Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week includes a sad Tex-Mex closure, two exciting openings, and a big dose of Christmas cheer. Get the details below on our five hottest headlines of the week. And for ideas on fun things to do this weekend in Alamo City, check out this roundup.
1. Beloved San Antonio Tex-Mex joint fries its last gordita. Christmas Eve will be the final service for Southside favorite Lala's Gorditas.
2. San Antonio DJ teases sleek new bar and dance club on St. Mary's Strip. A moody new bar and dance club is debuting soon, spearheaded by Edward Silva, a.k.a. Lzrcat.
3. One Texas bourbon named among world's 10 'most exciting' for 2024. Here's something to raise a glass to: A Texas distillery's Bottled in Bond Red Corn Bourbon Whiskey is receiving top-shelf praise.
4. 10 festive pop-up bars max out on holiday spirit in San Antonio. Pop into one of these holiday pop-up bars this weekend for a dose of Christmas cheer.
It's a tiki Christmas at Sippin Santa, the holiday pop-up bar happening at Hugman's Oasis.
Hugman's Oasis/Embark Marketing
5. Pluckers scores Spurs partnership with first arena stand and free wings. The favorite Texas brand's first concession stand at Frost Bank Center is expected to open in January 2025.
Gogo Charters is kicking off its first daily route through Texas.
Photo courtesy of Gogo Charters