These classic San Antonio restaurants have been open for over 50 years

With the rapid turnover common in the food industry, there's always a new and trendy spot to try. But sometimes what you…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Haven, 1969
1032 S. Presa St., (210) 533-2171, havensouthtown.com
Formerly known as The Taco Haven, this Tex-Mex joint has been a Southtown staple for over 50 years. The restaurant is now run by the children and grandchildren of restaurant founders Jerry and Elida Torres.
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20 San Antonio restaurants that are perfect for a date night

When it comes to date night in San Antonio, local eateries offer anything from fancy AF to casual and intimate. Whether it’s for…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Little Em's Oyster Bar
 1001 S. Alamo St., (210) 257-0100,  littleemsoysterbar.com 
This cute Southtown joint offers more than just seafood — there’s steak tartare and a solid burger to choose from, too. Whatever you order, make sure to get a photo of your date in one of the many Instagrammable spots around the restaurant.
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Everything we saw as San Antonio food lovers showed up for Saturday's Titans of Tailgate event

Foodies descended on Sunken Garden Theater Saturday for Titans of Tailgate, a  gathering showcasing the culinary creations of more than 30 esteemed…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw as San Antonio food lovers showed up for Saturday's Titans of Tailgate event
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24 San Antonio restaurants that are always worth the wait

Delicious dishes, gorgeous atmosphere and impeccable service make each of these sought-after spots difficult to get into on a whim. Sometimes, you…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Supper
136 E. Grayson St., (210) 448-8351, supperatemma.com
Open for all three meals of the day, Supper at the Pearl is a go-to for elevated farm-to-table American dishes. As with any Pearl restaurant, a reservation ahead of time will give guests a better chance of scoring savory dishes like chicken paillard or gulf snapper adobo inside this Hotel Emma restaurant.
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25 essential San Antonio pizza spots everybody should try at least once

San Antonio has plenty of great pizzerias. Some have been around for decades, while others arrived on the scene as recently as…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Pizza Classics
3440 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 225-3356, pizzaclassics.com
Since 1986, Pizza Classics has been living up to its name. This classic spot serves a broad spectrum of pizza options, including a mega 20-inch pie.
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25 vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants for plant-based eating in San Antonio

Plant-based spots boasting comfort food, cocktails, donuts and even cheeseburgers have popped up across San Antonio, creating a veg-friendly scene that’s bigger…

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Viva Vegeria
1422 Nogalitos St., (210) 465-9233, myvegeria.com
Viva Vegeria offers an assortment of Mexican meals with a twist. BBQ tacos, mole poblano and nachos del picadillo: all vegan and gluten-free.
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20 iconic San Antonio bars and restaurants everyone should try at least once

San Antonio residents are lucky to live in a vibrant culinary destination. From Texas-style barbecue to fiery Sichuan food and almost everything…

By San Antonio Current Staff

La Fonda on Main
2415 N. Main Ave., (210) 733-0621, lafondaonmain.com
A classic for Tex-Mex and interior Mexican fare since 1932, longstanding La Fonda on Main is just one of those spots every San Antonian needs to dine at — ideally sooner rather than later.
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Bombshells, Mr. and Mrs. G's: San Antonio Current's biggest food stories of 2022

It probably shouldn't be a surprise that San Antonio's top food news stories ran the gamut from openings and closures to expansions…

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20. Here's where San Antonio military and vets can get free food on Veterans Day
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The 25 coziest bars and restaurants in San Antonio

San Antonio may not get terribly cold during the winter, but when temperatures drop, it’s still natural to crave winter coziness. These…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Amor Eterno
540 S. Presa St., facebook.com/Amor-Eterno-104928765099182
Located in the heart of Southtown, this spot aims to impress with its elevated cocktails and a sexy ambiance. Billed as a love letter to puro San Antonio cultura, the bar is small but bursting with personality. Custom wallpaper, velvet wall treatments and cozy nooks make for an ambiance that accommodates date night or after-dinner nightcaps.
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23 San Antonio restaurants serving classic comfort food

Sometimes, we just need to eat our feelings, because a full stomach can help fill the heart. And there’s no better cure…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Magnolia Pancake Haus
Multiple locations, magnoliapancakehaus.com
Magnolia Pancake Haus is a first-choice breakfast destination for locals, and one trip to any of its bustling locations will be convincing enough. The restaurant is known for its titular pancakes, but the menu is full of classic breakfast foods that keep the crowds coming back for more.
Photo via Instagram / magnoliapancakehaus
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27 San Antonio restaurants perfect for weekday lunches

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…

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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
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The 21 most-anticipated bars and restaurants opening in San Antonio by the end of 2022

San Antonio's culinary landscape is ever-changing, and the slew of spots opening over the coming months shows just how fluid it can…

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Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
7929 Pat Booker Rd, (210) 308-5533, hawaiianbros.com
Fast-casual restaurant concept Hawaiian Bros Island Grill will say "aloha" to the San Antonio suburb of Live Oak with island-style comfort food Sept. 13.  
Photo via Instagram / hawaiianbros
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30 bars and restaurants on San Antonio's Fredericksburg Road you should try at least once

Stretching from San Antonio’s near West Side, through the burgeoning Deco District, the booming Medical Center and all the way to Interstate…

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Deco Pizzeria
1815 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 732-3326, facebook.com/Deco-Pizzeria-160965550624713
Found in the heart of the West Side, Deco brings some delicious artisan-style pizza to the neighborhood. The Chef Ruben Special pizza is a must-try. There’s also wings and beer up for grabs, which means everyone will be satisfied here — especially if you stop by when there’s live music. 
Photo via Google Maps
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Great boozy moments from Whiskey Business 2022

Attendees of Whiskey Business 2022 on Friday got the chance to wander San Antonio's historic Witte Museum while sampling dozens of whiskeys…

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Great boozy moments from Whiskey Business 2022
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All the fun-loving folks we saw at Whiskey Business 2022

Big crowds turned out Friday for Whiskey Business, San Antonio's premier whiskey tasting event. Attendees of the Witte Museum gathering were able…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the fun-loving folks we saw at Whiskey Business 2022
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The 23 most Instagram-worthy bars and restaurants in San Antonio

Many of San Antonio's bars and restaurants are as pleasurable for the eyes as they are for the taste buds. No wonder…

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Bar Loretta
320 Beauregard St., (210) 757-3607, barloretta.com
Relatively new to the San Antonio nightlife scene, Bar Loretta offers several nooks with designer details. Get comfy on the rich green banquette seating of snap a full-size mirror selfie, circa 2010. You can also post up in the small courtyard for something a bit more organic.
Photo courtesy of Dandelion Gatherings for Bar Loretta
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The 25 most popular San Antonio restaurants right now, according to Yelp

When it comes to discovering new dining spots, Yelp can be a handy place to see which are building a buzz. While…

By San Antonio Current Staff

11. Ro-Ho Pork and Bread
623 Urban Loop, (210) 800-3487, ro-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 / rohoporkandbread
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The 28 hottest new restaurants and bars in San Antonio right now

We're most of the way through 2022, and enough new dining options have sprouted up to change the face of the Alamo…

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Kaffeinated
12619 La Cantera Parkway, #209, (210) 255-1260, kaffeinated.co
San Antonio’s newest crêpe and coffee spot opened in early February at The Rim, doling out treats in an atmosphere tailored for Instagram shares. The cafe offers a variety of sweet and savory crêpes, along with waffles, salads and chocolate dips. For sips, it serves both hot and cold coffee — including the traditional Turkish variety — as well as milkshakes. 
Photo via Instagram / kaffeinatedtx
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These San Antonio restaurants and chefs have been featured on national TV shows

Every San Antonian has a shortlist of local dining spots they know and love, but some standouts and their chefs have managed…

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Texas Pride Barbecue
2980 TX-1604 Loop, Adkins, (210) 649-3730, texaspridebbq.net
In season three of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri was sure to hit up Texas Pride for the “All Kinds of BBQ” episode. Guy totally recommends the best-selling brisket paired with a side of baked beans.
Photo via Instagram / stevefanningphotography
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The best culinary competition moments from Flavor San Antonio 2022

While San Antonio Flavor is, first and foremost, a celebration of local food, it also includes a fierce culinary competition. Here's what…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The best culinary competition moments from Flavor San Antonio 2022
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All the beautiful people — and tasty food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2022

After a two-year hiatus, San Antonio Flavor returned Thursday night with gusto, bringing together culinary pros and foodies from all over the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people — and tasty food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2022
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Everyone we saw having fun at San Antonio's first Lucha Libre Nacho Throwdown

Alamo City food truck park StreetFare SA held its debut Lucha Libre Nacho Throwdown on Saturday, offering up nacho samplings from multiple…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everyone we saw having fun at San Antonio's first Lucha Libre Nacho Throwdown
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San Antonio restaurateur Cappy Lawton flipped this remodeled Monte Vista home now for sale

Cappy Lawton is best known for restaurant ventures such as his namesake Broadway restaurant, Mama's Cafe and La Fonda on North Main…

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San Antonio restaurateur Cappy Lawton flipped this remodeled Monte Vista home now for sale
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Everything we saw as San Antonio Hell's Kitchen chef Mary Lou Davis held a going-away pop-up

Mary Lou Davis, the San Antonio chef who took second place in the past season of cooking contest TV show Hell's Kitchen,…

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Everything we saw as San Antonio Hell's Kitchen chef Mary Lou Davis held a going-away pop-up
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The 28 most anticipated new bars and restaurants coming to San Antonio

Foodies can agree that the past two years have been full of curveballs in all arenas — thanks, COVID. However, 2022 is…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Kerbey Lane Cafe
5515 N. Loop 1604 W., kerbeylanecafe.com
Longtime Austin staple Kerbey Lane Cafe has set its sights on the Alamo City for a future expansion. Menu items will include diner favorites including waffles, breakfast platters and home-style entrees, with an expected completion date in March 0f 2022. 
Photo via Instagram / kerbeylanecafe
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The 25 most popular restaurants in San Antonio right now, according to Yelp

Last year, Travel and Leisure readers named San Antonio one of the top destinations in the country, and it’s easy to see why:…

By San Antonio Current Staff

14. 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
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The best new restaurants and bars to open in San Antonio in 2021

The San Antonio restaurant and bar scene endured many hardships during the COVID crisis, and it's now grappling with unprecedented supply chain…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Up Scale
1024 S. Alamo St., upscalesouthtown.com
The minds behind Southtown Instagram sensation Little Em’s Oyster Bar — opened this "sexy" new eatery this fall in the building that once housed brunch and dinner hotspot Feast. The new Southtown concept serves up seafood, steak and sushi, and is already racking up rave reviews. 
Photo via Instagram / upscalesouthtown
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Everything we saw at the NSFW 88th anniversary celebration of San Antonio's Esquire Tavern

Downtown nightlife stalwart the Esquire Tavern celebrated 88 years in business Sunday with live music by the Dirty River Jazz Band and a…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw at the NSFW 88th anniversary celebration of San Antonio's Esquire Tavern
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Everything we saw at Hops & Hounds' Puptoberfest fundraiser for the San Antonio Humane Society

Dog-friendly drinking spot Hops & Hounds held a pet adoption event Saturday that also raised money for the San Antonio Humane Society.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw at Hops & Hounds' Puptoberfest fundraiser for the San Antonio Humane Society
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24 essential San Antonio diners, dives and neighborhood spots for comforting eats

There's nothing like fall weather to trigger cravings for comfort food, whether that be gravy-smothered chicken fried steak, homey and warming fideo…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Earl Abel’s
1639 Broadway, (210) 444-9424, earlabelssa.com
It’s nearly impossible to say "no" to Earl Able’s award-winning fried chicken and desserts, so be ready to leave feeling stuffed.
Photo via Instagram /  earlabelssa
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