Winner: Smoke Shack
3714 Broadway
(210) 957-1430
smokeshacksa.com
Smoke Shack started as a food truck in 2011 and jumped to its Broadway brick-and- mortar location in 2014, where it’s become a San Antonio barbecue institution. From its famous Smoke Shack Mac — macaroni and cheese piled with brisket and tangy house- made barbecue sauce — to delectable turkey, ribs, brisket and jalapeno cheddar sausage links, Smoke Shack consistently delivers the big, bold tastes local diners expect from Texas-style ‘cue.
Runners Up:
Pinkerton's Barbecue
107 W. Houston St.
(210) 983-0088
pinkertonsbbq.com
2M Smokehouse
2731 S. W.W. White Road
(210) 885-9352
instagram.com/2msmokehouse
3714 Broadway
(210) 957-1430
smokeshacksa.com
Smoke Shack started as a food truck in 2011 and jumped to its Broadway brick-and- mortar location in 2014, where it’s become a San Antonio barbecue institution. From its famous Smoke Shack Mac — macaroni and cheese piled with brisket and tangy house- made barbecue sauce — to delectable turkey, ribs, brisket and jalapeno cheddar sausage links, Smoke Shack consistently delivers the big, bold tastes local diners expect from Texas-style ‘cue.
Runners Up:
Pinkerton's Barbecue
107 W. Houston St.
(210) 983-0088
pinkertonsbbq.com
2M Smokehouse
2731 S. W.W. White Road
(210) 885-9352
instagram.com/2msmokehouse
Food & Drink
Winner: La Panadería
Multiple Locations
lapanaderia.com
La Panadería continues to rack up wins for Best Bakery and Best Concha because it truly understands what so many San Antonians crave, especially those of Latino ancestry: a connection to tradition while embracing creativity. From the moment guests step inside and see the fresh Mexican bread with its unique twists, it becomes clear why this chain has become a go-to sweet spot for so many.
Bakery Runners Up:
Mario’s Bakery
2231 Castroville Road
(210) 434-2017
mariosbakery.shop
Something Sourdough Co.
3030 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 105
(210) 425-1586
somethingsourdoughco.com
Concha Runners Up:
Bedoy's Bakery
Multiple Locations
bedoysbakery.com
Panifico Bake Shop
602 NW 24th St.
(210) 434-9290
panifico.com
lapanaderia.com
La Panadería continues to rack up wins for Best Bakery and Best Concha because it truly understands what so many San Antonians crave, especially those of Latino ancestry: a connection to tradition while embracing creativity. From the moment guests step inside and see the fresh Mexican bread with its unique twists, it becomes clear why this chain has become a go-to sweet spot for so many.
Bakery Runners Up:
Mario’s Bakery
2231 Castroville Road
(210) 434-2017
mariosbakery.shop
Something Sourdough Co.
3030 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 105
(210) 425-1586
somethingsourdoughco.com
Concha Runners Up:
Bedoy's Bakery
Multiple Locations
bedoysbakery.com
Panifico Bake Shop
602 NW 24th St.
(210) 434-9290
panifico.com
Winner: Artea Bubble Tea + Eats
7010 W. Loop 1604 North, Suite 201
(210) 888-3820
drinkartea.com
Runners Up: Bobalicious Bubble Tea
4961 Northwest Loop 410
(210) 979-8040
facebook.com/BobaliciousInternetCafe
Suck It
7220 Louis Pasteur Drive, Suite 125
(210) 560-2113
chefsuckit.com
7010 W. Loop 1604 North, Suite 201
(210) 888-3820
drinkartea.com
Runners Up: Bobalicious Bubble Tea
4961 Northwest Loop 410
(210) 979-8040
facebook.com/BobaliciousInternetCafe
Suck It
7220 Louis Pasteur Drive, Suite 125
(210) 560-2113
chefsuckit.com
Winner: Tommy's Restaurant
Multiple Locations
mytommys.com
The quality of a breakfast taco’s tortilla can make it or break it — and Tommy’s fluffy flour tortillas are top-notch. The local chain made its debut in 1995 with a single restaurant on Nogalitos Street which became known for its barbacoa and Big Red specials. But, clearly, readers also love the breakfast tacos, which range from conventional Tex-Mex choices to more exotic options such as the chicharron and egg and the Country Ranchero. As testament to its fanbase, there are now six Tommy’s Restaurants across the Alamo City with a seventh reportedly in the works.
Runners Up: Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E Houston St.
(210) 460-2075
instagram.com/conhuevostacos
Las Palapas
Multiple Locations
laspalapas.com
Multiple Locations
mytommys.com
The quality of a breakfast taco’s tortilla can make it or break it — and Tommy’s fluffy flour tortillas are top-notch. The local chain made its debut in 1995 with a single restaurant on Nogalitos Street which became known for its barbacoa and Big Red specials. But, clearly, readers also love the breakfast tacos, which range from conventional Tex-Mex choices to more exotic options such as the chicharron and egg and the Country Ranchero. As testament to its fanbase, there are now six Tommy’s Restaurants across the Alamo City with a seventh reportedly in the works.
Runners Up: Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E Houston St.
(210) 460-2075
instagram.com/conhuevostacos
Las Palapas
Multiple Locations
laspalapas.com
Winner: The Magnolia Pancake Haus
Multiple Locations
magnoliapancakehaus.com
Family-owned and -operated since 2000, the Magnolia Pancake Haus boasts that it serves the World’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes, and our readers seem to agree. Though the pancakes are the main attraction — they’re literally in the name, duh — those who feel like mixing it up can also try the French toast, waffles, farmer’s scramble and other generous options. Just make sure your entire party arrives in time to be seated, or you will lose your place in line. Great breakfast waits for no one.
Runners Up:
Comfort Cafe
6812 Bandera Road, Suite 101
(210) 501-9719
serenitystar.org/san-antonio
La Panadería
Multiple Locations
lapanaderia.com
Multiple Locations
magnoliapancakehaus.com
Family-owned and -operated since 2000, the Magnolia Pancake Haus boasts that it serves the World’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes, and our readers seem to agree. Though the pancakes are the main attraction — they’re literally in the name, duh — those who feel like mixing it up can also try the French toast, waffles, farmer’s scramble and other generous options. Just make sure your entire party arrives in time to be seated, or you will lose your place in line. Great breakfast waits for no one.
Runners Up:
Comfort Cafe
6812 Bandera Road, Suite 101
(210) 501-9719
serenitystar.org/san-antonio
La Panadería
Multiple Locations
lapanaderia.com
Winner: Burger Boy
Multiple Locations
burgerboy.com
Runners Up:
Chris Madrid's
1900 Blanco Road
(210) 735-3552
chrismadrids.com
Mr. Juicy
Multiple Locations
mrjuicy.net
Multiple Locations
burgerboy.com
Runners Up:
Chris Madrid's
1900 Blanco Road
(210) 735-3552
chrismadrids.com
Mr. Juicy
Multiple Locations
mrjuicy.net
Winner: Real Real Jamaica
6828 San Pedro Ave.
(210) 858-3015
instagram.com/realrealjamaica
Runners Up: The Jerk Shack
10234 TX-151, Suite 103
(210) 776-7780
thejerkshacksatx.com
Bucan Rodeo
521 E. Grayson St.
instagram.com/bucan_rodeo
6828 San Pedro Ave.
(210) 858-3015
instagram.com/realrealjamaica
Runners Up: The Jerk Shack
10234 TX-151, Suite 103
(210) 776-7780
thejerkshacksatx.com
Bucan Rodeo
521 E. Grayson St.
instagram.com/bucan_rodeo
Winner: Festive and Fine Charcuterie Designs
festiveandfine.com
Runners Up:
The Board Couple
2218 N. Zarzamora St.
(210) 573-2100
theboardcouple.com
Boards by Ronnie
boardsbyronnie.com
festiveandfine.com
Runners Up:
The Board Couple
2218 N. Zarzamora St.
(210) 573-2100
theboardcouple.com
Boards by Ronnie
boardsbyronnie.com
Winner: MK Davis Restaurant
1302 N. Flores St.
(210) 223-1208
facebook.com/mkdavisrestaurant
Runners Up: Mama's Cafe
2442 Nacogdoches Road
(210) 826-8303
mamascafesa.com
Tip Top Café
2814 Fredericksburg Road
(210) 732-0191
tiptopcafesa.com
1302 N. Flores St.
(210) 223-1208
facebook.com/mkdavisrestaurant
Runners Up: Mama's Cafe
2442 Nacogdoches Road
(210) 826-8303
mamascafesa.com
Tip Top Café
2814 Fredericksburg Road
(210) 732-0191
tiptopcafesa.com