Mezontle Plans First U.S. Bar in Stone Oak
The Mexican bar chain will convert a Stone Oak space into its first American location, with renovations set to begin December 1.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Mezontle, which has expanded to 10 bars since opening in downtown Xalapa, Veracruz, has secured a space at 18326 Tuscany Stone, Suite 108, in San Antonio for its first U.S. location. Renovations to convert the space into a Mezontle bar are scheduled to begin December 1.
Why it matters
The planned bar marks Mezontle's first step beyond Mexico and brings a new nightlife option to the Stone Oak area of San Antonio. The location was identified through a project details page filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Mezontle's San Antonio renovation carries an estimated cost of $250,000 and a one-month timeline, compared with the 10 bars the chain already operates in Mexico. The project's final budget and opening date have not been confirmed.
The players
Mezontle
Mezontle is a Mexican bar chain that began in downtown Xalapa, Veracruz, and has grown to 10 locations, known for its provocative social media content.
The details
Mezontle announced in March that it would branch into the U.S., using an AI video of three characters in religious garb crossing the border to mark the news. The bar's first U.S. location will occupy Suite 108 at 18326 Tuscany Stone, and renovations are expected to last one month.
Timeline
March 2026: Mezontle announces plans to expand into the U.S.
December 1, 2026: Renovations to convert the San Antonio space begin.
Market Landscape
Mezontle's move follows a broader pattern of Mexican hospitality brands testing U.S. markets after building domestic footprints. San Antonio, with its large Mexican-American population, is a logical first market for a chain of this type.
For San Antonio diners and nightlife fans, the Stone Oak bar will offer a new option once renovations finish. Customers should watch for an official opening date, which the filing does not yet provide.
The takeaway
Expansion filings like this one can reveal a business's plans before any official announcement. Readers interested in new local openings can track permit and licensing records through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
What happens next
Renovations at the Stone Oak space are scheduled to begin December 1, 2026, and are expected to last one month.
Further reading
For more new business openings across the city, see San Antonio Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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