The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in San Antonio

20 restaurants in San Antonio, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Isidore

   1 Michelin star 2025

   Steakhouse, American, Bars & drinks

   221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA

2. 2

   Mixtli

   1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard finalist 2026

   Mexican, American

   812 S Alamo St Ste 103, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA

3. 3

   Nicosi

   1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard finalist 2026

   American

   221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA

4. 4

   Cullum’s Attaboy

   Bib Gourmand 2025

   French, American, Bars & drinks

   111 Kings Ct, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA

5. 5

   Ladino

   Bib Gourmand 2025

   Mediterranean, American, Bars & drinks

   200 E Grayson St #100, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA

6. 6

   Mezquite

   Bib Gourmand 2025

   Mexican, American, Bars & drinks

   221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA

7. 7

   Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

   Bib Gourmand 2025

   American

   136 E Grayson St Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA

8. 8

   The Jerk Shack

   Bib Gourmand 2025

   10234 TX-151 Ste 103, San Antonio, TX 78251, USA

9. 9

   Anacacho Coffee & Cantina

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   300 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

10. 10

    Naco Mexican Grayson

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Mexican

    310 W Grayson St, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA

11. 11

    The Magpie

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    1602 E Houston St Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78202, USA

12. 12

    Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Seafood, Bars & drinks

    318 E Cevallos St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA

13. 13

    Dave's Hot Chicken

    7511 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78235, USA

14. 14

    La Panadería Bakery Café

    Mexican, American, Cafe & bakery

    301 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

15. 15

    Domingo Restaurant

    123 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

16. 16

    Box St. All Day Brunch - Hemisfair

    American

    623 Hemisfair Blvd Ste 108, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

17. 17

    Boudro's on the Riverwalk

    American

    On The Riverwalk Level, 421 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

18. 18

    La Villita National Historic Village

    418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

19. 19

    La Fonda On Main

    Mexican, American, Bars & drinks

    2415 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA

20. 20

    Santikos Mayan Palace

    Bars & drinks

    1918 SW Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78221, USA

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed October 2026.