Acosta opened the first Las Palapas restaurant in 1981. As the business grew, so did his charitable contributions. One item on the menu is dedicated to the 100 Club of San Antonio, with a portion ...

Many knew him as the founder of Las Palapas, but those closest to him knew him as a kind, God-fearing man who believed in serving others, whether through food, friendship, or faith.Ron’s impact ...

The founder of San Antonio-based Las Palapas restaurants, Edward “Ron” Acosta, was fatally stabbed on Tuesday at his North Side home by a family member, sources told KSAT.

David Ruiz, 39, was hallucinating in the days before he allegedly killed Edward Acosta, founder of San Antonio's Las Palapas restaurants, his father said.

Edward “Ron” Acosta, the founder of San Antonio restaurant chain Las Palapas, was stabbed to death by his nephew on Tuesday morning, according to local reports. Acosta, 78, was found bleeding ...

Many knew him as the founder of Las Palapas, but those closest to him knew him as a kind, God-fearing man who believed in serving others, whether through food, friendship, or faith.

San Antonio's Las Palapas has released a statement regarding the tragic murder of founder, Ron Acosta, who was stabbed to death by a relative in his home on Tuesday, July 1, according to authorities.

SAN ANTONIO – Edward “Ron” Acosta, the founder of San Antonio-based Las Palapas restaurants, was fatally stabbed by a family member at a home on the North Side, sources told KSAT on Tuesday.

Las Palapas founder, Edward "Ron" Acosta, will be honored at a funeral service in San Antonio. He was allegedly stabbed to death by his nephew, David Ruiz.

The founder of Las Palapas, whose name is now splashed across headlines in the wake of his death, was more than just a restaurateur. Edward “Ron” Acosta has ties to all kinds of business ...