After more than 25 years on the Northeast Side, Beto’s Alt-Mex is closing its doors after one last hurrah on Sunday, March 19. After an uncertain and financially tight year due to inflation, the owners say it is not sustainable to stay open.
San Antonians can grab one last plate (or two) of fish tacos and empanadas from 11.00 to 20.00 on Saturday and Sunday 18 and 19 March. Brunch will be served until 14.00, and there is a happy hour all day.
The cost of running the restaurant has gone up 40% in the last 12 months, co-owner Chris Masker told MySA, “but it’s just not food, it’s also utilities, insurance, everything.”
Chris and his wife Michelle bought the restaurant three years ago during the COVID pandemic. They hope to revive the brand in a more modern location once economic forces stabilize, Chris said, noting that operating in a historic 100-year-old structure on Broadway came with its own set of exorbitant costs.
Until then, the brand will continue to maintain its social media presence and share future updates.
“We just want to thank everyone for the years of support. It’s been nice to see all the people sharing the memories and different generations of families, so we’re sad but we’re warmed by the love and support,” Chris told MySA. “And we want to thank all the employees who have made it possible for us to stay open all these years, many of whom have worked for more than 5 to 10 years.”
Chris said they want to preserve Beto’s Alt-Mex brand in other ways, with hopes of partnering for retail at stores like HEB for prepackaged or frozen meals, or maybe even a recipe book. It also appears that the historic building on Broadway will continue to serve the area as a possible taqueria.
The couple posted the news on Belto’s Alt-Mex’s Facebook page: “We would like to thank you all for your continued love and support that you have shown Beto’s Alt-Mex over the past 25 years. It is with mixed emotions this Sunday, 19 March 2023 will be our last open day. We invite you all to come and enjoy one last experience with us this weekend. This is not a farewell, but see you later!! We feel confident that we can come back better than sometime in the future. So, for now thanks for the memories! Share this message with your friends and family, we won’t miss spreading the word to anyone. Thanks! Much love, Your Beto’s Alt -Mex family
Find it: 8142 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Betos Alt-Mex
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