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26 essential spots in and around San Antonio for chicken wings

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, May 20, 2022 at 3:21 pm

You'll find little argument that chicken wings are the perfect pub food, and the Alamo City has no shortage of spots that offer the saucy snack in flavors from sweet to savory — and everywhere in between.

Whether you like 'em mild, medium or blazing hot, these 26 San Antonio-area eateries know how to sate your wing craving.

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Wayne’s Wings
Multiple Locations, wayneswingssa.com
Simply put, Wayne’s Wings reminds us that wings are a blessing. Owner Dwayne Price has perfected the marinated wing, complete with thick, crisp coating and a variety of ambitious sauces that score as well as dry rubs that hit the spot.
Photo via Instagram / mikey.harrison

Cullum’s Attagirl
726 E Mistletoe Ave, (210) 437-4263, cullumsattagirl.com
Need something to shake things up? Cnsider a stop by Cullum’s Attagirl for San Antonio-inspired hot chicken wings. With seven options that deliver heat and flavor, there's bound to be something that tickles your tastebuds.
Photo via Instagram / visinedrip

Tycoon Flats
2926 N St Mary's St., (210) 320-0819, tycoonflats.net
If you’re looking to grab classic wings without the frills, look no further than Tycoon Flats. The eatery offers Buffalo, Honey BBQ or Garlic Buffalo wings with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Photo via Google Maps

Lucy Cooper’s Texas Ice House
16080 San Pedro Ave, (210) 462-1894, lucycoopers.com
Lucy Cooper’s PB&J wings are a mix of spicy peanut sauce and sweet peach marmalade. In other words, these saucy snacks are a unique take on a classic childhood fave.
Photo via Instagram / sacurrent

Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St, (210) 940-4488, hotjoysa.com
Hot Joy’s twice-fried chicken wings are a classic for a reason. The savory and sweet combo of crab fat and caramel work together perfectly. Plus, the Southtown eatery offers six wings for $6 every Wednesday. Now that sounds like a win.
Photo via Instagram / hotjoysa

Pluckers
Multiple Locations, pluckers.com
This Austin-based chain is all about wings, and the possibilities are endless. Try Vampire Killer, Buffalo Hot or Gochujang to heat things up. Just don’t forget to complete your meal with an order of macaroni and cheese.
Photo via Instagram / pluckerswingbar

Anchor Bar
4553 N Loop 1604 W, (210) 492-9464, anchorbar.com
There are plenty of imitations, but none come close to Anchor Bar, self-proclaimed home of the original Buffalo wing. You’ll find plenty of flavor options, but here, the classic reigns as king for a reason.
Photo via Instagram / anchorbar_satx

1000 Degrees Pizza
11224 Huebner Road, Suite 206, (210) 368-2053, 1000degreespizza.com
These fire-roasted wings are sure to satisfy anyone. Order a basket of garlic parmesan or sriracha to share with the table.
Photo via Instagram / 1000degreespizza

WingIt
Multiple Locations, orderwingit.com
Get your fix with WingIt’s multitude of flavors, fried pickles and flavored chicken fries. You can trust you’ll be eating well here.
Photo via Instagram / wingit210

Alamo Pizza & Wings
3938 S Zarzamora St, (210) 932-2500, alamopizza.net
Alamo has been serving up classic pizza and wings to SA since 2001. Depending on how hungry you’re feeling, you can opt for a basket — from eight to 50 pieces. Whether or not you share is up to you. We won’t judge.
Photo via Instagram / alamopizza

Yard House
Multiple locations, yardhouse.com
This is the place for flavor. There’s plenty of sauce choices – between Korean chili garlic, buffalo and whiskey black pepper — you can’t go wrong.
Photo via Instagram / yardhouse

Wing’z Waffles and More
1103 Mason St, (210) 267-5779, wingz-waffles-more.business.site
Feeling indecisive? It's all in the name — go for the wings and waffles combo and you won't be disappointed.
Photo via Instagram / siempre_sanantonio

Deco Pizzeria
Multiple locations, decopizza.com
It’s easy to navigate the wing menu at Deco. Simply pick your preferred wing flavor, choose from dipping sauces like lemon pepper, raspberry chipotle or mango habanero, and pair with your favorite house pie. We’re sold.
Photo via Instagram / pizzeriadeco

Charlie Brown’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
11888 Starcrest Dr #101, (210) 496-7092, charlie-browns.com
Whatever you do, don’t skip Charlie Brown’s cherry chipotle wings. Made with fresh fruit, these wings offer a sweet and spicy approach to the beloved dish that you won’t find anywhere else.
Photo via Instagram / this.is.sanantonio

Wing Daddy’s Sauce House
Multiple locations, wingdaddysusa.com
Wing Daddy’s has you covered on flavor from sweet to spicy, and also has fried buffalo cauliflower on the menu so your vegetarian friends can get in on the fun.
Photo via Instagram, berryunique77

Pizza Italia
3023 Thousand Oaks Dr., Suite 101, (210) 494-8646, pizzaitaliasa.com
You can pair Pizza Italia's delicious wings with the longtime favorite restaurant's large selection of craft beer.
Photo via Instagram / pizzaitaliasatx

Singh’s Vietnamese
2805 N St Mary's St., (512) 940-9662, squareup.com
These flavorful, crispy chicken wings are tossed in Thai chili butter and topped with sesame seeds, jalapeno, lime and cilantro. Things can get spicy, so be sure to keep a glass of water nearby.
Photo via Instagram / singhs_sa

Willie’s Grill & Icehouse
Multiple locations, williesgrillandicehouse.com
You can get these wings naked or breaded and tossed in sauces like buffalo, bbq or honey garlic.
Photo via Google Maps

Luther’s Cafe
1503 N. Main Ave., (210) 223-7727, lutherscafe.com
Of course Luther’s is on this list. With special events going on all the time and late night happenings every night, the jumbo wings appetizer is saucy pub fuel for evening shenanigans. Choose one of the funkier flavors like mango habanero or buffalo maple.
Photo via Google Maps

Ray’s Pizzaria
Multiple locations, rayspizzaria.com
These Buffalo style wings never disappoint. Order up a basket — from six to 50 pieces! — of the garlic Sriracha wings if you’re feeling wild.
Photo via Google Maps