El Luchador Tacos and Enchiladas, which opened at 123 S. Union Ave., New Braunfels in August, announced its closure in January. The restaurant will be converted to 1838 Grill New Braunfels, the second location of 1838 Grill in Seguin, which is located at 1338 E. Court St. The new restaurant will offer a variety of American and Mexican dishes. 830-609-9022. www.facebook.com/1838Grill
Big Hops, a craft beer bar that has three locations in San Antonio, opened a New Braunfels location at 2188 Hwy. 46, Ste. 107, in November. The taproom is expected to have more than 30 rotating taps and will serve beer, wine, mead, cider and nonalcoholic drinks. www.bighops.com
Butcher Boy Taco House opened in December at 2031 Spur St., New Braunfels. The Mexican restaurant offers breakfast tacos, enchiladas, chalupas and more and is open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 830-609-9171. https://www.facebook.com/Butcher-Boy-Taco-House-101263995770010
In November, Larissa Thompson opened her first permanent studio space for her business, Capture Life Beautiful Photography. Thompson offers newborn, child, senior and family photography sessions at 118 S. Union Ave., New Braunfels. 210-412-4659. www.capturelifebeautiful.com
