For San Antonians who spend their workweek at the office, it's easy to get in a lunchtime rut. During that hour-long respite from the 9-to-5 workday, we often find ourselves eating the same thing over and over out of convenience.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
San Antonio has plenty of great restaurants that are perfect for weekday lunches — whether you're looking for a quick bite, affordable specials or a good spot for a working lunch with colleagues. These 27 dining spots are worth a visit on your lunch break.
27 San Antonio restaurants perfect for weekday lunches
By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Oct 28, 2022 at 4:09 pm
Tags:
- San Antonio restaurants,
- lunch,
- open on weekdays,
- lunch specials,
- Dignowity Meats,
- Best Quality Daughter,
- The Good Kind,
- Full Goods Diner,
- Box Street All Day,
- Ming's,
- La Panaderia,
- Cherrity Bar,
- Wild Goji Restaurant & Bar,
- WD Deli,
- Mark's Outing,
- Chilaquil,
- Guillermo's,
- Tank's Pizza,
- Gold Feather,
- Charlie Brown's Neighborhood Bar,
- Mr. Juicy,
- Down on Grayson,
- The Dogfather,
- Curry Boys BBQ,
- Guajillo's,
- Blue Moon Cafe,
- Mina & Dimi's Greek House,
- The Hayden,
- Beto's Rapido,
- Maria's Cafe,
- Taco House,
- El Cevichero,
- lunch near me,
- lunch hour
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Box Street All Day
623 Hemisfair Blvd., Ste. 108, (210) 476-5705, theboxstreetsocial.com
This casual, chef-driven concept features an all-day brunch menu, signature cocktails and an espresso bar, and the zero-proof drink menu makes it a great spot to stop for a fancy tipple, no matter the hour.
Photo by s.a.foodie, courtesy of Box Street All Day
623 Hemisfair Blvd., Ste. 108, (210) 476-5705, theboxstreetsocial.com
This casual, chef-driven concept features an all-day brunch menu, signature cocktails and an espresso bar, and the zero-proof drink menu makes it a great spot to stop for a fancy tipple, no matter the hour.
Photo by s.a.foodie, courtesy of Box Street All Day
Best Quality Daughter
602 Avenue A, (210) 819-4236, bestqualitydaughter.com
This self-proclaimed “New Asian-American” spot boasts custom wallpaper — one featuring Alamo City landmarks in punchy colors — panda pinatas and neon signs, making it a trendy lunch spot to impress your coworkers or clients. Their weekday lunch menu also features a variety of gluten free and vegan options.
Photo via Instagram / bestqualitydaughter
602 Avenue A, (210) 819-4236, bestqualitydaughter.com
This self-proclaimed “New Asian-American” spot boasts custom wallpaper — one featuring Alamo City landmarks in punchy colors — panda pinatas and neon signs, making it a trendy lunch spot to impress your coworkers or clients. Their weekday lunch menu also features a variety of gluten free and vegan options.
Photo via Instagram / bestqualitydaughter
Dignowity Meats
1701 E. Houston St., (210) 462-1496, dignowitymeats.com
East side staple Dignowity Meats pushes the envelope of what it means to be a barbecue restaurant. Their lunch-exclusive deli offerings include a house-smoked Pastrami sandwich and a smoked brisket burnt end melt loaded with mac and cheese.
Photo via Instagram / dignowitymeats
1701 E. Houston St., (210) 462-1496, dignowitymeats.com
East side staple Dignowity Meats pushes the envelope of what it means to be a barbecue restaurant. Their lunch-exclusive deli offerings include a house-smoked Pastrami sandwich and a smoked brisket burnt end melt loaded with mac and cheese.
Photo via Instagram / dignowitymeats
Maria's Cafe
1105 Nogalitos St.
This mom-and-pop spot offers tasty Mexican food in a homey, eclectically decorated venue. The restaurant’s affordable lunch plates are a no-brainer when you’re looking for a quick, low-budget bite.
Photo via Instagram / thundercat280
1105 Nogalitos St.
This mom-and-pop spot offers tasty Mexican food in a homey, eclectically decorated venue. The restaurant’s affordable lunch plates are a no-brainer when you’re looking for a quick, low-budget bite.
Photo via Instagram / thundercat280
Ming’s
914 E. Elmira St., (210) 600-4083, mingsthing.com
Open Tuesday-Sunday, Ming’s provides classic Chinese dishes such as ma-la noodles and orange chicken, adding to the diversity of the Alamo City’s palate. Not to mention the restaurant’s steamed buns, which make the perfect midday snack.
Photo via Instagram / mingsthing
914 E. Elmira St., (210) 600-4083, mingsthing.com
Open Tuesday-Sunday, Ming’s provides classic Chinese dishes such as ma-la noodles and orange chicken, adding to the diversity of the Alamo City’s palate. Not to mention the restaurant’s steamed buns, which make the perfect midday snack.
Photo via Instagram / mingsthing
The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com
The Good Kind’s picturesque outdoor garden is perfect for grabbing a bite to eat and catching some rays on lunch break. Open for weekday lunch Tuesday-Sunday, the restaurant serves up a variety of shareable bites, salads and sandwiches with a farm-to-table ethos.
Photo via Instagram / goodkindsouthtown
1127 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com
The Good Kind’s picturesque outdoor garden is perfect for grabbing a bite to eat and catching some rays on lunch break. Open for weekday lunch Tuesday-Sunday, the restaurant serves up a variety of shareable bites, salads and sandwiches with a farm-to-table ethos.
Photo via Instagram / goodkindsouthtown
Curry Boys BBQ
2334 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 320-0555, curryboysbbq.com
Open Wednesday through Sunday, this spot blends Southeast Asian curry with classic Texas BBQ to create their rice bowls. This window-service restaurant has plenty of patio seating for patrons to enjoy lunch on a nice day.
Photo via Instagram / curryboysbbq
2334 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 320-0555, curryboysbbq.com
Open Wednesday through Sunday, this spot blends Southeast Asian curry with classic Texas BBQ to create their rice bowls. This window-service restaurant has plenty of patio seating for patrons to enjoy lunch on a nice day.
Photo via Instagram / curryboysbbq
Chilaquil
312 Pearl Pkwy. Building 6, Suite 6109, (210) 267-1125 eatchilaquil.com
Chilaquil is known for super fresh, vibrant eats such as tacos, tortas and their signature namesake chilaquiles. Post up to enjoy the Pearl scenery — and people watch — while you eat.
Photo via Instagram / eatchilaquil
312 Pearl Pkwy. Building 6, Suite 6109, (210) 267-1125 eatchilaquil.com
Chilaquil is known for super fresh, vibrant eats such as tacos, tortas and their signature namesake chilaquiles. Post up to enjoy the Pearl scenery — and people watch — while you eat.
Photo via Instagram / eatchilaquil
Full Goods Diner
200 E. Grayson St., Suite 120, (210) 819-4226, fullgoodsdiner.com
Newly-opened Full Goods Diner serves up breakfast and lunch items packed with seasonal and local ingredients in the Pearl Brewery space that formerly housed Green Vegetarian Cuisine. The eatery also boasts a full coffee bar for afternoon pick-me-ups.
Photo via Instagram / fullgoodsdiner
200 E. Grayson St., Suite 120, (210) 819-4226, fullgoodsdiner.com
Newly-opened Full Goods Diner serves up breakfast and lunch items packed with seasonal and local ingredients in the Pearl Brewery space that formerly housed Green Vegetarian Cuisine. The eatery also boasts a full coffee bar for afternoon pick-me-ups.
Photo via Instagram / fullgoodsdiner
La Panadería
Multiple Locations, lapanaderia.com
La Panaderia’s three San Antonio locations often have lines out the door on weekends, but those looking for a weekday lunch spot can post up here for a long midday break, then snag a couple dozen pan dulce to bring back to the office. No one will even realize you were gone for two hours if you return with sweets.
Photo via Instagram / lapanaderia
Multiple Locations, lapanaderia.com
La Panaderia’s three San Antonio locations often have lines out the door on weekends, but those looking for a weekday lunch spot can post up here for a long midday break, then snag a couple dozen pan dulce to bring back to the office. No one will even realize you were gone for two hours if you return with sweets.
Photo via Instagram / lapanaderia
Wild Goji Restaurant & Bar
7115 Blanco Rd., #110, (210) 277-0638, wildgojisatx.com
This north central SA joint offers multiple sushi and bento box lunch specials that you can wash down with the restaurant’s complimentary goji berry water. Remember to check the hours before heading over, as this spot is closed on Tuesdays.
Photo via Instagram / wildgoji_sat
7115 Blanco Rd., #110, (210) 277-0638, wildgojisatx.com
This north central SA joint offers multiple sushi and bento box lunch specials that you can wash down with the restaurant’s complimentary goji berry water. Remember to check the hours before heading over, as this spot is closed on Tuesdays.
Photo via Instagram / wildgoji_sat
W.D. Deli
3123 Broadway, (210) 828-2322, wddeli.com
Right off Broadway, this spot has everything you could possibly ask for from a deli. The menu features salads, soups and sandwiches, as well as a build your own sandwich option — plus the W.D. Duo lunch special, which includes half a portion of any two lunch items of your choice.
Photo via Instagram / wddeli
3123 Broadway, (210) 828-2322, wddeli.com
Right off Broadway, this spot has everything you could possibly ask for from a deli. The menu features salads, soups and sandwiches, as well as a build your own sandwich option — plus the W.D. Duo lunch special, which includes half a portion of any two lunch items of your choice.
Photo via Instagram / wddeli
Mark's Outing
1624 E. Commerce St., (210) 299-8110, marksouting.com
This Eastside staple features a wide variety of burger options, with menu items ranging from a classic cheeseburger to a deep-fried ice cream burger and everything in between.
Photo via Instagram / marksouting
1624 E. Commerce St., (210) 299-8110, marksouting.com
This Eastside staple features a wide variety of burger options, with menu items ranging from a classic cheeseburger to a deep-fried ice cream burger and everything in between.
Photo via Instagram / marksouting
Guillermo’s
Multiple Locations, guillermosdowntown.com
Serving San Antonio for more than two decades out of a humble yellow shack in the heart of downtown, Guillermo’s serves what some locals consider the city's best Italian food. In late 2021, the restaurant opened a second location near Pearl.
Photo via Instagram / guillermosaustinstreet
Multiple Locations, guillermosdowntown.com
Serving San Antonio for more than two decades out of a humble yellow shack in the heart of downtown, Guillermo’s serves what some locals consider the city's best Italian food. In late 2021, the restaurant opened a second location near Pearl.
Photo via Instagram / guillermosaustinstreet
Tank's Pizza
902 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 405-4853, tankspizzamenu.com
Open Thursday through Monday, Tank's Pizza isn’t a midweek lunch option, but it’s worth making a trek on one of the three weekdays it’s in operation. With regular specials offered on their social media, Tank’s is a great option for folks who look for lunch made with quality ingredients that won’t break the bank.
Photo via Instagram / tankspizza
902 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 405-4853, tankspizzamenu.com
Open Thursday through Monday, Tank's Pizza isn’t a midweek lunch option, but it’s worth making a trek on one of the three weekdays it’s in operation. With regular specials offered on their social media, Tank’s is a great option for folks who look for lunch made with quality ingredients that won’t break the bank.
Photo via Instagram / tankspizza
Beto's Alt-Mex
Multiple Locations, betosaltmex.com
Beto’s modern take on empanadas, which come in over ten different varieties, is more than worth the trip down Broadway. This spot has a signature alt-mex flavor that seeks to innovate on beloved Mexican street food dishes. Those on the North Side can now grab food at the restaurant’s Rapido location.
Photo via Instagram / betosaltmex
Multiple Locations, betosaltmex.com
Beto’s modern take on empanadas, which come in over ten different varieties, is more than worth the trip down Broadway. This spot has a signature alt-mex flavor that seeks to innovate on beloved Mexican street food dishes. Those on the North Side can now grab food at the restaurant’s Rapido location.
Photo via Instagram / betosaltmex
Gold Feather
834 NW Loop 410, Suite 106, (210) 342-2473, goldfeatherbb.com
Located near SA’s North Star Mall, Gold Feather offers chicken in every form and fashion, including the restaurant’s signature chicken and waffles, chicken sandwiches and chicken wings paired with original sauces.
Photo via Instagram / goldfeatherbb
834 NW Loop 410, Suite 106, (210) 342-2473, goldfeatherbb.com
Located near SA’s North Star Mall, Gold Feather offers chicken in every form and fashion, including the restaurant’s signature chicken and waffles, chicken sandwiches and chicken wings paired with original sauces.
Photo via Instagram / goldfeatherbb
Taco House
6307 San Pedro Ave., (210) 341-3136, facebook.com/tacohousesa
This casual homemade Mexican food joint serves up simple breakfast and lunch options, as well as drive-thru service, to accommodate those with less than an hour to refuel.
Photo via Instagram / corazoncreativa
6307 San Pedro Ave., (210) 341-3136, facebook.com/tacohousesa
This casual homemade Mexican food joint serves up simple breakfast and lunch options, as well as drive-thru service, to accommodate those with less than an hour to refuel.
Photo via Instagram / corazoncreativa
Mr. Juicy
3910 McCullough Ave., (210) 994-9838 instagram.com/mrjuicyburger
Snag a cheeseburger combo and a shake for dessert and you won’t walk away hungry. For those on the move, swing by the drive-through for your Juicy burger fix.
Photo via Instagram / mrjuicyburger
3910 McCullough Ave., (210) 994-9838 instagram.com/mrjuicyburger
Snag a cheeseburger combo and a shake for dessert and you won’t walk away hungry. For those on the move, swing by the drive-through for your Juicy burger fix.
Photo via Instagram / mrjuicyburger
The Dogfather
6211 San Pedro Ave., (210) 481-4272, sadogfather.com
The Dogfather puts a tasty twist on classic frank-focused eats, including the Tot Dog — loaded with tater tots — and The Elote, which features sweet corn. These hot dogs are anything but ordinary, and vegan options are also available for the meat-free munchers.
Photo via Instagram / thedogfathersa
6211 San Pedro Ave., (210) 481-4272, sadogfather.com
The Dogfather puts a tasty twist on classic frank-focused eats, including the Tot Dog — loaded with tater tots — and The Elote, which features sweet corn. These hot dogs are anything but ordinary, and vegan options are also available for the meat-free munchers.
Photo via Instagram / thedogfathersa
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