Must-see restaurants in San Antonio & Hill Country

  • Casa Rio

    San Antonio

    One of San Antonio's oldest Mexican restaurants, Casa Rio has been around since 1946, and the building itself is a Spanish hacienda that dates back to the…

  • Mary Ann's Pig Stand

    San Antonio

    The history, the ambience, the neon sign shaped like an enormous pig… it's hard to say what we love most about this diner, which has been around since the…

  • Schilo's German Delicatessen

    San Antonio

    Schilo's has certainly earned its ambience: this German restaurant has been around since 1917 and looks the part, down to the wooden booths and the…

  • Friesenhaus

    San Antonio & Hill Country

    Schnitzel, leberkäse and sauerbraten are among the specialties you can expect at this German restaurant and bakery. (They also serve several fish dishes.)…

  • Po Po Family Restaurant

    Hill Country

    Seven miles north of town, this hospitable restaurant serves steaks and seafood – including hard-to-find frogs' legs – but the main reason to come is to…

  • Rosario's Mexican Cafe

    San Antonio

    This lively restaurant, half a mile south of downtown, is always hopping, its huge street-corner windows letting in natural light and wistful glances from…

  • Earl Abel's

    San Antonio

    Earl Abel's has been feeding San Antonians since 1933. This isn't the original location, but it keeps the tradition alive, with photos and memorabilia…

  • Comfort Pizza

    Hill Country

    Creative combos make choosing your pie fun: there's the prosciutto, pineapple and serrano chile pizza for example, known as the Angry Samoan. Enjoy a…

  • Homespun

    Hill Country

    Settle into this cozy but convivial spot in the historic district for Southern comfort food with the occasional fancy twist, like deviled eggs tarted up…

  • Naegelin's Bakery

    San Antonio & Hill Country

    More than just a great place to pick up German strudels and Czech kolaches, Naegelin's is also the oldest bakery in Texas; having opened in 1868, it's got…

  • Las Canarias

    San Antonio

    American standards are classed up with a dash of global flair at the signature restaurant in the upscale Omni La Mansion del Rio. Shrimp and grits with…

  • Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe

    Hill Country

    For a fresh, delicious breakfast buffet, look no further than Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe. On weekends, be sure to arrive early – it’s always packed. There…

  • Hondo's on Main

    Hill Country

    Named after local legend Hondo Crouch, this hoppin' place caters to your need for both food and fun, with live music on the patio five nights a week. It's…

  • 814: A Texas Bistro

    Hill Country

    Located in the former Comfort post office and sporting a rustic decor, this place is pure Hill Country. There's not a cornucopia of choices: dinner offers…

  • Tubby's Ice House

    Hill Country

    One block from tourist-lined Main St, Tubby's draws a laid-back, mostly local crowd, who come for plates of pulled pork, tacos, burgers and other snacks,…

  • Chikin Coop

    Hill Country

    With plentiful parking out front, for motorbikes and horses alike, Chikin Coop always seems to be packed with lively diners, chomping on burgers and…

  • Chris Madrid's

    San Antonio

    Two words: tostada burgers. Topping a burger with tortilla chips and refried beans sounds weird, but it works, combining two of our favorite meals into…

  • Candy's Old Fashioned Burgers

    San Antonio

    This little place across from the Bexar County Courthouse has a tiny dining room with a nostalgic, small-town feel. If that sounds a bit quaint, wait till…

  • Pecan Street Brewing

    Hill Country

    A friendly neighborhood brew pub that serves up a variety of dishes alongside its own microbrews in a casual, friendly environment. It usually has live…

  • Justin's Ice Cream Company

    San Antonio

    Ready to stop and rest for a bit? Cool off with a dish of house-made Italian-style ice cream, gelato or sorbet at a table overlooking the river. Look for…

  • Azuca

    San Antonio

    A hip and stylish clientele lounges beneath blown-glass chandeliers sipping mojitos and nibbling fabulous New Latin and Caribbean cuisine at this bright…

  • Classics Burgers & 'Moore'

    Hill Country

    This burger joint does have sort of a classic quality to it, and its burgers and fries blow the fast-food chains out of the water. Order at the register…

  • Conchita's Mexican Cafe

    Hill Country

    With its unassuming storefront on Main St, Conchita's doesn't look like much, but the inventive dishes such as Mexican egg rolls really stand out from…

  • Myron's Prime Steakhouse

    San Antonio & Hill Country

    Despite its location in the old Palace Movie Theatre, Myron's isn't the place to go for kitsch. The atmosphere – and the steaks – are serious. The bar…

  • Busbee's BBQ & Catering

    Hill Country

    When it’s time to chow down, head to Busbee’s, where you can get smoked meat by the pound, plate meals and decent burgers.

  • Old German Bakery & Restaurant

    Hill Country

    For a solid German meal, try this busy and loud Main St stand-by. You'll find German pancakes as well as omelets on the breakfast menu, served all day,…

  • Railyard Bar & Grill

    San Antonio & Hill Country

    Grab some fried pickles and play a game of ping-pong, or enjoy a burger and beer while watching a game of horseshoes out on the patio. No surprise the…

  • Grape Juice

    Hill Country

    The Honey Badger is a crazy combination of 'crack'-aroni and cheese surrounded by a moat of chili with Fritos on top. It's a somewhat undiginified dish…

  • Taco Cabana

    San Antonio

    This Texas chain is beloved across the state for its excellent (and cheap!) breakfast tacos, fajitas and burritos, and this is the location where it all…

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