Highest-rated Restaurants in San Antonio by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in San Antonio by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in San Antonio, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#22. Cafe Vida

- Rating: 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19179 Blanco Road Ste 109-1 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. The Magpie

- Rating: 5.0/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1602 East Houston St. Ste 106 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Tacos La Salsita

- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8802 Marbach Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Snow Island Soul Food & Daqs

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 102 Springfield Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Dogfather II

- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13032 Nacogdoches Road Ste 201 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Sevin Mediterranean Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 9955 IH10 West San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Loncheria El Popo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6557 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Plantyful Sweets

- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1520 North Main Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Gluten-Free, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Hash Vegan Eatery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5007 South Flores St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Lee's Donuts

- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1136 East Borgfeld Drive Ste 101 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. PB&J with Tay

- Rating: 5.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5335 Mccullough San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba

- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3615 Broadway Unit 4 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Cuban, Mexican, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Amor Eterno

- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 540 South Presa St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Fork and Bowl Bistro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 700 East Sonterra Blvd. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Taquitos Mexico

- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7491 Grissom Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Board Couple

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2218 North Zarzamora St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cafes, Wine Tasting Classes
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Rocotos Grill Peruvian cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 8333 Culebra Road Ste 204a San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Peruvian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pure Country Smokin BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 17950 Pleasanton Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Dab

- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 105 Warren San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Themed Cafes, Cannabis Tours
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Nelson's BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7327 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Food Trucks, Southern
- Read more on Yelp