As reported earlier this week, food trucks are slowly making their way into the Downtown/Southtown area. The old Acapulco Drive-Inn which closed up shop last fall, will be the home to the Alamo Street Eat Bar owned by husband and wife Jody and Steve Newman.
The Acapulco Drive-Inn in 2009; Venue is getting a facelift and a new life./San Antonio Express-News File PhotoDetails are still trickling in but as far as we know, the bar will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from4 p.m. to midnight, and will stay open until 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Patrons can expect the following trucks on a permanent basis Attaboy, The Chili Queens, Rolling Pig, Tapa Tapa Truck and WhereYat. The trucks were chosen from over 50 applicants, according to Jody Newman. Trucks had to exhibit a friendly regard for other trucks in the venue.
The Alamo Eat Street Bar will sell beer and wine including “SA-centered draft beer,” such as Ranger Creek and other Texas beers, as well as, Lone Star and Pabst Blue Ribbon.
A soft opening is scheduled for this weekend from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. A grand opening is scheduled for April 3.
Look for a Conversation With Jody Newman in the March 25 edition of Taste.
Jennifer McInnis/ jmcinnis@express-news.net & Jessica Elizarraras/ jelizarraras@express-news.net.
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/food/2012/03/southtown-food-truck-park-schedules-soft-opening/