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25 San Antonio restaurants that opened during the pandemic that you might have missed

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, May 14, 2021 at 4:32 pm

Despite the many hardships that faced the bar and restaurant industry last year — thanks, COVID — San Antonio is now awash with brand-spanking new eateries that opened amid the global crisis.

We gathered up 25 totally different restaurants and bars that took the plunge and went into business in the face of a global pandemic. All of them are seriously winning — and some may be brand new to you.

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Truth Pizzeria
1602 East Houston, (210) 600-3211, facebook.com/truthpizzeria
Truth's pies have garnered rave reviews throughout the pandemic for having gorgeous, crisp crusts and perfectly bubbly cheese. A study in the effective marriage of flavors, the pizzas at this Eastside pizzeria are worth the drive.
Photo via Instagram / truthpizzeria

Ming’s Thing
914 E Elmira St Suite 101, facebook.com/MingsThingByQmCuisine
Chef Ming Qian opened her second San Antonio restaurant, Ming’s, last year, serving up a mix of modern Southeast Asian with Texas flair. Keep an eye out for fun seasonal offerings such as Jalapeño and Cheese Rice Balls that are battered with panko and fried to crispy perfection, drizzled with Dijon mayo and topped with scallions
Photo via Facebook / Mings’s Thing

Hops & Hounds
13838 Jones Maltsberger Rd., facebook.com/Hops-Hounds-113122597047363
If you’re looking to spend more time outdoors, look no further than this new dog-friendly joint in Northeast San Antonio. Hops & Hounds specializes in classic American bites, adult beverages and space for the little ones and pups to play.
Photo via Instagram / hopshoundssa

Tutti’s: A Place for Foodies
318 E Cevallos St., (210) 530-1313, tuttisforfoodies.com
Housed inside a 100 year old Southtown bungalow, this new, dog-friendly neighborhood spot recently opened with comforting dishes like chicken and waffles, ratatouille and a variety of fresh pastries and beverages, prepared daily.
Photo via Facebook / Tutti’s A Place for Foodies

ReRooted 210
623 Hemisfair Blvd. Ste. 106, rerootedwine.com
San Antonio’s first-ever urban winery made a splash on the scene with its state-of-the-art draft system for pouring seven inaugural house wines — 100% Texas wines, at that. The new venue takes advantage of the enhanced walkability of the newly redeveloped Hemisfair complex and its open-container rule, giving visitors the option to take their vino-on-the-go.
Photo via Instagram / rerooted210