Esaul Ramos brings Mexican-influenced Texas BBQ to San Antonio's south side. Lines form early for the legendary brisket and barbacoa-style beef cheeks. A Texas Monthly Top 50 joint.
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Bakery Lorraine
French Bakery & Cafe · Pearl District · James Beard Semifinalist
Award-winning French-inspired bakery known for exquisite macarons, pastries, and brunch fare. A Pearl District gem that draws crowds every weekend for its elegant but accessible offerings.
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Best Quality Daughter
Asian-American · Pearl District
Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin and Quealy Watson serve boundary-pushing Asian-American comfort food at the Pearl. Creative twists on Chinese and American classics with an irreverent, fun vibe.
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La Gloria
Mexican Street Food · Pearl District
Chef Johnny Hernandez's beloved tribute to Mexican street food at the Pearl. Authentic regional dishes from across Mexico in a lively, colorful setting with great margaritas.
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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
Neapolitan Pizza · North San Antonio
Certified Neapolitan pizza made with imported Italian ingredients and fired in a wood-burning oven. Consistently voted the best pizza in San Antonio with a loyal following.
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Curry Boys BBQ
Indian-Texas BBQ · Southtown · Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ, San Antonio Current Best BBQ
Indian spices meet Central Texas BBQ techniques. Tandoori smoked brisket and tikka masala mac & cheese are genre-defying favorites.
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Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery
Tex-Mex · Downtown
A San Antonio institution since 1941 in the Historic Market Square. Open 24 hours with legendary Tex-Mex, a massive bakery, and colorful decor. A must-visit for tourists and locals alike.
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Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
Southern American · Pearl District
Housed in the historic Pearl Brewery building, Southerleigh pairs craft beers brewed on-site with refined Southern cuisine. Beautiful industrial-chic space with a buzzy atmosphere.
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Pinch Boil House
Cajun Seafood · North San Antonio · James Beard Semifinalist 2023
Chef Liang Wu's Cajun-Asian seafood boil that put San Antonio on the national culinary map. Vietnamese-Cajun flavors with Gulf seafood.
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La Panaderia
Mexican Bakery & Cafe · Pearl District · Food & Wine Best Bakeries in America
Jose and David Caceres brought Mexico City-style artisan baking to San Antonio. Conchas, tres leches cake, and Mexican hot chocolate from a beautiful Pearl District bakery.