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San Antonio super chef Andrew Weissman makes welcome return to fancy fare with Max’s Sister

The restaurant marks a return to elegant cooking for the culinary powerhouse behind Le Rêve, Sandbar and Il Sogno.

by Ron Bechtol March 5, 2026March 8, 2026

The restaurant marks a return to elegant cooking for the culinary powerhouse behind Le Rêve, Sandbar and Il Sogno.

Pete's Hot Chicken isn't kidding when it gives you a heat indication.

Food & Drink

Burn Notice: San Antonio food truck Pete’s Hot Chicken brings the heat

The menu offers six degrees of intensity, most of which is supplied by a lightly sweetened and lethal chili paste.

by Ron Bechtol November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

The pretzel at Otto's Ice House is one of its standout food items.

Food & Drink

A Place to Chill: Pearl addition Otto’s Ice House plays on South Texas history — but with a markup

Otto’s is part of a new phenomenon: places that call themselves ice houses but the food often takes priority over the beer.

by Ron Bechtol October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Seguin's Burnt Bean Co. is known for brisket and other smoked meats.

Restaurant Reviews

The lines are long at Seguin’s lauded Burnt Bean Co., but the experience may be worth it

The San Antonio-area barbecue hotspot has won lots of critical raves, which means it’s also drawing long lines.

by Ron Bechtol October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Selda’s Grilled Pistachio Meatballs are served over rice with a rustic tomato sauce and a drizzle of yogurt.

Flavor

Turkish flavors excel at San Antonio’s Selda Mediterranean Kitchen

The Northwest San Antonio restaurant shows that simple dishes are often the best kind.

by Ron Bechtol September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Food & Drink

Review: San Antonio’s Costa Pacifica Margarita Garden delivers fresh, sophisticated seafood flavors

Nearly everything we tried, including appealing green enchiladas with shrimp and poblano sauce and an impeccably fresh shrimp ceviche, proved good to great.

by Ron Bechtol July 17, 2025August 31, 2025

Food & Drink

Simply Delightful: By getting the basics right, Primo’s rises above standard neighborhood Italian

The new San Antonio restaurant helmed by veteran operators excels by keeping it simple.

by Ron Bechtol July 6, 2025August 3, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery deserves its Michelin Guide designation

True to Southerleigh’s Bib Gourmand award, diners will find high-quality fare delivered at a price that’s easy on the pocketbook.

by Ron Bechtol June 15, 2025July 20, 2025

Food & Drink

After a dim sum drought, two San Antonio Chinese restaurants excel at the small plates

Sichuan Garden and Tasty Modern Asian Kitchen both give the Chinese brunch specialties the care they deserve.

by Ron Bechtol June 7, 2025August 1, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Jimoto Omakase offers a rewarding and highly interactive dining experience

The ‘speakeasy’ is cloistered behind heavy wooden doors above ramen-redoubt Kimura.

by Ron Bechtol May 3, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Supper, the main restaurant at San Antonio’s Hotel Emma, is still a work in progress

The Pearl dining spot’s locally sourced ingredients are a draw, but it still has room to grow.

by Ron Bechtol February 7, 2025July 9, 2025

Food & Drink

Bokobá’s take on ‘modern Mexican’ cuisine at its best when it sticks close to tradition

The San Antonio dining spot may still be finding its way, but there’s plenty to like about its creative approach.

by Ron Bechtol January 25, 2025July 17, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio restaurant Stixs & Stone’s creative take on Asian fusion is mostly a winner

The ‘chef-driven’ menu includes runs the gamut from wok-fried pork belly to a churro bread pudding.

by Ron Bechtol November 27, 2024June 1, 2025

Food & Drink

A confusing but compelling complexity reigns at San Antonio’s Hyderabadi Spicy Matka

From fragrantly spiced biryani to Instagrammable dosa crepes, the restaurant offers a wealth of delicious Indian food.

by Ron Bechtol November 16, 2024July 8, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Mian Noodles puts 2000 years of Chinese culinary history on fine display

Pulled wheat noodle dishes, dumplings and bao buns are the stars at this Chinese restaurant.

by Ron Bechtol November 7, 2024August 4, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Domingo may get a spot in the Michelin Guide, but it could use fine tuning

The restaurant’s ‘modern tribute to South Texas cuisine’ features big flavors and servings but could benefit from refinement.

by Ron Bechtol October 19, 2024August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio restaurant Aguachile’s deft way with Mexican-style seafood worth the admission price

Though pricey compared to less-ambitious Mexican restaurants, this spot delivers fresh and impressively presented seafood.

by Ron Bechtol August 10, 2024July 24, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Yozora works magic with Japanese small plates and curated tunes

Yozora Sake & Wine Listening Bar, a sister of downtown’s Shiro, lives up to what’s promised in its name.

by Ron Bechtol July 12, 2024August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Pullman’s Fife & Farro and Mezquite offer distinct, but equally elevated experiences

The two restaurants so far open in the Pearl’s high-end culinary market show it’s off to a good start.

by Nina Rangel June 14, 2024June 28, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Cuban-Mexican fusion restaurant Paladar excels at breaking the rules

The Broadway corridor eatery excels both with experimental dishes and those that stick to classic recipes.

by Ron Bechtol May 24, 2024June 12, 2025

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restaurant reviews

San Antonio super chef Andrew Weissman makes welcome return to fancy fare with Max’s Sister

Burn Notice: San Antonio food truck Pete’s Hot Chicken brings the heat

A Place to Chill: Pearl addition Otto’s Ice House plays on South Texas history — but with a markup

The lines are long at Seguin’s lauded Burnt Bean Co., but the experience may be worth it

Turkish flavors excel at San Antonio’s Selda Mediterranean Kitchen

Review: San Antonio’s Costa Pacifica Margarita Garden delivers fresh, sophisticated seafood flavors

Simply Delightful: By getting the basics right, Primo’s rises above standard neighborhood Italian

San Antonio’s Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery deserves its Michelin Guide designation

After a dim sum drought, two San Antonio Chinese restaurants excel at the small plates

San Antonio’s Jimoto Omakase offers a rewarding and highly interactive dining experience

Supper, the main restaurant at San Antonio’s Hotel Emma, is still a work in progress

Bokobá’s take on ‘modern Mexican’ cuisine at its best when it sticks close to tradition

San Antonio restaurant Stixs & Stone’s creative take on Asian fusion is mostly a winner

A confusing but compelling complexity reigns at San Antonio’s Hyderabadi Spicy Matka

San Antonio’s Mian Noodles puts 2000 years of Chinese culinary history on fine display

San Antonio’s Domingo may get a spot in the Michelin Guide, but it could use fine tuning

San Antonio restaurant Aguachile’s deft way with Mexican-style seafood worth the admission price

San Antonio’s Yozora works magic with Japanese small plates and curated tunes

Pullman’s Fife & Farro and Mezquite offer distinct, but equally elevated experiences

San Antonio’s Cuban-Mexican fusion restaurant Paladar excels at breaking the rules