restaurant review Archives - San Antonio Current

San Antonio’s El Chunky and Barrio Dogg both excel at Mexican-style hotdogs

Both shops are located on South Presa Street, and both know how to load up a dog.

by Ron Bechtol September 1, 2024July 5, 2025

Both shops are located on South Presa Street, and both know how to load up a dog.

Fiery South: Thai Buri offers a taste of the Southeast Asian culinary powerhouse’s regional cuisine

The owners of the North Side eatery are obsessed with chili and levels of spiciness.

by Ron Bechtol November 10, 2022July 27, 2025

San Antonio’s Mixtli showcases the cuisine of Mexico City in an elegant 10-course tasting menu

The restaurant’s tasting menu changes its regional inspiration every quarter.

by Ron Bechtol August 15, 2022August 5, 2025

A casual feel pervades at Five Points Food & Drink, but the kitchen works at an elevated level

Lauded local chef Michael Sohocki moved his sibling flagship restaurants, Restaurant Gwendolyn and Kimura Ramen, out of downtown to a quirky building on North Flores Street.

by Ron Bechtol July 12, 2022May 8, 2025

Italian eateries Arrosta and Allora are markedly different, but both have their charms

Pete Selig recruited Chefs Chris Carlson and Robbie Nowlin to run Arrosta and Allora, respectively.

by Ron Bechtol June 15, 2022March 31, 2025

Choice Chinese: Whether tackling traditional or modern takes on Sichuan cuisine, Dashi excels

Dashi is a spinoff of the deservedly popular Sichuan House with a more contemporary take on Sichuanese cuisine.

by Ron Bechtol May 12, 2022May 18, 2025

San Antonio Hell’s Kitchen chef Mary Lou Davis holding pop-ups ahead of her move to California

by Nina Rangel January 17, 2022August 4, 2025

River-Level Revamp: Hotel Contessa’s upgraded Ambler Texas Kitchen isn’t just pretty to look at

by Nina Rangel August 13, 2021July 14, 2025

Cuishe Cocina Mexicana delivers on the promise of its vast menu of interior Mexican cuisine

by Ron Bechtol July 21, 2021July 7, 2025

Beyond Mediterranean: Zaatar Lebanese Grill serves up regional specialties worthy of exploring

by Ron Bechtol July 9, 2021May 18, 2025

Downtown San Antonio’s Domingo has a creative approach that may draw locals along with tourists

by Nina Rangel June 8, 2021August 4, 2025

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou’s take on classic French dining is both contemporary and commendable

by Ron Bechtol February 2, 2021June 25, 2025

The Cookhouse Revisited: New Orleans-Influenced Restaurant Gets a Revamp, But the Flavors Still Shine

Ron BechtolFebruary 27, 2020November 22, 2023

Tlahco Brings New Ingredients to San Antonio’s Mexican Food Scene — Just Don’t Obsess Over What They’re Called

Ron BechtolFebruary 12, 2020August 9, 2024

Revised Classics: Julia’s Bistro & Bar Departs From Tried-and-True French Cuisine with Visits to Latin America and the U.S.

Ron BechtolJanuary 29, 2020July 27, 2025

Downhome but Not Distinct: Ida Claire’s Southern Fare is Fine — But Nothing Exceptional

Lea ThompsonNovember 6, 2019July 27, 2025

Back to the Future: Bistro9 Delivers on the Elegance of Well-Executed French Classics

Ron BechtolJune 5, 2019June 11, 2025

Good Neighbor: Eastside Kitchenette Winning a Fan Base That Extends Beyond Its Government Hill Digs

Lea ThompsonMarch 13, 2019December 14, 2024

Chef Johnny Hernandez’s Villa Rica’s Hits Outshine Its Few Misses

Ron BechtolJune 21, 2018June 12, 2025

The Maverick: A First Glance at Southtown’s Newest Restaurant

Ron BechtolFebruary 13, 2018August 2, 2025