Longtime San Antonio Cici's Pizza Location Closed
The buffet restaurant at 12822 I-10 has officially shut its doors after 21 years of service.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Dining Out
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A staple Cici's Pizza on the Northwest Side of San Antonio has permanently closed. The location, which served the area near UT San Antonio for over two decades, was confirmed closed by a company spokesperson on October 5, 2026.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a 21-year tenure for this specific restaurant site in the San Antonio market. While this location has ceased operations, the chain maintains four other restaurants throughout the city.
The restaurant operated for 21 years after opening in July 2005. It currently leaves four other Cici's Pizza locations serving the San Antonio area.
The players
Cici's Pizza
This American pizza buffet restaurant chain specializes in all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert options.
UT San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public research university located near the closed restaurant site.
The details
The I-10 site, known for its proximity to UT San Antonio, appeared as permanently closed on Google prior to official confirmation. The chain previously underwent a corporate restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2021 and emerging that March.
Timeline
July 2005: The restaurant opened on I-10.
January 2021: The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
March 2021: The company emerged from Chapter 11 protection.
October 1, 2026: The restaurant received its final positive Google reviews.
October 5, 2026: A company spokesperson confirmed the permanent closure.
Culture Shift
This closure follows a pattern of corporate consolidation established by the 2021 Cici's Pizza Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. It reflects the broader trend of restaurant chains re-evaluating long-term lease viability and site density in suburban markets.
Local diners who frequented the I-10 location will need to visit one of the four remaining Cici's Pizza establishments in the city. The loss of this site reduces dining options for students and residents on the Northwest Side who previously relied on the location.
The takeaway
Even long-standing establishments are subject to shifting real estate and corporate strategy decisions. Customers should verify a location's status online before heading out for a buffet meal.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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