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Saucy Birds in the Medical Center to close at the end of the month, social post says

Saucy Birds, at the intersection of Fredericksburg and Callaghan, announced on its Facebook page that the lease for the restaurant will not be renewed.

SAN ANTONIO — A new casual concept eatery in the Medical Center announced it is closing after just five months in business, according to a Facebook post.

Saucy Birds, at the intersection of Fredericksburg and Callaghan, announced on its Facebook page that the lease for the restaurant will not be renewed. 

In the post, owner Ceasar Zepeda said, "Our industry is going through a tough time and local restaurants need your support now more than ever." 

Zepeda said he did not want to close the restaurant abruptly "as many others have" and the last day will be May 31.  He said they may host pop-ups in June to help out local businesses.

I would like to start by thanking San Antonio for 8 years of support. Our lease is ending and we have decided not to...

Posted by Saucy Birds - Restaurant • Bar • Catering on Monday, May 20, 2024

This comes after the Zepeda announced in December that his long-running restaurant, Sangria on the Burg, would close at the end of 2023. The restaurant was in the same location as Saucy Birds. Fans of the restaurant saw Zepeda's new Saucy Birds open just weeks after Sangria on the Burg closed.

Dear Sangria friends, fans and family, It's with many emotions we announce the closing of Sangria on the Burg on...

Posted by Saucy Birds - Restaurant • Bar • Catering on Monday, December 4, 2023

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