13 San Antonio Restaurants That Started Off as Food Trucks

By San Antonio Current Staff

San Antonio's food scene is constantly growing, and many local chefs and bakers choose to get their start dishing out treats from a food truck kitchen. While the food truck industry is booming in its own right, some food trucks (like the recent Benjie's Munch) simply outgrow their truck. Here are some of the more successful eateries that opened up a permanent location.

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Benjie's Munch
The newfound brick-and-morter opened its first shop this Monday. At almost 1,600 square feet, the location will seat about 40. The restaurant will feature a red, black and white color scheme similar to the truck, along with industrial touches on tables and napkin holders. Benjie's Munch will feature counter service and use Monopoly cards as order markers. 1218 W. Bitters Road, Suite 107, (210) 269-5775, facebook.com.

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Benjie's Munch
The newfound brick-and-morter opened its first shop this Monday. At almost 1,600 square feet, the location will seat about 40. The restaurant will feature a red, black and white color scheme similar to the truck, along with industrial touches on tables and napkin holders. Benjie's Munch will feature counter service and use Monopoly cards as order markers.1218 W. Bitters Road, Suite 107, (210) 269-5775, facebook.com.

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Sweet Christi’s
Chef Emo Soliz left his gig as pitmaster for Two Bros. BBQ to pursue his own dream in 2014. He went on to open King’s Hwy Brew & Q in late 2015 and has earned more national attention since. 1012 N. Flores St., (210) 971-9024, kingshwybnq.com.

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Sweet Christi’s
Chef Emo Soliz left his gig as pitmaster for Two Bros. BBQ to pursue his own dream in 2014. He went on to open King’s Hwy Brew & Q in late 2015 and has earned more national attention since. 1012 N. Flores St., (210) 971-9024, kingshwybnq.com.

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Chocollazo
Chocolate lovers have plenty of reason to visit Mary Collazo. The food truck launched with husband Frank in 2013 has grown to include a healthy only presence, at Lackland Air Force Base and at the Boardwalk on Broadway since 2016. 4013 Broadway, (210) 776-3963, chocollazo.com.

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Chocollazo
Chocolate lovers have plenty of reason to visit Mary Collazo. The food truck launched with husband Frank in 2013 has grown to include a healthy only presence, at Lackland Air Force Base and at the Boardwalk on Broadway since 2016. 4013 Broadway, (210) 776-3963, chocollazo.com.

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B Daddy’s BBQ
San Antonio loves barbecue and B.R. Anderson knew that when he opened BDaddy’s in 2012. Fast-forward to late 2015 and a permanent move to Helotes where Anderson and co. crank out brisket even Texas Monthly’s BBQ Snob is a fan of. 14436 Old Bandera Road, Helotes, (210) 275-9995, bdaddysbbq.com.

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B Daddy’s BBQ
San Antonio loves barbecue and B.R. Anderson knew that when he opened BDaddy’s in 2012. Fast-forward to late 2015 and a permanent move to Helotes where Anderson and co. crank out brisket even Texas Monthly’s BBQ Snob is a fan of. 14436 Old Bandera Road, Helotes, (210) 275-9995, bdaddysbbq.com.

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The Art of Donut
Opened by Miguel Aja and Andrea Aguirre, the trailer was San Antonio’s first craft donut shop. This summer, the couple opened their first location inside the former Fairview Coffee with a lineup of savory breakfast sandwiches and sweet donuts. 3428 N. St. Mary’s St., artofdonut.com.

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The Art of Donut
Opened by Miguel Aja and Andrea Aguirre, the trailer was San Antonio’s first craft donut shop. This summer, the couple opened their first location inside the former Fairview Coffee with a lineup of savory breakfast sandwiches and sweet donuts. 3428 N. St. Mary’s St., artofdonut.com.