Mare e Monte is among the restaurants serving on Christmas.

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San Antonio restaurants serving on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

From Italian and Asian to Jewish-Chinese specialties, there’s no reason to cook if you’d rather eat out.

by Kat Stinson December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

From Italian and Asian to Jewish-Chinese specialties, there’s no reason to cook if you’d rather eat out.

Maple-peanut butter pie is among the dessert items at the new restaurant.

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New chef-driven restaurant Katerina opening in Stone Oak

Chefs Justin Manzi and Greg Carter will helm the restaurant, scheduled to open in early January.

by Kat Stinson December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

La Panadería owners José and David Cáceres get a hug from their business' new mascot, Don Lino, at its new Stone Oak store.

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La Panadería to open fifth San Antonio location on Wednesday

The 6,600-square-foot bakery and restaurant in Stone Oak will be the homegrown chain’s largest yet.

by Kat Stinson December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou offers exemplary French dining at the Pearl.

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For being a ‘Tex-Mex town,’ San Antonio’s food scene covers myriad cultures

These restaurants specializing in international cuisine are some of the city’s best.

by Ron Bechtol December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

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Everything we saw at the Pullman Market Tamale Festival

The inaugural event took place at San Antonio’s Pearl development on Saturday.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Famous Toastery is known for its mimosa flights and brunch favorites.

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Brunch chain Famous Toastery to open restaurant in Northwest San Antonio

The North Carolina-based concept’s Alamo City store will open next year, becoming its first location west of the Mississippi.

By Samara GerstleDecember 13, 2025December 13, 2025

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Everyone we saw at Dulce 2025, San Antonio’s most festive food event

The costumes and times were wild as the holiday food celebration took over SA’s DoSeum.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

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The best places to get holiday tamales in San Antonio this Christmas season

by San Antonio Current Staff December 12, 2025December 20, 2025

Garcia Barbecue started as a pop-up but opened a Medical Center storefront last year.

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San Antonio’s Garcia Barbecue closes after six years in business

After operating a pair of food trucks, the owners launched their first brick-and-mortar venture last year.

by Kat Stinson December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

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Soup sold at H-E-B stores recalled for ‘life-threatening’ allergen

The Meal Simple brand of Red Lentil Dal Soup is being recalled because packages are mislabeled and may contain milk.

By Samara GerstleDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Sari-Sari was one of three San Antonio businesses or nonprofits that received development dollars this week.

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Three San Antonio food projects win funding from Texas nonprofit

Sari-Sari Market, Texas Bean Freak and the San Antonio Food Bank all received funding from the Texas Food & Wine Alliance.

by Kat Stinson December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Isidore creates warmth with an open kitchen, rustic wood shelving lined with understated Texas-inspired curios, and a sunlit dining room.

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Triumphant Trio: Inside San Antonio’s three Michelin-starred restaurants

Isidore, Mixtli and Nicosi all offer exceptional food and service but have taken different paths to success.

by Kat Stinson December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

A rendering shows the completed exterior of New Braunfels' Faust Hotel.

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New Braunfels’ Faust Hotel reopening in spring with new culinary concepts

The historic property will include a full-service Texas brasserie and a prohibition-style basement speakeasy.

by Kat Stinson December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

2M Smokehouse's picadillo macaroni and cheese lit up the New York Times' food critics.

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2M Smokehouse grabs spot on New York Times’ best dishes of 2025 list

The Times praised the San Antonio barbecue institution’s creamy, spicy picadillo macaroni and cheese.

by Sanford Nowlin December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Vietnamese sandos are the star at Jason Dady's new pop-up.

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Chef Jason Dady revives decade-old banh mi concept with Pearl pop-up

Umai Mi opens this Wednesday at the Bottling Department Food Hall at San Antonio’s Pearl development.

by Kat Stinson December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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The 20 best burger joints in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp

The top spot might surprise you, unless you’re a true burger connoisseur.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Participants make corn husk-wrapped packets of goodness during a previous installment of La Gran Tamalada.

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La Gran Tamalada to expand this year with student culinary competition

The Dec. 13-14 event at San Antonio’s Historic Market Square will feature holiday tamales, workshops, live music and more.

By Samara GerstleDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025

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First Look: San Antonio is about to get a sexy new vinyl bar

The Government Hill ‘listening room’ Volta is by the same minds behind Lonesome Rose, Slow Ride, Holy Diver and other San Antonio bars.

by Stephanie Koithan December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

The Whataburger chain is working with nonprofit Endeavors to make the holidays happier for many in need.

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Whataburger holiday gift drive to help veterans and the unhoused

The San Antonio-based burger chain is working with the nonprofit Endeavors to help with its clients’ holiday wishlists.

By Samara Gerstle December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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Get to the chopper! Boerne has a new Predator-themed bar

Fans of the ’80s action thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger have a new themed bar in the San Antonio area.

by Stephanie Koithan December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: TICKETS TO UNITED WE BRUNCH ON 2/28/26!

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San Antonio restaurants serving on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

New chef-driven restaurant Katerina opening in Stone Oak

La Panadería to open fifth San Antonio location on Wednesday

For being a ‘Tex-Mex town,’ San Antonio’s food scene covers myriad cultures

Everything we saw at the Pullman Market Tamale Festival

Brunch chain Famous Toastery to open restaurant in Northwest San Antonio

Everyone we saw at Dulce 2025, San Antonio’s most festive food event

The best places to get holiday tamales in San Antonio this Christmas season

San Antonio’s Garcia Barbecue closes after six years in business

Soup sold at H-E-B stores recalled for ‘life-threatening’ allergen

Three San Antonio food projects win funding from Texas nonprofit

Triumphant Trio: Inside San Antonio’s three Michelin-starred restaurants

New Braunfels’ Faust Hotel reopening in spring with new culinary concepts

2M Smokehouse grabs spot on New York Times’ best dishes of 2025 list

Chef Jason Dady revives decade-old banh mi concept with Pearl pop-up

The 20 best burger joints in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp

La Gran Tamalada to expand this year with student culinary competition

First Look: San Antonio is about to get a sexy new vinyl bar

Whataburger holiday gift drive to help veterans and the unhoused

Get to the chopper! Boerne has a new Predator-themed bar

Everyone we saw at Dulce 2025, San Antonio’s most festive food event

The best places to get holiday tamales in San Antonio this Christmas season

The 20 best burger joints in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp

20 San Antonio bars where you probably won’t see anyone you know