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.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Elsewhere Too 4507 N. Loop 1604 W. Access Road, (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com The owners of popular downtown hangout Elsewhere Garden Bar and Kitchen plan to open Elsewhere Too in June, located on six acres on San Antonio’s North Side. Elsewhere Too will have a larger kitchen and bar than the original Elsewhere location, as well as a dedicated dog park area and a kiddo-friendly play area.
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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.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Bistr09 6106 Broadway, (210) 245-8156, bistr09.com. Chef Lisa Astorga-Watel shares kitchen duties with husband and lauded chef Damien Watel at this refreshing eatery in Alamo Heights. She also led Southtown favorite Bite before closing the restaurant in 2020.
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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.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

16. Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen 103 E. Jones Ave., (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com "It's a great outdoor space with lots of table seating and swing seating. The vibes are immaculate, and the food and drinks are great." - Jen H.
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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…

By Stephanie Koithan

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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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 —…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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The 25 most romantic date night restaurants in San Antonio right now

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it's time to start thinking about date night spots before those reservations fill up. Luckily, San…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Supper 136 E. Grayson St., (210) 448-8351, supperatemma.com Set inside SA’s acclaimed Hotel Emma, this farm-to-table eatery is an obvious choice for upscale vibes and contemporary American plates. When the weather’s nice, reserve a small table on the patio to maximize the romance.
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All the restaurants you'll find at United We Brunch

Get ready for the ultimate brunch bash in San Antonio! Mark your calendars for Feb. 22, 2025, and join us at a…

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

San Antonio has an amazing culinary landscape, so the competition is fierce. However, some restaurants are a cut above the rest —…

By San Antonio Current Staff

16. Brenner's on the River Walk 215 Losoya St., (726) 215-8703, "Like many other locals I tend to eat off of the Riverwalk, but Brenner's came highly recommended by a friend. They have different dining options depending on your mood: riverfront more in the hustle and bustle, indoor formal, or a cozy balcony with Riverwalk views. [...] If you are craving a proper steak Brenner's has some of the best options I have seen in town including a wagyu filet flown in directly from Japan. They also have American wagyu from Snake River Farms in Idaho, which I was excited to try. It was like butter." - Marisa P.
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The 20 most anticipated new restaurants coming to San Antonio in 2025

It may be cold outside, but the new year is coming in hot with a lot of exciting bars and restaurants we…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Gen Korean BBQ House 11745 I-10, Suite 410, genkoreanbbq.comPopular chain Gen Korean BBQ is making its San Antonio debut sometime early 2025. The chain already has over 40 locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawai'i, Nevada, New York, Texas and Washington.
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The 50 best bars in San Antonio 2024

In what’s become a yearend tradition, the Current’s staff gave our livers a vigorous workout by running down our 50 favorite San…

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13. Casa Hernan Thanks to its abundance of bold art, Southtown newcomer Casa Hernan offers something of an Alice in Wonderland-set-in-Mexico experience. Part of Chef Johnny Hernandez’s ever-expanding lineup of restaurants and bars, botanas are at the center of Casa Hernan's small-bites menu and pair well with a host of agave-based spirits such as tequila and mezcal. Many of the drinks are fruit-forward but also include creative twists. For example, the Smoking Gun mixes Woodford Reserve bourbon, Herradura Reposado tequila, sugar cane cola and habanero bitters. Sunday brunch runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and the bar opens at 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 411 E. Cevallos St., (210) 226-3670, casahernan.com.
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Everyone we saw celebrating at San Antonio's Hot Holidays on Houston event

Revelers headed downtown Friday night for Hot Holidays on Houston, a festive gathering that took place along Houston Street between the Alameda Theater…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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Year in Review: The 25 biggest San Antonio food news stories of 2024

It was a banner year for San Antonio's culinary scene — but, sadly, also a year of losses. From James Beard accolades…

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Federal agents raid San Antonio location of Delia's Tamales
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Here's where you can get tamales in San Antonio for the holiday season

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Yeah, sure, Christmas, but we really mean tamale season. Now that the holidays are upon…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Ruben’s Homemade Tamales 1807 Rigsby Ave, (210) 337-0025, facebook.com Over on Rigsby you’ll find some of SA’s favorite tamales at Ruben’s, where the lines may be long this time of year, but that’s only because it’s just that tasty. Choose from specialties like bean, chicken and pork with jalapeño. Photo via Yelp / Dale H.
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30 San Antonio restaurants and bars we said goodbye to in 2024

It was a tumultuous year for San Antonio restaurants, bars and taprooms. Alamo City foodies said goodbye to local treasures that fed…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jim’s on Broadway 4108 Broadway A “CLOSED,” sign on the entrance of the 53-year-old Jim’s location on the Broadway corridor bore an addendum: “Goodbye, farewell, until we meet again.” Following the abrupt March closure of the Alamo Heights-area Jim’s, the space is being transformed into the first San Antonio location for Houston-based comfort food chain Adair Kitchen.
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Everyone we saw at Dulce, San Antonio's sweetest food event of 2024

The 2024 edition of annual food and drink event Dulce was a sweet, sweet success. Festive folks flocked to The DoSeum on…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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20 essential downtown San Antonio restaurants that aren't just for tourists

Some San Antonio residents avoid downtown altogether, and it's easy to understand why — it's full of tourists and businesses catering specifically…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Double Standard 114 E. Houston St., (210) 977-0005, doublestandardsatx.com Double Standard is a high-end but classic bar experience right in the heart of downtown San Antonio, offering craft cocktails and hearty eats. Don’t sleep on the Friday steak lunch special — trust us on this.
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The 25 best burger joints in San Antonio, according to Yelp

San Antonio diners love their burgers. Virtually every neighborhood has a favorite joint that excels at serving up the ultimate American handheld,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

7. Smash’d 520 E Grayson St “Great food. We had the Hawaiian chicken, southwest smash and a bunch more food and drinks. Everything was so yummy, the razzle dazzle was dazzling fresh and crisp and yummy.” – M G.
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Everyone we saw at CPS Energy’s 9th Annual GrillsGiving: A Celebration of Meat + Music

On Saturday, barbecue enthusiasts gathered at Hangar 9 at Brooks for CPS Energy’s 9th Annual GrillsGiving — a lively outdoor festival featuring…

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San Antonio's 25 best pizza spots right now, according to Yelp

San Antonio may be a taco town, but we sure do love our pizza too. There's nothing better than sitting down with…

By San Antonio Current Staff

21. Big Lou’s Pizza 2048 S WW White Rd "Extremely good food and drinks !! Will definitely be back again with the crew! Great atmosphere and vibes here !!" - Jordan C.
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Everyone we saw getting toasty at the San Antonio Beer Festival 2024

The 2024 San Antonio Beer Festival brought out plenty of folks looking to sample the finest brews from across the city, state…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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All the fun we saw at the 2024 San Antonio Beer Festival

Beer enthusiasts poured into historic Crockett Park on Saturday to partake in the 18th Annual San Antonio Beer Festival. Here's a look…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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25 San Antonio bars and restaurants with outdoor patios for enjoying the fall weather

With the weather finally feeling tolerable and even — dare we say — downright pleasant, the good people of San Antonio are…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Good Kind Southtown 1127 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com The Good Kind guarantees fresh and local whenever possible, so you can enjoy the fresh air of the garden-like outdoor dining area knowing what you're eating is fresh, too. Check the calendar before your trip and you could catch yoga, pop-ups, trivia and more.
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21 of San Antonio's best under-the-radar restaurants

San Antonio has a wealth of highly praised restaurants, which is only bound to increase with the eyes of Michelin upon us.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Big Bib BBQ Multiple Locations, thebigbib.com Serving up meat by the pound and flavor by the mile, The Big Bib's blend of herbs, spices and smoking woods make sure every bite is just as good as the last.
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All the food, cocktails and fun from San Antonio's inaugural Top Shelf event

The first-ever Top Shelf took place Saturday at the Briscoe Western Art Museum's Jack Guenther Pavilion. Attendees gathered for an evening of…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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The hottest San Antonio restaurants and bars that have opened so far in 2024

At a time when San Antonio bars and restaurants seem to be closing with alarming regularity, it's nice to take a moment…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Kumi 17333 US-281, (210) 494-6688, kumibuffet.com Seafood-focused Asian buffet Kumi took over the Hollywood Park space that formerly housed China Harbor. It began serving in March.
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