Everyone we saw having fun at the 2023 San Antonio Beer Festival

Beer enthusiasts poured into historic Crockett Park on Saturday for the 17th Annual San Antonio Beer Festival. Here's a look at all…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everyone we saw having fun at the 2023 San Antonio Beer Festival
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San Antonio's 20 must-try barbecue restaurants

Texas is the self-proclaimed barbecue capital of the world. And who's going to argue with that? Like much of the state, San…

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2M Smokehouse
Multiple Locations, 2msmokehouse.com  
2M Smokehouse cooks out of their own love of barbecue and the proof is on the plate. Seasoned and smoked to perfection, their menu offers all the barbecue must-haves as well as daily specials Thursday through Saturday.
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All the beautiful people and festive costumes we saw at Dulce 2022 in San Antonio

At Dulce 2022, people dressed to impress. Many pulled out all the stops when it came to holiday attire, and those who…

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All the beautiful people and festive costumes we saw at Dulce 2022 in San Antonio
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All the decadent food and fun we saw at San Antonio's Dulce 2022

Dulce once again proved itself to be San Antonio's most bingeable food event. Revelers gathered at The DoSeum to taste delicious sweets…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the decadent food and fun we saw at San Antonio's Dulce 2022
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Everything we saw at the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival's The Collective in San Antonio

The Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival's tasting event The Collective unfolded this weekend in Travis Park, giving revelers a chance to sample…

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Everything we saw at the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival's The Collective in San Antonio
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25 puro H-E-B products San Antonians can’t live without

In Texas, the only thing more unpredictable than our weather is our politics. For many of us, H-E-B is a welcome constant.…

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Butter Tortilla Candle
heb.com
H-E-B’s candle line is really something else. The grocery chain’s scents encapsulate its most iconic in-house flavors, from Two-Bite Brownies to Maple Bacon. Its Butter Tortilla candles can turn a kitchen into a tortilleria — scent-wise, anyway.
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More highlights from the San Antonio Beer Festival 2022

The 16th Annual San Antonio Beer Festival took place Saturday, pouring 400-plus beers from more than 150 breweries into a single-day event…

By San Antonio Current Staff

More highlights from the San Antonio Beer Festival 2022
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Everyone we saw having fun at the 2022 San Antonio Beer Festival

Beer lovers poured into historic Crockett Park on Saturday for the 16th Annual San Antonio Beer Festival. Here's how the fun went…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everyone we saw having fun at the 2022 San Antonio Beer Festival
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The 25 best San Antonio restaurants when you have $15 or less

Passionate foodies know that just because a restaurant is pricy doesn't mean it's good — and vice versa. An expensive meal may…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Lala’s Gorditas
1600 Roosevelt Ave, (210) 465-7157, lalasgorditas.com
Found close to Mission Concepción, this super colorful spot comes from the family who opened the original Teka Molino and the Taco Hut. They offer their namesake gorditas for $4.95-$5.95 apiece and bean cups for under $3. 
Photo via Instagram / lalasgorditas
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24 venues every San Antonio live music fan should know

Music is part of San Antonio's lifeblood. It's part of our culture. And, as a city, we owe a debt to the…

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502 Bar
502 Embassy Oaks, (210) 257-8125, 502bar.com
This North Central music venue mixes live shows, primarily by local acts, with karaoke and movie nights. Good sound quality and a solid selection of craft beers add to the appeal. 
Photo via Instagram / nicky_g41
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Hey, San Antonio, here's what your favorite breakfast taco order says about you

If you live in SA, you probably have a regular breakfast taco order. In fact, there's a good chance you stick to…

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The Irma from Con Huevos
You enjoy luxury and aren’t afraid to treat yo’self to the finest that life has to offer — and that includes tacos. We’re willing to bet you’re known as the achievement-oriented and natural leader of your friend group. 
Photo via Instagram / conhuevostacos
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Here's where to play live trivia in San Antonio almost any night of the week

While it's all well and good to play along with Jeopardy at home, it's more fun to stretch your legs — and…

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Gather Brewing Company
210 E. Aviation Blvd., Universal City, gather-brewing-co.square.site
Coast Guard veteran Mike Voeller enlisted his family to help revamp a defunct military-themed bar near Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Universal City, and now it offers not only unique handmade brews, but trivia on Tuesday evenings.
Photo via Instagram / gatherbrewingcompany
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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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Here's where to sing karaoke almost any night of the week in San Antonio

Sometimes, there's an adrenaline rush that only singing karaoke in front of strangers can provide. It helps when there's booze readily available,…

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Picks Bar SA
4553 North Loop 1604 W #1101, (210) 253-9220, picksbar.com
Vivid colors, choice drinks and live band karaoke make this far north SA venue a must-go for music-minded adrenaline junkies. Singing alongside an extremely talented live band — which can perform over 650 songs — brings out your inner rock star. Of course, the expertly crafted cocktails probably help with that, too.
Photo via Instagram / retronouveautx
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San Antonio's essential local coffee shops to get your daily pick-me-up

Whether iced or hot, guzzled on-the-go or sipped in a comfy armchair, there's no denying coffee fuels San Antonio. Numerous national chains…

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Stranded Coffee
1203 S. Alamo St., strandedcoffee.com
In an ode to the emo kids who now have caffeine addictions, Stranded Coffee, whose logo is an homage to Warped Tour, serves drinks out of its coffee truck in Southtown. Its menu features espresso drinks using beans roasted by Proud Hound Coffee in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Photo via Instagram / strandedcoffeeclub
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20 iconic San Antonio foods and drinks that show what our city is all about

Over recent years, San Antonio has racked up plenty of recognition for being a culinary destination. No small part of that comes…

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Hot Cheetos with Cheese
Any local can testify that they grew up on this iconic duo. Not only do ice cream trucks and snack shops sell the puro snack, it has also inspired restaurants to incorporate the duo into their menus, using Hot Cheetos on everything from burgers to pizza.
Photo via Instagram / chamoycitylimits
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The best bars and nightlife spots in San Antonio, according to our readers

We asked, and San Antonio answered! Here are the Best of San Antonio Nightlife winners of 2022.

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Best Music Venue
Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 666-6666, papertigersatx.com
Photo by Daniel Conrad
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The best food and drinks in San Antonio, according to our readers

The people of San Antonio have spoken! Here are the Best of San Antonio Food & Drink winners for 2022.

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Best Enchiladas
Rosario's, Multiple locations, rosariossa.com
Photo via Instagram / rosariossa
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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…

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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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These 24 San Antonio spots serve the best breakfast tacos in town

It’s no secret that San Antonians like to start their day with a breakfast taco — or three. Whether loaded with fluffy…

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Pete's Tako House
502 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 224-2911, petestakohouse.com
Pete’s Tako House has been operating since 1978 and has become a staple in the breakfast taco game. If you’re near the downtown area, be sure to stop by and enjoy a savory carne guisada taco. 
Photo via Google Maps
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25 San Antonio spots to get frozen cocktails, including to-go and drive-thru options

Summer in Texas is no joke, and those who don't have a swimming pool at their disposal may be looking for alternate…

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Picks Bar
4553 North Loop 1604 W., #1101, (210) 253-9220, picksbar.com
This fun, female-owned bar just north of Shavano Park boasts a great selection of nightlife events paired with a full service bar. The place also hosts cocktail classes for budding home bartenders. 
Photo via Instagram / picks_barsa
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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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Everyone we saw having fun at the Poteet Strawberry Festival 2022

After operating on smaller scale last year due to the pandemic, the Poteet Strawberry Festival made a big return over the weekend.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everyone we saw having fun at the Poteet Strawberry Festival 2022
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22 Texas Hill Country bars and restaurants worth a road trip from San Antonio

San Antonio is a foodie's dream, but sometimes you just need to get away from the city for a while. If you're…

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Texas Pride BBQ
2980 E Loop 1604 S, Adkins, (210) 649-3730, texaspridebbq.net
Texas Pride BBQ has the fix for your fried fish and barbecue cravings. If nothing else, be sure to try their famous peach cobbler while there — you won't be sorry. 
Photo via Instagram / texaspridebarbecue
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22 San Antonio bars that open at noon or earlier so you can day drink

Whether you're pre-gaming ahead of a sports event, having a nightshift happy hour or going through a bad breakup, there are times…

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Cullum’s Attagirl
726 E Mistletoe Ave, (210) 437-4263, cullumsattagirl.com
Known for its fried chicken that’s now available for lunch, you can also stop by Cullum’s starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Seriously, grab a craft beer or two and enjoy it out on the patio of this rustic joint for a late morning pick-me-up.
Photo via Instagram / cullumsattagirl
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These before-and-after photos show how San Antonio restaurants have changed in the last 15 years

It's one thing to know the food business is notorious for high turnover, and yet another to see it in action. San Antonio's…

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These before-and-after photos show how San Antonio restaurants have changed in the last 15 years
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