A handful of San Antonio restaurants closed their doors for good in October 2026. More than one of those shuttered spots had served their customers for decades before disappearing unexpectedly.
From beloved steakhouses to French sandwich shops, here are the major restaurant closures that impacted San Antonio last month.
The Hungry Farmer Steakhouse
For nearly 60 years, Hungry Farmer was a Southside destination where families gathered to enjoy an affordable steakhouse experience. On October 1, a member of the family behind the business announced that the restaurant was permanently closing following the death of its co-founder, Jack Garrahan.
Cici’s Pizza off I-10 and De Zavala
This long-running Cici’s Pizza location off I-10 near De Zavala Road shuttered in early October after 21 years in San Antonio. The pizza chain continues to operate four locations across the city.
French Sandwiches
French Sandwiches was a local favorite for French and Vietnamese-style sandwiches, but after 36 years, the business seemingly vanished from its home in San Antonio’s Medical Center.
Old English Tea Shoppe & Cafe
In September, The Old English Tea Shoppe announced that it would close after its final service on October 4, following its owners’ decision to move back to the United Kingdom.
Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
Located at The Rim, Russo’s New York Pizzeria has been closed since October 19, when property management locked the business out for unpaid rent. When MySA visited the spot on October 28, a “for lease” sign was posted on the suite’s front door…