La Panadería plans two additional San Antonio locations in 2026, expanding to Alamo Ranch and Southtown
Expansion adds a second Loop 1604-area site and advances a long-discussed Southtown opening
La Panadería Bakery & Café, the San Antonio-based concept founded by brothers David and José Cáceres, is preparing to add two more locations in 2026, with new sites planned for the Alamo Ranch area and Southtown. The company has not announced firm opening dates, but both projects are described as being in the design phase and targeted to open by the end of 2026.
The Northwest Side location is planned for West Loop 1604 North within the Culebra Commons development in the Alamo Ranch area. The specific suite has not been finalized. Plans for the site indicate it is intended to operate as a full La Panadería restaurant, offering the brand’s core lineup of pastries and café fare, with additional features including a cocktail program and a shaded outdoor patio.
The second planned opening would bring La Panadería to Southtown, a move that has been publicly signaled for several years as part of the company’s broader growth strategy. Previous expansion milestones have included the opening of a Broadway location in October 2024 and the debut of the brand’s largest store in Stone Oak in December 2025.
What the 2026 openings would mean for La Panadería’s footprint
With five locations currently operating across the San Antonio area, the two planned additions would push the chain’s local count to seven, if both projects open as expected. The new Alamo Ranch restaurant would also extend the brand’s reach deeper into the city’s fast-growing Northwest Side, while the Southtown project would strengthen its presence near the urban core and one of San Antonio’s most active dining and nightlife districts.
Alamo Ranch / Culebra Commons: planned along West Loop 1604 North; suite number not yet set; full menu, cocktails, and a shaded patio are part of the concept.
Southtown: a new café planned for 2026, following earlier announcements that placed a Southtown location in development.
Timeline and next steps
The company has not released construction milestones, staffing projections, or a precise calendar for either opening. For the Alamo Ranch location, the opening window is broadly described as “this fall” in some communications, while other company statements point to a year-end 2026 target for both new sites. No official opening dates have been posted.
La Panadería’s two newest sites remain in design and planning, with public details focused on location and general operating format rather than a finalized schedule.
For residents, the announcements signal continued momentum for a homegrown brand that has steadily expanded beyond its original footprint while keeping its menu centered on pan dulce, café beverages, and breakfast-and-lunch offerings.