Hill Country
Holy moly, this wood-fired pizza joint, in a strip mall 7 miles east of Dripping Springs – almost in Austin – serves good pie. Its motto, 'food is our…
Must-see restaurants in San Antonio & Hill Country
San Antonio
Mighty slabs of meat hang smack-dab in the center of the dining room at this Pearl District crowd-pleaser, where charcuterie platters ($20 to $36) are…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Conscientious service and juicy steaks topped with lemon-butter are highlights here, where a preshow dinner (it's behind Gruene Hall) transforms into a…
Hill Country
This dapper basement bistro, tucked beneath a swish design and furnishings store, looks like a soda fountain gone posh. The folks who lunch here are as…
Hill Country
It's worth the 20-mile drive out of town just to see the massive outdoor barbecue pits at this parklike place off Hwy 290. It's a bit of a tourist fave,…
Hill Country
You can take your tacos to-go or eat inside this tiny joint beside Walgreens, but don't miss out on the excellent soft tacos – including breakfast tacos…
San Antonio
Choose your ice cream and pick a topping – then watch the staff pulverize the two into a blended little cup of heaven.
San Antonio & Hill Country
Judging from our unscientific but extensive tasting, City Market in Luling wins all-round best BBQ in the state. Years of smoke blacken the pit room, the…
San Antonio
This brightly colored waterside restaurant is hugely popular with locals. Fresh guacamole is made right at your table. The upscale Tex-Mex menu reveals…
San Antonio
This enormous, weird, and very wonderful place is not just a restaurant and bar – it’s also a laundromat and car wash. Casual things may be, with no table…
San Antonio
Set in a tall, narrow glassed-in conservatory, perched above the quiet northern stretch of the River Walk, this hotel restaurant makes a pleasant 20…
San Antonio
Part restaurant, part bakery, and total explosion of light and colour, decorated for Christmas year-round, this Market Sq behemoth has been dishing out…
San Antonio
There's a reason why everyone you see in the Pearl District seems to be carrying a box from Bakery Lorraine – the pastries are delicious. Macaroons. Tarts…
San Antonio
The seasonally inspired tapas dishes are solid, but the atmosphere alone is worth the trip to the King William District: clear Lucite chairs, sparkly…
San Antonio & Hill Country
This intimate cafe sits a few steps below street level and has rock walls, but that's where the comparison to an actual root cellar ends. The atmosphere…
San Antonio
San Antonio's pioneer vegetarian restaurant has an appealing location in the Pearl Brewery complex, with lots of outdoor seating. Not only are dishes like…
San Antonio
A cute neighborhood cafe located in a former house, Madhatters is a pleasingly homey place to stop when you're feeling peckish. Breakfast during the week,…
San Antonio
The neon signs in the window advertise 'steak' and 'whisky.' There's a tree growing up through the floor and out the ceiling of the dining room. And the…
Hill Country
The waitress might just call you 'hon' at this tiny hole-in-the-wall diner near the historic district, which serves up hearty home cooking in heaped…
San Antonio
This is one of the most justifiably praised restaurants in town, run by chef Bruce Auden. The menu is a wonderful mix of European, Tex-Mex, American and…
San Antonio
This stylish former warehouse space in the Pearl complex is frequently packed with people vying for a shot at the fresh, house-made pastas. Best for…
Hill Country
Everybody in town recommends Mary's, where the tortillas are homemade. The drill? Step up to the counter. Order a breakfast taco and a Big Red. Grab a…
Hill Country
You haven't eaten until you've wrapped your mouth around a pie from this small but popular bakery, which supplies many of the area's restaurants (and a…
San Antonio
Located in the Pioneer Flour Mill complex, this is the kind of place you'd choose if you were meeting up with the gals or taking your mom out to lunch…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Located in a former home, this cozy, stylish eatery breaks with local tradition by not being even remotely German. An impressively lengthy wine list is…
Hill Country
For something more upmarket, head straight to the Navajo Grill, which boasts a lovely patio, creative Southern cuisine and a list of about 40 different…
Hill Country
This warm and intimate cafe in the old train depot downtown is awfully pleasant. Make a lunch of panini or salad, or splurge a bit with the osso buco (a…
Hill Country
Colorful, bright and airy, this bistro and sidewalk cafe is housed in an old limestone building in the historic district. It's packed at lunch, and is one…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Get your streusels, danishes and pretzels here, as well as sandwiches, wraps, soup and daily specials. It's not all German specialties here, but they've…
Hill Country
Get out of the crowded downtown area for a relaxed lunch. This cafe exudes Hill Country charm like a cool glass of iced tea, with salads and sandwiches…
San Antonio
The 40+ food producers and artisans at this bustling market are all based within 150 miles of San Antonio.
San Antonio
San Antonio isn't known for its barbecues – it's clearly more of a Tex-Mex kind of town – but this outpost of the Austin chain scratches the itch nicely…
San Antonio
You can’t miss this spectacular building, in the King William district a mile south of downtown. An 1883 home that became a Benedictine convent in 1939,…
Hill Country
Located 10 miles north of town in a renovated 1950s gas station, this cozy roadhouse serves up satisfying meals and Hill Country ambience at its best…
San Antonio
This cute Mexican diner is a nice little secret. Located in a strip mall near the McNay Art Museum, it would be easy to overlook, but the inside has the…
Hill Country
It should come as no surprise that cowboy cuisine is the dominant theme around these parts. The OST (which stands for Old Spanish Trail) serves up hearty…
San Antonio
These people take their steaks seriously – at these prices, so should you. Many people can appreciate a great steak, but you'll treasure the experience…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Located in the Faust Hotel, this convivial pub compliments its microbrews with bar food with a German twist – perfectly befitting its setting in this oh…
Hill Country
A great compromise when only some of you want schnitzel, this place serves both American and German dishes, mostly under $20, though the steaks can get a…
San Antonio
There are oodles of great Mexican choices around, but this place sets itself apart with a sleek and stylish ambience – think dim lighting, exposed brick…
