San Antonio is becoming one of the top foodie destinations in Texas. Not only is our city home to a variety of restaurants, serving everything from classic Tex-Mex plates to multi-course fine dining experiences, but our local chefs and eateries have also garnered national recognition from the MICHELIN Guide.
San Antonio has even earned UNESCO designation as one of the country's only two Creative Cities of Gastronomy and has been dubbed the Culinary Capital of Texas®. You know the food has to be good!
So the only question is, where to eat first? We have you covered with 20 amazing restaurants to check out across the city.
Restaurants With the Best View of the River Walk
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1. Casa Rio
Location: 430 E. Commerce St. | San Antonio, TX 78205
Opened in 1946, Casa Rio is the oldest restaurant on the River Walk. You’ll recognize it by the famous rows of colorful umbrellas shading tables along the river.
This spot has a tradition of serving the “Regular Plate,” which consists of a cheese enchilada, Mexican rice, refried beans, a tamale, and the famous Chili con carne. Because who doesn't enjoy a little bit of everything?
3. County Line Barbecue
Location: 111 W Crockett St. #104 | San Antonio, TX 78205
If you want legendary, slow-cooked barbecue, County Line is the place to get it. Bring your Texas-sized appetite and enjoy savory BBQ dishes!
What’s better than BBQ with a view?
Photo by Nick Simonite
4. Ocho at Hotel Havana
Location: 1015 Navarro St. | San Antonio, TX 78205
Situated in a glass conservatory overlooking the River Walk, Ocho serves breakfast, dinner, and weekend brunch.
With the help of Executive Chef Jesse Kuykendall, Ocho has created a menu rooted in the hotel’s pan-Latin cultural influences from Mexico, Cuba, and Texas.
Restaurants Serving Authentic Tex-Mex in San Antonio
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6. Mi Tierra Café y Panadería
Location: 218 Produce Row | San Antonio, TX 78207
Mi Tierra Cafe is a piece of San Antonio history. Pete and Cruz Cortez initially opened it in 1941 to serve workers in San Antonio’s Historic Market Square.
Today, it has expanded with the family. This landmark restaurant and bakery serves traditional Tex-Mex dishes and housemade margaritas with a side of authentic fun.
9. Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar
Location: 722 S. St. Mary’s St. | San Antonio, TX 78205
Rosario’s has been named the best Tex-Mex food in San Antonio year after year. Zagat rated the spot as one of the “Best Texas Restaurants,” and Texas Monthly featured their fish taco as the #2 “Taco You Must Eat Before You Die.”
Check out their rooftop bar for an incredible evening!
The Finest Fine Dining Restaurants in San Antonio
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11. Biga
Location: 203 S. St. Mary’s St. | San Antonio, TX 78205
Biga on the Banks has been a San Antonio powerhouse for over twenty years. Chef Bruce Auden serves a “New American” menu along the river's banks, inspired by local Texas cuisine and dishes from his native England.
Slow-cooked Beef Denver, Scottish Salmon, and Sticky Toffee Pudding are favorites among the loyal diners who have been coming back for generations.
12. Clementine
Location: 2195 Northwest Military Highway | Castle Hills, TX 78213
Known for its warm hospitality and ever-evolving flavors, Clementine is a neighborhood gem with a globally inspired, seasonal menu that’s as fresh and vibrant as its namesake fruit.
With rotating dishes and drinks that keep things exciting, Clementine is always a great option. Reservations aren't required, but are highly recommended.
13. Signature
Location: 16401 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256
A refined take on Texas Hill Country cuisine, Signature Restaurant at La Cantera Resort & Spa blends timeless flavors with contemporary flair. The menu highlights fresh, locally sourced ingredients and regional specialties, from expertly prepared seafood to prime cuts and seasonal accompaniments.
This restaurant is MICHELIN Recommended!
14. Antler’s Lodge
Location: 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr. | San Antonio, TX 78251
Antlers Lodge, located at Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa, is crowned by a striking chandelier created from 500 sets of naturally shed antlers.
The restaurant boasts farm-to-table, locally harvested ingredients and regional specialties for dinner. We're talking about prime cuts, wild game, fish, and fresh, seasonal sides.
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Unique San Antonio Restaurants You Gotta Try
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18. Burgerteca
Location: 403 Blue Star | San Antonio, TX 78204
What if you put all the flavors of a taco on a burger? Well, that’s the vision behind Chef Johnny Hernandez’s Burgerteca.
These burger recipes take the American classic and pair it with indigenous ingredients and regional traditions of Mexico.
20. Nicosi
Location: 213 Newell Ave. | San Antonio, TX 78215
Who said you can’t have dessert first? Or for your entire meal? Nicosi is truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
The intimate dessert bar features only 20 seats and serves an 8-course, pre-set chef’s menu that challenges your dessert expectations by embracing every flavor profile from savory to sweet.
This restaurant is MICHELIN Recommended!