San Antonio’s dining scene is serving up a buffet of new restaurant openings, charitable happenings, and dining deals this week. Beloved diner Max & Louie’s is headed to Cibolo, and a giant restaurant conglomerate combines two of its flagship brands. Elsewhere, social opportunities abound, from a new bread-making class at The Newstand to a downtown networking hour supporting victims of domestic abuse.

Read on for more mouthwatering morsels of Alamo City restaurant news.

Openings

Beloved East Coast-style diner Max & Louie’s is headed to Cibolo for a new outpost at the Cibolo Crossing development at FM 3009 and Cibolo Valley Drive. The city’s Economic Development Department spilled the beans on the upcoming restaurant, saying the opening date would be announced at a later time. The upcoming location will place it near another San Antonio favorite making inroads in the bedroom community, Magnolia Pancake Haus.

A new restaurant will soon break ground at 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Rd in Fair Oaks Ranch. It’s safe to assume that Cinco de Mayo will serve Tex-Mex or Mexican cuisine, but Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings provided few other clues to the Google-resistant eatery. Construction is set to begin in August and wrap up in spring 2026.

The Far West Side is getting a combination Applebee’s and IHOP at 1500 SW Loop 410. Dine Brands Global, the parent company of both brands, is renovating an existing IHOP location for a team-up that promises Bacardi Buckets with Thick ‘n’ Fluffy French Toast by the first quarter of 2026. The move follows the restaurant industry trend of merging two well-known brands to maximize traffic. We’d personally like to see a Magic Time Machine/ Medieval Times mashup, if only to see how noble knights react to being put on “potty patrol.”

Learn how to make focaccia at The Newstand.The Newstand/ Facebook

Other news and notes

The Newstand is inviting locals to break bread and learn how to make its signature focaccia. On June 26 from 5:30-7:30 pm, the Broadway sandwich shop will host its first bread-making class, the introduction of a new monthly series. The $45 ticket, available online, includes charcuterie and a choice of welcome wine.

The Study at Dean’s inside the Kimpton Santo Hotel is launching a new happy hour with complimentary bites. While the cocktails will be full price, guests can nibble on various dishes like olives, chips with truffled onion dip, spicy Ahi Tuna cones, Wagyu tartare cones, and smoked salmon tartlets for free. The weekly deal is available Tuesday-Friday, 4-6 pm.

La Cantera hot spot Perry’s Steakhouse is offering San Antonians a chance to ball on a budget in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The “Four for $44” promotion offers a four-course meal with four choices per category for 44 bucks. (See what they did there?) The deal will be available Sunday-Thursday throughout July, starting at, you guessed it, 4 pm each day.

Cool off with a poptail at Hotel Valencia.Photo courtesy of Hotel Valencia.

The River Walk'sHotel Valencia is bringing back its popular Poptails with a Purpose program through September 1. This year’s frozen flavors include a Piña Freeze Colada and a spicy margarita rimmed with Tajín. A portion of the sales for each frosty sipper will benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Speaking of good deeds, the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk is partnering with the Texas Advocacy Project on a handbags and backpacks donation drive. Guests who donate bags to domestic abuse survivors will receive a 25-percent off beverage voucher at Deco Bar. On June 27, the hotel will also host Bags & Bubbles, a donation drive and networking event from 4-6 pm.