Make plans to hit up Flavor, where San Antonio restaurants and bakeries offer up their delicious treats. You’ll be able to sample bites from more than 30 restaurants in various cuisines, enjoy craft beer and wine, signature cocktails and a live Culinary Showdown.
San Antonio Flavor – held on March 19 at the San Antonio Museum of Art – is a charitable event benefiting Culinaria 501c3.
Alamo Biscuit Co.
9630 Huebner Road #103, (210) 265-5585, alamobiscuitco.com
The flaky, buttery biscuits are reason enough to visit, but its panaderia gives customers a reason to stay. While the kitchen prepares your order, stop by the pan dulce counter for housemade conchas, Mexican wedding cookies and some truly impressive empanadas.
Photo by Lea ThompsonThe Jerk Shack
117 Matyear St, (210) 776-7780, facebook.com/thejerkshacksatx
Jerk fried wings. Need we say more? You can order these delicious bad boys as a starter or as a meal, paired with a pineapple waffle. You’ll really think you died and gone to heaven.
Photo via Instagram / sa.suaveeatsBotika
303 Pearl Pkwy #111, (210) 670-7684, botikapearl.com
The inventive Pearl spot known as Botika will, of course, make an appearance at Flavor. While you’ll miss out on the stylish digs, you’ll still get to enjoy Peruvian-Asian fusion plates that will blow your mind – or at least your taste buds.
Photo via Instagram / botikapearl Credit:Photo via Instagram / botikapearlMeadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar
555 W Bitters Rd #110, (210) 481-4214, meadowsanantonio.com
Dedicated to offering a seasonal Texas Southern dining experience, you can depend on Meadow to have fried chicken on its menu. Swing by at dinnertime for the plate of this crunchy goodness, served with bacon-braised greens, chow chow and honey hot sauce.
Photo via Instagram / waltlewjrCereal Killer Sweets
Downtown, cerealkillersweets.com
After closing its Huebner location, Cereal Killer Sweets intended to reopen in a new downtown storefront by July. The cereal bar has yet to do so, but luckily you can still get your fix as the local business is active in markets and as a vendor.
Photo via Instagram / cerealkillersweetsPrimero Cantina
16641 La Cantera Pkwy, (210) 558-6500, lacanteraresort.com
Photo via Instagram / instagrub_sabestThe Rustic
17619 La Cantera Pkwy #204, (210) 245-7500, therustic.com
Photo via Instagram / therusticsaToro Kitchen + Bar
115 N Loop 1604 E #1105, (210) 592-1075, torokitchenandbar.com
Spanish cuisine will surely take you to your happy place. Known for classics like paella and tapas, Toro’s contribution to the event is so appreciated.
Photo via Instagram / torokitchenandbarNaco Mexican Eatery
2347 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 996-1033, nacomexicaneatery.com
Photo via Instagram / nacomexican Credit:Instagram / nacomexicanMiss Chickpea’s Bakeshop
8065 Callaghan Road, (210) 993-0748, misschickpeas.com
At Miss Chickpea’s Bakeshop, everything — from the shop’s colorful breakfast pastries to the custom wedding cakes and gluten-free cookies — is made with vegan, organic and natural ingredients.
Photo via Instagram / misschickpeasbakeshopLa Botanica
2911 N St Mary’s St, (210) 716-0702, vivalabotanica.com
Photo by pepperdaisuki via Instagram / labotanicasaLucy Cooper’s Texas Ice House
16080 San Pedro Ave, (210) 462-1894, lucycoopers.com
Lucy Cooper’s PB&J wings are an updated take on your childhood favorite. Build your best wings with a mix of spicy peanut sauce and sweet peach marmalade.
Photo via Instagram / sacurrentRestaurant Gwendolyn
152 E Pecan St #100, (210) 222-1849, restaurantgwendolyn.com
Photo via Instagram / safood.eDorrego’s
150 E Houston St, (210) 230-8454, dorregos.com
Found inside the beautiful Hotel Valencia, Dorrego’s brings Argentinean fare to your table. The Downtown restaurant also pairs plates with wines, so you can be sure it’ll be a swanky affair.
Photo via Instagram / dorregosThe Beignet Stand
11911 Crosswinds Way #306, facebook.com
The Beignet Stand, opened by two beignet lovers with a dream in February, makes these delicious fried breads the star of its menu. For those of you who don’t know what a beignet is, let us explain: heaven. Now go try one.
Photo via Instagram / thebeignetstandBamboo
1010 S Flores St #111, (210) 481-4884, bambooeats.com
Photo via Instagram / _malloryyyyy_Sangria on the Burg
5115 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 265-3763, sangriaontheburg.com
Partially named after its address, Sangria on the Burg remains a favorite for lots of local foodies — and not just those in the neighborhood. Worth traveling across town to dine here, the Ceasar Zepeda-led restaurant is prized for its sangria flights and bites like sliders and tacos. Trust us when we say that this spot should be on your short list.
Photo via Instagram / utah.local.eatsSweet Paris Crêperie & Café
15900 La Cantera Pkwy Suite 19160, (210) 561-4452, sweetparis.com
Sweet Paris — a Texas-based chain of French-inspired cafes from husband-and-wife team Allison Young Chavez and Ivan Chavez – made a splash in late June with its first San Antonio location. The La Cantera restaurant spot offers a patio space with bistro-style seating and a mix of sweet and savory options.
Photo via Instagram / shakaminskaeatzSAVOR
200 E Grayson St #117, (210) 554-6484, savorcia.com
Brought to you by the students at the Culinary Institute of America-San Antonio, SAVOR highlights the talents of students while also letting you feast on flavors and techniques from around the world. Expect for every bit of your meal to be top notch, because it will be.
Photo via Instagram / ciasavor Credit:Photo via Instagram / ciasavorThe Art of Donut
3428 N St Mary’s St, (210) 265-5423, artofdonut.com
Photo via Facebook / The Art of DonutSari-Sari Filipino Restaurant, Market, & Bakery
5700 Wurzbach Road, (210) 647-7274, sari-sari-satx.com
Part Asian market, part restaurant and part bakery, Sari-Sari has a lot to offer for hungry visitors. Specializing in Filipino and Chinese dishes, the Leon Valley spot was first opened by entrepreneur Adam Valenzuela, who had a dream of opening a Filipino restaurant. Sari-Sari is now owned and operated by daughter Camille De Los Reyes while other family members keep the eclectic shop and restaurant going.
Photo via Instagram / jesselizarrarasCover 3
1806 N 1604 W, (210) 479-9700, cover-3.com
Photo via Instagram / grooviefoodies_TopGolf
5539 North Loop 1604 W, (210) 202-2694, topgolf.com
Tee spot yes, but Top Golf also has an intense menu of goodies (both food and drinks). Check out what you’ve been missing.
Photo via Instagram / topgolfSouthside Craft Soda
359 Bustillos Dr, (210) 585-8491, southsidecraftsoda.com
Photo via Instagram / southsidecraftsodaPanifico Bake Shop
602 NW 24th St, (210) 434-9290, panifico.com
Be sure to save room for dessert! That’s right, the long-standing and well-loved bakery will be available for you to get your fix of something sweet and oh-so-fulfilling.
Photo via Instagram / countdowncityconnoisseursCatch The Wave
Food truck, facebook.com/catchthewave.io
Photo via Instagram / catchthewave.ioTiff’s Treats at Alamo Ranch
8110 W Loop 1604 N #104, (210) 910-5600, cookiedelivery.com
Tiff’s Treats opened a fifth location in San Antonio’s Alamo Ranch area. The Austin-based company is known for their tasty cookies and speedy delivery.
Photos via Instagram / tiffstreats Credit:Photos via Instagram, tiffstreatsShake Shack
3003 Broadway St, (210) 469-3732, shakeshack.com
New York-based burger favorite, Shake Shack, opened the doors to its long-awaited second San Antonio location — located just outside Brackenridge Park – on June 7. The building of the burger spot prompted the relocation of Kiddie Park.
Photo via Instagram / ras.sa.syLeon Valley Cafe
6417 Evers Road, Leon Valley, (210) 520-0706, leonvalleycafe.com
This Leon Valley staple offers an eclectic menu, and that includes dependable sandwich options. Order a Cuban sandwich (or opt for the San Antonio Cuban), the 210 sandwich or the Hangover. Expect exciting flavors served on fresh bread, and expect it to hit the spot.
Photo via Instagram / bestfoodsanantonioCosmic Cakery
150 W Olmos Dr, (210) 387-2305, cosmiccakery.com
If you ever need a custom cake that will look great and taste even better, believe us when we say that Cosmic Cakery should be at the top of your short list. Still, you can score treats like cupcakes and cake pops that often include creative decorations that make them almost too cute to eat. They even have special treats for your pup!
Photo via Instagram / cosmiccakeryEvolution Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
218 E Olmos Dr, Olmos Park, (210) 236-8752, evolutioncuisine.com
Photo via Yelp / Adolfo M.Cakes by Felicia
(210) 383-6046, cakesbyfelicia.com
Photo via Instagram / cakesbyfeliciasaBrookie Pie’s Sweets
(210) 920-1210, facebook.com/brookiepiesweets
Photo via Instagram / brookiepiessweets
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