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San Antonio Best Value Restaurants


Looking for a steal of a meal? For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in San Antonio that give the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price.

Auden's Kitchen American
14/20
Dining Room at Auden 700 E. Sonterra Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78258
210-494-0070 | Menu
San Antonio’s dean of dining has spun off a casual sibling from big brother Biga. More...

Beto's Comida Latina Mexican
11/20
8142 Broadway Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-930-9393 | Menu
El rey empanada reigns at this casual emporium of laid-back Latin. More...

Big'z Burger Joint Burgers
Quick Bite
2303 N. Loop 1604 W.
San Antonio, TX 78258
210-408-2029 | Menu
Big’z sports a swing-set-friendly environment but offers big-person burgers and fries with grownup sauces. More...

Bin 555 Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Bin 555, San Antonio, TX The Shops at Artisans Alley
555 W. Bitters Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-496-0555 | Menu
Jason Dady’s take on Texas-Tuscan now adds Asian to the parade of small plates paired to big wines. More...

Dough Pizzeria Napoletana Pizza
14/20
6989 Blanco Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-979-6565
Dough is the darling of local pizzaphiles for its genuine pies a la Napoletana. More...

Godai Sushi Bar & Restaurant Sushi
11/20
11203 West Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78213
210-348-6781 | Menu
It’s a shoot-out draw between fusion fare and standard sushi and sashimi in this noodle-Western setting. More...

La Frite Belgian Bistro Belgian
13/20
728 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-224-7555 | Menu
New owners have retained the tone and amped up the cuisine at this diminutive, Belgian bôite. More...

La Gloria Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at La Gloria, San Antonio, TX 100 E. Grayson St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
210-267-9040 | Menu
Chef Johnny Hernandez has brought the upscale street foods of Mexico to the Pearl. More...

Liberty Bar Eclectic
13/20
Dining Room at Liberty Bar, San Antonio, TX 1111 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78210
210-227-1187 | Menu
Liberty Bar has departed its left-leaning original location for a coral-colored ex-convent in King William. More...

Pam's Patio Kitchen American
11/20
11826 Wurzbach Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78230
210-492-1359 | Menu
The look of ladies’ lunch, but tastes that sometimes transcend the genre. More...

Saigon Express Vietnamese
10/20
1626 McCullough Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-277-1899
Saigon Express offers baguette-based French sandwiches, grilled, skewered meats and classic pho. More...

Sarovar Indian Cuisine Indian
13/20
10227 Ironside Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78230
210-558-8289 | Menu
Puffy pooris partner dosas, curries and multiple vegetable dishes at this southern Indian outpost. More...

Schilo's Delicatessen German
11/20
424 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-223-6692 | Menu
Reeking of history and scented with sauerkraut, Schilo’s is the city’s standard-bearer for German food. More...

The Smokehouse Barbecue
13/20
3306 Roland Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78210
210-333-9548
The Smokehouse remains a destination for classic ’cue. More...

Tommy Moore's Cafe & Deli Soul Food
12/20
915 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210
210-531-9800 | Menu
This Eastside outpost serves up soul with a side dish of neighborhood history in a museum-quality setting. More...

Turquoise Turkish Grill Turkish
13/20
3720 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-736-2887 | Menu
Turquoise takes Turkish cuisine on a magic carpet ride; there’s very little turbulence. More...

Two Bros. BBQ Market Barbecue
12/20
12656 West Ave., Ste. B
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-496-0222 | Menu
Hot-shot chef Jason Dady lets his hair down with only slightly swell ’cue in a bucolic setting. More...

W.D. Deli Deli
11/20
3123 Broadway St.
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-828-2322 | Menu
Soups, salads and sandwiches star at this haven for drag queens and dowagers alike. More...

Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar Contemporary
13/20
209 N. Presa St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-224-2900 | Menu
Expanded menus at both lunch and dinner offer equal partners to the Champagne and wine selection. More...

 

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