All the fun-loving folks we saw at Whiskey Business 2025

Revelers turned out in a big way Friday for the 10th Annual Whiskey Business, San Antonio's premier spirits- and food-tasting event. Attendees at…

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All 22 San Antonio restaurants featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

When Guy Fieri really wants to go to Flavortown, he makes a stop in the Alamo City. When it comes to the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Sichuan House 3505 Wurzbach Rd #102, (210) 509-9999, facebook.com/SichuanEats This humble spot may not look like much, but it serves up some of the best Chinese fare in the city. Stop by for Sichuan tapas, hot pots and more – like pork belly and Kung Pao shrimp. Make sure to order the dumplings! Fieri stopped by Sichuan House to sample its fiery cuisine during a March 2024 episode.
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29 San Antonio restaurants and bars that have closed so far this year

The uncertain economy is spelling trouble for San Antonio's service industry. Even some of our most beloved bars and restaurants aren't immune…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Comfort Cafe at Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 at Los Patios Comfort Cafe closed its Los Patios location in June. The popular pay-what-you-can brunch spot with a righteous mission is sadly gone, but the good news is that Comfort Cafe still has two other locations, at 6812 Bandera Road in Leon Valley and 111 NW 1st Street in Smithville. Further, is has opened a coffee, crepe and gift shop called Sweet Serenity "just steps away from its Bandera Road location."
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A look back on 10 years of Whiskey Business

For 10 years, Whiskey Business has been San Antonio’s premier celebration of fine spirits, unforgettable flavors and community spirit. This year’s milestone…

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The 25 best restaurants in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp reviews

San Antonio is by no means starved for great cuisine. Our city is overflowing with options ranging from the best Tex-Mex in…

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8. Salsita Drinks & Tacos (formerly Santa Diabla) 906 E Elmira St., (210) 314-7951, salsitatx.com "The food is absolutely amazing!!! I highly recommended the tacos, but mostly the Birria Flautas! Those took me by surprise! The service is awesome, laid back and friendly! Come to celebrate with your friends or just for an afterwork night cap! The ambiance is excellent and relaxing!" - Gladys J.
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The 26 hottest hookup bars in San Antonio right now

Some thirsts can't be quenched by an ice cold Lone Star. For such a night, look no further than these San Antonio…

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High Horse Ice House 358 E Craig Pl, highhorsesatx.com High Horse is the latest saloon on the St. Mary's Strip, known for its good drink prices, BBQ, dance floor and friendly staff. There's also outdoor seating, perfect for finding a dark corner to snog your favorite cowboy.
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The best food and drink in San Antonio for 2025, according to our readers

The people of San Antonio have spoken! Here are the Best of San Antonio Food and Drink winners for 2025. 

By San Antonio Current Staff

Best French Restaurant Brasserie Mon Chou Chou 312 Pearl Parkway (210) 469-3743 brasseriemonchouchou.com
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30 hidden-gem international restaurants everyone in San Antonio should know

San Antonio is known for its Tex-Mex, but the Alamo City has much to offer beyond enchiladas and margaritas. Thanks to a…

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Thai Topaz 2177 NW Military Hwy, (210) 290-9833, thaitopaz-sat.com If you find yourself in Castle Hills, consider stopping in at Thai Topaz for a satisfying dinner. This Thai favorite may function from a strip mall, but the flavors here will have you thinking you’re in the heart of Thailand. Do yourself a favor and order the Spicy Mango Delight. Photo via Instagram / gofrosanantonio
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25 small-town Texas restaurants worth a weekend roadtrip from San Antonio

It's hard to beat a road trip that includes a delicious destination. Though San Antonio has plenty of great dining options, there's…

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Texas Pride BBQ 2980 E Loop 1604 S, Adkins, (210) 649-3730, texaspridebbq.net Texas Pride BBQ has the fix for your fried fish and barbecue cravings. If nothing else, be sure to try their famous peach cobbler while there — you won't be sorry.
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All the best boozy moments from San Antonio's Cocktail: The Event 2025

We were transported to the tropics Thursday at the Current's annual Cocktail: The Event celebration. Thanks to everyone who joined us at…

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The 20 best breakfast taco spots in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp

San Antonio has the best breakfast tacos in America. There, we said it. While we love tacos all day long in San…

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5. Little Taco Factory 1502 McCullough Ave., (210) 227-5657, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063658174807 "Found my new taco spot! Not a big breakfast taco guy, this place has changed that. I enjoyed their bacon & egg taco and the potato & egg, added some cheese n salsa. Woohoo!" - Derrick J.
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Everything you can expect at Cocktail 2025: Tiki Edition

Cocktail: The Event celebrates San Antonio’s thriving cocktail culture, spotlighting the city’s top bars. Each participating drinkery is tasked with serving samples…

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25 Black-owned San Antonio restaurants you can support right now

Spending your money wisely is one of the best ways to show up for the community and support things you care about.…

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Tryst Kitchen + Cocktails 1915 Broadway Suite # 111, (210) 233-8809instagram.com/tryst.sa Veteran San Antonio restaurateurs opened Tryst last year. The Pearl-area eatery focuses on a creative mix of Creole, Cajun and soul food specialties.
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29 essential LGBTQ-friendly bars and restaurants in San Antonio

Pride Month is upon us, meaning every letter in LGBTQIA is flocking to the gayborhood to enjoy drag brunches, dance nights and…

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The Dakota East Side Ice House 433 S. Hackberry St., (210) 375-6009, thedakotasa.com Dakota is a contemporary ice house with eclectic programming — which includes both belly dancing and drag shows — and an oft-Instagrammed welcome sign that reminds guests to “Just Be Nice, Dammit!” The watering hole also just hosted the election night victory party for our new mayor — and proud lesbian — Gina Ortiz Jones.
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More food and fun from San Antonio Flavor 2025

Premier culinary event San Antonio Flavor brought bites from more than 30 local restaurants to the San Antonio Museum of Art on Thursday.…

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25 San Antonio restaurants with cult-like followings

When San Antonians love something, we loves fiercely. Sometimes we even get a little carried away. Line around the block? Three hour…

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Lovers Pizzeria 105 E. Ashby Place, (210) 538-4036, https://www.facebook.com/loverspizzeriar After temporarily closing in 2024 to relocate, Lovers is back at a new location in the Monte Vista neighborhood at 105 E. Ashby Place. People have been known to wait for hours for their New York-style pie.
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All the delicious fun we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2025

The 2025 edition of San Antonio Flavor delivered delectable local cuisine, refreshing cocktails and the annual event's most captivating Culinary Showdown yet.…

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15 San Antonio restaurants and bars that have closed this year

San Antonio has a competitive culinary landscape with a number of groundbreaking restaurants and masterful chefs. However, competition is a double-edged sword,…

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La Madeleine4820 BroadwayLa Madeleine's 32-year-old Broadway location closed at the beginning of the year.
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10 years of SA Flavor: A decade of culinary celebration in San Antonio

San Antonio Flavor is turning 10! Join us as we look back on a decade of unforgettable bites, sips and culinary creativity…

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These are the 25 best brunch spots in San Antonio, according to Yelp

What could be better than brunch on the weekend? Maybe brunch in San Antonio, specifically. Not only does our city have the…

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6. Comfort Cafe Multiple Locations, https://www.serenitystar.org/san-antonio target="serenitystar.org/san-antonio"> “To say Comfort Cafe is goated would be an understatement. Literally everything we had was so good. The service was amazing and just the fact that everything goes back to helping people and their sobriety program makes me want to come back asap. Can't recommend this place enough!” –Colleen W.
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The hottest San Antonio restaurants that have opened so far in 2025 or will debut soon

We're not even five months into the year, and San Antonio's already gained an array of new restaurants that are impressing foodies.…

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Mi Casita Restaurant 19141 Stone Oak Parkway #108 Mi Casita Restaurant is scheduled to open May 1 in the Stone Oak Crossing development, which is dense with dining options. The Tex-Mex restaurant has taken over the space that housed Don Adolfo’s Bar and Grill since 2019, and its footprint also includes the former A Lounge space.
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All the food and culture we saw at San Antonio's inaugural Norteño Fest

On Sunday, the inaugural Norteño Fest took place at the grounds of the San Antonio Charro Association, celebrating Northern Mexico's rich cuisine and culture.…

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San Antonio's essential women-owned restaurants and food businesses

Women chefs, restaurateurs and innovators are at the forefront of San Antonio's thriving food scene. From casual eats to fine dining, wineries…

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The Good Kind 1127 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com. An extension of TimTheGirl Catering, The Good Kind is the brick-and-mortar project of Tim McDiarmid, a well-respected James Beard fellow who's also competed on Food Network's Chopped. The Southtown spot serves eats and drinks on its picturesque patio and hosts regular events including live music and yoga.
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San Antonio's 20 best outdoor dining spots, according to Yelp

Now that the weather is warming up and the days are getting longer, the ideal season for outdoor dining is upon us.…

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15. El Buho 2710 N St Mary's St., nstagram.com/elbuhosatx?hl=en "One of my favorite bars on the St.Mary's strip. I highly recommend to visit. They have great cocktails and a nice outdoor area. The service is great! Food trucks are on site as well." - Samantha R.
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25 hidden gem restaurants only found in San Antonio strip malls

San Antonio has a lot of strip malls. While they may not be the prettiest sight, they harbor a lot of high-caliber…

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India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 692-5262, indiapalace-sa.com Nestled in the corner of a strip mall in the Medical Center, India Palace holds it down with its authentic dishes. Specializing in North Indian fare, this humble spot features a lunch and dinner buffet with both vegetarian and meat dishes, as well as naan and samosas.
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All the fun-loving foodies we saw at United We Brunch 2025 in San Antonio

San Antonio food lovers turned up in force for United We Brunch 2025, an annual celebration of the week's most important —…

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All the cosplay, food and fun we saw at San Antonio's Otaku Festival

The traveling Otaku Anime and Food Festival came to San Antonio this weekend for the Lunar New Year celebration. The gathering took…

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Sip ice-cold drinks and discover San Antonio’s best icehouses during Icehouse Week 2025

From Feb. 15 to March 2, explore San Antonio’s favorite icehouses and neighborhood hangouts during the Fourth Annual Icehouse Week. Enjoy exclusive…

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All the wired folks we saw at the San Antonio Coffee Festival

The San Antonio Coffee Festival returned this Saturday for it 12th installment, drawing South Texas caffeine fiends to Hemisfair's Civic Park for…

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All the delicious fun we had at San Antonio's Titans of Tailgate food festival

The Titans of Tailgate festival took place Saturday at the Rock at La Cantera, home of the San Antonio Spurs’ training facility. A…

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