Winner: Wayne’s Wings
4453 Walzem Road
(210) 300-3891
Since owner Wayne Price celebrated his namesake’s grand opening in 2010, the restaurant has found a loyal statewide fanbase and national recognition for its delectable wings and fried chicken. The eatery’s menu is full of original flavors and dry-rub choices including sweet-and-savory Texas honey, garlic-parmesan and spicy ghost pepper “creeper” wings. Clearly, supporting Black-owned businesses never tasted so good. Why do people flock to fast-casual franchises when a homegrown option can be so much more fulfilling on multiple levels?
2. Smashin Crab
Multiple locations
3. The Jerk Shack
117 Matyear St.
(210) 776-7780
This article appears in Best of San Antonio 2020.