21 Essential Fredericksburg Restaurants You Should’ve Tried By Now

Simi's India Cuisine
4535 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 737-3166, simisindiacuisine.com
Simi's India Cuisine is a cozy spot offering tandoori specialties, vegetarian dishes and a sizable lunch buffet. Pair the saag paneer with homemade naan for a cosmic experience.

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French Sandwiches
8448 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 692-7019, facebook.com/pages/French-Sandwiches
Come to French Sandwiches during your lunch break to enjoy a spartan, but welcoming nook dishing out simple sandwich shop fare with a touch of Vietnamese flair. Branch out of the cream puff territory with a fresh bahn mi.

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Aldo's Ristorante Italiano
8539 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 263-3943, aldossa.com
Situated in a refurbished farmhouse, Aldo's is an upscale destination for classical Italian plates and fine wines. Save room after your main course for a slice of cheesecake.

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India Palace
8474 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 692-5262, indiapalacesanantonio.com
North Indian favorites are abundant at this popular eatery housed in an informal strip center off Fredericksburg. Spring for the chicken tikka masala with a side of warm vegetable samosas.

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Dry Dock Oyster Bar
8522 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 692-3959, drydocktexas.com
The Dry Dock Oyster Bar is a quirky mainstay for solid seafood. You cannot miss this joint's ship-shaped edifice while driving down Fredericksburg.

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Darna
8132 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 614-1800, darna-grill.com
Find traditional takes on falafel, shawarma and gyros at Darna, a Mediterranean grille adorned with Middle Eastern art.

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Mencius' Gourmet Hunan Restaurant
7959 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 615-1288, menciussanantonio.com
Mencius' is a subdued spot for familiar Chinese cuisine. Go for the jalapeño chicken at this medical center staple.

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Kohinoor
9425 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 314-8692, kohinoorsa.com
Expect a range of classic Pakistani dishes at Kohinoor, a family-owned eatery starring kebab rolls that literally melt in your mouth.

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Original Blanco Cafe
7934 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 692-3233, blancocafe.net
Fantastic service meets quality Tex-Mex digs at the Original Blanco Cafe. Start off your day with a huevos ranchero plate with large coffee.

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Ray's Pizzaria
5252 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 257-8520, rayspizzaria.com
You'll always get a bang for your buck at Ray's Pizzaria, the former location of Goomba's Pizza. Order a side salad, a huge slice of pizza and a drink for the scanty price of $5.95.

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Thai Basil
5136 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 524-0100, facebook.com/Thai-Pikul-Restaurant
While you should keep your eyes on the prize at Thai Basil with the Indian curry fried rice, don't discredit the blackened noodles either.

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Garibaldi's Mexican Restaurant
4515 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 731-9222, garibaldimexicanrestaurantsa.com
Consistency is the name of the game at Garibaldi's, a spot for quick Tex-Mex with some of the best enchiladas on its side of town.

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The Original Donut Shop
3307 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 734-5661, facebook.com/theoriginaldonutshop
A communal dining area and patio fuse this eatery's dual focal points, donuts and breakfast tacos. Cruise through one of two drive-thru's for either a sweet or savory snackin'.

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El Pollo Regio
2901 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 785-9717, elpolloregio.net
There simply are not words to describe the coal-smoked chicken with the grilled onions and creamy green sauce at El Pollo Regio.

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De Wese's Tip Top Cafe
2814 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 732-0191, dewesestiptopcafe.com
De Wese's is a homestyle cafe known for serving up delicious chicken-fried steak and pie since 1938.

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Deco Pizzeria
1815 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 732-3326, decopizza.com
An easygoing option in the Deco District, the Deco Pizzeria is a must for good pizza and cold beer on any given night. Plus, this breezy joint occasionally hosts live music during the evening.

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El Paraiso Ice Cream
1934 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 737-8101, elparaisoicecream.com
A longtime favorite for area locals, El Paraiso fits the bill for delicious ice cream and paleta bars made from natural ingredients.

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Taqueria Datapoint 5
1702 W. Gramercy Pl., (210) 733-1323, facebook.com/pages/Taqueria-Datapoint-5
Hit up the humble Taqueria Datapoint for, hands down, the some of the greatest al pastor in San Antone.

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Snow Monkey Shaved Ice
1604 Frederickburg Rd., (210) 381-2374, facebook.com/Snow-Monkey-Shaved-Ice
Snow Monkey slings out possibly the fluffiest shaved ice ever topped with real fruit and juice.

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Rios Barbacoa
1720 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 734-3980, facebook.com/Rios-Barbacoa
Whip through the drive-thru at Rios Barbacoa on a Sunday morning to pick up an order of mind-boggling barbacoa and pork tamales for the whole family.

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