San Antonio has no shortage of great places to eat, but which restaurants are generating the most buzz right now? From neighborhood favorites to trendy dining destinations, Yelp’s latest rankings offer a snapshot of the Alamo City eateries winning over diners. We rounded up the 25 most popular restaurants in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp, to see which spots are earning bragging rights — and which ones might deserve a place on your next dining itinerary.
25. Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia (Downtown)
849 E. Commerce St., Suite 197, (726) 217-7650, alamobiscuitco.com.
“Excellent dining experience. Comfortable atmosphere. Food was top notch. The price was reasonable and actually a good value for the quality and quantity.” – Ralph J.
24. South Barbecue
2100 N. Main Ave.,(210) 437-0070, southbarbecue.com.
“Amazing bbq. Flavors are unreal, smoked goodness. High marks for this place.” – Denise M.
23. Eat Wit Yo Eyes
427 Lombrano St., (210) 350-9992, lombranofoodhall.com.
“Go get the damn lemon pepper fish — fried hard! Lord have mercy! This has to be hands down the best fried fish in San Antonio!” – Wendy F.
22. Selda Mediterranean Kitchen
9955 I-10, (210) 236-5230, seldarestaurant.com.
“This place is so freaking good! Wow. What a gem…High note after high note. Run to try it.” – Greg P.
21. Danny Boy’s Hamburgers
1537 W. Summit Ave., (210) 736-1665
“Great old school burgers which are hard to find these days.” – Manuel T.
20. Wild Goji Revolving Sushi and Bar
7115 Blanco Road, Suite 110, (210) 277-0638, wildgojisatx.com.
“Food was so yummy here! It’s my family go-to spot for sushi and Japanese [food.]” – Heaven R.
19. Wrigleyville Grill
602 NW Loop 410, Suite 146, (210) 369-9833, wrigleyvillegrill.com.
“So I don’t like hot dogs, but I like Wrigleyville’s hot dogs, it’s more than just a hot dog, it’s a way of life.” – Isabella M
18. Comfort Cafe
6812 Bandera Road, (210) 501-9719, serenitystar.org/comfort-cafe.
“Un-BELIEVABLE! This place is amazing. Love the concept of this place and everytime I come here I feel blessed to be a part of this place and eat yummy food.” – Danny C.
17. Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar
722 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 223-1806, rosariossa.com
“Very good food. Fast service. Got the shrimp enchiladas and especial flautas…the portion was big. The vibes were great.” – Anjali G.
16. Postino South Broadway
2600 Broadway, (830) 310-5499, postinowinecafe.com.
“The bottle and board special keeps bringing us back. Postino Broadway in San Antonio has easily become one of those dependable neighborhood spots for lingering over wine, sharing a generous board, and stretching the evening just a little bit longer.” – Maly L.
15. La Patrona Restaurant and Patio Bar
8142 Broadway, (210) 267-9020, lapatronarestaurantpatiobar.co.
“This is a great spot for authentic Mexican food — not Tex-Mex.” – Mark B.
14. La Panaderia (Downtown)
301 E. Houston St., (210) 592-6264, lapanaderia.com
“Incredible pastries, wonderful steak and eggs, refreshing iced coffee. Love it here, it was so delicious looking I forgot to take a picture. I just had to dive in.” – Jordan K.
13. Boudro’s, a Texas Bistro
421 E. Commerce St., River Walk Level, (210) 224-8484, boudros.com
“Best dinner experience on the River Walk all week! JD was an excellent waiter, he was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave us phenomenal recommendations. Blackened prime rib and quail are a must!” – Kecia N.
12. The Magpie
1602 E. Houston St., Suite 106, (210) 389-1584, magpie.us.
“This hidden gem is awesome. The service is top notch. The food is fantastic. Each dish is made with fresh ingredients and brought out one at a time so it can be enjoyed to its fullest.” – Diana V.
11. Sixty Vines
159000 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 7300, (210) 457-3905, sixtyvines.com.
“A great addition to La Cantera! I made a reservation through OpenTable for eight girls, and our table was ready as soon as we arrived. The service was great throughout our entire visit and everyone was so friendly and attentive.” – Erika B.
10. Flying Tiger Thai Restaurant
2114 NW Military Highway, (210) 281-5521, flyingtigerthairestaurant.com.
“Went for the first time a couple of weeks ago and have already been back twice. I brought my very picky family who LOVED it.” – Libby G.
9. Best Quality Daughter
602 Avenue A, (210) 819-4236, bestqualitydaughter.com.
“Sometimes all factors come together perfectly. The ambience, service, food and drink all created a synergy that paralleled the fusion of Asian with local cuisine. This is the place where you wish you had a larger stomach.” – Jordan R.
8. Outlaw Kitchens
2919 N. Flores Street, (210) 300-4728, outlawkitchens.com
“Definitely one of my favorite meals of the year and truly a welcoming experience…the restaurant truly makes you feel like [you’re in] a second home and explains where the food came from and the thought behind the dish. One of those places where you look forward to going back.” – Marisa P.
7. Max and Louie’s New York Diner
226 W. Bitters Road, Suite 126, (210) 483-7600, maxandlouies.com.
“Our server Lily was amazing and the food was perfect! Our new favorite spot. We’re coming back tomorrow to try dessert.” – Elena B.
6. Ida Claire
7300 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 667-2145, ida-claire.com.
“From the greeting to food delivery. First time in San Antonio for a while and can’t be better. Food was amazing, right amount, perfect temp…ambience, even from the lobby, such a great vibe.” – Roberto F.
5. Nonna Osteria – Downtown
401 S. Alamo St., (210) 903-3353, nonnasa.com.
“Service is 5 star. Food is 5 star. Restaurant is beautiful. 5 star. Incredible food from a North Italian chef.” – Charles B.
4. Pinkerton’s Barbecue
107 W. Houston St., (210) 983-0088, pinkertonsbbq.com
“Pinkerton’s BBQ is definitely worth the wait! We knew there would be a line, but obviously good Texas bbq is worth waiting for…come hungry, order a little bit of everything, and definitely listen to the staff recommendations.” – Sujin C.
3. Chef’s Table
1546 Babcock Road, #102, (210)-664-5100, chefstableturkish.com.
“The food is delish! The meat was well seasoned and they give you a generous amount of food. You won’t leave hungry.” – Maria T.F.
2. Tlahco Mexican Kitchen
6702 San Pedro Ave, (210) 239-9457, tlahcokitchen.com
“A close friend recommended this place and it’s top notch. If you’re looking for an AUTHENTIC Mexican restaurant this is it. Everything is fresh and homemade. Service is amazing.” – Johnny L.
- Tokyo Cowboy
135 E. Commerce St., (726)-227-4989, tokyocowboytx.com
“Went here for dinner to celebrate getting married. Loved the entire vibe of the restaurant, very intimate and the attentiveness of our server was top tier. We even got a dessert on the house as a congratulations! Love it.” — Brittany B.