As many San Antonio eating places are making their mark on the statewide, nationwide and even worldwide stage (good day Michelin!), there are nonetheless extra gems flying just below the radar on this culinary paradise.
A few of these eateries have been working for many years, even when they haven’t attracted loads of fanfare. Nonetheless, these spots garner rave evaluations from devoted followings.
Certainly, their lack of recognition solely leads their followers to be much more fervent in singing their praises. “It’s a travesty extra individuals don’t find out about this spot,” they could inform their mates.
Because of the enter from our readers and the citizen meals critics on the influential Fb group San Antonio Eating places, we’ve got compiled a completely new roundup of among the greatest eating places flying underneath the radar within the Alamo Metropolis.
A few of them won’t be a lot to have a look at on the surface, however that hole-in-the-wall aesthetic solely provides to the enchantment for the really adventurous foodie on the hunt for the following hidden gem.
Within the face of a doubtlessly impending recession, now just isn’t the time to gatekeep your favorites — that’s, if you would like them to outlive. So, examine these spots out, and inform everybody you realize.
Mittman Positive Meals
1125 S Mittman St, (210) 532-3318
Open for breakfast and lunch, Mittman is — let’s be trustworthy — a hole-in-the-wall. However the stereotype rings true that scrumptious eats await you inside. The mom-and-pop restaurant is liked in the neighborhood for its homestyle Mexican cooking — particularly fresh-made tortillas.
Maria Bonita
250 Northaven Drive, (210) 332-5504
Individuals rave in regards to the tremendous nachos, fajitas, tacos, margaritas, ceviche and creamy guacamole at this spot.
Eddie’s Taco Home
401 W. Cevallos St., (210) 222-2400 and 3755 Thousand Oaks Drive, (210) 490-5500, eddiestacohouses.com.
Edward Caballero opened the unique Eddie’s Taco Home in 1976, and it’s straightforward to see why the Tex-Mex favourite remains to be going sturdy — and with two areas no much less. Service is immediate and pleasant, and the lunch, breakfast and dinner specials are filling and reasonably priced. Anybody that desires to expertise Eddie’s indulgence ought to hunt down the breakfast chilaquiles with pork chop plate.
Panda Inn
2201 Harry Wurzbach Highway, (210) 824-1582
This establishment has been working for over 25 years, serving up noodles, egg rolls and extra. You don’t go to Panda Inn for genuine Chinese language meals. You go for mountains of Americanized Chinese language meals at an reasonably priced value. So if essentially the most beneficiant parts of scrumptious mall courtroom Chinese language seems like your factor, don’t let the outside idiot you into pondering it’s closed down. It’s open, and the lo mein is ready to be inhaled. However be warned — although it doesn’t get loads of meals critics’ consideration, it has sufficient of a cult following that the wait could be lengthy.
Pesto Ristorante
5221 McCullough Ave., (210) 314-1072, pesto-ristorante.com
This Olmos Park gem has a couple of issues going for it. To start with, parking isn’t a problem. Then there’s its well-known hen gorgonzola, sea bass, and filet mignon — amongst different normal dishes you’ll be able to count on from a top-notch Italian restaurant.
Casa Pasta
A number of areas, fb.com/casapastahelotes.
This Italian eatery has a number of areas, with its unique in Helotes. Nevertheless, the San Antonio one, Casa Pasta #2, is positioned at 10038 Potranco Highway, Suite 101. Strive the freshly made calamari.
Pam’s Patio Kitchen
11826 Wurzbach Highway, (210) 492-1359, pamspatio.com.
This eclectic cafe’s menu options all the pieces from Thai, Vietnamese, to pizza, sandwiches and even muffins. However someway, all of it works collectively. Being scrumptious helps.
Thai Home
4114 Rittiman Highway, (210) 657-9126
With its array of reasonably priced takes on Thai classics, it’s straightforward to see why this fashionable lunch spot is at all times busy. Most dishes could be ready with the protein of your selection or made vegetarian. Benefit from on-line ordering and get it delivered in the event you so select.
Braza Brava Pizzeria Napoletana
7959 Broadway St. #300, (210) 320-2100, brazabravapizzeria.com
Along with the pizza (duh), we advocate the cacio e pepe, rib eye, lasagna and something involving the freshly made mozzarella.
Pacific Moon
15140 San Pedro Ave., (210) 402-3411, pacificmoonsa.com
This Asian Fusion eatery will hit the spot whether or not you’re on the hunt for a filling meal or late evening drinks. Flavorful and with a kick of spiciness, Pacific Moon is right here for while you’re craving nice meals — simply remember that the kitchen closes at 10 p.m.
El Burrito Tapatio
3008 West Ave., (210) 320-1985
Along with an ideal marg, clients additionally rave about their carne asada burrito, shrimp perrillada, menudo and different basic Mexican dishes.
Casa Mia
4723 Rigsby Ave., (210) 253-9095
This Eastside Italian eatery has solely been open since Spring 2025, however it’s already racking up rave evaluations for its pizza and pasta dishes, identical to nonna used to make.
Taqueria La Milpa
114 Fredericksburg Highway, (210)370-3033
Choices at this 5 Factors spot are fairly normal taqueria fare, together with tostada de aguacate, breakfast tacos, sopes, tortas, mini tacos and chilaquiles.
April’s Chinese language
2030 S. Alamo St., (210 223-7335
For Chinese language classics finished proper, April’s Chinese language is the go-to for a lot of San Antonio foodies. A number of the eatery’s hottest dishes embody the cheese rangoon, lemon hen, lemon pepper steak, Mongolian beef, and extra.
Naara Cafe
9329 Wurzbach Highway, Suite 101, (210) 558-9800, naaracafe.com
Not solely have our readers chosen Naara as one of the best hookah bar, it additionally has nice Center Jap meals. Menu choices embody kabobs, a gyro pizza and lamb shawarma. Higher but, it’s BYOB.
Oasis Cafe
323 N. Foremost Ave., (210) 223-7077
This spot is understood for its contemporary tortillas, so we advocate any dish involving a tortilla, which is nearly all of them.
Taqueria Atotonilco
3431 W. Commerce St., (210) 227-8090, fb.com/Taqueria-Atotonilco-155602537818077
Situated in Prospect Hill, this taqueria serves up tacos full of taste. Whether or not you’re stopping by for breakfast tacos or need some tasty road tacos for lunch, Atotonilco is a no-frills spot for flavorful Mexican fare.
Aguachiles Seafood
2123 Culebra Highway, (210) 276-0302
At this seafood spot, clients rave in regards to the caldo de mariscos, purple snapper, filete coronado, octopus, ceviche and the eponymous Aguachile Tower.
Antinoz Cafe
5826 Babcock Highway, (210) 900-2277
Clients rave about this spot specializing in Italian meals with a Mediterranean flare. Strive the Italian marriage ceremony soup, pesto hen alfredo and the cannolis.
Camacho’s Mexican Restaurant
5895 Babcock Highway, (210) 362-1059, yelp.com/biz/camachos-mexican-restaurant-san-antonio
For actually tasty Tex-Mex, it doesn’t get a lot better. Company significantly rave in regards to the enchiladas, carne guisada and fajita plates. Would possibly as properly get a margarita whilst you’re there too.
Dallah Mediterranean Delicacies
5450 Babcock Highway #112, (210) 233-9574
Get pleasure from a big plate of scrumptious Mediterranean delicacies whereas stress-free on their outside patio.
Tacopolis
1604 Fredericksburg Highway, (210) 254-9624, instagram.com/tacopolissa
Tacopolis is an up-and-coming spot within the Deco District that was lately featured as among the finest issues Specific-Information meals critic Mike Sutter ate that month.
Angelica’s Mexican Restaurant
1326 Goliad Highway, (210) 248-9991
This down-home informal spot is at all times fairly packed — and for good cause. Mexican dishes are as heat and comforting as a comfortable blanket. These embody the fideo loco, enchiladas, comfortable tacos and extra. The spot additionally has a celebration room to lease. However you don’t want a quinceañera for a cause to go.
Sylvia’s Tacos To Go
515 West Ave., (210) 824-9130
For many who want their tacos in a rush, you can do worse that tacos on contemporary tortillas at this spot. Strive the chicharon taco, breakfast tacos, and the caldo de res.
Ruthie’s Mexican Restaurant
11423 West Avenue, (210) 308-0253
Although it has been offered to new house owners, clients can nonetheless count on among the greatest menudo, contemporary flour tortillas, chalupa compuesta, tortilla soup, quesadillas and extra, because of recipes which have been handed down by means of generations.
