20 Essential Restaurants in San Antonio to Try On Your Lunch Break

Demo’s Greek Food
Multiple locations, demosgreekfood.com
These lunch specials keep it simple: choose from the traditional gyro sandwich or the chicken option. Your meal is complete with Greek salad, fries and a drink.
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Rosella at the Rand
114 E Houston St, (210) 595-1410, rosellacoffee.com
While the newest Rosella doesn’t necessarily have specials, this spot is must-try for lunch. The mid-day menu includes small plates like avocado or apple cheddar toast, as well as more-filling choices like the The Rosella burger or club sandwich, both served with kale chips.
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The Station Cafe
108 King William St, (210) 444-2200, thestationsa.com
While this spot has plenty of options to choose from, have a bit of everything with the soup-salad-slice combo for just $6.95. And if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to get a slice of pie.
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Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy
13210 Huebner Rd, (210) 764-0602
Now that more San Antonians are learning about this hidden gem, you might have a bit of a wait. But these sandwiches are totally worth it. You can’t go wrong with whatever you order, but if you really want to make your lunch worthwhile, go for the Philly cheesesteak. You’re welcome.
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Il Forno
122 Nogalitos St, (210) 616-2198, ilfornosa.com
Stop by for lunch and score an 8” pizza, small salad and icea tea for less than $15. Or opt for a later lunch and take advantage of happy hour specials – $6 Margherita pizza and $2 draft beers.
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L & L Hawaiian Grill
1302 Austin Hwy #1, (210) 474-6699, llhawaiiangrill.com
With all of the meals automatically coming in Styrofoam containers, L & L is a perfect spot for lunch on-the-go. Go for classics with a twist, like the ramen burger, or opt for a true Hawaiian dish, like the Loco Moco (hamburger patties over white rice, topped with 2 eggs, covered with brown gravy).
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Golden Wok
Multiple locations, goldenwoksa.com
With lunch specials capping at $8, a lunch of the day or one of the everyday specials is a great choice for those who work in the Medical Center. Each lunch includes an egg drop soup, pork fried rice and either an egg roll or fried wonton.
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Thai Dee
5307 Blanco Rd, (210) 342-3622, thaideesa.com
Thai Dee is a good choice any time, but the restaurant is synonymous with lunch specials. For $9, you get to choose from a wide variety of entrees, all of which are paired with two vegetable spring rolls and the soup of the day.
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Schilo’s Delicatessen
424 E Commerce St, (210) 223-6692, schilos.com
Ok, so maybe Schilo’s doesn’t have lunch specials, but what better place for your lunch break than a deli? This Downtown spot serves up classic American sandwiches as well as German-as-can-be sausage, wurst and schnitzel.
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Burger Boy
Multiple locations, burgerboysa.com
With one of the combos called the Working Man, of course this place is popular for lunch. Complete your meal with the signature orange shake.
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Fratello’s Italian Market & Deli
2503 Broadway St, (210) 444-0277, fratellosdeli.com
Choose from sandwiches, soup, salad or pasta! And if you’re so inspired, snag some items to see if you can create your own Italian feast for dinner.
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Big Bob’s Burgers
447 W Hildebrand Ave, (210) 734-2627, bigbobsburgers.com
Treat yourself to a juicy burger and stop by Big Bob’s. Go classic or opt for the specialty burger route, order up the nachos or hot dog to really stuff yourself, and complete your meal with a shake or malt. Point is, you’ll get your fill of American grub.
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Rome’s Pizza
Multiple locations, romespizza.com
With four locations in San Antonio, Rome’s offers up plenty of no-frills Italian dishes, including pizza. Lunch specials include stromboli, pizza by the slice, or select hot sandwiches.
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The Luxury
103 E Jones Ave, (210) 354-2274, facebook.com
Need some fresh air on your lunch break/date? Enjoy the breeze and some solid eats on the Luxury patio.
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Asia Kitchen
1739 SW Loop 410 #201, (210) 673-0662, asia-kitchen.com
Get your fix of Thai dishes here, oh and other Asian dishes too. The lunch menu lets you choose from chicken pad thai, chicken curry, beef with broccoli, and sweet & sour pork. The single $6.50 entree plate is served with spring rolls, rice, and an iced tea.
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Barbaro
2720 McCullough Ave, (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com
A popular late-night joint, Barbaro also comes through for lunch as well. Opt for the personal route ($10 gets you any small pizza plus a soup or half a salad) or share it up ($20 any large pizza plus a regular salad).
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El Bucanero
Multiple locations, bucanerosanantonio.com
Mexican-style seafood. What else do you need to know? With three locations throughout Alamo City, El Bucanero is a prime spot for lunch when you have a bit more time.
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Ding How Chinese Restaurant
4531 NW Loop 410, (210) 340-7944, dinghowsa.com
Operating since 1983, Ding How is that restaurant on stilts on 410. Stop in for daily lunch specials like lemon chicken, Szechuan beef, Mongolian chicken and beef with broccoli.
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St, (210) 227-1187, liberty-bar.com
Lunch specials are updated daily, so be sure to check the menu before making plans. This Downtown eatery always offers the soup of the day (corn with zucchini, chicken broth) as well as a number of filling entrees (beef milanesa, quiche, chicken tostadas).
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Taco Garage
8403 Broadway St, (210) 826-4405, tacogarage.com
If you can squeeze in a quick margarita during lunch, be sure to check out this Broadway joint. With house drinks, classic Mexican plates and breakfast served all day, this spot might just become a favorite.
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