food

If you know nothing else about San Antonio’s history, know this: San Antonio is Tex-Mex. It’s been a city in Mexico, it’s been a city in Texas, and nowadays it’s a colorful blend of both Texan and Mexican culture. That’s why the best Tex Mex in San Antonio is often the best Tex Mex in…

I adore Tex Mex cuisine. Growing up in Texas, it was a weekly (daily?) staple in our home. Breakfast tacos, ground beef chalupas, taco soup with all the fixings, and homemade flour tortillas were a few of my childhood favorites. This fusion fare, which came from the Tejano people of Texas, is, quite frankly, delicious.…

Cured, the New American restaurant from James Beard Finalist Steve McHugh, has been around since 2013. Even if you haven’t eaten here, you’ve most likely noticed the building at the historic Pearl District. (It’s the only free-standing restaurant in the entire development.) And you probably know the general concept of this restaurant (it’s literally in…

Anytime someone asks me for the best restaurants for group dining in San Antonio, I share a few suggestions but I also start with this caveat: any restaurant can be a good restaurant for big groups! Nearly every restaurant in San Antonio is willing to host a group of 8, 10, 12, or more if…

I’m going to level with you: food inside SeaWorld San Antonio is BLEH. And the food scene in the surrounding Westover Hills is not much better. For years, my family would groan every time we visited SeaWorld and needed to find some food. The options inside the park fall short of even mediocre and cost…

Burgers are a major staple in my family’s diet. I wish it weren’t so, but with four kids in tow and picky eaters galore, hamburgers are a universal win for our family. And when it comes to food, sometimes as a mom, you JUST. NEED. A. WIN. So, we are constantly on the lookup for…