San Antonio has no shortage of spots to grab a great meal, but for anyone looking for eats with a little girl power, we’ve got you covered. From bakeries to burger joints, San Antonio women are winning at the culinary game. Need proof? Just check out these 29 remarkable eateries helmed by women. 

Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant 5700 Wurzbach Road, (210) 647-7274, sari-sari-satx.com Originally opened by Imelda and Adam Valenzuela, the couple’s daughter, Camille De Los Reyes, now manages the Bandera and Wurzbach intersection favorite. It’s both a market and restaurant. Photo via Instagram / stine.eats
The Jerk Shack 117 Matyear St, (210) 776-7780, facebook.com/thejerkshacksatx The Jerk Shack, an instant SA favorite, is headed by Lattoia Massey and her husband Cornelius. The culinary couple met while serving in the military and ended up in SA when Lattoia studied at the Culinary Institute of America-San Antonio. Thank goodness she did, since that means San Antonio gets to enjoy flavorful Jamaican bites. Photo via Instagram / natturaveragefoodie
Clementine 2195 NW Military Hwy, (210) 503-5121, clementine-sa.com Alongside husband and chef John Russ, Elise Russ brings her longtime love for desserts to Clementine, where she serves as an owner and pastry chef. She brings years of experience in the food biz both in the Alamo City and beyond. Photo via Instagram / clementine.sanantonio Credit: Instagram / clementine.sanantonio
Milpa 5253 McCullough Ave, (210) 990-2349, facebook.com/MilpaFoodTruck Chef Jesse Kuykendall — also known to colleagues as “Chef Kirk” — helms super sexy Havana Hotel eatery Ocha as well as Milpa, a brick and mortar space which showcases food inspired by her childhood on the U.S.-Mexico border. A recent winner of Food Network’s Chopped competition, Chef Kirk has big plans for her culinary future in SA. Photo via Instagram / milpaattheyard
Lucy 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 / sacurrent
Bakery Lorraine Multiple locations, bakerylorraine.com Anne Ng, along with husband Jeremy Mandrell and business partner Charlie Biedenharn, has kept San Antonio happy with colorful and tasty macarons, beautiful tarts and perfectly laminated croissants through Bakery Lorraine’s growing presence across SA. Photo via Instagram / bakery_lorraine Credit: Instagram / @bakery_lorraine
Bistr09 6106 Broadway St, (210) 245-8156, bistr09.com Chef Lisa Astorga-Watel shares kitchen duties with husband and lauded chef Damien Watel at this refreshing eatery in Alamo Heights. She also led Southtown favorite Bite before closing the restaurant in 2020. Photo via Instagram / bistr09
The Good Kind 1127 S St Mary’s St, (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com An extension of TimTheGirl Catering, The Good Kind is the brick-and-mortar project of Tim McDiarmid, a well-respected James Beard fellow. She also oversees events at the Ivy Hall. Yep, Tim the Girl is a busy girl. Photo via Instagram / goodkindsouthtown
Go Vegan San Antonio 14530 Roadrunner Way, (210) 729-5400, facebook.com/GoVeganSa Tara Best has been letting San Antonians enjoy vegan-friendly bites that will have you wondering how it’s not the real thing. After she and her family adopted a vegan lifestyle, she and husband Akeem opened a food truck specializing in vegan twists on mac ‘n’ cheese and chicken & waffles. Made fresh with plant-based products and natural ingredients, consider Go Vegan your best bet to supporting this biracial family and eat tasty, yet healthy bites while doing so. Photo via Instagram / govegansatx
Viva Villa 905 Dolorosa, (210) 987-8482, vivavillatacos.com La Familia Cortez, the family behind Mi Tierra, Viva Villa and more, have made their mark in San Antonio’s culture. But Chef Cariño Cortez, a third-generation family member, has made a mark all on her own. She currently serves as the project manager for La Familia Cortez Restaurants — and she’s a hell of a chef. Photo via Instagram / chefcarinocortez
Chocollazo Multiple locations, chocollazo.com Mary Collazo has been delighting chocolate lovers with house-made, over-the-top desserts since her food truck days. She has a flagship store on Broadway and another in Hemisfair. Photo via Instagram / chocollazo
Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas 2603 SE Military Dr #106, (210) 314-3111, facebook.com/LunaRosaTx After a teaching career, Chef Iris Ornelas decided to go into the food business. Consider it a blessing that she did, since the Puerto Rican woman opened up this South Side gem. The Caribbean Nachos are all you need to try to know that Luna Rosa is the real deal. Photo via Instagram / hungrytravelingmama Credit: Photo via Instagram / hungrytravelingmama
Miss Chickpea’s Bakeshop 8065 Callaghan Road, (210) 993-0748, misschickpeas.com A new vegan food wave has arrived in San Antonio, and chefs like Tatiana Martinez of Miss Chickpeas Bakeshop are leading the way. She’s all about delicious and beautiful pastries without using animal products. Photo via Instagram / misschickpeasbakeshop
The Point Park & Eats 24188 Boerne Stage Road, (210) 251-3380, parkatthepoint.com Led by Denise Aguirre, the food truck park has helped launch several businesses out of their Boerne Stage Road outpost. Aguirre also manages East Side gem Dignowity Meats. Photo via Instagram / thepointpark
The Bread Box 555 W Bitters Road #115, (210) 277-8612, thebreadboxsa.com After years in the local food business, Tina Kent and husband Lucas decided to pursue their own venture — The Bread Box. Since its 2015 opening, the bread-only bakery turned café is all about natural ingredients and Texan flours with the Kents at the helm. Photo via Instagram / wonderphotosa
Rosario’s Multiple locations, rosariossa.com Lisa Wong has shared the gospel of Tex-Mex in Southtown, the Northside and at the airport at all three Rosario’s locations. No matter what you munch on, it’s always a good choice to wash your meal down with a margarita. Photo via Instagram / rosariossa
Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen 1816 N New Braunfels Ave, (210) 226-2200, facebook.com/maharperscreolekitchen Owned by New Orleans native Alice “Ma” Harper, who learned to cook when she needed to help feed her 15 siblings, this Creole kitchen has been serving — and satisfying — local diners for decades. If you need any more reason to respect this badass chef, Harper turned to the food business after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. She was a mechanic for 21 years. Photo via Instagram / sageofthe_ink93 Credit: Instagram / sageofthe_ink93
Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant 4223 Blanco Road, (210) 732-6017, losbarriosrestaurant.com Viola Barrios came to San Antonio from her hometown of Bustamante, Mexico, a handful of family recipes in tow. In 1979, she opened Los Barrios in order to provide for her children. Though the restaurant and Barrios matriarch was murdered more than a decade ago, her legacy lives on through Los Barrios, La Hacienda de los Barrios and Viola’s Ventanas, which all serve a wide variety of delicious Mexican dishes, including its TV-famous puffy tacos. Photo via Instagram / losbarriosrestaurant
Délice Chocolatier and Patisserie 946 N Loop 1604 W #145, (210) 545-2200, delicechocolatier.com Susana Mijares bakes up treats from Délice from this North Side bakery alongside her husband Nacho Aguirre. Yes, these desserts look as good as they taste! Photo via Instagram / delice_sanantonio
Williams Confectionery Crafts 12107 Toepperwein Road #5A, Live Oak, (210) 967-5200, williamsconfectionerycraftscafe.com Live Oak can mean quite a drive for many locals, but it’s worth it to dine at Williams Confectionary Crafts. With breakfast, lunch and dessert options that truly taste like your mom or granny made it, owner Joyce Williams keeps the authentic homemade bites coming since its 2006 opening. You’ll feel right at home here with these too-delicious servings and of course Williams’ care. Photo via Instagram / salty.steph.says
The Friendly Spot Ice House 943 S Alamo St, (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com Not only can you find hundreds of beers and other libations at the Friendly Spot, but also grub that will hit the spot. Pair your chips with queso, white queso or guacamole, snack on jalapeño bites or fried pickles, or order some of the tacos – Mahi Mahi or roasted cauliflower. Photo via Instagram / skylinedronetx Credit: Instagram / skylinedronetx
Cake Thieves Cake Thieves co-owners Lauren O’Connor and Kia Geronimo have perfected the art of vegan desserts — creating donuts, cakes, pop-tarts and pies that are anything but boring or bland. You can find their sweets at coffeeshops throughout the city, but stay tuned as the duo plans to open their first brick-and mortar in early 2020. Photo via Instagram / cakethievesbakery Credit: Instagram / cakethievesbakery
Pharm Table 106 Auditorium Cir, (210) 802-1860, pharmtable.com Vegetable-forward, Ayurvedic and inventive, Pharm Table is the brainchild of Elizabeth Johnson, a former Culinary Institute of America instructor and perennial boss lady. Photo via Instagram / marcelafreeman
Ming’s Thing 5249 McCullough Ave, (210) 570-6318, mingsthing.com A few years after her husband landed a gig as an instructor at the CIA, Ming Qian she launched a new business, years after owning a restaurant in Beijing. The aptly named Ming’s Thing operates a catering company, a pop-up food stand at the Pearl Farmers Market and a noodle bar in Olmos Park. Photo via Instagram / stephenseating
1031 Patricia, Suite 104, (210) 753-2032, cerealkillersweets.com While you may associate “Cereal Killer Sweets” with the phrase “rice cereal treats,” owner Megan Morales also whips up warm cookies and fudgy brownies. You’ll have to plan wisely, though, because right now she’s only opening her online shop on Tuesdays. When she’s sold out, she’s sold out til the next week! Photo via Instagram / texas_made_eats
4. Chela’s Tacos 5231 Broadway St., Ste 117, (210) 753-1040, orderchelastacosmexicanrestaurant.com “Wow!!! Best breakfast tacos in the world!! The man who works the front cash register is the happiest, kindest, most wonderful human on the planet. He makes our day every time we come in! Go visit him and say hi!!” – Charli K. Credit: Photo via Instagram / chelastacos
Bigz Burger Joint Multiple Locations, bigz-burgerjoint.com Grab yourself a single burger and an order of fries for about $10. If you’re feeling fancy, splurge on a giant fudge pecan brownie, filled with chocolate chips and pecans. Treat yo’self! Photo via Instagram / natasburgerblog
Bird Bakery 5912 Broadway, (210) 804-2473, birdbakery.com Owned by actress Elizabeth Chambers, Bird Bakery is known for its decadent desserts and classic sandwiches with a twist. Complete with a country-inspired aesthetic, the petite bake shop has all the traditional finds, like banana nut bread and lemon pound cake. Then, there’s specialty selections such as the Mexican hot chocolate brownie. Stop in for breakfast or lunch, and always to satisfy your sweet tooth. Photo via Instagram / the.weekend.foodie
Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy, (210) 494-0561, aldacosrestaurants.com This Mexican staple is skipping the bird altogether, offering a seven to ten-pound spiral-cut ham for $60. Add chipotle scalloped potatoes, traditional green bean casserole and Aldaco’s famous tres leches (pumpkin-flavored!) to complete the meal. Photo via Instagram / aldacos_stoneoak