San Antonio Tex-Mex upstart Palomar Comida & Cantina has quietly closed, but locals may need Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine to figure out the rest of the plotline. Signage for a new concept called Mezcal Comida Cantina has appeared on the 12656 West Ave building, but whether it’s a rebrand or an entirely new restaurant is still unclear.
The Google business account for Palomar lists it as temporarily closed, but the Instagram account for the business has been deleted, and the listed phone number is disconnected. Although a Facebook account for the eatery is still online, its last posts were promoting Mother’s Day brunch.
Meanwhile, Referee’s Sports Cantina, a short-lived breastaurant that opened at 2623 NE Loop 410 in early 2024, has updated its Instagram and Facebook account names to Mezcal Comida Cantina. The logo matches the sign on Palomar’s former address…