Winner: Las Palapas
Multiple locations
laspalapas.com
A San Antonio staple since 1981, Las Palapas is so iconic, its red, green and roasted salsas have sparked online copycats. From classic breakfast tacos to house specials such as its panko-crusted fish and flame-grilled Norteño tacos topped with grilled avocado, every bite is puro San Antonio, down to the extensive affordable menu and hearty margaritas to match. It’s the legacy of late founder Edward “Ron” Acosta — and his deep love for the city — that continues to fuel this homegrown chain’s delicious growth across Texas.
2. Rosario's
722 S. St. Mary's St.
(210) 223-1806
rosariossa.com
3. Panchito’s Mexican Restaurant
Multiple locations
panchitos.net
Multiple locations
laspalapas.com
A San Antonio staple since 1981, Las Palapas is so iconic, its red, green and roasted salsas have sparked online copycats. From classic breakfast tacos to house specials such as its panko-crusted fish and flame-grilled Norteño tacos topped with grilled avocado, every bite is puro San Antonio, down to the extensive affordable menu and hearty margaritas to match. It’s the legacy of late founder Edward “Ron” Acosta — and his deep love for the city — that continues to fuel this homegrown chain’s delicious growth across Texas.
2. Rosario's
722 S. St. Mary's St.
(210) 223-1806
rosariossa.com
3. Panchito’s Mexican Restaurant
Multiple locations
panchitos.net
Food & Drink
Winner: La Panadería
Multiple locations
lapanaderia.com
2. Baklovah Bakery & Sweets
9329 Wurzbach Road, Suite 104
(210) 982-3231
baklovah.com
3. Bird Bakery
5912 Broadway
(210) 804-2473
birdbakery.com
Multiple locations
lapanaderia.com
2. Baklovah Bakery & Sweets
9329 Wurzbach Road, Suite 104
(210) 982-3231
baklovah.com
3. Bird Bakery
5912 Broadway
(210) 804-2473
birdbakery.com
Winner: 2M Smokehouse
2731 S. WW White Road
(210) 885-9352
2. Pinkerton's Barbecue
107 W. Houston St.
(210) 983-0088
3. Smoke Shack
3714 Broadway
(210) 957-1430
Winner: Bobalicious
4961 NW Loop 410
(210) 979-8040
bobaliciousbubbletea.com
2. Woo Ri Teahouse
4009 Broadway
(210) 265-3412
instagram.com/wooriteahouse
3. The Nest Boba
6903 Blanco Road
(210) 444-9596
Winner: Cibolo Creek Brewing Co.
448 S. Main St., Boerne
(830) 816-5275
cibolocreekbrewing.com
2. Peggy's on the Green
128 W. Blanco Road, Boerne
(830) 572-5000
peggysonthegreen.com
3. The Creek
119 Staffel Street, Boerne
(830) 816-2005
thecreekrestaurant.com
448 S. Main St., Boerne
(830) 816-5275
cibolocreekbrewing.com
2. Peggy's on the Green
128 W. Blanco Road, Boerne
(830) 572-5000
peggysonthegreen.com
3. The Creek
119 Staffel Street, Boerne
(830) 816-2005
thecreekrestaurant.com
Winner: Rios Barbacoa
Multiple locations
2. Papi's Barbacoa
Multiple locations
papisbarbacoa.com
3. Martinez Barbacoa Y Tamales
728 Fredericksburg Road
(210) 734-6621
Multiple locations
2. Papi's Barbacoa
Multiple locations
papisbarbacoa.com
3. Martinez Barbacoa Y Tamales
728 Fredericksburg Road
(210) 734-6621
Winner: Real Real Jamaica
6828 San Pedro Ave.
(210) 858-3015
instagram.com/realrealjamaica
2. The Jerk Shack
10234 TX-151, Suite 103
(210) 776-7780
thejerkshacksatx.com
3. Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 S. Alamo St.
(210)-314-2723
lunarosatapas.com
6828 San Pedro Ave.
(210) 858-3015
instagram.com/realrealjamaica
2. The Jerk Shack
10234 TX-151, Suite 103
(210) 776-7780
thejerkshacksatx.com
3. Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 S. Alamo St.
(210)-314-2723
lunarosatapas.com
Winner: Pete's Tako House
502 Brooklyn Ave.
(210) 224-2911
petestakohouse.com
2. Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E. Houston St.
(210) 229-9295
instagram.com/conhuevostacos
3. Taquitos West Avenue
Multiple locations
taquitos-west-ave.com
502 Brooklyn Ave.
(210) 224-2911
petestakohouse.com
2. Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E. Houston St.
(210) 229-9295
instagram.com/conhuevostacos
3. Taquitos West Avenue
Multiple locations
taquitos-west-ave.com
Winner: Magnolia Pancake Haus
Multiple locations
magnoliapancakehaus.com
2. La Panadería
Multiple locations
lapanaderia.com
3. Max and Louie's New York Diner
226 W. Bitters Road, Suite 126
(210) 483-7600
maxandlouies.com
Multiple locations
magnoliapancakehaus.com
2. La Panadería
Multiple locations
lapanaderia.com
3. Max and Louie's New York Diner
226 W. Bitters Road, Suite 126
(210) 483-7600
maxandlouies.com
Winner: Burger Boy
Multiple locations
burgerboy.com
2. Chris Madrid's
1900 Blanco Road
(210) 735-3552
chrismadrids.com
3. Pumpers
1101 Broadway
(210) 888-0666
eatpumpers.com
Multiple locations
burgerboy.com
2. Chris Madrid's
1900 Blanco Road
(210) 735-3552
chrismadrids.com
3. Pumpers
1101 Broadway
(210) 888-0666
eatpumpers.com