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Disco Pumpkin Patch | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Legacy Park | Cost of purchase | Browse + pick free pumpkins, groove on the LED dance floor, and enjoy an outdoor bar from Pinkerton’s BBQ.
Latte Art Throwdown | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. | Halcyon Southtown | Cost of purchase | Dressing in costume is encouraged for this showdown featuring local baristas across the 210.
New Braunfels readers, this is for you. TopGolf broke ground on a 400-acre mixed-use site yesterday, which is set to open in late 2025. Dave’s Hot Chicken is moving in too, with a $900,000 new construction at I-35 FM & 306. It’s also set to open in late summer 2025.
Community
The Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is seeking pumpkin and individually-wrapped candy donations for its upcoming Family Mystery Night Hike. Donations can be dropped off at its visitors center. The night hike is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. and is free to attend.
Wellness
There’s a new run club in town. Say hello to The Sucias Social Run Club. The group meets every Tuesday at various locations, and offers themed-runs. For more local run clubs, check out our guide.
Show
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will celebrate Día de los Muertos with a theatre dance performance on Saturday, Nov. 2, 6:30–8:30 p.m., at Plaza Guadalupe. Bring blankets + chairs for this free outdoor event, which features an open altar exhibition and local mariachi musicians.
Number
107,106. That’s how many registered voters were added to the Bexar County roster since the 2020 election. Texas now has over 18.6 million registered voters. Early voting is now through Friday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5. (KSAT 12)
Sports
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Travel
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Plan Ahead
It’s tiimmee
We can’t wait until it’s chilly, but in the meantime get everything you need to know about The Rock at La Cantera’s upcoming Winterfest. | Photo courtesy of The Rock at La Cantera
Saint Nick is on his way to the North Side of San Antonio for The Rock at La Cantera’s first annual Winterfest. Be sure to mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss these festive happenings.
Running from Monday, Nov. 25 through Monday, Jan. 6, Frost Plaza will be transformed into a winter wonderland that’s free to attend. Visitors can expect:
A holiday market every Friday + Saturday from 6 to 11 p.m.
Free movies like “Elf” and “The Grinch” on select Fridays
Santa photo ops every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Winterfest
This 4-in-1 car charger. It plugs into your car’s auxiliary power outlet and includes retractable USB-C and Lightning cables as well as USB-C and USB-A ports so you can charge up to four devices at once.
I voted early yesterday and I come bearing pro tips: bring an umbrella + water bottle, and wear sunscreen. I waited over two hours to cast my ballot. Plan accordingly.
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