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Sala De Despecho receives Texas liquor license for San Antonio

Sala De Despecho receives Texas liquor license for San Antonio

Rule Changes San Antonio, TX local

The heartbreak karaoke chain holds a Texas liquor license for 17711 W Interstate 10 and is listed as opening soon.

October 28th, 2026: WhatsOpening lists Sala De Despecho as opening soon

Overview

Updated Oct 24

Sala De Despecho holds a Texas mixed beverage license for 17711 W Interstate 10, Suite 101, the former Salsita space at The Rim in San Antonio. State records list the license as issued October 21, 2026, to Sala De Despecho SA, LLC.

The application had been in Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission review since August 10, 2026, with a protest deadline of October 9. The venue tracker WhatsOpening changed the location's status to Opening Soon on October 28, and no opening date has been announced. The chain's San Antonio debut would put it against El Despecho, which opened at 13838 Jones Maltsberger Rd. on July 17.

Why it matters

The license allows Sala De Despecho to serve alcohol at its San Antonio location, a requirement for the heartbreak karaoke bar to operate.

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Key Indicators

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Texas liquor license issued
TABC issued a mixed beverage license to Sala De Despecho SA, LLC for 17711 W Interstate 10, Suite 101, on October 21, 2026.

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Organizations Involved

SD
Sala De Despecho SA, LLC
Hospitality company
Holds a Texas mixed beverage license for 17711 W Interstate 10, Suite 101; listed as opening soon by WhatsOpening on October 28, 2026.

Heartbreak karaoke bar chain with locations in Latin America and the U.S.
DE
El Despecho
Bar
Operating in San Antonio

Rival despecho bar that opened in San Antonio in July 2026.

Timeline

July 2026 October 2026

4 events Latest: October 28th, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
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  1. WhatsOpening lists Sala De Despecho as opening soon

    Latest Opening

    WhatsOpening changed the San Antonio location's status to Opening Soon on October 28, 2026. The tracker listed no expected opening date.

  2. Sala De Despecho receives Texas liquor license

    Licensing

    TABC issues a mixed beverage license to Sala De Despecho SA, LLC for 17711 W Interstate 10, Suite 101.

  3. Sala De Despecho files TABC application

    Licensing

    Sala De Despecho SA, LLC applies for a mixed beverage license at 17711 W Interstate 10, Suite 101. BoozeReports lists the application in review from this date, with a protest deadline of October 9.

  4. El Despecho opens in San Antonio

    Opening

    Rival despecho bar El Despecho celebrates grand opening at 13838 Jones Maltsberger Rd.

Scenarios

1

Sala De Despecho opens at 17711 W Interstate 10

Likely Resolves by Apr 21, 2027

Discussed by: CultureMap San Antonio

The chain completes its buildout and opens the bar, serving heartbreak karaoke and agave cocktails. The license is active and the business begins operations.

2

Sala De Despecho does not open, license lapses

Possible Resolves by Apr 21, 2027

Discussed by: Texas ABC license database

The chain delays or abandons the San Antonio location, and the license is not used or is not renewed.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

1925

El Tenampa (1925)

Mexico City merchant Juan I. Hernández opened El Tenampa, a mariachi bar where ranchera ballads inspired impromptu singalongs. It became a cultural institution.

Then

It became a popular gathering place for music and drinking.

Now

It established the tradition of cantinas de despecho, where people sing heartbreak songs.

Why this matters now

Sala De Despecho is a modern heir to this tradition, bringing the concept to San Antonio.

Sources

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Texas Data Portal CultureMap San Antonio BoozeReports Ask Texas Bar Sales Focus On San Antonio WhatsOpening