What to Eat in San Antonio, Texas - Traditional San Antonio Foods

Visiting San Antonio, Texas to see the Alamo or maybe going to a conference and not sure what food you should enjoy? Well there is a lot of great food in San Antonio. It is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy so you know there are going to be a lot of great treats to eat when you are here in San Antonio. From puffy tacos to chicken on a stick to less traditional fare, you will love eating in San Antonio. Where to eat in San Antonio.
Filmed in San Antonio, Texas
Copyright Mark Wolters 2023
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[richardwhitley]

I saw Mark while he was filming this and met him afterwards and he was a gentleman. My wife and I planned our trip to Texas (from Ireland) and used his videos for food suggestions and everything he recommended was amazing. Great videos Mark can't wait for more.

[anderspaulsson]

Texas is a bucket list destination for me

[Spartan]

I was in San Antonio last September, and I ate at Crockett Tavern. I had a brisket grilled cheese with a blackberry lemonade (mixed with moonshine). Both were amazing. I didn’t get a chance to get the puffy tacos, but we are going back soon, so we will be sure to get some. 😋

[EscapingtheEmptyNest]

My "can't miss" for tourists is the Iron Cactus on the river. If you're not on the river, MI Tierra has a great atmosphere.

[brixalpha]

The Pearl is a great area to eat, it has a ton of restaurants and has a Culinary Institute on site. Food there is amazing. Also brisket is a must, 2M is my favorite. YT channel Texas Eats is a show by a local news channel in San Antonio which has a lot of the best places to eat in and around San Antonio.

[martingrinstead]

I’ve only been to San Antonio once. Absolutely loved it!! We really enjoyed Vietnamese Food while in San Antonio! San Antonio has such a diverse food scene! Can’t wait to visit again.

[jennifermarvel]

San Antonio and the Riverwalk are my happy places. I live in the Texas panhandle and we go to San Antonio almost every summer for vacation.

[StamfordBridge]

I went to a high-end, tourist-magnet Tex-Mex restaurant right on the Riverwalk. I don’t care if it wasn’t the hipster choice — the food was great and the guacamole was some of the best I’ve ever had.

[thecrochetchic]

I love the enthusiasm in the video! I've lived 30 miles south of San Antonio for 25 years. We tend to stay away from downtown and all the tourists but when we feel like being a tourist we go to Market Square and Mi Tierra. We love Don Pedros on the south side but its a little sketchy on the south side so please don't leave any belongings in your car to get stolen. They have the best margaritas and of course the mariachis. Broadway street is also a must! Good Time Charlies has the best chicken fried steak and margaritas and its a local spot. Also the Smoke Shack with its brisket grilled cheese. These restaurants have been around forever so they have to be good. With those 3 you have tex-mex, BBQ and southern, but seriously don't underestimate Broadway street for its restaurants. a lot of people like to go to the Pearl restaurants but Ive heard they're overrated and pricey. Ive been to the Pearl stables for a seminar and it is gorgeous in there. Also a visit to the Tower of Americas is a must and the restaurant is great when I've been but its been awhile, also very touristy but worth it for the views. I believe you can drink at the bar without a reservation and without paying for admission to the top. For a basic breakfast taco, go to Bill Millers and ask for a bean and cheese or a carne guisada, I promise you won't be disappointed. Chachos Nachos is another hot spot, they have ginormous nachos you can share with a whole table. It's a little gross like the floors are sticky but the nachos are amazing :)

[PrimeTimeTravelers]

Loved San Antonio! The place on the Riverwalk with colored umbrellas had good food. We ate there twice since it was by the hotel.

[Texxet]

Another addition to add as far as restaurants go: Burnt Bean in Seguin. It’s in the top 5 of bbq spots for Texas monthly, and the chef was a James beard semi-finalist for Texas. The food is phenomenal!

[davestrasburg]

So true, San Antonio is not just a fascinating town, with things to see that are super-important in the history of our country; it's also a delicious city!

[kimchi]

This video couldn’t have been suggested at a better time! My husband and I are visiting San Antonio on the 17th of this month!

[rattybabby]

Thank you for these videos, really love and appreciate what you do and share ❤️

[BoeserBirdy]

At little taste of Europe in SATX is La Frite Belgian Bistro . Rivals any moules (mussels) found in Brussels.

[jasonaquaswift]

wow you missed 2 major food gems in San Antonio. Empenada's we have probably 3 of the best empenada places in the US right here in san antonios. Fat Tummy and La Che empenadas. The other is BBQ specializing in barbacoa. One of the most hidden gems is 2m smokehouse.

[billwilson]

Good video! Having lived here for the last 10 years, and spending a couple of years of Army time here, I have a few suggestions for places and things to eat. I actually live up in the Hill Country north of San Antonio so I either go into northern San Antonio along the US Hwy 281 Corridor or go over to New Braunfels. BBQ! You didn't mention it at all. I did a couple of BBQ competitions when I lived in Utah in the early 2000's, grew up in Kansas City, lived in DFW for 15 years and so on... Brisket is king here in TX. For my money, Texas Pride on Loop 1604, way out on the eastern fringes of San Antonio is the best!! And it has a really cool atmosphere! Around town there are a few Rudy's BBQs. Those are good everyday BBQ places - but don't serve fries. In fact, most San Antonio area BBQ places do not serve fries so be forewarned! Avoid Bill Miller's BBQ at all cost!! It basically tastes like boiled beef dipped in BBQ sauce. As for Tex Mex I have 3 staples... Dos Rios in New Braufels. Fantastic food and some of the best home made salsa around the area. Lupe's on US Hwy 281 is very good as well, but the closer you get into town the more crowds and wait time you have to deal with. Then there is Mamacita's on the I-10 service road near Callaghan Rd. The food is great, drinks are fairly priced, and it's not as crowded as most of the places around San Antonio. If you're looking for good old Texas comfort food nothing tops Antler's in Spring Branch on TX Hwy 46. They have awesome chicken fried steak and home made (lumpy) mashed potatoes. The place is appropriately named as they have deer mounts and antler racks all over the place. They are expanding their dining areas so you sometimes have a wait right now (mid-January 2023). The absolute BEST burgers in town are at Chester's! There is one on Loop 410 near the airport, 1 up US Hwy 281 near Thousand Oaks, and 1 in Universal City near Randolph Air Force base (in fact if you make a right turn coming out of the parking lot you will be at the main gate to post in 2 or 3 blocks!). They have fresh cut fries and homemade onion rings that are to die for!!! That should be done in another couple of months, weather permitting. San Antonio area is indeed a food lover's paradise!! Come on down and see us y'all!! If you are coming down this way and want any more tips, please message me by replying to this and I'll gladly share what I know.

[SexyButCurious]

I was born in San Antonio and I miss going to WhatABurger, Bill Miller's, and Taco Cabana. The barbecue in Texas and San Antonio alike is amazing IMO and miss having good BBQ here in Orlando. I need to go back to San Antonio(haven't been since 2014).

[annaburch]

I had dinner all planned out and now it seems super boring! 😆 San Antonio and my stomach could become good friends. 😉

[ash_builds]

Thanks for this. About to visit San Antonio. This is very helpful.