Plenty of people in San Antonio have their favorite stops for affordable Chinese food, and for some, that place has long been April’s Chinese Restaurant, a hole-in-the-wall eatery that still has specials for less than $10. However, the restaurant has come to a screeching halt amid some big changes.
On May 1, April’s Chinese Restaurant closed its doors to the public to make way for a huge renovation of the property, according to a sign that was taped to the restaurant’s front door. MySA visited the restaurant on Wednesday, May 20, and took note of the visible changes, including some boarded-up windows and walls. We tried calling the business to ask more about the timeline of construction, but the restaurant did not pick up.
A project details page filed on October 20, 2025, provided some more clues as to what’s going on at April’s Chinese Restaurant. The page noted May 20, 2026, as the projected completion date of the renovations, which have an estimated cost of $325,000. The scope of work comprises updates to exterior and interior finishes, a restroom remodel, wall replacements, new flooring, a paint job and the installation of new lighting.
April’s Chinese Restaurant has spent years on South Alamo Street, right off the stretch of I-35 that connects downtown with the Southside. The eatery has maintained a steady customer base for its extensive menu and low prices.
Find it: 2030 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78204