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From a new burger bar to a new self-driving service in the city, check out these business updates from across San Antonio so far this spring.
Now open
Cocina Ocotlán
Serving up traditional Mexican street food and American-inspired eats, this new food truck also has horchata and lemonade.
Gras CBD Collective
The smoke shop chain’s newest location offers both THCA and CBD products, plus a selection of kratom and electronic cigarettes and more.
TruFIt Athletic Clubs
The fitness chain’s newest location features 35,000 square feet of training space along with free weights, machines, a recovery zone and more. There are also on-site personal trainers and HIIT-style workouts.
Mr. Crabby’s Seafood
The restaurant serves Cajun classics, such as po’ boys, fried gator, crawfish etouffee, gumbo and more.
Walk Your Plans
The business uses seven state-of-the-art projectors in its 7,500-square-foot showroom to cast floor plans and wall drawings at a one-to-one scale, allowing architects, builders and homeowners the ability to explore life-size renderings before construction begins.
Katerina Restaurant
This new upscale restaurant offers a variety of upscale steakhouse fare, from braised beef short rib to the coriander-crusted duck breast.
Waymo
This self-driving, ride-hailing service has officially launched to the public after months of testing. Residents in areas near Alamo Heights, the San Antonio International Airport, Castle Hills and Balcones Heights will now be able to reserve trips.
The Staging Post
This new shop offers a selection of locally-owned vendors selling handmade goods, antique finds, vintage clothing and more.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
The new burger bar offers gourmet, specialty burgers. Popular menu items include The Cadillac Burger and The Wagyu Smash. There is also craft beer, a full cocktail bar and milkshakes.
Coming soon
BlueWave Car Wash
The nationwide car wash is adding an eleventh location in the San Antonio area, offering customers a touch-free car wash experience. There’s also a package of vehicle-wash options and monthly memberships, from wax and seal to wash and shine.
PJ’s Coffee
The chain offers caffeine-free beverages, frozen, energy and cold drinks. For food, the coffee shop offers pastries, beignets, breakfast sandwiches and lunch. Additionally, multiple items based on classic New Orleanian flavors, such as the Pralines and Cream Latte and Honey Brûlée Shaken Espresso.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken
With flavors ranging from mild to spicy, Urban Bird Hot Chicken serves fried chicken tenders, sliders, desserts and more. It will be the chain’s third overall location in the San Antonio area.
In the news
Jefferson Bank
The San Antonio-born banking institution celebrated its 80th anniversary with the opening of a new branch in the city. The bank offers traditional financial services.
Corazon
Previously known as Corazón Ministries, the San Antonio-based nonprofit changed its name to Corazon on Feb. 10 and expanded operations, serving marginalized and unhoused residents and providing 65,000 hot meals per year.
Closings
Roc-N-Ritas
The local chain—serving specialty frozen cocktails and dirty sodas—announced the closure of all San Antonio area locations.
