San Antonio’s original Burger Boy on St. Mary’s Strip plans reopening after August kitchen fire
A landmark late-night stop has been closed since an attic-spreading blaze
The original Burger Boy restaurant on the St. Mary’s Strip is preparing to reopen after a fire forced the iconic burger spot to shut down in late summer 2025. The restaurant, located at 2323 N. St. Mary’s St., has been closed since the incident, which began in the kitchen and spread into the attic space, prompting an emergency response and an immediate evacuation of employees.
Fire crews were dispatched at about 11:10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, after reports of smoke coming from the building. Firefighters contained the flames before they could extend further, and no injuries were reported. The restaurant sustained moderate damage, and officials did not release a public cause for the blaze at the time.
Timeline: from evacuation to rebuild
Aug. 22, 2025: Fire breaks out late at night; employees evacuate safely; flames spread from the kitchen to the attic.
Aug. 23, 2025: Burger Boy announces the original location will be temporarily closed.
Fall 2025: The site remains inactive as the property is secured; a fence is placed around the building during the shutdown.
Dec. 8, 2025: The restaurant signals a planned return in the first quarter of 2026.
What the reopening plan says—and what remains unknown
Public updates from the business indicate the restaurant aims to reopen during the first quarter of 2026, a window that spans January through March. As of the most recent updates available, the restaurant had not announced a specific reopening date, nor detailed what repairs or renovations would be visible to customers once doors reopen.
Key operational questions also remain unresolved publicly, including whether there will be changes to hours, dining room layout, or kitchen configuration after repairs. The cause of the fire had not been publicly confirmed in reports at the time of the closure, and no injuries were reported.
Why the St. Mary’s location matters to Burger Boy’s identity
The St. Mary’s Strip restaurant is widely recognized as the chain’s original location and one of its busiest, frequently drawing late-night traffic in the Midtown corridor. Burger Boy has long been associated with a retro fast-food feel and a menu centered on classic burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and signature items that have helped anchor its reputation locally for decades.
The restaurant has said it intends to return in early 2026 after repairs following the August 2025 fire.
Until a firm reopening date is posted, the first-quarter target remains the clearest public timetable for the return of one of San Antonio’s most familiar burger counters.