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The 25 most popular restaurants in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp

By on Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 1:10 pm

We get it. Choosing which local dining spots to check out can be a daunting task. With a slew of new eateries recently opened in the Alamo City, you may want to focus on places rated highly by other hungry San Antonians.

We pulled together SA's 25 current highest-rated restaurants on crowdsourced review site Yelp. The results range from cozy diners to a fancy AF steakhouse — and everything in between.
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25. Comfort Café 5616 Bandera Rd, (512) 575-0348, facebook.com/5616BanderaRd "Great meals. Staff is friendly. Some of us had breakfast items, and others had lunch. Each plate had a good amount and enough to take home leftovers. It was well worth the wait." – Lamar G. Photo via Instagram / comfortcafesatx
25. Comfort Café
5616 Bandera Rd, (512) 575-0348, facebook.com/5616BanderaRd
"Great meals. Staff is friendly. Some of us had breakfast items, and others had lunch. Each plate had a good amount and enough to take home leftovers. It was well worth the wait." – Lamar G.
Photo via Instagram / comfortcafesatx
24. Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy 13210 Huebner Road, (210) 764-0602, myginosdeli.com "This place is a hidden treasure!! The service was awesome and food was freaking great! So happy I found this place." – Lauren K. Photo via Instagram / ginosdeli
24. Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy
13210 Huebner Road, (210) 764-0602, myginosdeli.com
"This place is a hidden treasure!! The service was awesome and food was freaking great! So happy I found this place." – Lauren K.
Photo via Instagram / ginosdeli
23. Nelson’s BBQ 7327 N Loop 1604 E, (210) 473-4988, facebook.com/NathanielNelsonsbbq "Some of the best, if not THE best, barbecue in San Antonio. The Nasty Nate is a sandwich you must try and the barbecue sauce compliments the fatty deliciousness perfectly. Try the sausage, try the brisket, heck try everything." – Mario D. Photo via Instagram / nelsonsbbq
23. Nelson’s BBQ
7327 N Loop 1604 E, (210) 473-4988, facebook.com/NathanielNelsonsbbq
"Some of the best, if not THE best, barbecue in San Antonio. The Nasty Nate is a sandwich you must try and the barbecue sauce compliments the fatty deliciousness perfectly. Try the sausage, try the brisket, heck try everything." – Mario D.
Photo via Instagram / nelsonsbbq
22. 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. Photo via Instagram / eat_it_b
22. 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.
Photo via Instagram / eat_it_b
21. The Magpie 1602 East Houston St. Suite 106, (210) 389-1584, magpie.us "Um... hello! This place is incredible. The atmosphere is amazing. Husband and wife team killing it. Food is On point! Wine is on point! We've got a new regular spot for sure." – Rachel W.. Photo via Instagram / magpiesanantonio
21. The Magpie
1602 East Houston St. Suite 106, (210) 389-1584, magpie.us
"Um... hello! This place is incredible. The atmosphere is amazing. Husband and wife team killing it. Food is On point! Wine is on point! We've got a new regular spot for sure." – Rachel W..
Photo via Instagram / magpiesanantonio
20. Pollos Asados Los Norteños 4642 Rigsby Avenue, (210) 648-3303 "God created the world so that this place could exist. Absolutely delicious!!!!!!! The fajitas plate was so incredible, their green salsa was so incredible, their guacamole was so incredible!!!!!" – Daniel S. Photo via Instagram / eat_it_b
20. Pollos Asados Los Norteños
4642 Rigsby Avenue, (210) 648-3303
"God created the world so that this place could exist. Absolutely delicious!!!!!!! The fajitas plate was so incredible, their green salsa was so incredible, their guacamole was so incredible!!!!!" – Daniel S.
Photo via Instagram / eat_it_b
19. Thyme For Lunch 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy #509, (210) 438-4963, thymeforlunchsa.com "BEST sandwiches, BEST ingredients, BEST location for a meal that will be one to remember! Owners are very nice and friendly. They happily explain the menu each time you go in and offer their suggestions on what is particularly delicious that day." – Jane L. Photo via Instagram / theactiveeater
19. Thyme For Lunch
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy #509, (210) 438-4963, thymeforlunchsa.com
"BEST sandwiches, BEST ingredients, BEST location for a meal that will be one to remember! Owners are very nice and friendly. They happily explain the menu each time you go in and offer their suggestions on what is particularly delicious that day." – Jane L.
Photo via Instagram / theactiveeater
18. Papa’s Burgers 6900 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 101, (210) 781-9171, papasburgerssatx.com "These burgers are next level! Very possible that you've never had burgers this good. It you like a little spice, try the #6. The flavors and textures are right on the mark. Very friendly staff. Incredibly welcoming." – Leah J. Photo via Instagram / sanantoniostephanie
18. Papa’s Burgers
6900 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 101, (210) 781-9171, papasburgerssatx.com
"These burgers are next level! Very possible that you've never had burgers this good. It you like a little spice, try the #6. The flavors and textures are right on the mark. Very friendly staff. Incredibly welcoming." – Leah J.
Photo via Instagram / sanantoniostephanie
17. Taquitos México 7491 Grissom Rd., (210) 548-4626, facebook.com/taquitosmexic "My favorite place for taquitos! I've been going there for years. I like their current location due to the convenience of their aguas frescas, corn in the cup, and other goodies!" – Le P. Photo via Instagram / jesus.peralta22
17. Taquitos México
7491 Grissom Rd., (210) 548-4626, facebook.com/taquitosmexic
"My favorite place for taquitos! I've been going there for years. I like their current location due to the convenience of their aguas frescas, corn in the cup, and other goodies!" – Le P.
Photo via Instagram / jesus.peralta22
16. Slider Provider Around San Antonio, (936) 718-3315, sliderprovider.com "The reviews on here are accurate - this place is legit. Every one of these burgers are amazingly tasty - tough to pick a favorite. I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about pb&j on a burger, but it's the one I keep going back to. Do yourself a favor and check these guys out." – Geoffrey D. Photo via Instagram / sliderprovider
16. Slider Provider
Around San Antonio, (936) 718-3315, sliderprovider.com
"The reviews on here are accurate - this place is legit. Every one of these burgers are amazingly tasty - tough to pick a favorite. I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about pb&j on a burger, but it's the one I keep going back to. Do yourself a favor and check these guys out." – Geoffrey D.
Photo via Instagram / sliderprovider
15. Ro-Ho Pork and Bread 623 Urban Loop, (210) 800-3487, o-hoporkandbread.com "The most authentic Torta Ahogada in Texas, delicious sourdough style bread, well cooked pork meat and a unique tomatoes sauce, make it unique." – Rafael S. Photo via Instagram / jesselizarraras
15. Ro-Ho Pork and Bread
623 Urban Loop, (210) 800-3487, o-hoporkandbread.com
"The most authentic Torta Ahogada in Texas, delicious sourdough style bread, well cooked pork meat and a unique tomatoes sauce, make it unique." – Rafael S.
Photo via Instagram / jesselizarraras
14. Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse 18318 Sonterra Pl, (210) 564-9400, chamagaucha.com "This is by far the best Brazilian steak house in town. The waiters are absolutely amazing, the cuts are really good and the salad bar is also very complete. The manager is always there and everyone is very charismatic and always with a smile on their face. Desserts were really good too and they have an excellent wine list and plenty of cocktails and spirits." – Rod M. Photo via Instagram / chamagaucha
14. Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
18318 Sonterra Pl, (210) 564-9400, chamagaucha.com
"This is by far the best Brazilian steak house in town. The waiters are absolutely amazing, the cuts are really good and the salad bar is also very complete. The manager is always there and everyone is very charismatic and always with a smile on their face. Desserts were really good too and they have an excellent wine list and plenty of cocktails and spirits." – Rod M.
Photo via Instagram / chamagaucha
13. Fat Tummy Empanadas 2922 W Commerce St, (210) 396-7288, facebook.com/Fattummyempanadas "Absolutely delicious!!! The service was fast and the food was hot. We ordered the spicy chicken, spicy beef and a beef and cheese. All had great flavor! I can't wait to come back." – Laurie C. Photo via Instagram / fattummyempanadas
13. Fat Tummy Empanadas
2922 W Commerce St, (210) 396-7288, facebook.com/Fattummyempanadas
"Absolutely delicious!!! The service was fast and the food was hot. We ordered the spicy chicken, spicy beef and a beef and cheese. All had great flavor! I can't wait to come back." – Laurie C.
Photo via Instagram / fattummyempanadas
12. Comfort Café East 2015 NE Loop 410, (512) 321-8336, serenitystar.org/san-antonio "The food was amazing and staff so friendly. Can't wait to come back and try something different. I love their mission and the place is so welcoming." – Sheila E. Photo via Instagram / melissa_o_sue
12. Comfort Café East
2015 NE Loop 410, (512) 321-8336, serenitystar.org/san-antonio
"The food was amazing and staff so friendly. Can't wait to come back and try something different. I love their mission and the place is so welcoming." – Sheila E.
Photo via Instagram / melissa_o_sue
11. Brasão Brazilian Steakhouse 19210 W. I-10, (210) 233-6868, brasaousa.com "Hands down one of the best Brazilian Steakhouses we have attended. What really stands out here is the service. Bar none you will not find hardly any establishment that will give you the attention you deserve and you get here at Brasao." – Kevin T. Photo via Instagram / brasaosanantonio
11. Brasão Brazilian Steakhouse
19210 W. I-10, (210) 233-6868, brasaousa.com
"Hands down one of the best Brazilian Steakhouses we have attended. What really stands out here is the service. Bar none you will not find hardly any establishment that will give you the attention you deserve and you get here at Brasao." – Kevin T.
Photo via Instagram / brasaosanantonio
10. The Shack 7431 Northwest Loop 410 #115, (210) 375-4097, theshacksatx.com "So far I have tried their hot dog, grilled cheese, grilled cheese with ham, I had a sample of my son's burger, Philly cheese steak and their fries. They were all tasty. You definitely wouldn't be disappointed at all. Their shaved ice is just as good too. The prices are very reasonable. I would highly recommend" – Mary Ann C. Photo via Instagram / nochunksplease
10. The Shack
7431 Northwest Loop 410 #115, (210) 375-4097, theshacksatx.com
"So far I have tried their hot dog, grilled cheese, grilled cheese with ham, I had a sample of my son's burger, Philly cheese steak and their fries. They were all tasty. You definitely wouldn't be disappointed at all. Their shaved ice is just as good too. The prices are very reasonable. I would highly recommend" – Mary Ann C.
Photo via Instagram / nochunksplease
9. South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company 1420 South Alamo St, (210) 788-8000, southalamode.com "The owners and staff here are so friendly (and generous with their gelato serving sizes), and their gelato comes in original flavors and is absolutely delicious- I haven't had a flavor I haven't loved." – Amanda S. Photo via Instagram / evedaanjur
9. South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 South Alamo St, (210) 788-8000, southalamode.com
"The owners and staff here are so friendly (and generous with their gelato serving sizes), and their gelato comes in original flavors and is absolutely delicious- I haven't had a flavor I haven't loved." – Amanda S.
Photo via Instagram / evedaanjur
8. Sweet Yams 218 N Cherry St, (210) 229-9267, facebook.com/SweetYamsOrganic "Simple food, made with love, good sized portions and feels like you're dining at a good friends backyard bbq." – Todd C. Photo via Instagram / kodykvictor
8. Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry St, (210) 229-9267, facebook.com/SweetYamsOrganic
"Simple food, made with love, good sized portions and feels like you're dining at a good friends backyard bbq." – Todd C.
Photo via Instagram / kodykvictor
7. Bilia Eatery & Coffee 2211 NW Military Hwy. Ste. 131B, (210) 530-1333, facebook.com/eatbilia "You will regret not eating here. In addition to their delicious sandwiches, they also make a bomb spicy sauce that is out of this world! Service was great and the restaurant seems to be well kept." – Michael C. Photo via Instagram / biliaeatery
7. Bilia Eatery & Coffee
2211 NW Military Hwy. Ste. 131B, (210) 530-1333, facebook.com/eatbilia
"You will regret not eating here. In addition to their delicious sandwiches, they also make a bomb spicy sauce that is out of this world! Service was great and the restaurant seems to be well kept." – Michael C.
Photo via Instagram / biliaeatery
6. El Chivito Tortas Ahogadas 204 Crossroads Blvd., (210) 369-9638, ahogadaselchivito.com "The food here was SO GOOD. Everything I wanted and more. The staff are friendly as well- definitely look forward to coming back soon! Really happy that there was a drive-thru with prompt and friendly service. Highly recommend!!" – Sonal P. Photo via Instagram / ilovemangojuice
6. El Chivito Tortas Ahogadas
204 Crossroads Blvd., (210) 369-9638, ahogadaselchivito.com
"The food here was SO GOOD. Everything I wanted and more. The staff are friendly as well- definitely look forward to coming back soon! Really happy that there was a drive-thru with prompt and friendly service. Highly recommend!!" – Sonal P.
Photo via Instagram / ilovemangojuice
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