New Concessions, More Parking Coming to San Antonio Airport

Published on May 14, 2025

Local favorites Bakery Lorraine, 2M BBQ and Becker Vineyards among the proposed concepts

SAN ANTONIO (May 14, 2025) — Today, San Antonio International Airport (SAT) leaders provided a comprehensive briefing to the San Antonio City Council during Council B Session, recommending new food and beverage concessions for the Terminal B Food Court, a new parking structure and the Ground Transportation Center. 

Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, San Antonio Airport System (SAAS), highlighted the airport’s momentum as it works to elevate the customer experience amid increased passenger demand.

“We continue to experience strong growth at SAT. With 48 nonstop destinations and more on the horizon, we’re expanding air service like never before. At the same time, we’re elevating every part of the customer journey. It’s all part of delivering an airport experience for which San Antonio can be proud,” stated Saenz. 

Food and Beverage Concessions

With a focus on the post-security food court in Terminal B, a curated mix of dining concepts from HMS Host/True Flavors will enhance the overall customer experience. While the primary goal of the solicitation is to maximize revenue, equal importance was placed on creating an atmosphere that contributes to the airport’s unique sense of place. Notably, 75% of the selected concepts are locally rooted, giving travelers an authentic taste of the area while supporting regional businesses. 

Confirmed additions to Terminal B concessions:

• 2M BBQ – A San Antonio barbeque favorite, the airport location of 2M BBQ will offer a quick serve version of its popular streetside restaurant, featuring signature brisket, sausage, and barbacoa.
• The Tasting Room – A relaxed wine bar showcasing selections from Becker Vineyards and other Texas Hill Country favorites. Travelers can enjoy a tasting experience in an inviting setting or grab food to go.
• Bakery Lorraine – A beloved local bakery offering high-quality baked goods, including warm frittatas and croissants in the morning, sandwiches and salads in the afternoon, and their signature macarons and baked goods all day.
• Popeye’s – The globally recognized chain will bring its bold Cajun flavors to SAT, offering quick meals to-go or for dine-in, with favorites like spicy bone-in chicken and breakfast biscuits.

Existing concessions concepts, including Whataburger, La Gloria, Smoke Shack, Beer Code, Adina’s Market, Boss’ Bagels and Starbucks will remain, ensuring travelers continue to enjoy familiar favorites alongside new options.

Other retail and food and beverage concepts from Host and Paradies Lagardere that were approved by the Council last year, including Southerleigh, Feliz Modern, Tre Trattoria, Military City USA, Univision, Pharm Table, Freight Chicken, iStore, and more will also be added to SAT in the coming months.

New Parking Structure and Ground Transportation Center

To address increasing passenger traffic and mobility needs, SAT is moving forward with the design and construction of a new parking structure and Ground Transportation Center. The initiative will provide expanded public parking, accommodating up to 2,000 vehicles, and offer travelers a centralized location for ground transportation options, including shuttles, rideshares, taxis, and future mobility services. In addition to meeting current demand, the structure is being designed to support long-term innovation. It will be built to structurally accommodate the future development of an Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing operations area, positioning SAT to adapt to evolving technologies.

The selected design-build team brings decades of experience and connection to San Antonio:

• JE Dunn is a national construction firm that has delivered projects in San Antonio for more than 30 years and new state-of-the-art parking garages at the Nashville and Kansas City airports.
• Marmon Mok has more than 70 years of local architectural history and helped shape the original SAT master plan. Together, JE Dunn and Marmon Mok recently completed the 900-stall parking structure for University Health System’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
• PGAL and JE Dunn also have a 20-year partnership, having completed 11 successful design-build projects, including the Tobin Center parking garage.

“This is a pivotal moment for SAT,” added Saenz. “These initiatives are about more than just keeping pace with the growth of the region; they’re about leading the way in delivering a world-class travel experience.”

For more information, please visit the airport’s website.