Mr. Crabby's to Open Third San Antonio Location in 2027
The restaurant group is expanding its footprint by taking over a former JPOT site at the Shops at Dove Creek.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Mr. Crabby's Cajun Seafood & Bar is expanding to a third location at the Shops at Dove Creek in San Antonio. The restaurant is scheduled to open its doors to the public on January 1, 2027.
Why it matters
The move marks the latest expansion for the local restaurant group as it takes over a site formerly occupied by JPOT. Scaling from one to three locations since early 2026 demonstrates an aggressive approach to capturing market share in the San Antonio area.
Mr. Crabby's Cajun Seafood & Bar will reach 3 total locations with this opening, up from 2 current sites. The business has scaled rapidly with new openings in Live Oak and off North Loop 1604 since early 2026.
The players
Mr. Crabby's Cajun Seafood & Bar
A restaurant operator expanding its footprint in the San Antonio market.
JPOT
A restaurant that previously operated at the Shops at Dove Creek site.
The details
The operator is converting the former JPOT site, which first opened at the Shops at Dove Creek in 2024. A temporary sign for the new restaurant has already been raised on the building to signal the transition. The expansion includes plans for a refreshed Caribbean-themed interior and additions to the existing menu.
Timeline
2024: JPOT opened at the Shops at Dove Creek.
early 2026: Mr. Crabby's opened a location off North Loop 1604.
January 1, 2027: The new Mr. Crabby's location will open.
Market Landscape
This opening represents the latest shift at the Shops at Dove Creek, following the departure of the former tenant at that site. The transition highlights the ongoing turnover in suburban San Antonio retail space as established operators backfill vacancies.
Operators looking at retail real estate should track the turnover rate at the Shops at Dove Creek to gauge local lease demand. Monitor the impact of new concept launches, such as this planned Caribbean theme, on local foot traffic patterns.
The takeaway
Rapid scaling from one to three locations in under a year highlights the importance of operational repeatability in local expansion. Observe how the brand uses interior aesthetic changes to differentiate its new site from its existing San Antonio footprint.
What happens next
The new Mr. Crabby's location is slated to open for operations on January 1, 2027.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts, see Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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