YourSA 2023: Complete list of San Antonio’s favorites
Beauty. Pamper. Dazzle. Beautify! Book yourself a day to relax and pamper in the best salons and spas of San Antonio.
Best barbershops in San Antonio
1. Game Changers Barber Lounge, multiple locations.
2. Puro Handsome Barbershop, multiple locations.
3. The Exclusive Way, 2342 S. Presa St., San Antonio, TX 78210
Best spas in San Antonio
1. L Med Spa, 18322 Sonterra Place, Suite103, San Antonio, TX 78258
2. The Injection Room, 1010 S. Flores St., Suite 117, San Antonio, TX 78204
3. Bare Beauty, 5152 Broadway, Suite 211-N, San Antonio, TX 78209
Best hair salons in San Antonio
1. Ysassi & Co, 2186 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio, TX 78213
2. Hair By A Blonde, 606 Embassy Oaks, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Look Salon, 7701 Broadway, Suite 139, San Antonio, TX, 78209
Best braiding services in San Antonio
1. BevDoesItBest
2. Braidz By Z
3. Tiffiany Elaine at the Beauty Lounge
Best eyelash services in San Antonio
1. Jenn Pope Lashes at Salon by Jc, The Quarry, 255 E. Basse Road, Room 40, San Antonio, TX 78209
2. Blackfawn Lash, 1852 Lockhill Selma Road, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78213
3. Bare Beauty, 5152 Broadway Suite 211-N, San Antonio, TX 78209
Best facial services in San Antonio
1. L Med Spa, 18322 Sonterra Place, Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78258
2. Bare Beauty, 5152 Broadway, Suite 211-N, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. MC Aesthetics Beautique, 10615 Perrin Beitel Suite 803, San Antonio, TX 78217
Best hair extension/wig specialist in San Antonio
1. DidThat Hair and Nail Studio, 6739 NW Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78238
2. Paul Anthony Hair, 8088 Old Austin Road, Selma, TX 78154
3. Vivian Sophia
Best makeup artist in San Antonio
1. Makeupbycynthiabarba
2. Dora Vera – The Look Beauty Studio, 318 E. Nakoma, San Antonio, TX,
3. Eliza Rose Sinclair
Best laser hair removal in San Antonio
1. L Med Spa, 18322 Sonterra Place, Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78258
2. Nova Aesthetics, 6483 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Bio2 laser, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., Suite 20200, San Antonio, TX 78256
Best medical spas in San Antonio
1. luxe skin clinic, 9910 W. Loop 1604 N., Suite 128, San Antonio, TX 78254
2. L Med Spa, 18322 Sonterra Place, Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78258
3. Injection Room, 1010 S. Flores St., Suite 117, San Antonio, TX 78204
Best nail salons in San Antonio
1. nailssbyamb
2. Luxury V
3. Naildbyclarissa
Best threading services in San Antonio
1. Jasmine’s Eyebrow Threading, multiple locations.
2. Glamor Eyebrow Threading & Spa, 8223 Marbach Road San Antonio, TX 78227
3. Rishi’s, multiple locations.
3. Thread Brow Studio and Salon, 11745 I-10, Suite 122, San Antonio, TX 78230
Best waxing services in San Antonio
1. Venus Aura Beauty, 3201 Cherry Ridge Drive, Suite C303, San Antonio, TX 78230
2. Silky Smooth, 13482 San Pedro Ave., Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Bare Beauty, 5152 Broadway, Suite 211-N, San Antonio, TX 78209
EDUCATION
San Antonio’s Best Spots for Kids and Education according to readers
Imagination. Excel. Innovate. Encouraging the building blocks of local education.
Charter Schools in San Antonio
1. IDEA Public Schools, multiple locations.
2. Somerset Academies of Texas, multiple locations.
3. KIPP Public Schools, multiple locations.
Local university or college in San Antonio
1. University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
2. Texas A&M University San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224
3. St. Mary’s University, 1 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228
Private school in San Antonio
1. Central Catholic High School, 1403 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78215
2. Incarnate Word High School, 727 E. Hildebrand Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
3. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School, 6914 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
School district in San Antonio
1. North East ISD
2. NISD
3. SAISD
Preschool/daycare in San Antonio
1. The Pillars Christian Learning Center, multiple locations.
2. Brighton Center, 14207 Higgins Road, San Antonio, TX 78217
3. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School and Child Care, 6914 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
VEHICLE DEALERS & SERVICES
San Antonio’s Best Vehicle Dealers & Services according to readers
Quality. Speed. Precision. From curbside to the open road.
Auto dealers in San Antonio
1. North Park Lexus of San Antonio, 611 Lockhill Selma Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
2. Ancira Auto Group, 10855 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230
3. North Park Lexus at Dominion, 21531 W. I-10 Frontage Road, San Antonio, TX 78257
Independent auto repair in San Antonio
1. Belden’s Automotive & Tires, multiple locations.
2. San Antonio Collision Center, 4247 Industrial Center Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217
3. Your Mechanic, 951 E. Bitters Road, Suite 800, San Antonio, TX 78216
Auto service department/center in San Antonio
1. Ancira Auto Group, 10855 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230
2. North Park Lexus of San Antonio, 611 Lockhill Selma Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Cavender Auto Group, multiple locations.
Custom automotive shop in San Antonio
1. BlackJack Speed Shop, multiple locations.
2. Northeast Customs Collision Repair, 12520 Judson Road, San Antonio, TX 78233
3. The Motorcycle Shop, 2423 Austin Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78218
Oil changes in San Antonio
1. Ancira Auto Group, 10855 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230
2. North Park Lexus of San Antonio, 611 Lockhill Selma Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Oil Change Express, multiple locations.
PEOPLE & PLACES
San Antonio’s Best People & Places according to readers
Influence. Ease. Explore. Places and people that make this city unique
Hotel in San Antonio
1. Hotel Emma, 136 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX 78215
2. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, 23808 Resort Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78261
3. St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Tourist attraction in San Antonio
1. San Antonio Riverwalk
2. Historic Pearl District
3. Botanical Gardens
Museum in San Antonio
1. Witte
2. McNay Art Museum
3. San Antonio Museum of Art
Park in San Antonio
1. Brackenridge Park
2. Phil Hardberger Park
3. Guadalupe State Park
Place to worship in San Antonio
1. Revolution Church
2. San Fernando Cathedral
3. CBC
Social media influencer in San Antonio
1. Bootleg Food Review
2. Lexi Hazlett
3. BelindaaRosee
Local artist in San Antonio
1. Kustom Kate (Custom Shoe Painter)
2. Nacion Botello (Tattoo Artist)
3. Matthew Ryan (Musician)
SPORTS
San Antonio’s Best Places for Sports
Sports
Competitive. Strength. Focus
Physical and mentally pushing to the best version of you!
Best places to Buy Gear in San Antonio
1. Academy Academy Sports and Outdoors, multiple locations.
2. BaseCamp Provisions, 10622 Sentinel Drive Building 5, San Antonio, TX 78217
3. Dick’s Sporting Goods, multiple locations.
Best Fitness center/Gym’s in San Antonio
1. YMCA, multiple locations.
2. Diva Dance San Antonio, 1923 Lockhill Selma Road, San Antonio, TX 78213
3. HOTWORX-Schertz, 917 Roy Richard Drive, Suite 300, Schertz, TX 78154
Best Fitness Studio in San Antonio
1. HOTWORX-Schertz, 917 Roy Richard Drive, Suite 300, Schertz, TX 78154
2. Alamo City Fitness, 2541 W. Southcross Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78211
3. Orangetheory Fitness, multiple locations.
Best Golf Courses in San Antonio
1. Brackenridge Golf Trail, 2315 Avenue B, San Antonio, TX 78215
2. TPC San Antonio, 23808 Resort Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78261
3. Olympia Hills, 12900 Mt. Olympus, Universal City, TX 78148
Best Gun Clubs in San Antonio
1. Nardis Gun Club, multiple locations.
2. A Place to Shoot, 13250 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221
3. Mission Ridge Range & Academy, 4507 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78249
Best Local Bicycle Shops in San Antonio
1. Bike World, multiple locations.
2. Action Bikes, 1705 Pat Booker Road, Suite 205, Universal City, TX 78148
3. Level Up Bike Shop, 1802 E. Commerce St., Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78203
Best Spin Studios in San Antonio
1. Amor Cycling Studio + Fitness, 8418 Broadway, Suite 115, San Antonio, TX 78209
2. YMCA, multiple locations.
3. Cyclebar, multiple locations.
YourSA 2023 winners!
Kat Hinson
OUR CITY
The best of Our City according to San Antonians
Culture. Community. History. A colorful culture building our history.
Best Craft Breweries around San Antonio
1. Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar St., San Antonio, TX 78202
2. Freetail Brewing Company, multiple locations.
3. Gather Brewing Company, 210 E. Aviation Blvd., Universal City, TX 78148
Best Home Builder in San Antonio
1. Monticello Homes, multiple locations.
2. David Weekley Homes, multiple locations.
3. Scott Felder Homes, multiple locations.
Best Happy Hour spots in San Antonio
1. HTeaO, multiple locations.
2. The Good Kind, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78210
3.Tiago’s Cabo Grille, 17711 I-10, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78257
Best Local Wine Bars in San Antonio
1. Copa Wine Bar & Tasting Room, 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 704, San Antonio, TX 78258
2. High Street Wine Co., 302 Pearl Pkwy. Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78215
3. 1908 House of Wine & Ale, 207 N. Main St., Cibolo, TX 78108
Best Liquor Stores in San Antonio
1. Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods, multiple locations.
2. Total Wine & More, multiple locations.
3. Twin Liquors, multiple locations.
Best Local Nonprofit in San Antonio
1. Meals on Wheels San Antonio, 2718 Danbury St., San Antonio, TX 78217
2. Haven for Hope of Bexar County, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
3. King’s Compassion, 1716 S. San Marcos, San Antonio, TX 78207
Best Mortgage Broker in San Antonio
1. Security Service Federal Credit Union, multiple locations.
2. Aligned Mortgage, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., Suite 26235, San Antonio, TX 78256
3. Triton Group at Legacy Mutual Mortgage, 3820 FM3009, Suite148, Schertz, TX 78154
Best New Home Community in San Antonio (5 years or less)
1. Vida San Antonio
2. Meyer Ranch
3. Cordillera Ranch
3. Esperanza
Best Retirement Community in San Antonio
1. The Village at Incarnate Word
2. Villa de San Antonio
3. Morningside Manor
SHOPPING
San Antonio’s Best Places for Shopping according to readers
Fashion, Treasure and Trendy. Treasures, trinkets and treats that San Antonians love.
Best Antique Store in San Antonio
1. Armadillo Antiques N More, 7243 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
2. The Vintage Market, 139 W. Hildebrand Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201
3. Gruene Antique Co., 1607 Hunter Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Best Backyard Furnishings in San Antonio
1. Texas Backyard (HEB), multiple locations.
2. Jeff’s Backyard, 435 W. Nakoma, Suite 104, San Antonio, Texas 78216
3. Home & Patio, multiple locations.
Best Bridal Store in San Antonio
1. Bridal Connection, 923 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 106, San Antonio, TX 78232
2. Brides by Elizabeth, 1120 W. Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78232
3. Olivia Grace Bridal, 4343 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
Best CBD Store in San Antonio
1. Green Relief Dispensary, 13402 West Ave., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78216
2. Alamo Botanicals, multiple locations.
3. Mellow Monkey, 2286 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78228
Best Florist in San Antonio
1. Flowerama, 5404 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
2. Blooms (HEB), multiple locations.
3. The Floral Basket, 1635 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78229
Best Furniture Stores in San Antonio
1. Office Furniture Liquidations, 6838 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238
2. Rooms to Go, multiple locations.
3. Ashley HomeStore, multiple locations.
Best Garden Center in San Antonio
1. Rainbow Gardens, multiple locations.
2. Milberger’s Landscaping & Nursery, 3920 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78247
3. Shades of Green, 334 W. Sunset Road, San Antonio, TX 78209
Best Gift Store in San Antonio
1. The Wash Tub Boutique, multiple locations
2. The Vintage Market, 1139 W. Hildebrand Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78201
3. BarbacoApparel, online store.
Best Grocery Store in San Antonio
1. H-E-B, multiple locations.
2. Central Market, 4821 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. Groomer’s Seafood, 9801 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78216
Best Local Hardware Store in San Antonio
1. Sunset & Co. | Home. Hardware. Gifts, 6438 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX 78209
2. Johnnie Chuokes, 2361 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78231
3. Guadalupe Lumber, multiple locations.
Best Local Jewelry Store in San Antonio
1. James Avery, multiple locations.
2. Gurinsky’s Fine Jewelry, 7400 San Pedro Ave., Suite 1435, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Americus Diamonds, 12362 W. I-10 Frontage Road, San Antonio, TX 78230
Best Local Mattress Store in San Antonio
1. Cantwell Mattress Company, 4915 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
2. Billy Bob’s Beds, 7350 Tezel Road, Suite105, San Antonio, TX 78250
3. Factory Mattress, multiple locations.
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE
San Antonio’s Best Places for Entertainment & Leisure according to readers
Celebrate. Live. Relax. The best time and place for leisure is here.
Best Art Gallery in San Antonio
1. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX 78209
2. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215
3. Hopscotch, 711 Navarro St., Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205
Best Bar in San Antonio
1. Broosters Backyard, 815 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78214
2. Brass Monkey, 2702 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78212
3. The Moon’s Daughter, 115 Lexington Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205
Best Farmers Market
1. Pearl Farmers Market, 300 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78215
2. Garden Ridge Market, 19185 FM 2252, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
3. SA Local Market, no location listed.
Best Hiking Spot
1. Enchanted Rock, 16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
2. Phil Harberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78231
3. Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78256
Best LGBTQ spot in San Antonio
1. Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205
2. The Good Kind, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78210
3. Paramour, 102 9th St. Floor 4, San Antonio, TX 78215
Best Live Performance Venue
1. The Majestic, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
2. Tobin Center for Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205
3. ComedySportz San Antonio, 11950 Starcrest Drive, Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78247
Best Podcast in San Antonio
1. Scary Not Scary Podcast
2. Rock Talk Happy Hour
3. 210LACHISMOSA Podcast
Best Radio Personality in San Antonio
1. Billy Madison – Billy Madison Show
2. Joe Paggs WOAI
3. Tony Cortez – Magic 105.3
Best Waterpark
1. Schlitterbahn, 400 N. Liberty Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130
2. Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 W. I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257
3. Aquatica, 10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
Best Movie Drive-in
1. Stars and Stripes in New Braunfels Texas
2. Mission Marquee Plaza
3. Peacock Alley
Best Radio Morning Show in San Antonio
1. The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show
2. NPR Morning Edition
3. Billy Madison Show
Best Theater in San Antonio
1. Santikos Entertainment, multiple locations.
2. Alamo Drafthouse, multiple locations.
3. Regal Theaters, multiple locations.
YourSA 2023 winners!
Kat Hinson
EATS AND DRINKS
San Antonio’s Best Eats and Drinks according to readers
Eat. Drink. Enjoy! From home-made to gourmet, know where to eat in San Antonio.
Bagels in San Antonio
1. Max and Louie’s, 226 W. Bitters Road, Suite 126, San Antonio, TX 78216
2. Einstein’s Bagels, multiple locations.
3. Boss Bagel, 6458 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX 78209
Bakery in San Antonio
1. La Panaderia, multiple locations.
2. Nadler’s Bakery & Deli, 1621 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78229
3. Bakery Lorraine, multiple locations.
BBQ in San Antonio
1. Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, multiple locations.
2. Smoke Shack BBQ, 3714 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. 2M Smokehouse BBQ, 2731 S. WW White Road, San Antonio, TX 78222
Breakfast in San Antonio
1. Magnolia Pancake Haus, multiple locations.
2. Max and Louie’s New York Diner, 226 W. Bitters Road, Suite 126, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Jim’s Restaurants, multiple locations.
Breakfast taco in San Antonio
1. Las Palapas, multiple locations.
2.Tommy’s Restaurant, multiple locations.
3. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, multiple locations.
Brewery in San Antonio
1. Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar St., San Antonio, TX 78202
2. Freetail Brewing Company, multiple locations.
3. Gather Brewing Company, 210 E. Aviation Blvd., Universal City, TX 78148
Brunch in San Antonio
1. The Guenther House, 205 E. Guenther St., San Antonio, TX 78204
2. The Magnolia Pancake Haus, multiple locations.
3. Max and Louie’s New York Diner, 226 W. Bitters Road, Suite 126, San Antonio, TX 78216
Buffalo wings in San Antonio
1. Wingstop, multiple locations.
2. Pluckers, multiple locations.
3. Wayne’s Wings, 4453 Walzem Road, San Antonio, TX 78218
Burger in San Antonio
1. Chris Madrids, 1900 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78212
2. Chester’s Hamburgers, multiple locations.
3. Whataburger, multiple locations.
Catering in San Antonio
1. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, multiple locations.
2.Tim The Girl Catering, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78210
3. RK Group, 4039 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78219
Chicken fried steak in San Antonio
1. Good Time Charlie’s Bar & Cafe, 2922 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
2. De Wese’s Tip Top Cafe, 2814 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201
3. Mama’s Cafe, 2442 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX 78217
Chinese restauarant in San Antonio
1. Golden Wok, multiple locations.
2. PF Chang’s, multiple locations.
3. Formosa Garden, 1011 NE Interstate 410 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78209
Chips & Salsa in San Antonio
1. Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina, 722 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205
2. Chuy’s, multiple locations.
3. Alamo Cafe, multiple locations.
Cocktail in San Antonio
1. The Esquire Tavern, 155 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205
2. El Mirasol, multiple locations.
3. Bar 1919, 1420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78204
Cupcakes in San Antonio
1. Nothing Bundt Cakes, multiple locations.
2. Bird Bakery, 5912 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. Nadler’s Bakery & Deli, 1621 Babcock Road, San Antonio, TX 78229
Dessert in San Antonio
1. The Cheesecake Factory, multiple locations.
2. Nothing Bundt Cakes, multiple locations.
3. Laika Cheesecake & Espresso, 4718 Broadway, Alamo Heights, TX 78209
Distillery in San Antonio
1. Rebecca Creek Distillery, 26605 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, TX 78260
2. Devils River Whiskey, 401 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
3. Alamo Distilling Company, 2030 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78202
Doughnuts in San Antonio
1. Shipley Do-Nuts, multiple locations.
2. Original Donut Shop 3307 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201
3. Krispy Kreme, multiple locations.
Enchiladas in San Antonio
1. Los Barrios, 4223 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78212
2. Blanco Cafe, 1720 Blanco Road San Antonio Tx 78213
3. Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina, multiple locations.
Fajitas in San Antonio
1. Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant, multiple locations.
2. Pappasito’s Cantina, 10501 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230
3. Los Barrios, 4223 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78212
Family-friendly restaurants in San Antonio
1. Sea Island Shrimp House, multiple locations.
2. The Cove, 606 W. Cypress St., San Antonio, TX 78212
3. Big’z Burger, multiple locations.
Fine dining in San Antonio
1. Paesano’s, multiple locations.
2. Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, 219 E. Houston St., Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78205
3. Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse, 18318 Sonterra Place, San Antonio, TX 78258
Food truck in San Antonio
1. Malik’s Philly’s Phamous Cheesesteaks, multiple locations.
2. Benjie’s Munch, 1218 W. Bitters Road, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Masshole Lobster Truck, mobile.
French fries in San Antonio
1. Whataburger, multiple locations.
2. Chester’s Hamburgers, multiple locations.
3. Burger Boy, multiple locations.
French restaurant in San Antonio
1. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou, 312 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78215
2. Bakery Lorraine, multiple locations.
3. Frederick’s Restaurant, 7701 Broadway, Suite 135, San Antonio, TX 78209
Fried chicken in San Antonio
1. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, multiple locations.
2. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, 812 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
3. Bush’s Chicken, multiple locations.
3. Earl Abel’s, 1639 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78215
Frozen yogurt in San Antonio
1. Orange Leaf, multiple locations.
2. Marble Slab Creamery, multiple locations.
3. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, multiple locations.
Fruteria in San Antonio
1. Las Nieves Fruit Cups & More, multiple locations.
2. The Fruteria, 1401 S. Flores St., Suite 102, San Antonio, TX 78204
3. Los Coco’s, 1502 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78228
Guacamole in San Antonio
1. Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina, multiple locations.
2. Paloma Blanca, 5800 Broadway, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. Boudro’s on the Riverwalk, 421 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Gyros in San Antonio
1. Demo’s Greek Food, multiple locations.
2. Papouli’s Greek Grill, multiple locations.
3. Pasha Mediterranean Grill, multiple locations.
Healthy restaurant in San Antonio
1. Salata, multiple locations.
2. The Cove, 606 W. Cypress St., San Antonio, TX 78212
3. Green Vegetarian Cuisine, 255 E. Basse Road, San Antonio, TX 78209
Hot dogs in San Antonio
1. The Dogfather, 6211 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78216
2. Chicago Hot dogs, 12914 Jones Maltsberger Road, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78247
3. Wrigleyville Grill, 602 NW Loop 410, Suite 146, San Antonio, TX 78216
Hotel restaurant in San Antonio
1. Southerleigh (Hotel Emma), 136 E. Grayson St., Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78215
2. Supper (Hotel Emma), 136 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX 78215
3. Rebelle (St. Anthony), 300 E. Travis St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Ice cream in San Antonio
1. Baskin-Robbins, multiple locations.
2. Lick Honest Ice Creams, multiple locations.
3. Marble Slab Creamery, multiple locations.
Indian food in San Antonio
1. India Oven, 1031 Patricia Drive, Suite 106, San Antonio, TX 78213
2. India Palace, 8474 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229
3. Simi’s India Cuisine, 4535 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 109, San Antonio, TX 78201
Italian food in San Antonio
1. Paesano’s, multiple locations.
2. Maggiano’s Little Italy, multiple locations.
3. Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria, 824 Afterglow St., San Antonio, TX 78216
Japanese food in San Antonio
1. Godai Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant, 11203 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78213
2. Sushishima Japanese Restaurant, multiple locations.
3. Osaka Japanese Steak and Sushi, multiple locations.
Juice bar in San Antonio
1. Revolución Coffee + Juice, multiple locations.
2. Squeezers Juice Bar, 914 E. Elmira St., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78212
3. Jugo, 10003 NW Military Hwy., Suite 2114, San Antonio, TX 78231
Kolaches in San Antonio
1. Buc-ee’s, multiple locations.
2. Kolache Stop, 11703 Huebner Road, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78230
3. Donut & Kolache Palace, 11104 Toepperwein Road, San Antonio, TX 78233
Late-night dining in San Antonio
1. Yardhouse, multiple locations.
2. The Esquire Tavern, 155 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205
3. Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, 103 E. Jones Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215
Local coffee shop in San Antonio
1. Summer Moon Coffee, multiple locations.
2. Local Coffee, multiple locations.
3. On the Grind, multiple locations.
Margarita in San Antonio
1. La Fogata, multiple locations.
2. El Mirasol, multiple locations.
3. Soluna 7959 Broadway, Suite 204, San Antonio, TX 78209
Mediterranean food in San Antonio
1. Pasha Mediterranean Grill, multiple locations.
2. Papouli’s Greek Grill, multiple locations.
3. Demo’s Greek Food, multiple locations.
Mexican food in San Antonio
1. Los Barrios, 4223 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78212
2. Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina, multiple locations.
3. La Fonda on Main, 2415 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
Middle Eastern food in San Antonio
1. Jerusalem Grill, 203 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78232
2. Zaatar Lebanese Grill, 9323 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
3. Naara Cafe and Hookah, 9329 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
Nachos in San Antonio
1. Chacho’s, multiple locations.
2. Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina, 722 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205
3. Mama Margie’s, multiple locations.
New Restaurants (less than two years)
1. The Moon’s Daughters, 115 Lexington Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205
2. The Hayden, 4025 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. Texas Prime BBQ, 1401 2nd St., Pleasanton, TX 78064
Onion rings in San Antonio
1. Longhorn Cafe, multiple locations.
2. Good Time Charlie’s Bar & Cafe, 2922 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. De Wese’s Tip Top Cafe, 2814 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201
Outdoor dining in San Antonio
1. Down on Grayson, 303 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX 78215
2. La Fonda on Main, 2415 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
3. La Fogata, multiple locations.
Pet-friendly restaurants in San Antonio
1. Hops and Hounds, 13838 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio, TX 78247
2. The Cove, 606 W. Cypress St., San Antonio, TX 78212
3. Down on Grayson, 303 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX 78215
Pizza in San Antonio
1. Dough, multiple locations.
2. Pizza Patrón, multiple locations.
3. Mia Marco’s Pizza, 15939 I-35 N, Selma, TX 78154
Place to have a cold beer
1. The Friendly Spot, 943 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
2. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130
3. Flying Saucer, 11255 Huebner Road, Suite 212, San Antonio, TX 78230
Queso in San Antonio
1. Alamo Cafe, multiple locations.
2. Torchy’s Tacos, multiple locations.
3. Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina, 722 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Romantic restaurants in San Antonio
1. Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, 219 E. Houston St. Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78205
2. Bliss, 926 S. Presa St., San Antonio, TX 78210
3. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou, 312 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78215
Salsa in San Antonio
1. Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina, 722 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205
2. Los Barrios, 4223 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78212
3. Alamo Cafe, multiple locations.
Sandwich shops in San Antonio
1. Gino’s Deli, 13210 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78230
2. Zito’s Deli, multiple locations.
3. Picnikins, multiple locations.
Seafood in San Antonio
1. Sea Island Shrimp House, multiple locations.
2. El Bucanero, multiple locations.
3. Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen, multiple locations.
Sports Bar in San Antonio
1. Lucy Cooper’s, 16080 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78232
2. McFinnigan’s Pub, 7210 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. High Velocity, 23808 Resort Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78259
3. Roo Pub, 19314 US-281, San Antonio, TX 78258
Steakhouse in San Antonio
1. Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, 219 E. Houston St., Suite 275, San Antonio, TX 78205
2. The Barn Door, 8400 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX 78209
3. Little Red Barn, 1836 S. Hackberry St., San Antonio, TX 78210
Sushi in San Antonio
1. Sushi Zushi, multiple locations.
2. Sushihana Japanese Restaurant, multiple locations.
3. Godai Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant, 11203 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78213
Tacos in San Antonio
1. Las Palapas, multiple locations.
2. Torchy’s Tacos, multiple locations.
3. Eddie’s Taco House Bar & Grill, multiple locations.
Tamales in San Antonio
1. Delia’s Specializing in Tamales, 13527 Hausman Pass, San Antonio, TX 78249
2. Delicious Tamales, multiple locations.
3. Tellez Tamales & Barbacoa, 1737 S. General McMullen Drive, San Antonio, TX 78237
Tex-Mex in San Antonio
1. Los Barrios, 4223 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78212
2. El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant, multiple locations.
3. Alamo Cafe, multiple locations.
Thai food in San Antonio
1. Thai Chili, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 10, San Antonio, TX 78247
2. Thai Dee, 5307 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Tong’s Thai, 1146 Austin Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78209
Vegetarian/Vegan food in San Antonio
1. Project Pollo, multiple locations.
2. Green Vegetarian Cuisine, 255 E. Basse Road, Suite 940, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. The Good Kind, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78210
Vietnamese in San Antonio
1. Taste of Asia, 300 W. Bitters Road, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78216
2. Pho Kim Long, 4230 McCullough Ave., Suite 2, San Antonio, TX 78212
3. Singhs, 2803 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78212
Winery
1. Bending Branch Winery, 142 Lindner Branch Road, Comfort, TX 78013
2. Longhorn Cellars Winery, 315 Farm to Market 1376, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
3. Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery, 623 Hemisfair Blvd., Suite 106, San Antonio, TX 78205
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND FINANCES
San Antonio’s Best Places for Professional Services and Finances
Trust. Reliable. Dependability. Local experts providing you the best solutions.
Bank in San Antonio
1. Lone Star National Bank
2. USAA
3. Frost Bank
Credit Union in San Antonio
1. Security Service Federal Credit Union
2. Generations Federal Credit Union
3. RBFCU
Financial planning in San Antonio
1. Security Service Federal Credit Union
2. Generations Investment Group
3. RBFCU Investments Group
Investment services in San Antonio
1. Generations Investment Group
2. USAA
3. RBFCU Investments Group
Insurance Agency in San Antonio
1. USAA
2. Generations Insurance Services
3. State Farm Insurance Agency
Law firm in San Antonio
1. Martinez & Associates
2. Davis Law Firm
3. Thomas J. Henry
Real estate agent in San Antonio
1. Marie Crabb (Exquisite Properties, LLC)
2. Christina Cardenas – The Vision Real Estate Dream Team
3. Akil Robinson (3D Realty & Property Mgmt.)
Real estate company in San Antonio
1. Exquisite Properties
2. Dream Home Vibes by Vision Real Estate
3. Raine Realty Group – KW Heritage
Tax services in San Antonio
1. EZ File Tax
2. James Family Tax
3. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
SERVICES
San Antonio’s Best Places for Services according to readers
Convenience. Tried and True. Quality customer services with top notch care.
Animal/critter removal in San Antonio
1. City of SA, 4710 TX-151, San Antonio, TX 78227
2. ABC Home & Commercial Services, 10644 I-35 Frontage Road, San Antonio, TX 78233
3. Critter Evictor, 18911 Hardy Oak, Suite 148, San Antonio, Texas 78258
Car wash in San Antonio
1. The Wash Tub, multiple locations.
2. Bubble Bath Car Wash, multiple locations.
3. Go Carwash, multiple locations.
Carpet Cleaning in San Antonio
1. Stanley Steamers, multiple locations.
2. Cleaning Angels, 11844 Bandera Road, Suite 408, Helotes, Texas 78023
3. Aladdin Cleaning & Restoration, 315 W. Josephine St., San Antonio, TX 78212
Dry cleaner in San Antonio
1. Comet Cleaners and Laundry of San Antonio, multiple locations.
2. Five Star Cleaners, multiple locations.
3. Cowboy Cleaners, multiple locations.
Fencing contractor in San Antonio
1. Alamo Fence Co, 579 Weil Road, Cibolo, TX 78108
2. Country Boys Tree, Landscaping, and Privacy Fences, 5555 San Fernando St., Suite 37679, San Antonio, TX 78237
3. SA Quality Fence, 13115 Wetmore Road, San Antonio, TX 78247
Funeral home in San Antonio
1. Porter Loring Mortuaries and Cremation Services, multiple locations.
2. Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries, multiple locations.
3. Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78218
General contractor in San Antonio
1. Hollywood-Crawford Door Co., 11234 Gordon Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
2. Joeris General Contractors, 823 Arion Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Southwest Exteriors, 2430 Freedom Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217
Heating & A/C Service
1. Jon Wayne Service Co., 9272 US Hwy 87 E., San Antonio, TX 78263
2. Beyer Air Conditioning and Heating – The Beyer Boys, 17153 Beyer John Drive, Selma, TX 78154
3. Comfort-Air Engineering
Home remodel services in San Antonio
1. Bexar Essentials Remodeling, 531 Guadalupe St., Suite 3, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. Harrison’s Custom Building
3. Urbano Design & Build Luxury Home Builder and Custom Remodeling Contractors, 7744 Broadway, Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78209
Home security/home automation
1. ADT
2. Vivint
3. Simplisafe
Landscaping and law service in San Antonio
1. Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc., 16348 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX 78247
2. Country Boys Tree, Landscaping, and Privacy Fences, 5555 San Fernando St., Suite 37679, San Antonio, TX 78237
3. Bob Jenkins Pest & Lawn Services, 338 Breesport St., San Antonio, TX 78216
Pest control in San Antonio
1. Worldwide Pest Control, 5808 Frontage Road, San Antonio, TX 78201
2. ABC Home & Commercial Services, 10644 I-35 Frontage Road, San Antonio, TX 78233
3. Bob Jenkins Pest & Lawn Services, 338 Breesport St., San Antonio, TX 78216
Pet groomer in San Antonio
1. Lucy’s Doggy Daycare and Spa, multiple locations.
2. Greener Grooming, 1645 Pat Booker Road, Suite 107, Universal City, TX 78148
3. For The Love Of Dogs Pet Boutique & Grooming, 2815 N. Loop 1604 E., Suite 111, San Antonio, TX 78232
Photographer in San Antonio
1. Lunastellar Photography
2. Stella Rose Photography
3. Davila Photography LLC
Plumber in San Antonio
1. Beyer Plumbing Co., 17197 Beyer John Drive, Selma, TX 78154
2. Comfort-Air Engineering & Primo Plumbing, 11403 Jones Maltsberger Road, Suite 1, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Silverback Plumbing and Drain, 11844 Bandera Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
Roofing Company in San Antonio
1. Beldon Roofing Company, 5039 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78213
2. Integrity Roofing & Siding, 4807 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78213
3. Holden Roofing San Antonio, 1550 NE Interstate 410 Loop, Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78209
Solar energy company in San Antonio
1. Texas Solar, 5631 University Heights Blvd., Suite 107, San Antonio, TX 78249
2. Solar Electric Texas, 1803 Grandstand Drive, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78238
3. ATMA Energy, 1430 N. Flores St., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78212
Swimming pool builder/services
1. Keith Zars Pools, 17427 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78232
2. Gary Pools, 438 Sandau Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Blue Haven Pools & Spas, 7575 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78249
Veterinarian in San Antonio
1. Vanguard Veterinary Clinic, 2815 N. Loop 1604 E. Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78232
2. Traveling Tails Veterinary Clinic, multiple locations.
3. Hill Country Animal Hospital, 12410 Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023
HEALTH
San Antonio’s Best Places for Health according to readers
Heal. Restore. Be Well. Get energized, live happy and healthy
Asthma and allergy doctor/group in San Antonio
1. STAAMP Allergy, multiple locations.
2. Apex Allergy & Asthma, Dr. Stahl, multiple locations.
3. Dilley Allergy & Asthma Specialist – Dilley Dennis E MD, 7835 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230
Audiologist group in San Antonio
1. Ear Medical Group, 21 Spurs Lane, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78240
2. Associates of Audiology, multiple locations.
3. Audicles, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave., Suite220, San Antonio, TX 78217
Chiropractor in San Antonio
1. Peterson Chiropractic, 4230 Gardendale, Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78229
2. Dr. Chad Owen – Owen Chiropractic, 8018 Broadway, Suite 101-a, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. Arrosti Physical Therapy, multiple locations.
Cosmetic or plastic surgeon in San Antonio
1. Dr. Manuel A. Lopez – Advanced Aesthetics Lopez Plastic Surgery, multiple locations.
2. Jessica Belz, MD, 207 W. Sunset Road, San Antonio, TX 78209
3. Baumholtz Plastic Surgery – Michael Baumholtz, M.D. FACS, 4083 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249
Dentist in San Antonio
1. UT Dentistry, 8210 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
2. Judy S.Cabaza DDS PA, 7272 Wurzbach Road, Suite 1004, San Antonio, TX 78240
3. Dr. David De La Garza, 7434 Louis Pasteur Drive, Suite 236, San Antonio, TX 78229
Hospital in San Antonio
1. Methodist Hospital Northeast, 12412 Judson Road, Live Oak, TX 78233
2. Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78258
2. Methodist Hospital Medical Center, 7700 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
Medical practice group
1. UT Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
2. Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio, multiple locations.
3. WellMed, multiple locations.
Orthopedic doctor in San Antonio
1. David Schmidt, MD, 5921 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
2. Dr. Mark Casillas – Methodist Physicians, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 401, San Antonio, TX 78258
3. Dr. Christopher Phelps – Orthopedic Performance Institute, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd,. Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78258
Urgent Care in San Antonio
1. Texas MedClinic, multiple locations.
2. University Health ExpressMed, multiple locations.
3. WellMed, multiple locations.
RECRUITMENT AND JOBS
San Antonio’s Best Places for Recruitment and Jobs
Make connections. Start your new career. Develop your leadership skills.
Best Female CEO
1. Kim Jefferies – Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. Rose Reyes – King’s Compassion
3. Emma Faye Rudkin – Aid the Silent
Best internship opportunities
1. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. H-E-B, 646 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204
3. AIM (Assessment Intervention Management), 7410 Blanco Road, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78216
Best San Antonio-headquartered CEO
1. Charles Butt – H-E-B, 646 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204
2. Kim Jefferies – Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
3. Ernesto Ancira – Ancira Automotive, 10855 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230
Company for women leadership opportunities
1. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. AIM (Assessment Intervention Management), 7410 Blanco Road, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78216
3. Ancira Auto Group, 10855 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230
Company that values diversity
1. H-E-B, 646 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204
2. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
3. AIM (Assessment Intervention Management), 7410 Blanco Road, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78216
Company that values work-life balance
1. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. H-E-B, 646 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204
3. AIM (Assessment Intervention Management), 7410 Blanco Road, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78216
Company with great benefits
1. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. H-E-B, 646 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204
3. USAA, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288
Company with best culture
1. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. H-E-B, 646 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204
3. AIM (Assessment Intervention Management), 7410 Blanco Road, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78216
Company with best professional development opportunities
1. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. H-E-B, 646 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204
3. AIM (Assessment Intervention Management), 7410 Blanco Road, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78216
Nonprofit to work/volunteer for
1. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. Methodist Healthcare Ministries, 4507 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
3. San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 Historic, Old Hwy 90 W, San Antonio, TX 78227
Place to work for veterans
1. Haven for Hope, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
2. USAA, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288
3. Ancira Auto Group, 10855 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230
