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16 Southern-style Restaurants in San Antonio For When You Need Home-cooked Goodness

By on Fri, May 4, 2018 at 8:33 pm

So, Paula Deen's Family Kitchen opened earlier this week, and a lot of San Antonians are super psyched about it. A meal with a stick of butter in every dish does sound appealing to some, so it may be tempting. But, if you're like us and not so quick to forgive the Deen's past, we've rounded up 16 local restaurants serving up Southern fare – without the side of racism.
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Mrs. Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery 2242 E Commerce St, (210) 549-4392, mrskitchensa.com Photo via Instagram / canteeezy
Mrs. Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery
2242 E Commerce St, (210) 549-4392, mrskitchensa.com
Photo via Instagram / canteeezy
The name may be formal with “Mrs.” in it, but you’ll feel so laid back here. Get your entree fried – whether it be chicken, pork chops or catfish – and pair it with sides like baked mac & cheese and dirty rice. Photo via Instagram / mrsjrodriguez_86
The name may be formal with “Mrs.” in it, but you’ll feel so laid back here. Get your entree fried – whether it be chicken, pork chops or catfish – and pair it with sides like baked mac & cheese and dirty rice.
Photo via Instagram / mrsjrodriguez_86
Tony G’s Soul Food 915 S Hackberry St, (210) 451-1234, tonygssoulfood.com Photo via Instagram / outinsa
Tony G’s Soul Food
915 S Hackberry St, (210) 451-1234, tonygssoulfood.com
Photo via Instagram / outinsa
At Tony G’s, chicken and waffles are served up all day and Soulful Brunch takes over every Sunday. Treat yourself to some kool-aid (grape or cherry) that’s made just right. Photo via Instagram / jesselizarraras
At Tony G’s, chicken and waffles are served up all day and Soulful Brunch takes over every Sunday. Treat yourself to some kool-aid (grape or cherry) that’s made just right.
Photo via Instagram / jesselizarraras
Mr. & Mrs. G's Home Cooking 2222 S WW White Rd, (210) 359-0002 Photo via Instagram / ernestolivo
Mr. & Mrs. G's Home Cooking
2222 S WW White Rd, (210) 359-0002
Photo via Instagram / ernestolivo
When Mr. & Mrs. G say homecooking, they’re not playing around. Prized for its freshly-made desserts (every morning!) and straight-up soul food, this spot will have you feeling more than good. Those on a diet, beware: this isn’t the place for you. Leave it to us foodies. Photo via Instagram / pjstephen
When Mr. & Mrs. G say homecooking, they’re not playing around. Prized for its freshly-made desserts (every morning!) and straight-up soul food, this spot will have you feeling more than good. Those on a diet, beware: this isn’t the place for you. Leave it to us foodies.
Photo via Instagram / pjstephen
Sweet Yams 218 N Cherry St, (210) 229-9267, facebook.com Photo via Instagram / fivesixkillers
Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry St, (210) 229-9267, facebook.com
Photo via Instagram / fivesixkillers
If you want to indulge in Southern fare without the guilt, opt for Sweet Yams. This spot offers gluten-free and organic options, so we’re sure you’ll be hitting it up on the regular. Photo via Instagram / chifoodiegram
If you want to indulge in Southern fare without the guilt, opt for Sweet Yams. This spot offers gluten-free and organic options, so we’re sure you’ll be hitting it up on the regular.
Photo via Instagram / chifoodiegram
The South Chicken & Waffles 5739 Callaghan Rd Ste. 100, (210) 647-6677, thesouthchickenandwaffles.com Photo via Instagram / robfp27
The South Chicken & Waffles
5739 Callaghan Rd Ste. 100, (210) 647-6677, thesouthchickenandwaffles.com
Photo via Instagram / robfp27
If you have any sort of craving for Southern food, make it a point to stop by The South TODAY. Opt for the namesake (waffle available in red velvet) or go for another classic, like po’ boys, jambalaya pasta or gumbo. Plus, breakfast/brunch is all day, so what are you waiting for? Photo via Instagram / kaylagirouxx
If you have any sort of craving for Southern food, make it a point to stop by The South TODAY. Opt for the namesake (waffle available in red velvet) or go for another classic, like po’ boys, jambalaya pasta or gumbo. Plus, breakfast/brunch is all day, so what are you waiting for?
Photo via Instagram / kaylagirouxx
Ma Harper’s 1816 N New Braunfels Ave, (210) 226-2200 Photo via Instagram / sageofthe_ink93
Ma Harper’s
1816 N New Braunfels Ave, (210) 226-2200
Photo via Instagram / sageofthe_ink93
At lunch you'll fine Louisiana native Ma Harper greeting visitors, inviting you in for home-style Creole cooking – jambalaya, red beans and rice, gumbo, and chicken-fried chicken – and a cold glass of swamp water. Try the peach cobbler, served hot with a cinnamon-spiced glaze. Photo via Instagram / nofunfrank
At lunch you'll fine Louisiana native Ma Harper greeting visitors, inviting you in for home-style Creole cooking – jambalaya, red beans and rice, gumbo, and chicken-fried chicken – and a cold glass of swamp water. Try the peach cobbler, served hot with a cinnamon-spiced glaze.
Photo via Instagram / nofunfrank
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery 136 E Grayson St #120, (210) 455-5701, southerleigh.com Photo via Instagram / elmachuca
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson St #120, (210) 455-5701, southerleigh.com
Photo via Instagram / elmachuca
Nestled inside the upscale Pearl, Southerleigh marries Texas, coastal and Southern fares for tastes that deserve its own genre. In addition to beer brewed in-house, here you’ll find mix-ups like jalapeño cheddar grits, fried country steak po’boy, and more. Photo via Instagram / southerleigh
Nestled inside the upscale Pearl, Southerleigh marries Texas, coastal and Southern fares for tastes that deserve its own genre. In addition to beer brewed in-house, here you’ll find mix-ups like jalapeño cheddar grits, fried country steak po’boy, and more.
Photo via Instagram / southerleigh
Willie Mae’s Soul Food & More Food truck around Schertz & Cibolo, (210) 380-3087, facebook.com Photo via Instagram / williemaessoulfoodandmore
Willie Mae’s Soul Food & More
Food truck around Schertz & Cibolo, (210) 380-3087, facebook.com
Photo via Instagram / williemaessoulfoodandmore
Gas up the car and head on out to Willie Mae’s. Though you’ll have to track it down, this food truck is worth finding for treats like fried gizzards and cornbread dressing. Photo via Instagram / williemaessoulfoodandmore
Gas up the car and head on out to Willie Mae’s. Though you’ll have to track it down, this food truck is worth finding for treats like fried gizzards and cornbread dressing.
Photo via Instagram / williemaessoulfoodandmore
Smoke Shack 3714 Broadway St, (210) 957-1430, smokeshacksa.com Photo via Instagram / smokeshack
Smoke Shack
3714 Broadway St, (210) 957-1430, smokeshacksa.com
Photo via Instagram / smokeshack
With roots as a food truck, Smoke Shack brings BBQ and Southern eats to Broadway. If you need just one reason to stop by, let it be this: the Smoke Shack Mac. Classic mac & cheese is piled high with chopped brisket and BBQ sauce. Get. It. Now. Photo via Instagram / brad_cigarfish
With roots as a food truck, Smoke Shack brings BBQ and Southern eats to Broadway. If you need just one reason to stop by, let it be this: the Smoke Shack Mac. Classic mac & cheese is piled high with chopped brisket and BBQ sauce. Get. It. Now.
Photo via Instagram / brad_cigarfish
Bud's Southern Rotisserie 312 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 600-3291, bottlingdept.com Photo via Instagram / bottlingdept
Bud's Southern Rotisserie
312 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 600-3291, bottlingdept.com
Photo via Instagram / bottlingdept
Opened by New Orleans transplant Pieter Sypesteyn, Bud’s brings you rotisserie chicken in individual plates or family-style. If you’re a pork type of guy, you have that option too. So next time you’re getting your bougie fix at the Pearl, stop by Bud’s for some authentic eats. Photo via Instagram / carolion1231
Opened by New Orleans transplant Pieter Sypesteyn, Bud’s brings you rotisserie chicken in individual plates or family-style. If you’re a pork type of guy, you have that option too. So next time you’re getting your bougie fix at the Pearl, stop by Bud’s for some authentic eats.
Photo via Instagram / carolion1231
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