The best San Antonio restaurants to dine solo
Sure, grabbing a meal together can be a great way to spend time with friends, a date or family. Just the same, there's something to be said for enjoying delicious food all by your lonesome.
These San Antonio eateries offer excellent eats with an ambiance that's suited for solo diners, whether you're looking for a place to grab a quick workday lunch, a relaxed diner or a late-night snack.
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tlahco.mkTlahco Mexican Kitchen
Multiple Locations, tlahcokitchen.com
Tlahco is home to one of the best kitchens in the Alamo City, home to delicacies for every time of day. The menu boasts tacos to die for, breakfast foods galore, soups and anything else you could ask for in a San Antonio Mexican restaurant, making for a wealth of options to choose from whether you dine with or without company.
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noodletreetxNoodle Tree
7114 UTSA Boulevard, Suite 101, (210) 233-6371, noodletreetx.com
This low-key noodle joint located right by UTSA offers an innovative, Taiwanese-inspired take on the classic bowl of ramen. Chow down on some bao buns or indulge in a big bowl of spicy kimchi ramen as the ultimate hangover cure.
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doublestandardsatxDouble Standard
114 E. Houston St., (210) 977-0005, doublestandardsatx.com
Double Standard is a high-end but classic bar experience right in the heart of downtown San Antonio, offering craft cocktails and hearty eats. Don’t sleep on the Friday steak lunch special — trust us on this.
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singhs_saSingh’s Vietnamese
2803 N. St. Mary's St., (830) 542-2377, toasttab.com/singhs/v3
Singhs Vietnamese has a variety of offerings that make it easy to come back repeatedly while keeping things fresh. The restaurant's goi, rice, bún and banh mi sandwiches are all customizable with a variety of meat and veg options.
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Barbaro
2720 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com
Grab a seat at the bar and prepare to get boozy — especially if you stop by during happy hour. Barbaro features a full bar so you can have your drink of choice while munching on one of their delicious wood-fired pizzas, making it an obvious choice when you want to dine alone and eat well.
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pinchboilhousePinch Boil House
5130 Broadway, (210) 277-8801, pinchboilhouse.com
If you're an adventurous eater, then this Viet-Cajun concept is worth checking out. From crawfish boils to Cajun-inspired rice bowls, Pinch Boil House is a one-of-a-kind eatery perfect for solo diners wanting to try something different.
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matthewmauldonLa Fonda on Main
2415 N. Main Ave., (210) 733-0621, lafondaonmain.com
A classic for Tex-Mex and interior Mexican fare since 1932, longstanding La Fonda on Main is just one of those spots every San Antonian needs to dine at — ideally sooner rather than later. If patio vibes are your scene, grab a seat in the shaded space while you enjoy a margarita.
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barlorettaBar Loretta
320 Beauregard St., (210) 757-3607, barloretta.com
Parties of one can indulge in "exceptional-yet-approachable" fare at this trendy Southtown spot. The eatery serves Texas-inspired cuisine and handcrafted cocktails — perfect for those who want to treat themselves to a solo night out.
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Henry’s Puffy Tacos
6030 Bandera Road, (210) 432-7341, henryspuffytacos.com
Puffy tacos are always the answer, especially when made fresh at Henry’s Puffy Tacos. Grab a seat at the bar and order your margarita of choice to sip on until your puro meal is served up. You can even watch Spurs games on a big screen or one of the many TVs while you chow down.
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Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E. Grayson St. #120, (210) 455-5701, southerleigh.com
In the mood for seafood and Southern-inspired bites? Consider swinging by this Pearl restaurant for fresh oysters, spirited drinks and more. Sit at the bar and you’ll enjoy friendly conversation with the staff, who always sport a smile here.
