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Is Fat Tummy Still Open? Update (San Antonio, TX)

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As of September 2026, Fat Tummy is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
fattummyempanadas.com ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Fat Tummy Empanadas, updated July 2026, shows current posted hours, and the restaurant's own website remains live with a 2025 copyright notice.

  • Season / episode Season 29, Episode 7
  • Original air date
  • Address 2922 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On "From Sandwiches to Stroganoff" (season 29, episode 7, aired 2018-11-30), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Argentinian-style savory empanadas at Fat Tummy, a West Commerce Street restaurant in San Antonio. Fat Tummy is run by Norah Saleh and Gustavo Plache, both trained in Argentina, who launched the restaurant in 2018. The menu includes savory fillings such as beef, chicken, and ham and cheese, along with baked sweet empanadas, sandwiches and Argentinian alfajores. Yelp's listing for the restaurant, updated July 2026, lists posted hours, including Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the business closed Mondays. The restaurant's own website remains live, checked 2026-09-08, carrying a 2025 copyright notice and listing a phone number and full navigation. Google Places also lists Fat Tummy Empanadas' business status as operational, checked the same date.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 29, Episode 7
Original air date
Episode title
From Sandwiches to Stroganoff
What was featured
Argentinian savory and sweet empanadas from a husband-wife team
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Fat Tummy

Frequently asked questions

Is Fat Tummy still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Fat Tummy is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

What happened to Fat Tummy after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On "From Sandwiches to Stroganoff" (season 29, episode 7, aired 2018-11-30), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Argentinian-style savory empanadas at Fat Tummy, a West Commerce Street restaurant in San Antonio. As of September 2026, Fat Tummy is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 2026.

Where is Fat Tummy located?

2922 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Fat Tummy?

Season 29, Episode 7 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 30, 2018. The episode is titled “From Sandwiches to Stroganoff”.

Is Fat Tummy still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The menu includes savory fillings such as beef, chicken, and ham and cheese, along with baked sweet empanadas, sandwiches and Argentinian alfajores. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
2922 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
fattummyempanadas.com

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