25 Essential Comfort Food Dishes Available for Takeout From San Antonio Restaurants

By San Antonio Current Staff

It’s safe to say that we all have one comforting dish that that we can rely on to soothe our soul, relax our spirit and ease the stress of a particularly rough day. In fact, it wouldn’t be a surprise if we all had two or three of those dishes on standby daily, given the current state of things.

These 25 comfort food dishes are available via takeout or delivery from small San Antonio businesses who, just like you, are just trying to get through this tumultuous time.

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Tony G's Soul Food’s Fried Catfish
915 S Hackberry, (210) 451-1234, tonygssoulfood.com
If soul food is the only thing that will ease your mind, head over to Tony G’s for any number of fried delicacies, including okra, chicken and shrimp. But above all, don’t miss the fried catfish. Huge fillets, dusted with cornmeal and fried to golden perfection, catfish connoisseurs are sure to be impressed.
Photo via Instagram / tonygssoulfood

Two Bros. BBQ’s Banana Pudding
12656 West Ave, (210) 496-0222, twobrosbbqmarket.com
Two Bros. BBQ has nailed the formula for a classic, filling banana pudding, complete with classic Nilla Wafers and homemade pudding. Throw it in the freezer for a few minutes for cool summertime relief.
Photo via Instagram / twobrosbbqmarket

B & B Tamales’ Tamales
866 W Mayfield Blvd, (210) 921-0847, facebook.com/pages/B-B-Tamales-Food-to-Go
As Yelper Rex W. says, “Nothing tells you everything is going to be alright like enjoying the perfect tamal.” You may be a devoted pork or chicken tamale eater, but give the bean and jalapeño from B & B a try… just trust us on this.
Photo via Instagram / eatdrinkandberichard

Barbaro’s Lasagna
2720 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com
Barbaro’s Lasagna verde features pesto, spinach, and a three cheese blend. It’s familiar enough to give you warm fuzzies, but not boring, by any means. Pick up one of their dinners for two, which includes lasgane, your choice of salad & focaccia bread for $18.
Photo via Instagram sabarbaro

The Barbecue Station’s Peach Cobbler
1610 NE Loop 410, (210) 824-9191, barbecuestation.com
The Barbecue Station’s warm peach cobbler is second only to your gran’s, and will help soothe away your worries with its smooth, cinnamon-sugar goodness. Grab a portion to go and top with ice cream for a late night anxiety-buster.
Photo via Instagram / bbqstation_sa

Benjie’s Munch’s Grilled Cheese
1218 W Bitters Rd #107, (210) 556-8624, benjiesmunch.com
Benjie’s Munch dedicates a whole section of their menu to grilled cheese sammies, so you can’t really go wrong with any one. If you add bacon to the Spinach & Artichoke Grilled Cheese, however, you’ll be munching down on the 2018 and 2019 winner of the San Antonio Grilled Cheese Fest.
Photo via Instagram / benjismunch

Biga on the Banks’ Bread Pudding
203 S St Mary's St, (210) 225-0722, biga.com
Okay, so it’s not *technically* bread pudding, but we dare you to take a bite of Biga’s iconic Sticky Toffee Pudding and not swoon a little. The warn, decadent richness of this tried-and-true recipe is the pinnacle of comfort.
Photo via Instagram / roguecookers

Botika’s Roasted Chicken
303 Pearl Pkwy #111, (210) 670-7684, botikapearl.com
Botika’s current family meal options feature a delectable whole chicken that’s been marinated in vinegar and spices and roasted to perfection. A tangy twist on the familiar roast chicken your momma used to make.
Photo via Instagram / botikapearl

Chatman’s Chicken’s Fried Chicken
1747 S WW White Rd, (210) 359-0245, facebook.com/Chatmans-Chicken
If it’s all-around comfort you’re looking for, the crispy, golden-brown fried yardbird at Chatman’s can’t be beat. What’s more, Mr. Chatman himself is typically on hand to offer a warm greeting and a smile.
Photo via Instagram / chatmanschicken

Chunky’s Burgers’ Cinnamon Rolls
4602 Callaghan Rd, (210) 433-9960, mychunkysburgers.com
Bourbon. Bacon. Cinnamon. Roll. Need we really say more?
Photo via Instagram / chunkysburgers