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…

By Stephanie Koithan

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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

8. La Birrieria 911211 Perrin Beitel Rd., (210) 888-1825, yelp.com "Had breakfast tacos and [torta]. First off Barbacoa [torta] was so flavorful and huge portion. The tacos were excellent." - Pat C.
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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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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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.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

M.K. Davis Restaurant & Bar 1302 N. Flores St., (210) 223-1208, facebook.com/mkdavisrestaurant This family-owned restaurant specializes in serving up steaks, seafood and Mexican food to hungry San Antonians. What started in 1956 with picnic tables and ice-cold beers is now an Alamo City classic with both food and an atmosphere that remains true to the restaurant’s family roots.
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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.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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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,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Primo's Pizzeria 720 E. Mistletoe Ave., (210) 998-2031, opentable.com/r/primos-san-antonioPrimo's, located in the former NOLA location, serves upscale Italian eats. Officially opened April 10, it is the first concept being launched by the San Antonio-based CW Hospitality Group.
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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

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…

By Stephanie Koithan

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 —…

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…

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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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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

8. Best Quality Daughter 602 Avenue A, (210) 819-4236, bestqualitydaughter.com "Location is amazing ! It's in front of the Pearl and it makes it a perfect spot for date nights, brunch, etc! The food comes in big portions and it's shareable. My friend and I went, ordered one thing and we couldn't finish it but we both took some home because it was TOO GOOD! Great taste and amazing vibes. I love the aesthetic and atmosphere of this place. The staff was so nice and super fun! I would definitely come again !! And then after you eat a little walk at the Pearl is always a plus" - Jaesel 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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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…

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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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