The owners of the La Villita Assembly Hall, a circular building on the corner of Villita and Presa streets, plan to turn the space into a food hall, according to a press release.

San Antonio private equity firm Escalera Capital bought the property in March 2024 with a plan to turn the building into a “dynamic food and beverage hub” by 2027.

Now, Escalera Capital is announcing a more specific plan — to create a food hall — in partnership with Onset Hospitality.

The La Villita Assembly Hall opened in 1958, according to the press release, and it hosts events throughout the year, including the Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) during Fiesta San Antonio.

NIOSA uses the building for some of its programs, including the sauerkraut bend, and Fiesta organizers say they are excited by the renova

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