Where is the best food in San Antonio?

2015-06-25T03:21:28-04:00

So I head to ALC at San Antonio in about a month, and I haven't been in the area in a few years now. Where are the best spots for a good meal and a cold drink?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 3:24 AM

2015-06-25T03:24:07-04:00

OMG. Lucky Guy! Take me with you. Must go to J. Alexander's. Have a piece of carrot cake for me. Best I've ever had in my life

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 3:46 AM

2015-06-25T03:46:11-04:00

Gramaldi's has amazing brick oven pizza. The HofBraü serves every kind of margarita you can think of, you're lucky if it's not a line around the corner. The Magnolia Pancakehouse is nice. If you're downtown you can hit Texas de Brasi or the Saltgrass Steakhousel. I didn't want to list any Mexican or tex-mex, everyone has different tastes and SA has tons of them to choose from.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 4:29 AM

2015-06-25T04:29:59-04:00

If you like good beer and a great burger, head to the River Walk and find a british pub joint called mad dogs. Order the braveheart burger and a beer.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 25 at 2015 4:56 AM

2015-06-25T04:56:37-04:00

Wherever you go, get an order of calf fries! :)

Response by MSgt Rob Weston made Jun 25 at 2015 11:14 AM

2015-06-25T11:14:41-04:00

Burgers I recommend Chucky's off of Callahan. Alamo Cafe is good, big Lou Pizza is good as well. If you like a little fun The Magic Time Machine especially if you have kids

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 11:32 AM

2015-06-25T11:32:32-04:00

Avoid anything inside 410. The river walk will be twice to three times the price of anything you can get anywhere else. Born and raised in San Antonio.

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Jun 25 at 2015 12:31 PM

2015-06-25T12:31:02-04:00

Taco cabanas fajitas if they still around

Response by SGT Richard H. made Jun 25 at 2015 1:55 PM

2015-06-25T13:55:48-04:00

If you want a really great meal try Texas De Brazil steakhouse at 313 E Houston St. It will run you about $45 a person (plus drinks), but the food is amazing, and they just keep bringing it until you can't take any more.

Response by Sgt Jason West made Jun 25 at 2015 2:27 PM

2015-06-25T14:27:50-04:00

My favorites are Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, The Quarry Hofbrau & Beer Garden, and down on the RiverWalk the Iron Cactus for margaritas and Tex-Mex.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 3:27 PM

2015-06-25T15:27:30-04:00

http://www.bolnersmeatmarket.com/

Bolner Meat Company serving San Antonio since 1914

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Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 3:27 PM

2015-06-25T15:27:49-04:00

Smokehouse 3306 Roland Avenue
San Antonio Texas 78210

Response by MSgt E. W. Forbess made Jun 25 at 2015 8:00 PM

2015-06-25T20:00:30-04:00

I've been here since 1986 and I'm still finding good places that I haven't tried yet. All the answers you have received so far are great, but that just scratches the surface. Check out UrbanSpoon.com and you can filter them by what interests you! (But be sure to try Rudy's Barbecue - great food and super military-friendly...)

Response by MSgt E. W. Forbess made Jun 25 at 2015 8:11 PM

2015-06-25T20:11:42-04:00

Chris Madrid on Blanco Ave for great burgers...

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Jun 25 at 2015 8:17 PM

2015-06-25T20:17:50-04:00

Bill miller's BBQ lunch buffet

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 11:33 PM

2015-06-25T23:33:45-04:00

The Market Square if you want great Mexican food and of course the River Walk.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 11:42 PM

2015-06-30T23:42:16-04:00

If you haven't been to Big Lou's Pizza, stop by there. Order the biggest one you can with about 10 people. Do that just because you can.

Other than that, find the hole in the wall joints. El Sabristo in Converse is a great Mexican place with really good prices.

Also, stop by VFW Post 76, the oldest in Texas. It's on the river walk, free parking, and the Vets have great stories to tell you.

Response by MSG Douglas Tolliver made Jul 1 at 2015 9:20 PM

2015-07-01T21:20:09-04:00

Try Dough Pizzeria on Blanco Rd. Just like I used to get in Italy.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2015 6:18 PM

2015-07-10T18:18:12-04:00

Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood the best in Steaks EVER.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 9:06 PM

2015-07-13T21:06:20-04:00

Gino's East pizza - Chicago's best authentic pizza recently expanded to SA!

Response by SFC Charles Kolker made Jan 19 at 2016 12:08 PM

2016-01-19T12:08:51-05:00

Rudy's BBQ off of 151 access road and Wiseman Blvd.

Also go up to the Shops at La Cantera and eat at Whiskey Cake, awesome food and all of it locally farmed. The chicken and waffles are amazing!

Response by SSG Arron Daniels made Aug 22 at 2016 11:37 AM

2016-08-22T11:37:12-04:00

Rosarios. The tacos norte are legit. I travel to San Antonio once a month. It's close enough to the "touristy areas" to get a glimpse of that scene, bu just far enough away to not get mauled by prices. If you miss it while you are in the city, they have a satellite location in the airport (not as good but still great). The margaritas are on point.