Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in San Antonio

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba

4.9

4.9 (61)

$30 and under

Mexican

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

Discover a unique dining experience that marries the bold and spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine with the soulful and vibrant tastes of Cuba. Located in Alamo Heights, we offer a menu that celebrates this exciting culinary fusion. Our cozy restaurant, adorned with an elegant tropical decor, provides the perfect setting for enjoying our innovative dishes.

Every dish on our menu is a harmonious blend of two rich culinary traditions. We pride ourselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to deliver a memorable dining experience that transports your taste buds to a world where Mexico and Cuba come together.

Top review

PatriciaVIP

Dined on May 2, 2025

Absolutely had the BEST Food and Service! The place is small but excellent food . I had the Best Ceviche EVER!!!

The Gruene Door

4.8

4.8 (2285)

$30 and under

American

New Braunfels

About the restaurant

PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BOOK ONLINE.

The Gruene Door Restaurant is located in beautiful Gruene Lake Village in New Braunfels, Texas. We are Gruene’s only casual, fine dining restaurant combining the best in food, service, and atmosphere. Every menu item is prepared 100% in house by our chefs.

Open for lunch and dinner, we are the perfect destination for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, private party, lunch with friends, or just a casual night out.

When booking the patio, please mind the weather. If the indoor restaurant is fully booked, we may not be able to accommodate a request to move indoors.

Please visit our website to view our menu.

Top review

carlVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food was excellent as it always is. The hostess and our waiter were very friendly and service was great

Primo's

4.8

4.8 (32)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

PRIMO'S
Italian Cuisine
-Handmade Pasta's & Pizza's
-Brunch - Lunch - Dinner
-Covered Patio Seating

Top review

TroyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Loved our first visit. The staff was great and the food delicious. The cocktail menu is really refreshing. We’ll be back.

Mama's Cafe

4.7

4.7 (364)

$30 and under

American

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

San Antonio's best family-owned homestyle comfort food restaurant serving Texas inspired made-from-scratch daily breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Enjoy our famous fried mushrooms, best pancakes in town, chicken fried American wagyu steak, Texas beers on tap, or one of our handmade craft cocktails. Join us in one of our dining rooms, at the bar, or outside on our dog-friendly and beautiful patio/beer garden.

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Heather

Dined on May 12, 2025

Great food and service! Even with the larger lunch crowd, our server made sure we were taken care of and had everything we needed. We’ll be back!

Cover 3 - San Antonio

4.7

4.7 (87)

$30 and under

American

North Central

About the restaurant

Located on San Antonio's north side, within the 1604 loop near the Stone Oak neighborhood, COVER 3 offers a diverse menu of inventive American fare for lunch and dinner. Each menu item is carefully prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients. COVER 3 offers brunch on the weekends and an impressive Bloody Mary & Bubbles Bar, inviting you to mix up your favorite brunch cocktails. The restaurant also offers a full bar with a premium well, a spectacular selection of spirits, a variety of draft beers chilled to perfection, and a fabulous collection of wines available by the glass. COVER 3's accolades include best Mac N Cheese, best Wings and top Sports Bars. Whether you stop in for a quick lunch, take the family to brunch or host clients for dinner, COVER 3 is ready to serve you. Come and experience their specialties: Dining, Spirits and Sports.

Top review

Kelli

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

My friends and I had a wonderful time at brunch. The server Debbie and the manager Jason were exceptional. This is my third visit and my most enjoyable. The atmosphere and vibe were both enjoyable.

Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar

4.6

4.6 (864)

$31 to $50

American

North Central

About the restaurant

Meadow Neighborhood Eatery is the first restaurant by husband and wife team, Chef PJ Edwards and Lindsey Edwards.

Opened September 2018, Meadow provides North Central San Antonio with a friendly, fun, warm and relaxing environment to enjoy dinner, brunch and lunch with family and friends.

Our menus change frequently as we work closely with local farmers and ranchers to provide our guests with a truly Seasonal Texas Southern dining experience.

A beautiful patio with a large wood burning fireplace is perfectly cozy during the cooler evenings. With a large dining room available for up to 60 people and a more intimate space in our private dining room for groups of up to 30 people, we Have the perfect space for your next party.

Join us for date night or a brunch with friends and family and enjoy our ever changing truly Seasonal menu.

Top review

Maxine

Dined 3 days ago

A great dining experience overall. Food and drinks were carefully and deliciously prepared. Our server, John, was attentive, helpful, and personable.

Renzo's Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.5

4.5 (275)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Ysidro

About the restaurant

Renzo’s Trattoria e Pizzeria is a local-family owned restaurant that is inspired by the aromas and flavors of classic Italian cuisine. Our Chef has created a menu that evokes the traditional flavors of the regions around Italy. We offer our guests an invitation to enjoy the the simplicity of Italian cuisine all while elevating the dining experience with a beautiful ambiance, carefully curated cocktails, a hand-picked and affordable wine list, and top notch service. Our dining room displays a stunning mural of Positano, and our large outdoor patio has a garden like setting. We hope you will enjoy your time with us at Renzo's, and feel like you're a part of our family. Ciao!

Top review

RussellVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Consistently good and fair priced restaurant. Will always go back.

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Selda Mediterranean Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (28)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

North Central

About the restaurant

We are a Mediterranean restaurant that offers Turkish cuisine. We have a large variety of dishes that are delicious including kebabs, pide, lamacun, lamb, lots of salads and delicious desserts, including baklava. Our sister restaurant Selda Dallas is located in Dallas, Texas.

Top review

Kelly

Dined on May 11, 2025

My family came for Mother’s Day and it was a fantastic experience! Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and the best service. We will definitely be back!

Sichuan House

4.4

4.4 (58)

$30 and under

Sichuan

Far West Side

About the restaurant

Humble eatery featuring Sichuan tapas, hot pots & mains such as pork belly & Kung Pao shrimp.

Top review

Rita

Dined on May 11, 2025

It was great to be able to make a reservation for Mother’s Day. The restaurant was busy but the food was still on point. Great service as well. Highly recommend.

P.F. Chang's - San Antonio

4.3

4.3 (170)

$30 and under

Chinese

Alamo Heights

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

Top review

Rachell

Dined on May 11, 2025

The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner. Our waitress was personable and made sure we had everything we needed.

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