$$$$Kosher IsraeliNorth Side
Yummy 770 at the Israeli Chabad Center is San Antonio's kosher Israeli restaurant, a meat (fleishig) kitchen certified by the Vaad HaKashrut of San Antonio.
OrderFalafel, shawarma and Israeli salads
TipCertified kosher by the local Vaad and closed for Shabbat; confirm hours before going. The falafel and shawarma are the staples.
$$$$Vegan and Gluten-free Tex-mexSouth Side
Viva Vegeria on Nogalitos serves all-vegan, gluten-free Tex-Mex, with tacos al pastor, chicken-style flautas and tamales that need no meat to satisfy.
OrderTacos al pastor, chicken-style flautas, vegan tamales
TipEverything is both vegan and gluten-free, a rare combination. The vegan Tex-Mex is the reason to come, not a compromise.
$$$$Plant-based Fast FoodNorth Side
Earth Burger on the north side is a genuine plant-based drive-through, rare in Texas, where the burgers and shakes are fully vegan; ask for the vegan cheese.
OrderThe plant-based burger and a dairy-free shake
TipA genuine plant-based drive-through, rare in Texas. The burgers and shakes are fully vegan-friendly; ask for the vegan cheese.
$$$$Vegan Comfort FoodNorth Side
Binge Kitchen on the north side is fully vegan across the menu, including dessert, a good plant-based stop for comfort food and a relaxed weekend brunch.
OrderVegan breakfast plates and the desserts
TipFully vegan across the menu, including dessert. A good north-side stop for plant-based comfort food and brunch.
$$$$Plant-forward Farm To TableSouthtown
Chef Elizabeth Johnson's Pharm Table in Southtown San Antonio. Plant-forward farm-to-table kitchen, fully gluten-free and dairy-free with vegan.
OrderWhatever plant-based set is on, plus a turmeric tonic from the bar.
TipEverything is gluten-free and dairy-free. Ask for the chef's vegan tasting; reservations via OpenTable.
$$$$Vegan MexicanDowntown
Plantaqueria on Broadway in downtown San Antonio, a 100 percent vegan taqueria with house tortillas, breakfast tacos, tortas and house aguas frescas all day.
OrderBreakfast tacos and the Brewchata
TipAll day breakfast tacos, fresh aguas frescas, locally roasted coffee. Walk-in counter, no reservations needed.