New Braunfels burger-and-beer restaurant Muck & Fuss plans first San Antonio location in 2026
A Hill Country burger concept targets the city’s North Side
A popular New Braunfels burger restaurant known for craft beer and a burger-forward menu is preparing to expand into San Antonio in 2026, marking its first location inside the city limits. The project extends a broader pattern of restaurant growth along the I-35 corridor, as concepts that built followings in fast-growing nearby communities pursue larger markets.
The restaurant, Muck & Fuss Craft Beer and Burgers, has operated in downtown New Braunfels since 2018 near the historic Prince Solms Inn, a property tied to the brand’s ownership. Planning documents tied to the San Antonio buildout describe a stand-alone restaurant concept with a substantial footprint—8,812 square feet—and an estimated project cost of about $4.5 million. The same filings list a 2026 timeline, while also reflecting that schedules associated with state construction listings can shift as projects move through permitting, design changes, or contractor availability.
Where the San Antonio location is planned
The planned San Antonio restaurant is positioned on the city’s north side in the Loop 1604 and U.S. 281 corridor, a rapidly developing area with dense residential neighborhoods and heavy retail activity. Earlier project reporting placed the site between the Rogers Ranch and Deerfield neighborhoods. The restaurant’s own announcements describe the upcoming San Antonio outpost as being near 1604 and Bitters in the Stone Oak area.
- Planned opening year: 2026
- Scale: 8,812-square-foot restaurant building
- Estimated project cost: approximately $4.5 million
- Market positioning: burgers paired with a craft beer program
What the expansion signals for the local dining economy
Muck & Fuss’ move reflects how New Braunfels has increasingly functioned as an incubator for concepts that later seek San Antonio growth. The city has seen sustained tourism and steady inflows of new residents, strengthening demand for restaurants beyond the traditional weekend and seasonal peaks. For San Antonio, the expansion adds another competitor in a crowded burger category—one that includes national chains, regional brands, and independent operators—while underscoring continued investment in the North Side’s retail corridors.
Restaurant expansion plans commonly evolve during construction and permitting. Timelines, addresses, and opening targets may change before doors open.
What comes next
No final opening date has been publicly confirmed. The key milestones ahead include final site work, vertical construction, and the hiring ramp that typically precedes a restaurant launch by several months. As the 2026 window approaches, additional public filings and on-site activity are expected to provide clearer timing for the debut.