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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Historic photos of 25 San Antonio-area bars and restaurants

We're all for San Antonio's recent designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, but it's abundantly clear that our city has…

By Sanford Nowlin

Golden Star Café; Plaza Bar; Moon Lee Café, 1100 block of W. Commerce St.This image from around 1965 shows a string of West Side businesses, including a pair of Chinese restaurants. Golden Star Café is still around, although it's now located at the 800 block of the same street.
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27 classic San Antonio restaurants that have been around 35 years or longer

The restaurant industry has a high turnover rate. Places come and go. Fast. Every so often, though, gems come along that stand…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Mi Tierra, 1941
Multiple locations, mitierracafe.com
What is there to say about this local cultural gem that hasn’t already been said? The 80-year-old downtown eatery draws thousands of tourists annually, thanks to its festive decor, in-house panaderia and Tex-mex flair.
Photo via Instagram / mitierracafesa
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