Zaffran Delight is a halal spot in Downtown, San Antonio.
Editorially verified May 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Abu Omar Halal near UTSA is open until 2am, a rare late-night halal option on the north side where the chicken shawarma wrap is the cheap, reliable order.
OrderChicken shawarma wrap and falafel
TipOpen until 2am, so a rare late-night halal option near UTSA. The chicken shawarma wrap is the cheap, reliable order.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
