From a new food truck to a new coffee shop and bakery, check out the latest dining news across the San Antonio area from over the past week.

New restaurant to grace the halls of The Faust Hotel in New Braunfels

As renovations begin to wrap up at The Faust Hotel, located at 240 S. Seguin Ave. in downtown New Braunfels, Lark Hospitality is also showcasing a new dining experience—Wilhelm & Werner—ahead of the hotel’s official spring opening.

The boutique hotel closed for renovations in November 2023, as previously reported by Community Impact.

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Wilhelm & Werner, a Texas Brasserie with European influences, will operate as a dining space and bar with the ability to seat 130 patrons. The restaurant will serve "Heritage-inspired" food and beverages, according to a news release.

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La Panadería Bakery Café opens new location in North San Antonio

A Mexican-inspired cafe and bakery has officially unveiled its newest location in the San Antonio metro.


What’s happening

La Panadería Bakery Café held a grand opening for the new eatery Dec. 17. The restaurant is located in the Stone Oak area at 1011 N. Loop 1604 E.

“Stone Oak is a vibrant and growing area, and we’re excited to bring La Panadería to a new part of the city,” owner Jose Cáceres said in a news release.

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Cuban-inspired food truck opens in Northeast San Antonio

A food truck specializing in Cuban-inspired cuisine has arrived in Northeast San Antonio.

The food truck, named Ferritortas, opened its window Oct. 8 at 14040 Nacogdoches Road.

On the menu


Ferritortas offers a wide selection of internationally-inspired specialty tortas. Some options include The Cuban, which is packed with eggs, cheese, ham, turkey, chorizo and milanesa.

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Whataburger opens 4th New Braunfels location

A Texas-favorite burger joint is expanding in New Braunfels, opening a brand new location in the city.


In case you missed it

San Antonio-based burger chain Whataburger opened at 1825 Hwy. 46 on Dec. 15, according to a news release from the business. The new restaurant is the chain's fourth overall location in New Braunfels, according to its store locator.

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Teriyaki Madness opened its 200th overall location in San Antonio on Dec. 19. Courtesy Teriyaki Madness)
Teriyaki Madness opened its 200th overall location in San Antonio on Dec. 19. Courtesy Teriyaki Madness)
Teriyaki Madness opens restaurant in North San Antonio

A fast-casual restaurant chain is continuing to expand this year, adding a brand new location in San Antonio.

In case you missed it

Teriyaki Madness opened its 200th overall location Dec. 19, according to a news release from the chain.

It’s located near the Stone Oak area at 18410 N. Hwy. 281.

The new restaurant is the chain’s fifth in San Antonio, and the second owned by franchisees Daniel Gifford and Gilbert Vergara.

“San Antonio knows good food and good people, which is exactly why Teriyaki Madness has been so loved here,” Gifford said in the release.

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