Best Of San Antonio® Nomination round is now open!

27 great San Antonio restaurants flying just under the radar

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Mar 17, 2023 at 4:15 pm

San Antonio is full of dining spots that have received national and regional recognition. But there’s something to be said for a hole in the wall that offers heaping portions of delicious food with no frills. Here are some of our favorite locally owned eateries that fly comfortably under the radar — at least for now.

Tags:

Scroll down to view images

Photo via Instagram / cypresscafemimi

Cypress Cafe
1222 N. Main Ave., (210) 225-8593, facebook.com/Cypress-cafe-273289429509756
While most downtown eateries take pride in being flashy, Cypress Cafe really isn’t about that. Hidden in a downtown basement, the cafe serves up a menu of yummy Korean bites like bulgogi and savory bibimbap.

Photo via Instagram / _bdh_2

Youz Guyz South Philly Cheesesteaks
316 Pat Booker Road, Universal City, (210) 659-8930, youzguyzcheesesteaks.com
This may be Texas, but the flavors of South Philly are alive and well over at Youz Guyz. Inspired by the food scene and culture of Philadelphia, Jimmy and Kathy De Laurentis operate this authentic joint, where you can score hefty cheesesteaks and hoagies. Make sure to order one of the Italian ices for the well-rounded Philly experience.

Photo via Facebook/ Four Kings

Four Kings
2047 Universal City Blvd., Universal City, (210) 687-6649, facebook.com/FourKingsCafe
It may not be often that you find yourself in Universal City, but now you know there’s somewhere for you to chow down in the neighborhood. The joint bakery-cafe serves up sandwiches using bread that's baked fresh daily as well as soups made from scratch, decadent salads and sweets that are definitely a don’t-miss.

Photo via Google Maps

Pho Win
12830 Silicon Drive #102, (210) 731-2917, facebook.com/phowinsa
Be sure to add Pho Win to your bucket list, as this joint offers up 16 varieties of pho — from meatball and brisket to grilled pork and seafood. Plus, this spot also serves a number of other Vietnamese dishes in case you want to change it up a bit.

Photo via Google Maps

Taqueria Atotonilco
3431 W. Commerce St., (210) 227-8090, facebook.com/Taqueria-Atotonilco-155602537818077
Located in Prospect Hill, this taqueria serves up tacos packed with flavor. Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast tacos or want some tasty street tacos for lunch, Atotonilco knows what they’re doing.

Photo via Instagram / thailuckysushibar

Thai Lucky
102 Navarro St., (210) 888-1096, thailuckysushibar.com
This downtown spot at Navarro and South St. Mary’s offers low-key sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, chirashi bowls and more elaborate specialty rolls in an inviting space. Don’t sleep on the spring rolls.

Photo via Instagram / little.mama.eats

Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant
5237 Walzem Rd., Windcrest, (210) 549-4392, mrskitchensoulfoodrestaurant.com
This eatery started in a cottage near downtown, but now slings heaping portions of fried chicken, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf and collard greens in a location on Walzem Road.