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San Antonio's Leche de Tigre celebrates Peruvian cebiche with delicious flair

Leche de Tigre was established by three brothers and a cousin to celebrate a common Peruvian heritage, and it does so with flair and finesse.

By Ron Bechtol

Jul 18, 2023

Ceviche, cebiche, seviche, sebiche. By whatever spelling one uses, the Peruvian iteration of the popular citrus-marinated seafood preparation is customarily more briefly doused in lime than might be common in, say, Mexico, which really emphasizes the freshness of the primary product...

Leche de Tigre has five cebiches listed on the menu.

El Pastor Es Mi Señor is worthy of its recent inclusion in Neflix's Taco Chronicles

The taco al pastor is the bedrock — the spiritual foundation — of the San Antonio operation, and it's a solid footing indeed.

By Ron Bechtol
May 25, 2023
The Pearl's Full Goods Diner may not be the cheapest brunch in town, but its value stacks up

Full Goods is currently open only for breakfast, brunch and lunch, with occasional evening events to tantalize an all-day structure.

By Ron Bechtol
Mar 31, 2023
Small plates shine at Dim Sum Oriental Cuisine, even if some of the presentation pageantry is gone

The restaurant is known for genuine Chinese specialties such as chicken feet and beef tripe.

By Ron Bechtol
Feb 28, 2023
Carriqui brings changes to old Liberty Bar space — and to South Texas culinary favorites

Avid food lovers may be interested in investigating the historical basis for Carriqui's South Texas-centric menu.

By Ron Bechtol
Jan 16, 2023
Fiery South: Thai Buri offers a taste of the Southeast Asian culinary powerhouse's regional cuisine

The owners of the North Side eatery are obsessed with chili and levels of spiciness.

By Ron Bechtol
Nov 10, 2022
More than what glitters is gold at the appropriately named Southtown restaurant Up Scale

Up Scale occupies the former Feast space on South Alamo Street.

By Ron Bechtol
Oct 27, 2022
San Antonio's Mixtli showcases the cuisine of Mexico City in an elegant 10-course tasting menu

The restaurant's tasting menu changes its regional inspiration every quarter.

By Ron Bechtol
Aug 15, 2022
A casual feel pervades at Five Points Food & Drink, but the kitchen works at an elevated level

Lauded local chef Michael Sohocki moved his sibling flagship restaurants, Restaurant Gwendolyn and Kimura Ramen, out of downtown to a quirky building on North Flores Street.

By Ron Bechtol
Jul 12, 2022
Italian eateries Arrosta and Allora are markedly different, but both have their charms

Pete Selig recruited Chefs Chris Carlson and Robbie Nowlin to run Arrosta and Allora, respectively.

By Ron Bechtol
Jun 15, 2022
Reese Bros Barbecue delivers bad-ass brisket from a temporary truck. Just show up early.

Reese Bros serves superlative barbecue out of a truck parked in front of the venture's forthcoming permanent location.

By Ron Bechtol
Jun 9, 2022
Fresh ingredients, techniques help Milpa at The Yard deliver on new insights to Mexican cuisine

The restaurant's holistic menu has no trouble featuring both ultra-meaty carnitas and dried hibiscus blossoms.

By Ron Bechtol
May 27, 2022
Choice Chinese: Whether tackling traditional or modern takes on Sichuan cuisine, Dashi excels

Dashi is a spinoff of the deservedly popular Sichuan House with a more contemporary take on Sichuanese cuisine.

By Ron Bechtol
May 12, 2022
The namesake pastries at Fat Tummy Empanadas excel, whichever filling you choose

Given the quality of the fillings, you can almost throw a dart at the menu board.

By Ron Bechtol
Mar 28, 2022
Bar Loretta wins with its comfortable vibe and hand with familiar Texas flavors

By Nina Rangel
Mar 14, 2022
Downtown San Antonio's Shiro brings a revelatory approach to sushi and other Japanese delights

By Ron Bechtol
Feb 1, 2022
Smoke’s Downtown Location Readies Opening, Rivertini and More

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Feb 24, 2016
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By Ron Bechtol
Feb 17, 2016
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By Jessica Elizarraras
Feb 17, 2016
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By Jessica Elizarraras and Adriene Goodwin
Feb 10, 2016

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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,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jul 19, 2023

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.

20 downtown San Antonio restaurants that aren't just for tourists

Downtown San Antonio is chock full of dining spots that offer visitors varying degrees of the "authentic Alamo City experience." Some are…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jul 7, 2023

La Tuna Icehouse & Grill
100 Probandt St., (210) 212-5727, latunasa.com
Southtown is full of new eye-catching culinary concepts nestled into lavish spaces but local favorite La Tuna Icehouse & Grill has been serving killer comfort food and ice-cold beers for three decades now.

The San Antonio restaurants that we miss the most

The food business is tumultuous, which means San Antonio's culinary landscape is always in flux. Every year, we say goodbye to a…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jun 30, 2023

The Monterey
1127 S. St. Mary's St.
The Monterey was a renowned eatery that captured the essence of modern American cuisine with a creative twist. Its innovative menu featured locally sourced ingredients, uber-knowledgable staff and an impressive sherry selection. It's often credited with bringing San Antonio's attention to the beauties of fortified wines.

Essential San Antonio sushi restaurants for Japanese-inspired dining

San Antonio may be best known for homegrown specialties like Tex-Mex and barbecue, but that doesn't mean we shy away from celebrating…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Jun 23, 2023

Nama Ramen
6526 Babcock Road, (210) 641-2888, linktr.ee/namaramen
While constructing their elaborate dishes, the kitchen at Nama focuses on plating: their sushi platters are decked out with bountiful orchids and specialty rolls, all of which are well worth waiting in line for.

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