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Is Phoenix Saloon Still Open? Food Paradise Update (New Braunfels, TX)

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

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Secondary source
Tripadvisor ·

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What the source shows: Yelp (updated September 2026) and Tripadvisor (2026 rankings) both show the Phoenix Saloon actively listed with current hours and reviews at its New Braunfels address.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 6
  • Original air date
  • Address 193 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's 'Chili Paradise' episode (2012), the Phoenix Saloon appeared for its sirloin chili, served over corn chips with a choice of toppings, alongside its burgers and live music. The saloon opened in 1871 in downtown New Braunfels and holds the distinction of being the first bar in Texas licensed to serve women. It occupies a two-story limestone building on West San Antonio Street near the town square. According to a Yelp listing updated in September 2026, the Phoenix Saloon lists hours of 11 a.m. to midnight (1 a.m. Saturdays) at 193 W San Antonio St, with a rating built on 251 reviews. According to Tripadvisor's September 2026 rankings, it placed 51st among 238 New Braunfels restaurants, with reviewers citing the chili and burgers as favorites and some noting short staffing on busy nights. Live music, a saloon tradition, continues Thursday through Sunday, including a Thursday open-mic night.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 6
Original air date
Episode title
Chili Paradise
What was featured
sirloin chili served over corn chips, plus burgers and live music
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Phoenix Saloon

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenix Saloon still open in 2026?

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

What happened to Phoenix Saloon after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's 'Chili Paradise' episode (2012), the Phoenix Saloon appeared for its sirloin chili, served over corn chips with a choice of toppings, alongside its burgers and live music. As of September 2026, Phoenix Saloon is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is Phoenix Saloon located?

193 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Phoenix Saloon?

Season 4, Episode 6 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Chili Paradise”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

Saturdays) at 193 W San Antonio St, with a rating built on 251 reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
193 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Venue type
bar
Official website
thephoenixsaloon.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/phoenix-saloon-new-braunfels
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g56350-d2655369-Reviews-Phoenix_Saloon-New_Braunfels_Texas.html

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