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Rating
 
Tex-Mex12/20
 
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
146 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-222-2362
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 The interior is modern Mexican, while the food juggles tradition and innovation with mixed results. Read GAYOT's Acenar Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Tex-Mex
11/20
 
20079 Stone Oak Pkwy.
San Antonio, TX 78258
210-494-0561
  
 Serious Mexican cooking---even an avocado margarita---in the Stone Oak area. Read GAYOT's Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Tex-Mex
11/20
 
100 Hoefgen Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-222-0561
  
 Blanca Aldaco has covered all the bases, from enchilada advocates and margarita mavens to celiac sufferers, all with flair. Read GAYOT's Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
1203 N. Loop 1604 West, Ste. 101
San Antonio, TX 78258
210-340-0000
  
 Ersatz-antique décor suits the Italianesque menu enhanced with occasional flashes of inspiration. Read GAYOT's Aldino at the Vineyard Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Contemporary
13/20
 
8539 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-696-2536
  
 Aldo's presents classy, comfortable Italian cuisine with a continental cast. Read GAYOT's Aldo's Ristorante Italiano Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary10/20
 
Plaza San Antonio Marriott
555 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-229-1000
  
 A revamped menu has done little to reestablish the kitchen’s former preeminence. Read GAYOT's Anaqua Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Tea Room/
Sandwiches
No Rating
 
555 Funston Pl.
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-824-2062
  
 The historic structure was moved stone-by-stone to the Botanical Center; the simple menu seduces dish-by-dish. Read GAYOT's Anne Marie's Carriage House Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Contemporary
14/20
 
700 E. Sonterra Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78258
210-494-0070
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 San Antonio’s dean of dining has spun off a casual sibling from big brother Biga. Read GAYOT's Auden's Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue/
American
Quick Bite
 
3709 N. St. Mary's St.
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-735-0088
  
 Foot-long dogs are upstaged by brisket, ribs and pulled pork at this atmospheric emporium of smoked meats. Read GAYOT's Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Latin American12/20
 
713 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-225-5550
  
 Cha-cha cuisine meets bossa nova bar at this lively Southtown apostle of all things Latin. Read GAYOT's Azuca Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue11/20
 
1610 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-824-9191
  
 Another former gas station now fuels folks with barbecue. Read GAYOT's The Barbecue Station Restaurant Review

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

 
 
Contemporary16/20
 
203 S. St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-225-0722
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 San Antonio’s dean of contemporary cuisine keeps the crowds content at this downtown destination on the River Walk. Read GAYOT's Biga on the Banks Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American
Quick Bite
 
2303 N. Loop 1604 W.
San Antonio, TX 78258
210-408-2029
  
 Big’z sports a swing-set-friendly environment but offers grown-up burgers and fries with sophisticated sauces. Read GAYOT's Big'z Burger Joint Restaurant Review

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

 
 
French/
Bistro
13/20
 
218 E. Olmos Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-828-3141
  
 Bistro Vatel remains the city’s citadel of simple, yet sophisticated, French cooking. Read GAYOT's Bistro Vatel Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Eclectic/
Bistro
11/20
 
4011 Broadway Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-824-0100
  
 Every Mediterranean shore and more is explored in a menu that ranges from tagine to paella. Read GAYOT's Boardwalk Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Seafood
14/20
 
219 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-472-2600
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 With its posh street-level bar, Bohanan’s has become the city’s one-stop center for steak and luxurious libations. Read GAYOT's Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood Restaurant Review

 
 
American Regional/
Contemporary
12/20
 
421 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-224-8484
  
 The famous River Walk swells with restaurants but don’t miss this self-styled Texas bistro. Read GAYOT's Boudro's on the Riverwalk Restaurant Review

 
 
Southwestern/
Contemporary
11/20
 
5011 Broadway Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-828-9669
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 Predictably good and judiciously contemporary, Cappy's is an art-filled enclave for up-market diners. Read GAYOT's Cappy's Restaurant Review

 
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