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

Let's Be Honest 1602 N. Main Ave., (210) 629-5141, instagram.com Self-described as "the hottest new LGBTQ+ bar on the Strip," Let's Be Honest bragging rights don't end there. The watering hole, which features sports, draft beer and daily specials, also picked up the title of "Best New Bar" as chosen by our readers for the San Antonio Current's 2024 Best of San Antonio.
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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

Con Huevos Tacos 1629 E. Houston St., (210) 229-9295, conhuevostacos.com Con Huevos offers traditional tacos with creative twists and a selection of vegetarian and vegan options. Their patio offers an incredible view of the San Antonio skyline and iconic murals surround the building.The restaurant was also featured in the third season of Netflix’s Taco Chronicles.
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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,…

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

Lovers Pizzeria 105 E. Ashby Pl., instagram.com/lovers.pizzeriaTechnically, this one is a reopening, but we think it counts. Beloved pizza joint Lovers Pizzeria has reopened at long last, in a new spot. Lovers Pizza's new location is located at 105 E. Ashby Place.
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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 —…

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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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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

6. Carriqui 239 E. Grayson St., (210) 910-5547, carriquitx.com "If you're looking for the heart of Texas on a plate, Carriqui is where you'll find it. Nestled in a beautifully restored 1860s home, this South Texas gem effortlessly blends cowboy charm and caballero elegance to deliver an experience that feels like dining at the legendary King Ranch itself. It's a celebration of Central and South Texas roots, steeped in tradition and brimming with authentic comfort food." - Cedric D.
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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…

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

Bombay Bicycle Club Multiple Locations, bombaybicycleclubsa.com Bombay Bicycle Club’s menu showcases its signature burgers and loaded nachos, as well as cocktails, beer and wine. In addition to its longstanding St. Mary’s location, the bar expanded with a location in Hemisfair that opened in 2023.
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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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