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Hidden gems: restaurants in San Antonio
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Antonio. Ratings are based from 4529 places in San Antonio
Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery
218 Produce Row 78207-4554
"Absolutely love this place! The environment, the staff, the food, the drinks...all AMAZING! Mexican food at its finest.If you're looking for a fun place to get an authentic San Antonio experience you..."
Boudro's
421 E Commerce St 78205-2814
"Surprisingly good bistro on the river walk! Food is very good (see the photos), delicious with a Texan spin on Southern classics. The shrimp and grits is divine. Service is top shelf. Our waitress Jes..."
Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar
200 River Walk St Suite 100 78205-2224
"When we arrived there was a 40 minute wait around 8pm. Luckily it only took 20 minutes, so that was nice! The seating was nice and the lighting makes for a great atmosphere. The chips and salsa are gr..."
Schilo's
424 E Commerce St 78205-2629
"Had a wonderful lunch here. They have 2 front doors, one with 2 steps up and the other a level, accessible entrance. Our host Hector welcomes us (with me on mobility scooter) into the accessible door..."
Magnolia Pancake Haus
606 Embassy Oaks 78216-2199
"For many years, the Magnolia Pancake Haus has delivered a fantastic breakfast/brunch. COVID-19: As of today (May 7, 2020), they were open for pickup and dine-in. The staff was prompt and fast for dine..."
La Fonda on Main
2415 N Main Ave 78212-3450
"I would cone here on special occasions. I usually come during the end of school, after a recital, or something. If you’re going for dinner, it’s best to make a reservation around lunch. Really fri..."
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco Rd 78216-6164
"Excellent pizza. I absolutely loved eating here. The beer was ice cold and it was a great day sitting on the outside patio."
Cibolo Moon
23808 Resort Pkwy JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa 78261-2018
"The atmosphere is Texas friendly, while still having an upscale presence. The food is consistently delicious and amazing. It might be pricey for the budget conscious. However, keep in mind that all th..."
J Prime Steakhouse
1401 North Loop 1604 W 78258
"Dinner last night was EXCELLENT as always! We were excited to hear that J-Prime was open and was anxious to visit after practicing stay-at-home-be-safe for two months. The staff were incredible. They..."
Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar
15900 La Cantera Pkwy Suite 21200 78256-2590
"Did a search after craving chicken and waffles and this place came up. I try many different chicken and waffles, however, this is the most original version I've tried. Picked up a "Just add bubble sur..."
Pasha Mediterranean Grill
9339 Wurzbach Rd 78240-1045
"Pasha’s is always a wonderful experience. We love dining in, staff is always as friendly as possible and the food, delicious. Seriously addicting. Recently we ordered take out and ordered the family..."
La Panaderia
8305 Broadway St 78209-2006
"Go early and go hungry. Go with friends too so you can order and find a table simultaneously... This place is everything and will likely ruin you for any other sandwich place, btw; one phrase, The Haw..."
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo St 78205-3437
"This is a very good restaurant, surprisingly busy on a Wednesday night when we visited. The various moules (mussel) dishes were authentic Belgian, and there was a good selection of other options to ca..."
Silo Elevated Cuisine
1133 Austin Hwy 78209-4806
"I've been wanting to try Silo for a while now, and decided to celebrate a special occasion there. It was amazing! Our server was on point! He took excellent care of us, provided descriptions on dishes..."
Sip Brew Bar & Eatery
160 E Houston St 78205-2223
"I tired to go across the street in the Starbucks, always long lines, homeless people and dirty. So what pleasant place, really clean, not crowded and with tasty pastries and excellent coffee. Custo..."
El Bucanero
16505 Blanco Rd 78232-1903
"This place has a great selection of food, and so many options I'm going to have to keep coming back to try them all. I ate a bunch of things, and they were all outstanding. Even though it was very bus..."
La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo St 78205-3417
"I just had a very delicious dinner at La Focaccia Italian Grill. I find that this place is an excellent place for a single person, or people on date, or for a group dinner. The general atmosphere is..."
Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine - Stone Oak
20079 Stone Oak Pkwy 78258-6942
"Best Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio. Beautiful decor in the interior dining area and gorgeous views from the outdoor dining area. The service is top notch; everyone is kind and caring which almost..."
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St # 103 Blue Star Arts Complex 78210-1117
"I'm totally down with the cozy laid back atmosphere. Very cool background music with a top notch staff with excellent good. The Salmon along with Chicken Parmesan was spot on plus the bread had a perf..."
On The Bend Oyster Bar & Lounge
123 Losoya St #7 78205-2607
"The service here is phenomenal. I have high standards for food service. On the bend surpasses the average. By a lot. From the selection of various regional oysters, to the fantastic cocktail shrimp. 1..."