Highest-rated brunch restaurants in San Antonio
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in San Antonio
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in San Antonio using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#29. Liberty Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (424 reviews)
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#28. Luciano Express
- Rating: 4.1/5 (669 reviews)
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#27. La Boulangerie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (144 reviews)
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#26. Silo Elevated Cuisine - 1604
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
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#25. Las Ramblas
- Rating: 4.2/5 (585 reviews)
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#24. Pete's Tako House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
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#23. Saltgrass Steak House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1598 reviews)
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#22. Tito's Restaurant Y Cantina
- Rating: 4.3/5 (360 reviews)
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#21. JW Marriott San Antonio - Cibolo Moon
- Rating: 4.3/5 (516 reviews)
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#20. Ostra at Mokara Hotel and Spa
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1155 reviews)
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#19. The Cove
- Rating: 4.4/5 (531 reviews)
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#18. Yard House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (508 reviews)
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#17. Magnolia Pancake Haus
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1666 reviews)
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#16. Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
- Rating: 4.2/5 (7189 reviews)
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#15. Schilo's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2187 reviews)
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#14. Boiler House At Pearl
- Rating: 4.2/5 (528 reviews)
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#13. Zocca Cuisine D'Italia
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1921 reviews)
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#12. Bakery Lorraine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (503 reviews)
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#11. Cured
- Rating: 4.5/5 (755 reviews)
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#10. Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (102 reviews)
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#9. The Guenther House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1419 reviews)
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#8. Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (496 reviews)
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#7. Boudro's Texas Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (4985 reviews)
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#6. La Panaderia
- Rating: 4.6/5 (377 reviews)
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#5. La Fonda on Main
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1236 reviews)
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#4. Green Vegetarian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (528 reviews)
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#3. SALSITA drinks & tacos
- Rating: 4.7/5 (138 reviews)
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#2. La Panaderia
- Rating: 4.7/5 (568 reviews)
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#1. 1Watson
- Rating: 4.9/5 (257 reviews)
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