The group plans to debut Los Tios, its Tex-Mex concept, in early fall in the former home of La Madeleine at 4820 Broadway in Alamo Heights. The restaurant was initially expected to open in early 2025.
Adair Concepts entered the San Antonio market in March with Adair Kitchen, which opened in the former Jim’s Restaurant at 4108 Broadway. That project also was initially planned to launch in early 2025.
Los Tios was founded in Houston in 1970. Adair Concepts has owned and operated the chain since 2000, expanding it to six Houston-area locations and one in Fredericksburg. Adair’s expansion into San Antonio is no accident. Alice Adair, wife of co-owner Nick Adair, grew up in Alamo Heights.
“This neighborhood holds so many memories for me. I went to elementary school right around the corner, and I lived right down the street,” she said in a news release. “Bringing Los Tios to Alamo Heights isn’t about parachuting into San Antonio because it’s a good market. It’s coming back to where I grew up, and giving love back to a place that shaped who I am.”
Along with familiar Tex-Mex favorites, Los Tios offers a signature item called Puffy Queso — a crispy, puffed tortilla covered with chile con queso. They’re also served stuffed, with a choice of beef or chicken, plus refried beans, lettuce and guacamole.
“We pride ourselves on being family-friendly and surrounding our guests in authentic decor we source ourselves, and menus that are as delicious as they are wallet-friendly,” Alice Adair said. “In a city beloved for its Tex-Mex offerings, we’re excited to usher in a fun atmosphere for families with food that feels, and tastes, like home.”