According to a recently submitted permit application, the Southern burger joint franchise Whataburger — well-known for serving hearty burgers, biscuits, and crispy chicken tenders — is preparing to debut a new location in Pearsall.
Coming to 2530 Water Street, the eatery will land near establishments such as Cowpokes Bar-B-Q, Jalisco’s Bar & Grill, and Starbucks.
The filing reveals that construction of the 2,816-square-foot spot (that will offer sit-in dining and a drive-thru) are slated to begin on April 20, 2026, and finish on October 28. For an estimated $1,278,500, the project will be managed by the Houston-based firm Castles Design Group.
For readers who aren’t familiar with the company’s history, Whataburger offers a brief overview on its website: “On August 8, 1950, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson opened up the world’s first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. He had a simple goal: to serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so good that after one bite, customers would say, ‘What a burger!’”
Now, the chain boasts “more than 1,100 Whataburger restaurants across 16 states stretching from Las Vegas to the Carolinas.”
An opening date has not been announced yet. Follow What Now San Antonio on Facebook for updates.
