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Check out San Antonio’s newest restaurants, featured eateries and special food events with this roundup of dining news from the past week of previous Community Impact reporting.
This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
Impacts of the week
Cocina Ocotlan now serving authentic eats in North San Antonio
New to the food truck park in Universal City, this food truck serves up a variety of street tacos, tamales and specialty drinks. Specific dishes include mini tacos, quesabirria, queso tacos and more.
Locally owned by Maria Topete, the new food truck specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine and desserts. Chefs serve up quesadillas, asada street tacos and hot dogs along with snacks like street corn.
Bella Serra, temporarily located at 812 N. Main St. in Boerne, is expected to move into its new location at 900 N. Main St. soon. Restaurant management told Community Impact the relocation could happen as early as Feb. 23, but there is no definitive date for the move.
A new seafood pop-up restaurant has opened at a popular shopping development in Northern San Antonio. Chef Jason Dady launched a pop-up called CrawDady on Feb. 21 at The Rock at La Cantera, according to a news release. The eatery will be available to customers every weekend throughout spring. Along with fresh crawfish cooked to order, the food kiosk will be serving specialty entrees, such as boudin sausage, chicken and sausage gumbo, hush puppies, and more, according to the release.
Food fests
One of three trucks throughout the country will make an appearance at the North Star Mall, serving up themed treats, accessories and limited apparel. They will be located in the parking lot at the corner of the Loop 410 access road and McCullough Ave.
This culinary event will feature unlimited brunch and breakfast options from a variety of local eateries across San Antonio. There will also be live music and a competition for the best brunch meal.
