31 cuisines represented in our San Antonio guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.

31 cuisines, most places first

Cafe27 restaurantsSan Antonio's cafe scene has grown well beyond the panaderia counter, with a clear specialty coffee wave across the city. Cocktail bar27 restaurantsSan Antonio's cocktail culture has deep roots and a busy present, from historic taverns to polished hotel bars. Mexican23 restaurantsSan Antonio's Mexican food reaches well past the border-state baseline, with kitchens drawing on regions across Mexico. Brunch22 restaurantsBrunch in San Antonio runs from breakfast tacos and barbacoa to white-tablecloth hotel dining, often in the same morning. Tex-Mex22 restaurantsTex-Mex was effectively codified in San Antonio, and the city still sets the standard, from puffy tacos to enchilada plates. Bakery21 restaurantsSan Antonio's bakeries span two traditions: the Mexican panaderia and the modern European patisserie. Street food19 restaurantsSan Antonio's street food is overwhelmingly Mexican and Tejano, sold from trucks, fruterias and counters across the city. New American15 restaurantsNew American cooking is one of San Antonio's deepest contemporary categories, ingredient-driven and often local-sourced. Wine bar12 restaurantsSan Antonio's wine-bar scene has grown alongside its dining boom, spread across the Pearl, Southtown and the St Mary's Strip. Brewery10 restaurants Taqueria7 restaurantsThe taqueria is San Antonio's everyday workhorse, from breakfast tacos to tacos al pastor. Seafood5 restaurantsDespite sitting inland, San Antonio gets the Gulf Coast on its plates through a handful of focused rooms. American4 restaurantsModern American cooking in San Antonio leans on Hill Country produce, Gulf seafood and the city's brewing scene rather than coastal trends. American BBQ4 restaurantsSan Antonio sits at the southern edge of Texas barbecue country, where brisket and beef ribs share the smoker with a strong Tejano influence. Burgers3 restaurantsSan Antonio's burger reputation rests largely on one chile-topped style. German2 restaurantsGerman heritage runs through San Antonio's history, and one downtown room keeps that table set. Italian2 restaurantsItalian cooking in San Antonio is more focused than sprawling, with the contemporary end leading. Modern European2 restaurantsModern European cooking in San Antonio is a small, design-led category. Steakhouse2 restaurantsSan Antonio's steakhouse tradition runs to the formal end, built on Texas beef. Tasting menu2 restaurantsSan Antonio's tasting-menu rooms are few but ambitious. Thai2 restaurantsThai food is a small category in San Antonio, with one long-standing neighborhood favorite leading. Vietnamese2 restaurantsVietnamese cooking has a quiet but loyal following in San Antonio. American diner1 restaurantThe American diner format is thin on the ground in San Antonio, but where it shows up it tends to be done with care. Asian fusion1 restaurantAsian fusion in San Antonio is a small category, and the standout has become a destination in its own right.

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