After three years in San Antonio, Carriqui is leaving the nest. The South Texas-inspired restaurant, which renovated the unique house of Liberty Bar right into a much-celebrated Pearl sizzling spot, will serve its final meal on October 19, in keeping with the district’s developer, Silver Ventures.
“After three memorable years since opening at Pearl, Carriqui shall be closing completely on October 19, 2025,” says Silver Ventures CMO Michael Joergensen, by way of a press release. “We worth our associates immensely and are dedicated to serving to them transition into new roles inside Pearl’s ecosystem. We are going to talk what’s subsequent for the historic Boehler constructing within the close to future.”
Carriqui, named after the South Texas native inexperienced jay, first opened in September 2022. The idea instantly drew fevered curiosity from the nationwide press, who had been significantly impressed by the near-derelict constructing’s transformation into a up to date upscale restaurant.
The constructing had robust ties to the historic Pearl district. Earlier than being moved, the constructing sat close by at 328 E. Josephine St. Earlier than it was used as Liberty Bar, it was the house to Boehler’s Liberty Saloon, a favourite amongst Pearl Brewery employees and the corporate’s first beer supply spot as soon as Prohibition resulted in 1933.
A brunch unfold at Carriqui.Carriqui/ Fb
The restaurant’s first govt chef, Jaime Gonzalez, now helming Wok Wey, initially garnered raves for a menu that traversed South Texas foodways from the Rio Grande Valley to the Gulf to Alamo Metropolis. The preliminary lineup included sharable plates like barbacoa and cabrito, and big botanas platters.
Over the course of its run, the fare shifted extra in the direction of traditional Tex-Mex fare. The signature nachos — initially served with nopales, burnt ends, and crema — had been adjusted to be topped with refried beans, Cheddar, and jalapeños. Fashionable requirements like fajitas and puffy tacos had been added to the combo.
As soon as Carriqui is shuttered, the house is prone to be snagged rapidly by restaurateurs. Not solely is the spot positioned on prime San Antonio actual property, however the eight-year transformation made the constructing a landmark on the Pearl grounds. No matter idea comes subsequent will must be excessive quantity. The 11,000-square-foot restaurant, as at the moment configured, seats a whopping 380 friends.
