21 Tiny San Antonio Restaurants You Should've Tried By Now

Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary’s St, (210) 212-6456, facebook.com/pages/Cascabel-Mexican-Patio
Yeah, the inside might be small, but the flavor is big. Don’t forget their beautiful patio.
Photo via Instagram / hurtlikepain

Burger Boy
Multiple locations, burgerboysa.com
Well-established and incredibly well-loved, Burger Boy is a San Antonio classic that will have you coming back for more time and time again. Enjoy their tasty burgers, friendly staff, and quick service. Did we mention they have a drive-thru?
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Bear Moon Bakery and Cafe
401 S Main Street, Boerne, (830) 816-2327, bearmoonbakery.com
For a short drive, you can enjoy everything the Bear Moon Bakery and Cafe has to offer – quiches, pastries, sandwiches, and other traditional breakfast and brunch options. While you’re in Boerne, enjoy the sights.
Photo via Instagram / visitboerne

Il Forno
122 Nogalitos St, (210) 616-2198, ilfornosa.com
Pizza + happy hour? Wow! Try these farm-fresh pizzas for inexpensive prices and incredible flavor.
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Garcia’s
842 Fredericksburg Rd, (210) 735-4525, facebook.com
Brisket tacos are the name of the game at Garcia’s, which has been serving San Antonio for more than half a century. Yes, this restaurant is probably older than you.
Photo via Yelp / Alex S.

Ocho
1015 Navarro St, (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com
If you’re looking for a little bit cooler of a dining experience, Ocho is definitely not divey. They serve up trendy takes on your old favorites.
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La Sorretina
3330 Culebra Rd, (210) 549-0889, facebook.com
La Sorretina is a sweet Italian cafe serving up your favorite Italian classics. Don’t let its hole-in-the-wall nature fool you – you’ll want to recommend it to everyone you know.
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Mrs. Kitchen Restaurant and Bakery
2242 E Commerce St, (210) 549-4392, mrskitchensa.com
Can you say food coma? There’s a reason that soul food is comforting. Don’t embarrass yourself by forgetting to order their fried catfish or fried chicken.
Photo via Instagram / canteeezy

Evans BBQ
21003 Encino Commons, (210) 495-2528, evansbbq.com
Were you expecting brisket and potato salad? We know the name doesn’t scream “Indian food served here!” but you’ll be glad you tried this place nonetheless. The butter chicken is a fan-favorite.
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Maria’s Cafe
1105 Nogalitos St, (210) 227-2005, sastad.com/item/marias-cafe
Oh, how we wish Maria’s was open past 2pm. There’s a reason this place gets crowded – from the cozy atmosphere to the delicious food, it brings in patrons from open til close.
Photo via Instagram / tacoist

2M Smokehouse and Catering
2731 S WW White Rd, (210) 885-9352, 2msmokehouse.com
If you happen to be in the mood to try some smokin’ BBQ this summer, 2M is definitely worth your time. Don’t be fooled by the small size – they’ve got big BBQ.
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Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry St, (210) 229-9267, facebook.com/SweetYamsOrganic
If you’ve got a special diet, like vegetarian or gluten-free, Sweet Yams is certainly worth a try. They even have a few options for your omniverious or pescatarian friends as well.
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Azro
2211 NW Military Hwy #131, (210) 342-0011, azroafghancuisine.com
If you’re unfamiliar with Afghan cuisine, fear not! The staff at Azro will be happy to guide you through ordering. If you’re brave enough, try it by yourself – it’s hard to make a mistake with this menu.
Photo via Instagram / ensomoto

Little Jamaica
5490 Walzem Rd, (210) 637-1293, facebook.com/littlejamaicafoods
San Antonio isn’t well-known for its Jamaican food, but Little Jamaica is well-known for being authentic.
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Kung Fu Noodle
6733 Bandera Rd, (210) 451-5586, facebook.com/pages/Kung-Fu-Noodle
You’d better believe that the noodles are hand-pulled at Kung Fu Noodle.
Photo via Instagram / mrsmaves

Ro-ho Pork and Bread
8617 N New Braunfels Ave, (210) 800-3487, ro-hoporkandbread.com
Pork and bread might sound limited, but the flavor will more than make up for that.
Photo via Instagram / enriquevega3

Seoul Asian Food Market and Cafe
1005 Rittiman Rd #1005, (210) 882-1529, facebook.com
Seoul Asian Food Market and Cafe has authentic and delicious food for extremely reasonable prices. Enjoy browsing the market portion of the building while you wait for your food to be ready.
Photo via Instagram / mayra_sounraj

Viva Vegeria
1422 Nogalitos St, (210) 465-9233, myvegeria.com
If you’re vegan, Viva Vegeria is a must-try Mexican place. They even have desserts!
Photo via Instagram / theveganroadie

Thai Lao Orchid
20540 TX-46, (830) 438-3379, facebook.com/pages/Thai-Lao-Orchid
Thai Lao Orchid has great pad thai and some sushi rolls as well. It’s hard to go wrong with a menu of your favorite Thai classics.
Photo via Instagram / foodiesoftexas

Mark’s Outing
1624 E Commerce St, (210) 299-8110, facebook.com/MarksOuting
A rival to Burger Boy? Not so fast. You come for the burger and fill up on their famous beans while you wait, then even after you’re stuffed, you still won’t want to share your peach cobbler.
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