Anni Irish

Only two cities in the United States are designated as UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy, and San Antonio is one of them. Boasting some of the most diverse foods and cultures in Texas, the Alamo City's culinary scene has it all, from reliable neighborhood haunts and swanky bistros to the Riverwalk’s endless selection of restaurants. While Houston, Austin and Dallas have fantastic food scenes, San Antonio has a culinary flair that reflects the diversity of the people and cultures that make it such a fun place for your taste buds.  Whether you're after authentic Texas barbecue, meaty street tacos, Naples-style pizza, juicy Chinese char siu or elevated Asian fusion, you will find it all at the best restaurants in San Antonio. After eating your way through different neighborhoods, you'll want to explore all the exciting things the city has to offer, and make time to hit up some of the best bars in town. Now that your taste buds are standing at attention, here are the best places to eat in San Antonio right now. Recommended: The best bars in San Antonio This guide was updated by San Antonio experts Jill Robbins and Anni Irish. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.