San Antonio is by no means starved for great cuisine. Our city is overflowing with options ranging from the best Tex-Mex in the world (duh) to hip Asian fusion, paella, brunch and so much more.

We let Yelp users decide which restaurants reign supreme in San Antonio based on their positive reviews. Many are clustered around our tourist hot spots like the River Walk, the Historic Pearl and, of course, The Alamo.

But what makes many of these restaurants stand out is that they’re popular with locals as well. Those who live here and try to avoid downtown and the River Walk at all costs still speak highly of Esquire Tavern and Tokyo Cowboy, for example.

So pick up a plate and sample the selections. Here are the best restaurants in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp users.

25. Crockett Tavern 320 Bonham, (210) 890-2224, crocketttavern.com “What a fun place to go! Interesting food offerings, music playing, festive eclectic environment. Service is personable and quick. Right at the side door of the shopping center as you go to visit the Alamo. Completely recommend stopping by for a drink and appetizers.” – Tami G. Credit: Shutterstock / 4kclips
24. Hola! 603 S. Alamo St., (210) 236-5688, holatapas.com “The foods and the service was excellent. We loved our seafood paella, one of the best outside of Spain. Surely recommend!” – Vivân D. Credit: Photo via Instagram / roxymoon83
23. Domingo Restaurant 123 N. St. Mary’s St, (210) 404-7516, domingorestaurant.com “Might be the best restaurant on the Riverwalk! Fantastic drinks and the food was amazing. Not to mention the hotel and space is stunning.” – Claire G. Credit: Photo via Instagram / domingosatx
22. Esquire Tavern 155 E. Commerce St.esquiretavern-sa.com “Hands down one of the best restaurants I’ve ever tried! Our server, Ethan, was great and recommended the best food and drinks! We had the fries, empinadas, and chalupitas. All so yummy! For drinks we had the Cowboy Tears and Hush Payments. Both delicious! 10/10 recommend!” – Ashlyn L. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Esquire Tavern
21. Outlaw Kitchens 2919 N Flores St, (210) 300-4728, outlawkitchens.com “I highly recommend this place. The food is delicious it really tastes like a nice home made meal. The staff is also very nice and did a great job explaining the menu to us and everything. Please check it out!!” – Austin G. Credit: Photo via Instagram / outlawkitchens
19. Toro Kitchen + Bar 1142 E Commerce St., (210) 592-1075, torokitchenandbar.com “This place does not disappoint! Went in for drinks and tapas on Friday night. EVERYTHING was delicious. Their drinks are amazing, their service was outstanding and they had a really good vibe going on” – Antonette F. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Canela
18. Maverick Texas Brasserie 710 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 973-6050, mavericktexas.com “One of the best restaurants in San Antonio. Creative menu. Food and service is always consistently excellent.” – Maroof H. Credit: Photo via Instagram / maverick.sanantonio
20. Bar Loretta320 Beauregard St.,(210) 757-3607, barloretta.com “Best restaurant and bar in all of the city! Don’t miss out – gets packed fast. Plan for parking and short, beautiful walk. Love love love. Worth it all!” – Julia S. Credit: Instagram / Bar Loretta
17. Bliss 926 S. Presa St., (210) 225-2547, foodisbliss.com “Possibly the best restaurant in town. I haven’t stopped thinking about the Hamachi Tostadas. The octopus was some of the best I’ve ever had and was cooked to perfection. We reserved the chef’s table for a birthday and it was so cool seeing how the kitchen operates. Bliss is one of the few restaurants in SA with a chefs table available. We had the Chef’s tasting menu which is a 7 course meal. Everything we ate was incredible. I loved getting to try so many different things that I might not have ordered on my own. A wine pairing was available with the chefs menu, too.” – Shannon C. Credit: Photo by Bryan Rindfuss via Instagram / bliss_texas
16. Alamo Biscuit Co. & Panaderia – River Walk849 E Commerce St #197, (726) 217-7650, alamobiscuitco.com “The food is always delicious at Alamo Biscuit Company! Definitely a place to visit if you are on the Riverwalk and looking for breakfast or brunch.” – Nicole Lynn P. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Alamo Biscuit Co.
23. Carriqui 239 E. Grayson St., (210) 910-5547, carriquitx.com “Fantastic food and service. We went to brunch and thoroughly enjoyed everything. We got French toast with peaches (seasonal toppings) and the barbacoa platter. We will definitely return!” – Misti M. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Carriqui
1. Box Street All Day Multiple Locations, boxstallday.com “It was honestly the best brunch I’ve ever had! We started with their donut, and it was unlike any donut I’ve ever had–SO delicious. For our main dishes, we had the strawberry cheesecake French toast and the smoked salmon mousse naan, and both were incredibly delicious. If you are looking for a unique and tasty brunch place, this is the perfect spot. Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be back.” – Tasha F. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Box Street All Day
Rosario’s 722 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 223-1806, rosariossa.com There’s loads of Mexican restaurants to choose from in San Antonio, but Rosario’s is a must-try, with its mix of traditional Mexican foods and house specialties. Rosario’s new Southtown location is a two-story building featuring a 5,000-square-foot rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Credit: Nina Rangel
12. The Magpie 1602 E. Houston St. #106, (210) 389-1584, magpie.us “Omg a GEM of San Antonio!! The chef is such a creative genius! To start the toast was melt in your mouth perfect. I wanted to order a second but had to hold back for the rest of the food. The duck charcuterie was so flavorful, the pickled green beans were so good and a good compliment to the duck. The pasta was amazing. So flavorful and not too rich where you would get sick in a couple bites. The chicken dish was also delicious. The skin was crispy and the flavors were robust! But the star is the butter cake. Holy cow. I’m coming back soon for this cake. That is the must!!! Our server was very attentive to our needs and the restaurant was so warm and welcoming. I’m coming back for sure!!” – Tracy H. Credit: Photo via Instagram / magpiesanantonio
11. Brenner’s on the River Walk 215 Losoya St., (726) 215-8703, “Like many other locals I tend to eat off of the Riverwalk, but Brenner’s came highly recommended by a friend. They have different dining options depending on your mood: riverfront more in the hustle and bustle, indoor formal, or a cozy balcony with Riverwalk views. […] If you are craving a proper steak Brenner’s has some of the best options I have seen in town including a wagyu filet flown in directly from Japan. They also have American wagyu from Snake River Farms in Idaho, which I was excited to try. It was like butter.” – Marisa P. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Brenner's Steakhouse
10. Leche de Tigre 318 E. Cevallos St., (210) 265-5933, lechedetigretx.com “This place is a certified banger! The Peruvian style ceviche is absolutely heaven, the fish high quality + the regional style of “leche de tigre” sauces bring out such a bright flavor. Came here in the evening, and the vibe is low light, sexy, and youthful yet mature. Come dressed. Service was attentive – would recommend booking a reservation since spots can fill up quick.” – Den C. Credit: Sanford Nowlin
9. Ladino 200 E. Grayson St. #100, (210) 325-6007, ladinosatx.com “This is one of the best restaurants in San Antonio if you ask me. Anyone who loves wine or Mediterranean eats will love this spot!” – Victor H. Credit: Photo via Instagram / ladino_sa
8. Salsita Drinks & Tacos (formerly Santa Diabla) 906 E Elmira St., (210) 314-7951, salsitatx.com “The food is absolutely amazing!!! I highly recommended the tacos, but mostly the Birria Flautas! Those took me by surprise! The service is awesome, laid back and friendly! Come to celebrate with your friends or just for an afterwork night cap! The ambiance is excellent and relaxing!” – Gladys J. Credit: Facebook / Salsita Drinks & Tacos
7. Tributary 101 Bowie St, tributarysa.com “Surprisingly good for a restaurant / bar in a hotel. Went three times (once for breakfast, once for lunch, once for dinner) and it was consistently good. The portions were also generous, and the prices reasonable. Strangely this was the best food I had while I was in San Antonio, which is odd because usually hotel food isn’t good. But this hotel is in the middle of a touristy area full of tourist traps with mediocre food.” – Petunia the P. Credit: Photo via Tributary / Open Table
6. The Moon’s Daughters 115 Lexington Ave., (210) 942-6032, themoonsdaughters.com. “Gem Worth Every Penny! […] Sure, it’s not the cheapest dinner in town, but for a date night with stunning views, fantastic food, and impeccable service, it was 100% worth it. We’ll definitely be back the next time we want to feel spoiled.” – Nick M. Credit: Photo courtesy of The Moon’s Daughters
5. Four Brothers: Southern Provisions Omni La Mansión Del Rio, 112 College St., (210) 518-1063, omnihotels.com/hotels/san-antonio-la-mansion-del-rio/dining/four-brothers “I’m always a little wary of River Walk restaurants because I feel like they can be so hit or miss. In my experience the tourist spots are the worst for food quality. This place isn’t that. It is very nice and classy, and we loved their restaurant week menu.” – Joe W. Credit: Instagram / @fourbrothers_satx
Best Quality Daughter 602 Avenue A, (210) 819-4236, bestqualitydaughter.com This “New Asian-American” spot gets points for being incredibly inclusive, with ultra-progressive Chef Jennifer Hwa Dobberton at the helm. Credit: Nina Rangel
3. Boudro’s on the River Walk 421 E. Commerce St., (210) 224-8484, boudros.com “This is one of the better places to eat on the riverwalk. I had the Blue crab tostada and it was excellent. Great service, super location where you can sit right next to the river and watch the people and boats…Definitely recommended.” – Brad H. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Boudro's
Nonna Osteria at The Fairmount Hotel 401 S Alamo St, (210) 224-8800, nonnasa.com Nonna Osteria specializes in rustic Northern Italian cuisine as well as wine, and the modern decor here offers a great ambiance for guests to down a glass of vino with friends. Credit: Photo via Instagram / nonnaosteria
3. Tokyo Cowboy 135 E. Commerce St., (210) 305-7075, tokyocowboytx.com “Fantastic brunch! Great menu! The menu integrates Japanese and Texan flavors. The chicken and waffles were delicious. Great service. We ate on the terrace overlooking the river walk and it was a wonderful experience.” – Claire C. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Tokyo Cowboy

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