The Barn Door to close after 73 years in San Antonio

Madalyn Mendoza

Split image: left shows a red-and-white checkered table with plates of salad, grilled meat, fries, and drinks; right shows a red barn with the sign "The Barn Door" above white doors. — A spread of The Barn Door's offerings and the exterior of the building. Photos: Courtesy of Embark Marketing

The Barn Door Restaurant & Meat Market will serve its last meal on Mother's Day after 73 years of serving steaks in San Antonio.

Why it matters: The closure marks the end of a decades-long gathering place for San Antonians on the North Side, as well as another loss for the city's roster of legacy restaurants.

The latest: The Barn Door announced Monday that May 10 will be its final day of service.

A reason for the closure was not disclosed.
"Right now, our focus is on celebrating the legacy of the restaurant, its staff and the generations of guests who have supported them," spokesperson Joshua Rodriguez told Axios in a statement.

What they're saying: "This is not an easy decision," co-owner Randy Stokes said in a statement. "It has truly been the privilege of a lifetime to serve this community."

Flashback: Original owners Bill Tassos and David Strauss opened The Barn Door in 1953.

Stokes took over in 2011, according to78209 Magazine.

What's next: The Barn Door will operate on a reservations-only schedule starting May 1, with limited hours: 5–10pm Wednesdays through Saturdays and 11:30am–8pm on Sundays.

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