Bread service at King William Wine Co. comes with pâté trios and mustard trilogies.

Flavor

King William Wine Co. offers top-level service, atmosphere even if food occasionally falls short

In this dark and chandeliered retreat, the wine serves as a springboard for the cuisine.

by Ron Bechtol February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

In this dark and chandeliered retreat, the wine serves as a springboard for the cuisine.

Sides were always exceptional at South's original outpost, and that's still the case.

Flavor

After relocation, South Barbecue retains masterful hand with both brisket and sides

The ‘cue staple has retained its strengths after departing San Antonio’s South Side.

by Ron Bechtol January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

French Kiss: San Antonio bistro Petit Coquin succeeds in its elegant simplicity

The newish spot seats just 25 guests, features a simple menu and gets most of the details just right.

by Ron Bechtol December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Food & Drink

Watching wizards make your food is part of the fun at San Antonio’s Noodles & Dumplings

The Texas-based Chinese restaurant chain does a formidable job with its two namesake foods.

by Ron Bechtol February 23, 2025July 22, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio fusion masters Sean Wen and Andrew Ho score big at Curry Boys and Wurst Behavior

Wen and Ho were among this year’s James Beard Best Chef Texas nominees.

by Ron Bechtol October 26, 2023July 7, 2025

Food & Drink

Tokyo Cowboy’s food satisfies with pan-Asian flavors, even if its name is a little misleading

Tokyo Cowboy sports an impressive menu of Japanese whiskies and a kitchen that turns out dishes that range around the Pacific Rim, from Spam to Sukiyaki burgers.

by Ron Bechtol September 28, 2023August 4, 2025

Food & Drink

El Pastor Es Mi Señor is worthy of its recent inclusion in Neflix’s Taco Chronicles

The taco al pastor is the bedrock — the spiritual foundation — of the San Antonio operation, and it’s a solid footing indeed.

by Ron Bechtol May 25, 2023August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

The Pearl’s Full Goods Diner may not be the cheapest brunch in town, but its value stacks up

Full Goods is currently open only for breakfast, brunch and lunch, with occasional evening events to tantalize an all-day structure.

by Ron Bechtol March 31, 2023July 24, 2025

Food & Drink

Small plates shine at Dim Sum Oriental Cuisine, even if some of the presentation pageantry is gone

The restaurant is known for genuine Chinese specialties such as chicken feet and beef tripe.

by Ron Bechtol February 28, 2023August 4, 2025

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San Antonio restaurant reviews

King William Wine Co. offers top-level service, atmosphere even if food occasionally falls short

After relocation, South Barbecue retains masterful hand with both brisket and sides

French Kiss: San Antonio bistro Petit Coquin succeeds in its elegant simplicity

Watching wizards make your food is part of the fun at San Antonio’s Noodles & Dumplings

San Antonio fusion masters Sean Wen and Andrew Ho score big at Curry Boys and Wurst Behavior

Tokyo Cowboy’s food satisfies with pan-Asian flavors, even if its name is a little misleading

El Pastor Es Mi Señor is worthy of its recent inclusion in Neflix’s Taco Chronicles

The Pearl’s Full Goods Diner may not be the cheapest brunch in town, but its value stacks up

Small plates shine at Dim Sum Oriental Cuisine, even if some of the presentation pageantry is gone