San Antonio is known for its Tex-Mex, but the Alamo City has much to offer beyond enchiladas and margaritas.

Thanks to a robust and diverse international community, our city is host to an impressive array of eateries offering up cuisine from Morocco, Thailand, Korea, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Afghanistan, India, Honduras, Vietnam and more.

Take your tastebuds globetrotting with some of our favorite international eateries right here in our own backyard.

Seoul Asian Food Market and Cafe 1027 Rittiman Road, (210) 822-1529 At the back-right corner of this market, there’s a cafe that sells amazing noodle soups, bulgogi and kimchi fried rice. It’s a spot you won’t want to miss.
Simi’s Indian Cuisine 4535 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 737-3166 For delicious flavors, a wide selection and a lot of veggie options, visit Simi’s Indian Cuisine. Credit: Facebook / Simi's India Cuisine
Singh’s Cantina 15410 White Fawn Dr, (210) 979-9110, https://order.toasttab.com/online/singhscantinaSinghs Cantina is serving up Vietnamese soul food right next to Hills and Dales Ice House in Northwest San Antonio. Crowd pleasers on the menu include the Brisket Banh Mi and other crossover dishes. Credit: Stephanie Koithan
Azro Authentic Afghan Cuisine 2211 NW Military Hwy. #131, (210) 342-0011 This family-owned gem serves amazing Afghan and Mediterranean cuisine. We love the kabobs and rice combos. Credit: Instagram / @AzroAfghanCuisine
Dallah Mediterranean Cuisine 5450 Babcock Road #112, (210) 233-9574 Enjoy a large plate of delicious Mediterranean cuisine while relaxing on their outdoor patio. Credit: Facebook / Dallah Mediterranean Cuisine
Thai Topaz 2177 NW Military Hwy., (210) 290-9833 Our winner for the best Thai restaurant in SA, Thai Topaz consistently delivers delicious and savory dishes. Credit: Photo via Instagram, sacurrent
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot 12485 I-10, (210) 910-4494, thekpot.com/location/san-antonio-texas Voted Best Korean Food by our readers, this is the spot to enjoy the Korean tradition of a communal hot pot experience surrounded by friends or family. Credit: Facebook / KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Dashi Chinese Kitchen & Bar 2895 Thousand Oaks Drive, (210) 562-3343, sichuandashi.com. Kristina Zhao, owner of popular Chinese eatery Sichuan House, expanded her culinary footprint with Dashi Chinese Kitchen & Bar in north central San Antonio. While the food itself is something to anticipate, Dashi also features a full beer, wine, sake and cocktail program created by Benjamin Krick, owner of craft-cocktail havens Pastiche and Jet-Setter. Credit: Photo via Instagram / sichuandashi
Niki’s Tokyo Inn, 1970 819 W. Hildebrand Ave., (210) 736-5471, facebook.com/nikis.tokyo.inn Since the ‘70s, Niki’s has offered diners the unique experience of sitting on the floor while they nosh on fresh shrimp, tuna, whitefish, yellowtail and smoked salmon. Its unfussy vibe has kept the eatery around for more than 50 years. Credit: Facebook / Niki's Tokyo Inn
Madurai Mes 5152 Fredericksburg Rd, (210) 524-8161, maduraimes.com This specialty of this strip-mall treasure is the fiery cuisine of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, though its menu also includes items from around the subcontinent. Perhaps the best way for first-timers to experience the region’s breadth of flavors is to order one of its lunch thalis, which offer a filling assortment of complex curries and fragrant rice dishes along with breads, fried appetizers and cooling yogurt concoctions. Credit: Instagram / maduraimes_sa
Pasha Mediterranean Grill 9339 Wurzbach Road, (210) 561-5858 Everything’s great at Pasha Mediterranean Grill. But if you’re having a hard time choosing what to get on their extensive menu, try the smoky baba ghannouj or saffron-marinated Cornish hens. Credit: Facebook / Pasha Mediterranean Grill
Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas 2603 SE Military Drive #106, (210) 314-3111 Luna Rosa is a delicious, authentic Puerto Rican eatery that you’ll want to visit time and time again. We recommend going with their signature paella or mofongo. Top it off with their award-winning guava margarita. Credit: Photo via Instagram, lunarosatx
Sichuan House 3505 Wurzbach Rd #102, (210) 509-9999, facebook.com/SichuanEats This humble spot may not look like much, but it serves up some of the best Chinese fare in the city. Stop by for Sichuan tapas, hot pots and more – like pork belly and Kung Pao shrimp. Make sure to order the dumplings! Credit: Facebook / Sichuan House
La Marginal 2447 Nacogdoches Road, (844) 663-6646 This restaurant has been known to self-proclaim themselves as having the best Cuban sandwich in the city. And we just might have to agree with them. La Marginal serves up authentic Puerto Rican food that’s always tasty. Credit: Facebook / La Marginal
Azuca Nuevo Latino 709 S. Alamo St., (210) 225-5550 Azuca Nuevo Latino is not only tasty but also a lot of fun to visit. Try their delicious Pan-Latin foods while sipping on a sangria or mojito. Make sure to visit on a live music night.
Kobam’s African Restaurant 8753 Grissom Road, (210) 474-6058 Visitors love Kobam’s authentic Nigerian food. You’ll definitely want to stop by this unassuming but tasty spot. Credit: Photo via Instagram, kobamsafricanrestaurant
Amen Cafe Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant 5115 Fredericksburg Rd., (512) 940-3349, amencafe.com If you’ve been craving good Ethiopian food, Amen Cafe is the answer to your prayers. The regional cuisine also has many delicious options for vegetarians. Expect large platters with a variety of sauces on a spongy, fermented pancake-like flatbread called Injera. Oh and don’t get prissy on us. Here, you eat with your hands. Credit: Instagram / @cafe.amen
Jerusalem Grill 3259 Wurzbach Road, (210) 680-8400 For a delicious blend of Persian, Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean fare, head to Jerusalem Grill. They have great halal meat and a full Middle-Eastern-Lebanese menu. Credit: Photo via Instagram / jerusalemgrillsa
Moroccan Bites 5718 Evers Road, (210) 706-9700, moroccanbitestagine.com After surviving Hurricane Katrina and moving to Texas, owner Latifa Ghafai decided to bring Moroccan cuisine to SA in hopes of sharing the beauty of the culture with the community. With the help of her children, Ghafai’s Leon Valley restaurant offers a variety of dishes from the cuisine, made with organic fruits and vegetables as well as halal meat. Credit: Instagram / Moroccan Bites
Hyderabadi Spicy Matka 7080 Bandera Rd, (210) 600-3338, hsm-sanantonio.comHyderabadi Spicy Matka celebrates the cuisine of Hyderabad, the capital of southern India’s Telangana state. The restaurant’s masala dosa, a regional specialty, is a huge and beautiful crepe made of a rice-and-lentil batter and served with flavorful chutneys. The eatery also prides itself on employing the traditional method of cooking its food in clay pots, which imparts an added earthiness. Credit: Ron Bechtol
Ilsong Garden 6905 Blanco Road, (210) 366-4508, ilsonggardensa.com With a primarily Korean menu and some Japanese dishes available, Ilsong Garden’s authentic tastes will have you wondering whether you’re really dining in a strip mall and not in Asia. Head to this quaint space for your fix of Korean BBQ or noodles, or both. Credit: Facebook / Ilsong Garden
Thai Topaz 2177 NW Military Hwy, (210) 290-9833, thaitopaz-sat.com If you find yourself in Castle Hills, consider stopping in at Thai Topaz for a satisfying dinner. This Thai favorite may function from a strip mall, but the flavors here will have you thinking you’re in the heart of Thailand. Do yourself a favor and order the Spicy Mango Delight. Photo via Instagram / gofrosanantonio Credit: Google Maps
Noodle Tree 7114 UTSA Boulevard Unit 101,(210) 233-6371, facebook.com/noodltreetx At Noodle Tree, chef Mike Nguyen is serving some of the best ramen in the Alamo City. Show up early for the pork bao buns (they tend to sell out quickly). Sit down to a savory bowl of kimchi ramen, and treat yourself to flavorful specialties like edamame and chicken karrage. Credit: Photo via Instagram / noodletreetx
Wild Goji Revolving Sushi & Bar 7115 Blanco Rd #110, (210) 277-0638, wildgojisatx.com Though housed in a strip mall, Wild Goji is a sleek, modern space with a gorgeous aesthetic. Inside you’ll find a revolving sushi bar and a spacious dining room where you can enjoy Asian street food, ramen and more. Stop by during happy hour to taste a little bit of everything. Credit: Photo via Instagram / wildgoji_sa
Kungfu Noodle 6733 Bandera Rd, Leon Valley, (210) 451-5586, yelp.com/biz/kung-fu-noodle If you judge a book by its cover, you may have a hard time believing that tasty noodles await you inside this Leon Valley spot. Venture inside and you’ll discover authentically-made hand-pulled noodles, dumplings and steamed buns. Yes, you’ll want to stop by immediately. Credit: Instagram / Kung Fu Noodle
India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 692-5262, indiapalace-sa.com Nestled in the corner of a strip mall in the Medical Center, India Palace holds it down with its authentic dishes. Specializing in North Indian fare, this humble spot features a lunch and dinner buffet with both vegetarian and meat dishes, as well as naan and samosas. Credit: Facebook / India Palace
Thai Dee Restaurant 5307 Blanco Road, (210) 342-3622, thaideesa.com This central SA mainstay serves up authentic Thai delights such as curries, pad Thai, panang noodles and Thai fried rice. Credit: Photo via Instagram / thaideesa
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine 6407 Blanco Road, (210) 979-9110, sawasdeethaicuisinetx.com This menu, largely vegetarian-friendly, offers plenty of Thai options for lovers of the cuisine as well as curious newbies. If you’re at all intrigued, stop by for weekly lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Credit: Facebook / Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
Tasty Modern Asian Kitchen 9502 I-10, (210) 888-1190, tastymodernasiankitchen.comTasty Modern Asian Kitchen serves up Cantonese fare including dim sum, or Chinese small dishes such as steamed dumplings. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Tasty Modern Asian Kitchen
Silver Star Catracho 1200 West Ave., (210) 683-3419, silverstarcatracho.jimdofree.com/menu Silver Star Catracho is a food truck stationed on West Avenue between I-10 and the Deco District H-E-B serving up delicious Honduran food that will become your new obsession. We recommend the Cena Catracha, a mouth-watering piece of steak served with pickled red onions and Queso Duro Hondureño, a hard and somewhat pungent cheese traditional to the cuisine. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bring cash. Credit: Facebook / Silver Star Catracho