Best San Antonio Cheap Eats |
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| As the world economy slows down, we may want to tighten our belts, but we still need to fill our stomachs. Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in San Antonio. |
Westlakes Mercado Mall
1739 SW Loop 410
San Antonio,
TX 78227
210-673-0662 |
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Asia Kitchen draws diners with Thai cuisine on the edge of exotic and Chinese that steps back from the brink. More... |
3709 N. St. Mary's St.
San Antonio,
TX 78212
210-735-0088 |
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Foot-long dogs are upstaged by brisket, ribs and pulled pork at this atmospheric emporium of smoked meats. More... |
1610 NE Loop 410
San Antonio,
TX 78209
210-824-9191 |
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Another former gas station now fuels folks with barbecue. More... |
8142 Broadway Ave.
San Antonio,
TX 78209
210-930-9393 |
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El rey empanada reigns at this casual emporium of laid-back Latin. More... |
2303 N. Loop 1604 W.
San Antonio,
TX 78258
210-408-2029 |
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Big’z sports a swing-set-friendly environment but offers big-person burgers and fries with grownup sauces. More... |
1113 Pleasanton Rd.
San Antonio,
TX 78214
210-928-2829
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This Southside seafood joint is fluorescent-bright, jukebox-loud and bustling with activity. More... |
Southwest School of Art
300 Augusta St.
San Antonio,
TX 78205
210-224-0123
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The Southwest School of Art’s lunchroom fare is upstaged by the setting. More... |
7053 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio,
TX 78216
210-375-8200
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A Mexican chain hooks us on an addictive fast food. More... |
6989 Blanco Rd.
San Antonio,
TX 78216
210-979-6565
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Dough is the darling of local pizzaphiles for its genuine pies a la Napoletana. More... |
3831 W. Commerce St.
San Antonio,
TX 78207
210-436-6056
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Coastal Mexico invades Westside SA---get ready for fish in unfamiliar forms. More... |
16602 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio,
TX 78232
210-403-0565 |
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Go for the belly dancing if you must, but stay for the home-style cooking; it needs no baubles or bangles. More... |
8515 Starcrest Dr.
San Antonio,
TX 78217
210-637-7360 |
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Diamond-in-the-rough Pakistani cuisine in a brilliantly lighted space. More... |
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100 E. Grayson St.
San Antonio,
TX 78215
210-267-9040 |
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Chef Johnny Hernandez has brought the upscale street foods of Mexico to the Pearl. More... |
111 S. Leona St.
San Antonio,
TX 78207
210-225-6060 |
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Madcap mariachis and aromas of sizzling fajitas attract tourists and locals alike. More... |
1626 McCullough Ave.
San Antonio,
TX 78212
210-277-1899
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Saigon Express offers baguette-based French sandwiches, grilled, skewered meats and classic pho. More... |
10227 Ironside Dr.
San Antonio,
TX 78230
210-558-8289 |
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Puffy pooris partner dosas, curries and multiple vegetable dishes at this southern Indian outpost. More... |
424 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio,
TX 78205
210-223-6692 |
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Reeking of history and scented with sauerkraut, Schilo’s is the city’s standard-bearer for German food. More... |
3306 Roland Rd.
San Antonio,
TX 78210
210-333-9548
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The Smokehouse remains a destination for classic ’cue. More... |
8110 Fredricksburg Rd.
San Antonio,
TX 78229
210-614-0845 |
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Sompong's is a pioneer local purveyor of Thai cuisine, and it still surprises with such specialties as steamed seafood curry. More... |
1032 S. Presa St.
San Antonio,
TX 78210
210-533-2171 |
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Taco Haven is Tex-Mex at its San Antonio best: colorful, crazy-loud and especially bustling at breakfast. More... |
4303 Thousand Oaks Dr.
San Antonio,
TX 78217
210-656-8589 |
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Thai Chili tantalizes with inventive chef specials and caution-flagged curries. More... |
915 S. Hackberry
San Antonio,
TX 78210
210-531-9800 |
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This Eastside outpost serves up soul with a side dish of neighborhood history in a museum-quality setting. More... |
12656 West Ave., Ste. B
San Antonio,
TX 78216
210-496-0222 |
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Hot-shot chef Jason Dady lets his hair down with only slightly swell ’cue in a bucolic setting. More... |
3123 Broadway St.
San Antonio,
TX 78209
210-828-2322 |
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Soups, salads and sandwiches star at this haven for drag queens and dowagers alike. More... |
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