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

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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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…

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…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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

Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen 103 E Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215, (210) 446-9303, elsewheretexas.com Elsewhere’s notoriety may start with its impressive outdoor space which backs right up to the San Antonio River, but that’s bolstered by quality burgers, fries and tacos and an impressive bar program to pair them with.
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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

23. Bubba’s 33 Multiple Locations “The Spicy Habanero Burger was amazing! Get some sauce on the side! So good and hearty!” – Rajita T.
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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

10. Goomba’s Pizzeria Multiple Locations "Great fresh pizza (and other Italian dishes) at a reasonable price. Had their two slices and a drink combo and it was delicious!" - Lloyd F.
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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

Camacho's 5895 Babcock Rd, (210) 362-1059, yelp.com/biz/camachos-mexican-restaurant-san-antonio For really tasty Tex-Mex, it doesn't get much better. Guests particularly rave about the enchiladas, carne guisada and fajita plates. Might as well get a margarita while you're there too.
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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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All the beautiful people we saw at Whiskey Business 2024

During Friday's Whiskey Business 2024, San Antonio food and whiskey lovers dressed up and had a great time exploring the historic Witte…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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Best boozy moments from Whiskey Business 2024

Whiskey Business 2024 brought fun-loving folks together Friday at San Antonio's historic Witte Museum to sample dozens of whiskeys, cocktails, spirits and…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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The most anticipated new restaurants and bars coming to San Antonio

Put your stretchy pants on, San Antonio. Plenty of new bars and restaurants are expected to make their debut through the end…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Urban Bird 22106 US 281 N., Suite 102 and 8802 Potranco Road, Suite 111 Urban Bird is Houston-based and veteran-owned, and it's expanding into San Antonio later this year, though no official opening dates have been announced.
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The best food and drinks in San Antonio for 2024, according to our readers

The people of San Antonio have spoken! Here are the Best of San Antonio Food and Drink winners for 2024.

By San Antonio Current Staff

Best Barbecue Smoke Shack BBQ, 3714 Broadway, (210) 957-1430, smokeshacksa.com
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All the fun and fireworks from San Antonio's Fourth of July celebration at Woodlawn Lake

San Antonio's annual Independence Day party at Woodlawn Lake Park drew revelers from all over the city. Here's a look at people…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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San Antonio's best bars that aren't located downtown

A night out in downtown San Antonio can be lively and fun, but parking and crowds get old fast. We don't blame…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Thirsty Horse Dance Hall & Saloon They’ve got both kinds of music, country and western! Located in north central SA, Thirsty Horse has live music most nights and a massive dance floor from which to enjoy it. Free dance lessons on Wednesday through Saturday will have you perfectly ready to pull your boots on and get out there. Don't worry wallflowers, there's a lovely patio to enjoy as well.2335 NW Military Highway, (210) 348-1513,thirstyhorse.net.
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The 25 most popular San Antonio Tex-Mex restaurants right now, according to Yelp

San Antonio is renowned for its vibrant Tex-Mex cuisine, offering a blend of flavors that reflect its rich cultural heritage. If you're…

By San Antonio Current Staff

 7. Chavelita's Restaurant 814 West Ave., (210) 437-4505, chavelitasrestaurant.com “Delicious! Nice customer service, everything was made fresh. I got their [chilaquiles] to go, so satisfying! And I also got an agua de melon, it was very refreshing. I Will be going back” - S K.
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25 essential LGBTQIA-friendly bars and restaurants in San Antonio

Whether you're celebrating Pride Month or just looking for inclusive places for dinner, drinks or entertainment, the good news is that San…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Pegasus 1402 N. Main Ave., (210) 299-4222, pegasussanantonio.com This nightclub is one of the friendliest and oldest bars on the North Main Strip, and it's a reliably great spot to catch a drag show and dance the night away. There’s never a dull moment with karaoke nights, contests and DJs, but Pegasus doesn’t stop at offering San Antonio a great night out. They also regularly host fundraisers and benefits to give back to the community.
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25 San Antonio restaurants every new resident must try before saying they're a local

You may live in San Antonio, but how well do you really know the city if you're not eating like a local?…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Barbaro 2720 McCullough Ave, (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com Barbaro's wood-fired pizzas are pretty much a slice of heaven. Guests can choose from a list of house pies or build their own, and the full bar, happy hour and stylish atmosphere elevate this favorite beyond the standard pizzeria experience.
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All the hungry folks we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2024

San Antonio Flavor 2024 was one of the city's biggest culinary celebrations of the year, and it drew folks from all over…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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The 25 most popular San Antonio restaurants right now, according to Yelp

The San Antonio food scene has racked up plenty of accolades, including becoming only the second U.S. city to be named a…

By San Antonio Current Staff

 1. Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar 722 S. St. Mary's St. "My experience at Rosario's was simply outstanding. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff ensuring every need was met promptly. What truly impressed me was the speed and precision with which the food was delivered to our table. Each dish was flavorful and authentic, showcasing the essence of Mexican cuisine. Rosario's sets the bar high for excellent service and delicious food. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience." — Maria L.
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All the delicious fun we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2024

The 2024 edition of San Antonio Flavor delivered delicious food, refreshing cocktails and the annual event's most thrilling Culinary Showdown yet. Chef…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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20 kid-friendly bars and restaurants in San Antonio

Great dining spots abound in San Antonio, but things can get complicated when you have kids in tow. Fortunately, many Alamo City…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen 103 E. Jones Ave., (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen’s expansive patio space is both kid- and pet-friendly. The spot also offers a kids menu.
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