The Rockhill Cooking Academy

BECAUSE YOU'VE ASKED, Here is a list of some really great LOCAL UNIQUE places to eat in San Antonio.  If you have a question regarding a restaurant, please fill out the comment form and we will get back to you!  We know the inside scoop!  (We are not listing "chain" or multi-city places.)

The Esquire Tavern~ Downtown establishment has had a facelift!  The best bar in town serving great food too. It is the place to see and be seen!  On the Riverwalk.

Cascabel~ for true interior Mexican cuisine, on South St. Mary's in Southtown

Guajillos~ for delicious authentic Mexican food specializing in Tacos al Pastor... rustic roadside eatery, just outside 410 on Blanco

Dough~ The best pizza in San Antonio, wonderful Italian food, just inside 410, also on Blanco in shopping strip on the west side of Blanco.

Lien Hung~ Most authentic Thai, in a shady area, divey place- NOT fancy or even easy on the eyes, BUT the most incredible Pho around... Off Eisenhower or Rittiman- corner of Fratt and Remount outside 410 on the East side

La Fonda on MAIN~ not to be confused with the other La Fondas around town, wonderful Mex/Tex/Mex with a charming courtyard and great "scene."  On Main in historic Monte Vista...

El Mirador~ St. Mary's downtown, Tex-Mex heaven! Great food, always crowded

Biga on the Banks~ BEST restaurant on the river, high end cross cultural cuisine, quite expensive, very popular.

Pasha~ wonderful Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, shwarma city sweetheart! Order-up styled counter, Just off I-10 on Wurzbach  and NEW location out 1604

Bistro Vatel, Bistro Bakery (at Olmos Circle in Olmos Park) and Cafe Des Artistes in SAMA on the river~all owned by Damien Watel, a french transplant, awesome restaurants- try them all!

Silo~ two locations, one in Alamo Heights on Austin Hwy. and one on Loop 1604... elevated cuisine, excellent food, and a cute chef to boot!  Small portions served downstairs at NOSH.

W.D. Deli~ quirky deli on B'way btw downtown and Alamo Heights, casual, near museums- great sandwiches and soups, old SA favorite

Liberty Bar~ South Alamo in the pink house, seriously good food, most unique long time SA popular spot... fun nightlife as well.. a must.

Chris Madrid's~ best hamburger in town, and possibly the world.  Don't let the long lines keep you from eating here...Blanco at Hollywood.

Green~ on N. Flores, vegetarian and delicious, cool old brick building, good vibe, pretty patio- very casual.

Check out the Pearl Brewery~ Il Sogno- chic elevated Italian,  SandBar- yummy seafood and the CIA Cafe

La Gloria~ is very good with a fun atmoshphere- always happening.  Great interior MX.  Also in Pearl Brewery area- great popular outdoor seating

Lüke~On Houston downtown, John Besh, New Orleans/French/seafood/Beignets, in the Embassy Suites Hotel, on RiverWalk

The Monterey~ Hip chic cool,comfort food elevated, great patio dining, huge beer menu

Urban Taco~Also, hip and cool, great Mexican, small plates- Quarry Market area (this is a chain, but really good MX food.

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If you would like us to include a "Do Not Bother Eating Here" list, please let us know- there are MANY that have good and even great reviews in some guides and/or publications that are truly NOT worth the time and money.

 I have gotten so many responses to this- I would rather keep it as is- in a personal e-mail.  An overwhelming number of you have sent me info on bad service, food or otherwise.  I am not out to close down anyone.  If I get enough messages from you- I simply will forward them to the establishment for their perusal, or not.