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🔝 TOP 3 IN 30 SECONDS
⭐️ Northwest: ROCA & MARTILLO - Eat, drink, & be scary!
🏗 North Central / Pearl: LOVERBOY HOUSE EATS - Opening late 2026 on the west bank of the San Antonio Riverwalk.
🍷 Downtown / Southtown: SOUTHTOWN HOUSE OF SPIRITS - A gothic themed cocktail bar.
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🏗️ COMING SOON & RUMORED
North Central / Pearl: LOVERBOY HOUSE EATS - From the creative minds behind Box St. All Day comes LoverBoy House Eats, a stylish new concept headed to the Pearl! Expect inventive comfort food, morning coffee, handcrafted cocktails, and vinyl-spinning evenings in a space designed for good food and great company
⏰ ETA: Late Winter 2026
📍 Address: 1118 E. Elmira St.,78212
🌐 Website: No Current Website
North Central / Alamo Heights: HUDSON HOUSE - Oyster lovers, this one is for you! Popular Dallas restaurant debuts with East Coast oysters, lobster rolls, sushi, and signature ice-cold martinis. Seafood focused neighborhood shares newly renovated building with Jack & Harry’s.
⏰ ETA: Spring 2027
📍 Address: 5307 Broadway, 78209
🌐 Website: www.hudsonhouse.com
✅ NOW OPEN
Westside: EL TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR 2 - A familiar far West Side favorite has a fresh new home! El Tequila has relocated from Marbach Road to 2238 W. Loop 1604 S., bringing its hearty Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites, generous portions, and lively bar atmosphere to a bigger, updated location.
📍 Address: 2238 W. Loop 1604 S., 78245
🌐 Website: www.eltequilarestandbar.com
📞 Phone: (210) 265-1104
Northwest: MAKIRRITO - The name combines "Maki" (Japanese sushi rolls) and "Burrito". Items merge sushi components like fresh fish, sushi rice, and nori with Mexican-inspired touches like guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and vibrant sauces.
📍 Address: 7807 W. Loop 1604 N., Ste 140, 78249
🌐 Website: www.makirritosa.com
📞 Phone: (210) 343-5834
🍷 WHAT WE’RE SIPPING ON
Downtown / Southtown: SOUTHTOWN HOUSE OF SPIRITS - Step inside this delightfully dark, Victorian-inspired cocktail lounge where spooky isn't just for Halloween — it's a year-round affair! With its haunted-parlor atmosphere and creative cocktails, it's the perfect place to raise a glass to the season.
Our Sip Tip: Don't let the hidden entrance scare you away! Look for the outdoor staircase leading to the second-floor lounge, then ask about their rotating seasonal cocktails. For an extra spooky sip, see if the Ghost of Grimace, a purple gin cocktail, is on the menu!
📍 Address: 727 S. Alamo St., 78205
🌐 Website: No website
📞 Phone: (512) 387-0107
NorthCentral / Tobin Hill: GRAVVES COFFEE - Who says spooky season is just for cocktails? Gravves Coffee brings a deliciously dark twist to your caffeine fix with its gothic atmosphere and creative specialty drinks. A gothic-inspired coffee shop with dark décor, moody music, and colorful specialty drinks. It's Halloween vibes all year long!
Our Sip Tip: Skip the ordinary pumpkin spice latte and try something unexpected! Gravves is known for unique flavors like ube, pandan, and black sesame, making it the perfect place to get adventurous with your coffee order.
📍 Address: 2106 McCullough Ave., 78212
🌐 Website: No Website
📞 Phone: No Phone Number
⭐ This Week’s FEATURED SPOT
Northwest: ROCA & MARTILLO - A HalloWINE Brunch!
A little spooky, a little sophisticated, and a whole lot of delicious!
This Halloween, Roca & Martillo Cucina & Bar is putting a spirited twist on brunch! In conjunction with Culinaria and Rocktober, the restaurant is hosting a special HalloWINE Brunch on Saturday, October 31, featuring a festive three-course menu for just $25.
🍷 The Vibe: Think elevated Italian-inspired dining with a playful Halloween twist. Located at The Rock at La Cantera, Roca & Martillo offers a stylish setting to celebrate the holiday with friends, family, and a little something to sip on.
🍽️ Must-Order Items: Start with deviled eggs featuring cherry tomato jam, pistachio pesto, and Pecorino Toscano. Then choose between Tuscan-Herbed Chicken & Waffles with whipped brown butter and warm maple syrup or a Soft Scramble with feta, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Feeling festive? The Old Forester Bourbon Smash with blueberries and lemonade is featured as a $15 cocktail.
👻 Pro Tip: At just $25 for the special menu, this is a fun way to celebrate Halloween without breaking the bank! A 20% gratuity will be added to all checks, so plan accordingly. Make it a Halloween brunch date with your favorite people!
Read more about Roca & Martillo and check out the special brunch menu here.
📍 Address: 1 Spurs Way, 78256 (The Rock @ La Cantera)
🌐 Website: www.rocaandmartillo.com
📞 Phone: (726) 224-2927
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