20 iconic San Antonio bars and restaurants everyone should try at least once

San Antonio residents are lucky to live in a vibrant culinary destination. From Texas-style barbecue to fiery Sichuan food and almost everything…

By San Antonio Current Staff

La Fonda on Main
2415 N. Main Ave., (210) 733-0621, lafondaonmain.com
A classic for Tex-Mex and interior Mexican fare since 1932, longstanding La Fonda on Main is just one of those spots every San Antonian needs to dine at — ideally sooner rather than later.
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The best culinary competition moments from Flavor San Antonio 2022

While San Antonio Flavor is, first and foremost, a celebration of local food, it also includes a fierce culinary competition. Here's what…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The best culinary competition moments from Flavor San Antonio 2022
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All the beautiful people — and tasty food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2022

After a two-year hiatus, San Antonio Flavor returned Thursday night with gusto, bringing together culinary pros and foodies from all over the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people — and tasty food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2022
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22 LGBTQ+ friendly bars and restaurants in San Antonio

June of 2021 is filled with reason for celebration, thanks to the overlap of Pride Month and the city's delayed Fiesta revelry.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Cereal Killer Sweets
1031 Patricia, Suite 104, (210) 753-2032, cerealkillersweets.com
Satisfy your sweet tooth at one of San Antonio’s queer-owned businesses with an impressive catalog of LGBTQ+-centric charitable causes.
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texas_made_eats
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25 iconic San Antonio restaurants everyone should try at least once

San Antonio is a verifiable mecca for food-loving folks who enjoy exploring the city and getting their grub on. Our culinary landscape…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St, (210) 227-1187, liberty-bar.com
Housed in a restored convent, Liberty Bar is just one of those trendy places that knows how to draw in a crowd. After a winter hiatus, the eatery is set to reopen — with a new look — in April.
Photo via Instagram / libertybarsa
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The 25 Best Restaurants in San Antonio for Takeout and Delivery, According to Yelp

For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic makes dining out an uneasy experience. As a result, San Antonians are turning to restaurants…

By San Antonio Current Staff

18. J-Prime Steakhouse
1401 N Loop 1604 W, (210) 764-1604, jprimesteakhouse.com
18. J Prime is a go-to for a lot of San Antonians who are looking to splurge a little for a special occasion, and even though COVID-19 has slowed the restaurant industry down exponentially, diners are still braving the pandemic for amazing food and service. Brandy G. said, “Do yourself a favor, and the next time you want to splurge on dinner or are celebrating a special occasion, let the team at J Prime take care of you.” 
Photo via Instagram /  jprimesteakhouse
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In a Takeout Rut? We Asked 15 San Antonio Chefs What They've Been Ordering While Quarantined

As of Friday, San Antonio restaurants are able to open their dining rooms at 50% capacity under Phase 2 of Governor Abbott's…

By Nina Rangel

Botika
303 Pearl Parkway #111, (210) 670-7684, botikapearl.com
The Dragon Dinner at Botika has become chef Geronimo Lopez’s go-to when he needs a meal to-go. The meal feeds four, and includes all of his favorite things: whole roasted chicken with anticuchero marinade & chimichurri, potstickers, egg rolls, steamed rice, corn salsa, salad and dessert. 
Photo courtesy Geronimo Lopez
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22 Essential Asian Restaurants Offering Delivery in San Antonio

Delivery food options abound in San Antonio, giving us a chance to sample varied cuisines from the comfort of home. To that…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Thai Chili
Multiple locations, (210) 607-9413, thaichili.net
Authentic healthy Thai cuisine. Call (210) 607-9413 for delivery from either location or order through Grubhub, Favor, Beyond Menu, Eat Street or The Deliver Ring. 
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plantbasedciara
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The 25 Best San Antonio Restaurants in 2018, According to Yelp

As we ready to close out the year, we wanted to take a look at the best restaurants in the city –…

By San Antonio Current Staff

3. Nelson’s BBQ
7327 N Loop 1604 E, (210) 473-4988, facebook.com/NathanielNelsonsbbq
"Some of the best, if not THE best, barbecue in San Antonio. The Nasty Nate is a sandwich you must try and the barbecue sauce compliments the fatty deliciousness perfectly. Try the sausage, try the brisket, heck try everything." – Mario D.
Photo via Instagram / nelsonsbbq
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