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From several new restaurants to a new emergency room, check out North San Antonio’s latest business updates and more with this roundup.
Now open
Tulum Mexican Cuisine
Offering classics like puerco en salsa verde con papas and tostadas de pollo al pibil, the new high-end Mexican restaurant also has a full-service bar and outdoor seating.
Wellness Pediatric Dentistry & Airway
The new child-focused dental clinic offers standard cleanings, check-ups, exams and in-house sedation plus comfort options.
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bistro
The local coffee shop chain has expanded and opened a fifth area location, offering a full espresso bar and classic breakfast and lunch options.
RapidCare Emergency Room
The clinic offers patients traditional acute care medicine with short wait times. The center has X-ray machines, an MRI and more diagnostic equipment.
La Panadería Bakery Café
This local coffee shop and bakery chain has opened its fifth area location, offering a Mexican-inspired selection of specialty coffee, baked goods and more.
Teriyaki Madness
This new fast casual restaurant offers completely customizable teriyaki bowls with a wide selection of toppings, meats and sauces.
Coming soon
Outlaw Pickle
This new Western-themed pickleball facility will offer patrons indoor pickleball courts, a full-service bar, restaurant, pro shop, clinics, lessons and more.
Crunch Fitness
The nationwide gym chain is adding a new location in San Antonio, offering members traditional strength and cardio equipment, tanning beds, 24/7 access, turf area and more.
Waymo
The self-driving rideshare and taxi service is completing its expansion into San Antonio next year, offering residents a new way to travel across the city.
In the news
Semmes Branch Library
This branch of San Antonio’s library system celebrated its 20th anniversary on Dec. 13. Semmes Branch Library opened in 2005 and is named after Julia Yates Semmes, a woman who experienced vision loss and learned to live independently with her disability, according to a news release.
Thousand Oaks Automotive
The local auto repair shop celebrated its 30th anniversary, offering residents traditional car tune-up services, engine repair, axle realignment and more.
Epiphany Dermatology
Starting Dec. 3, Dermatology Associates of San Antonio changed its name to Epiphany Dermatology after partnering with the Austin-based company.
McAllister Park
A new mountain bike trail opened at this city park, featuring lots of hills and little pedaling required for users.
Relocations
Brides by Elizabeth
The bridal store—previously located at 1120 West Blanco Road—moved to a larger location, offering comprehensive wedding dress consultations and more.
Expansions
Morgan’s Wonderland
This accessibility-focused amusement park is adding a new ride called WingZ, the first tower ride to be handicap accessible.
Closings
Shades of Green
The local plant nursery closed at the end of 2025, but is now building a new public garden for residents to enjoy soon.
