Taqueria closure and new Asian ice cream mix up San Antonio food news
Nov 14, 2024
It's not just the changing of the leaves. San Antonio's restaurant scene is experiencing some churn as it eases into autumn. A local staple has parted ways with its chefs, a long-running taqueria has called it a day, and a hospitality giant has passed on. Openings and closingsA beloved West Side taqueria has shuttered. Rosa's Tacos To Go at 1721 Nogalitos announced the immediate closure via an October 27 Facebook post. Although the original post did not explain the reasons for the closure, a subsequent post offered some insight. A representative wrote, "For the record, this economy didn't make us close; it was just a failure of visions."A new ice cream truck specializing in pan-Asian flavors is now roaming the streets of San Antonio. Since May, Dorp Creamery has operated as a pop-up, partnering with local notables like Brick at Blue Star and Curry Boys BBQ. Founder Mike Chue will now have a busier schedule as a mobile eatery. Flavors rotate with seasonal availability, but this month include Thai tea, black sesame, and a non-dairy lychee strawberry. A complete list of November bookings is available on Instagram.