Restaurants
Restaurants in San Antonio
Welcome to the birthplace of Tex-Mex cuisine. This city on the
cusp of Mexican and Texan cultures has create a wonderful fusion of
spicy Latino influences, hearty Lone Star beef and Germanic
influences. There are plenty of other cuisines available across
hundreds of different restaurants, but it would be a shame to miss
out on the world's finest Tex Mex during your visit to San
Antonio.
Explore the central market and look out for the time honoured
chilli ladies. And for breakfast, don't miss the amazing breakfast
tacos made from fresh tortillas with an egg, cheese, fried potato
and chorizo filling.
For more details including specific restaurants listings, check out
www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/eat/index.aspx
| Las Canarias |
$$$$$ | Tex-Mex |
Situated in La Mansión del Río in the downtown
area, this highly regarded Tex-Mex restaurant offers both fabulous
food and a wonderful setting on a riverside veranda shaded by palm
trees. Tapas are available for each meal of the day; main courses
are anchored on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Check out the $12
lunchtime "Two Courses in 40 Minutes" special.
Address: 112 College Street, River Walk;
Telephone: (210) 518 1063
| Silo Elevated Cuisine |
$$$$$ | Fusion |
Start off slow at the super-modern first-floor bar before
heading upstairs to the restaurant for some of their celebrated
chicken-fried oysters or blue-crab spring rolls. If you're on a
budget but your appetite isn't, get here before 6.30pm for the
3-course dinner at only $30.
Address: 1133 Austin Highway, Northeast;
Telephone: (210) 824 8686
| Fig Tree |
$$$$$ | International |
Fine dining in a beautiful 19th century house with gorgeous
views of the river. The dishes are European fusion, with plenty of
fresh fish and modern reinterpretations of classic dishes such as
beef Wellington. The desserts are sensational and the wine list
quite possibly the best in town.
Address: 515 Villita;
Telephone: (210) 224 1976
| Francesca’s at Sunset |
$$$$$ | Fusion |
Amazing food and equally incredible views are the order of the
day at this landmark restaurant on the edge of town. Local lad
Ernie Estrada crafts eclectic dishes with a Southwestern character
such as chili-rubbed buffalo rib eye. Reservations essential.
Address: Westin La Cantera Resort, 16641 La Cantera Pkwy.;
Telephone: (210) 558 6500 ext. 4803
