The Texas-based chain restaurants that are actually good

Dining at a chain restaurant might seem like turning your back on locally based businesses. However, many of the chains with locations spread across San Antonio are actually based in Texas — plus they employ local workers and sometimes are even operated by a local franchisee.

Not to mention, many of those Texas-based chains serve up tasty and consistent food and set a high bar for service. All these restaurants have headquarters in the Lone Star State, and at least one location — usually more — in San Antonio. And we can vouch for the quality of the dining experience. 
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Chuy’s
Multiple Locations, chuys.com
Founded by Mike Young and John Zapp in 1982, this Austin-based chain boasts locations in several U.S. states. With a few San Antonio outposts, locals can get their fill of Austin’s take on Tex-Mex bites like enchiladas and burritos.
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Chuy’s
Multiple Locations, chuys.com
Founded by Mike Young and John Zapp in 1982, this Austin-based chain boasts locations in several U.S. states. With a few San Antonio outposts, locals can get their fill of Austin’s take on Tex-Mex bites like enchiladas and burritos.
Pizza Patron
Multiple Locations, pizzapatron.com
First opened in Dallas in 1986, Pizza Patron aims to combine bold Latin flavors with classic Italian pizza.
Photo via Instagram / pizzapatron
Pizza Patron
Multiple Locations, pizzapatron.com
First opened in Dallas in 1986, Pizza Patron aims to combine bold Latin flavors with classic Italian pizza.
Lupe Tortilla
Multiple Locations, tex-mex.com
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Houston, Lupe Tortilla operates Tex-Mex locations across Texas, and is known for their fajitas and corn tortillas.
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Lupe Tortilla
Multiple Locations, tex-mex.com
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Houston, Lupe Tortilla operates Tex-Mex locations across Texas, and is known for their fajitas and corn tortillas.
Pluckers
Multiple Locations, pluckers.com
This Austin-based chicken wing delivery chain started as a dream shared by two UT Austin students. Now, there are three San Antonio area locations where guests can enjoy a variety of flavorful wings and, of course, the Holy Macaroni.
Photo via Instagram / pluckerswingsbar
Pluckers
Multiple Locations, pluckers.com
This Austin-based chicken wing delivery chain started as a dream shared by two UT Austin students. Now, there are three San Antonio area locations where guests can enjoy a variety of flavorful wings and, of course, the Holy Macaroni.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
15900 La Cantera Pkwy. #22200, (210) 558-6161, perryssteakhouse.com
What started in 1979 as a Houston-based restaurant and meat market called Perry's Butcher Shop and Deli, has now become a renowned and upscale steakhouse chain with locations across Texas and the US.
Photo via Google Maps
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
15900 La Cantera Pkwy. #22200, (210) 558-6161, perryssteakhouse.com
What started in 1979 as a Houston-based restaurant and meat market called Perry's Butcher Shop and Deli, has now become a renowned and upscale steakhouse chain with locations across Texas and the US.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Multiple Locations, pappadeaux.com
Founded by members of the Pappas family, this chain — which has two locations in the San Antonio area — offers quality and tasty seafood dishes. Pappadeaux is part of the Pappas family restaurants, headquartered in Houston, and has a sibling in Pappasito's Cantina, which also has a San Antonio outpost.
Photo via Google Maps
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Multiple Locations, pappadeaux.com
Founded by members of the Pappas family, this chain — which has two locations in the San Antonio area — offers quality and tasty seafood dishes. Pappadeaux is part of the Pappas family restaurants, headquartered in Houston, and has a sibling in Pappasito's Cantina, which also has a San Antonio outpost.
Taco Palenque
Multiple Locations, tacopalenque.com
San Antonio has lots of taquerias, Mexican restaurants and other types of places to get your fill of tacos. One of them is Taco Palenque, a chain based in Laredo. Established in 1987, the chain brings the spirit of South Texas with a menu full of tacos, enchiladas and burritos.
Photo via Google Maps
Taco Palenque
Multiple Locations, tacopalenque.com
San Antonio has lots of taquerias, Mexican restaurants and other types of places to get your fill of tacos. One of them is Taco Palenque, a chain based in Laredo. Established in 1987, the chain brings the spirit of South Texas with a menu full of tacos, enchiladas and burritos.
La Madeleine
Multiple Locations, lamadeleine.com
The French bakery-inspired chain La Madeleine now has over 80 locations across the U.S., but it all started in 1983 in Dallas, TX. The chain’s headquarters remains in Dallas to this day.
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La Madeleine
Multiple Locations, lamadeleine.com
The French bakery-inspired chain La Madeleine now has over 80 locations across the U.S., but it all started in 1983 in Dallas, TX. The chain’s headquarters remains in Dallas to this day.
Chili’s
Multiple Locations, chilis.com
Chili’s was founded in 1975 in Dallas by Larry Lavine. It has since grown into an international chain with over 1,500 restaurants, although the chain’s headquarters remain in the DFW area.
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Chili’s
Multiple Locations, chilis.com
Chili’s was founded in 1975 in Dallas by Larry Lavine. It has since grown into an international chain with over 1,500 restaurants, although the chain’s headquarters remain in the DFW area.