A fruity farewell and a foodie fraud scandalize San Antonio dining news
Jan 09, 2025
As if independent restaurateurs didn't have enough to worry about in San Antonio's wobbly business climate, now they are being preyed on by crooks. This week, one iconic local restaurant grapples with unhappy customers and a fleet of bewildered DoorDash drivers. Plus, four restaurants are closing, but two are reopening in the near future.Openings and closingsJohnny Hernandez has retired the original location of La Frutería, but a new concept will soon squeeze into its Southtown space. The celebrated chef announced the January 4 closure via social media, following up with a cryptic "coming soon" post the following day. Although the copy gave no clues about the incoming project, internet detectives no doubt noticed rows of what appeared to be infused spirits.After a scant six months in business, Stone Oak's Thatta Boy Burgers has lost its fire. In a social media statement, the joint said "unforeseen circumstances" led to the decision but declined to give further details. The restaurant quietly opened in June 2024 with a simple menu of handcrafted burgers, shakes, and crinkle-cut fries. The last day of business was January 7.