Check out San Antonio’s newest restaurants and featured eateries with this roundup of dining news from the past week of Community Impact reporting.
Impacts of the week
Mattenga’s Pizzeria opens food truck in New Braunfels
Mattenga’s Pizzeria has opened a new food truck to serve a larger portion of the New Braunfels area, co-owner Matthew Stanfield said. The pizza chain sells classic 10-inch personal pan pizzas.
Latin jazz-inspired wine bar and restaurant opens in North San Antonio
This new eatery features both a Mexican-inspired tapas menu and a selection of international wines. There’s also a latin jazz stage and live musical performances from local musicians every week.
Chipotle Mexican Grill opens Schertz location
The chain sells Mexican-inspired food, including customizable burritos, bowls, salads and more. In December, the chain launched a protein-focused menu, offering a selection of high-protein items.
Las Palapas eyes expansion as the chain celebrates 45 years in San Antonio
The iconic, San Antonio-born fast casual Tex-Mex chain is celebrating its 45th anniversary serving the city throughout 2026.
Nearly 4.5K square foot Jason’s Deli to serve up subs in Live Oak
The new, 4,407-square-foot location will have a drive-thru service lane, according to an email from Donna Lowder, manager of Live Oak’s economic development corporation. The chain sells specialty sandwiches, salads, pastas and soups.
The Bar-B-Que Cook-Off event will take place at the Frost Bank Center near downtown San Antonio. (Courtesy San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo)Food fests
Check out this competitive cooking contest sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association and hosted by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, featuring live music, activities, a kids cook-off and more.
Jan. 30-31, times vary$13 (admission)723 Frost Bank Center Drive, San Antoniowww.sarodeo.com