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The Best Places in South of Southtown & around

Updated October 29, 2026
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  1. Rank 1. Mixtli

    Mexican

    Each tasting menu here is built around a different region or era of Mexican cuisine, so the kitchen might be cooking through Oaxacan traditions one month and pre-Columbian ingredients the next. Mixtli is a fine dining restaurant holding a Michelin star and an AAA Five Diamond, and it's the kind of place where the food has a thesis. The team treats Mexico's culinary geography like a curriculum, and somehow the results are as delicious as they are cerebral.

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    812 S. Alamo St., Ste. 103, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  2. Rank 2. Leche de Tigre

    Peruvian

    A little bungalow turned Peruvian ceviche bar where the kitchen leans hard into citrus-cured fish, leche de tigre in several forms, and a pisco sour menu that makes the decision-making easy. The cooking draws from the owners' Peruvian roots, and the flavors are bright and punchy in a way that earns that description. A James Beard nominee two years running, and the cute patio fills up fast.

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    318 E. Cevallos St., San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  3. Rank 3. Mokara Hotel & Spa

    Iron four-poster beds and colonial furnishings fill a building that was, not so long ago, a saddlery. The Mokara is a boutique hotel on the River Walk with a Forbes Four Star rating, a rooftop pool overlooking the water, and a spa serious enough to count as a destination on its own. Ostra, the in-house restaurant, leans into international seafood. A compact, well-appointed stay for people who find the big chain hotels depressing.

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    212 West Crockett Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  4. Rank 3. Mokara Spa

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    212 W Crockett St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  5. Rank 5. Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood

    Steakhouse

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    219 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  6. Rank 6. Ostra

    Seafood

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    212 W. Crockett St., San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 7 AM

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  7. Rank 6. Pharm Table

    Brazilian

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    611 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  8. Rank 8. La Panadería

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    301 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  9. Rank 9. Amor Eterno

    Latin American Cocktail Bar

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    540 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  10. Rank 9. Double Standard

    Pub

    Portraits of historical drunkards and ne'er-do-wells line the walls of this downtown cocktail bar, which sets the tone pretty efficiently. Long shared tables give the room a public-hall looseness, and the menu swings wide, pairing gin martinis and oysters with po'boys and tropical painkillers. The occasional burlesque night confirms that nobody here is pretending this is a quiet spot for serious reflection.

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    114 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  11. Rank 9. Little Em’s Oyster Bar

    Seafood

    Cupcake-pink walls and white trim set the tone at this breezy seafood bar in the King William District, where a tree-shaded patio deck effectively doubles the place on a warm afternoon. The menu revolves around a rotating oyster selection and moves into fish tacos, lobster rolls, and the kind of bright, light seafood that pairs well with a glass of rosé and nowhere particular to be.

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    1024 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 11 AM

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  12. Rank 9. The Bar at Mixtli

    Mexican Cocktail Bar

    The cocktail menu here tracks Mexico's geography and history the way a graduate thesis might, except the drinks are good enough that you don't feel lectured. This compact Southtown cocktail bar rotates its program in chapters, currently deep in the years before Mexican independence from Spain. Mezcal meets manzanilla and poblano in one glass; spruce tip and tomatillo air appear in another. The minimal room handles both serious contemplation and a fun night out.

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    812 S Alamo St, Unit 103, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  13. Rank 9. The Esquire Tavern

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    155 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 11:30 AM

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  14. Rank 14. Bliss

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    926 S Presa Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  15. Rank 14. Hotel Havana

    The cellar bar has been a notorious local nightspot for longer than anyone will admit, which tells you something about the Hotel Havana's bones. This boutique hotel on the Riverwalk keeps its century-old structure intact and layers on a pre-Castro Cuban romance that feels lived-in rather than themed. Rooms start compact but climb quickly toward something genuinely plush. A Michelin Selected Hotel, and one with actual character to justify the billing.

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    1015 Navarro Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  16. Rank 14. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

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    150 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  17. Rank 17. Il Forno

    Neapolitan Pizzeria

    Wood-decked and genuinely neighborhood in feel, this Neapolitan pizza spot on the south side draws regulars who know the margherita is the thing to order. The crust is soft and blistered the way San Antonio rarely pulls off, and Italian wines by the glass keep prices honest. Patio seating handles groups without the chaos, and the kitchen moves fast enough that you never feel forgotten. 50 Top Pizza USA ranked it among the top 25 in the country.

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    122 Nogalitos St San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  18. Rank 17. InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk

    A river taxi pulls up right to the front door, which tells you something about where this hotel sits on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Rooms run to walnut paneling, teal accents, and gold hardware, with the Presidential Suite adding a marble dining table and floor-to-ceiling city views for anyone who needs convincing. The rooftop pool has a tiki bar, Cavalier does upscale American brasserie downstairs, and the Convention Center crowd is a short walk away.

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    111 E. Pecan Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  19. Rank 17. Kimpton Santo

    Eight stone-walled suites with freestanding tubs occupy what was once a 19th-century schoolhouse dedicated to Friedrich Schiller, which is either poetic or a little on the nose. This 347-room boutique hotel blends that preserved historic shell with a tower that layers Bauhaus and Spanish colonial details in together. Ten floors up, the open-air Tenfold rooftop bar has unobstructed views over downtown San Antonio, which does a lot of the selling all by itself.

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    431 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  20. Rank 17. The Plaza San Antonio - Autograph Collection

    Three 19th-century buildings on the National Register of Historic Places anchor this 253-room hotel spread across four and a half garden acres between Downtown and Southtown. The River Walk is a short walk, but the shaded pathways, big pool, and the Anaqua Garden Bar tucked under the trees make leaving feel optional. A daily tea ceremony under an ancient anaqua tree is the kind of quiet ritual guests mention long after checkout.

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    555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  21. Rank 17. Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk

    Rugged wood, leather, and stone textures run through the modernist interiors here, giving the Thompson brand's mid-century aesthetic a quietly Texan edge. This sleek hotel towers above the River Walk, which means the city's restaurants, bars, and shops are essentially at the front door. It's a Hyatt property now, but the design identity has held. The Michelin Guide lists it among its selected hotels.

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    115 Lexington Avenue, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  22. Rank 22. Battalion

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    604 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 5 PM

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  23. Rank 22. Boudro's

    Cajun & Creole

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    421 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Friday 11 AM–10:30 PM

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  24. Rank 24. Dorrego's @ Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

    Argentine

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    150 East Houston St., San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  25. Rank 24. Four Brothers Southern Provisions

    Southern

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    112 College Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 7 AM

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  26. Rank 24. Zocca Cuisine d'Italia

    Italian

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    420 W. Market Street, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 6:30 AM

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  27. Rank 27. Anacacho Coffee & Cantina

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    300 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 7 AM

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  28. Rank 27. Ocho

    Spanish

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    1015 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  29. Rank 29. Maverick Texas Brasserie

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    710 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 5 PM

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  30. Rank 29. Schilo's

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    424 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 8 AM

    Friday 8 AM–2:30 PM

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  31. Rank 31. Gimme Gimme

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    803 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  32. Rank 31. Havana Bar

    Speakeasy

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    1015 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  33. Rank 31. Hugman's Oasis

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    135 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 4 PM

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  34. Rank 31. Stranded Coffee

    Coffee

    A King William neighborhood coffee shop so small that the bar, one round table, and a window counter fill the room completely, leaving the picnic tables outside to handle the overflow. Stranded pulls Proud Hound beans from Cincinnati for a dense, chocolatey cup, then builds a short menu of named regulars around house syrups. The staff keeps the music loud, which should tell you something about the vibe.

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    1203 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  35. Rank 31. The Box Street Social

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    623 Hemisfair Blvd, Unit 108, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 9 AM

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  36. Rank 36. Ácenar

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    146 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  37. Rank 36. Range

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    125 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  38. Rank 36. Silo Prime

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    401 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  39. Rank 36. The Good Kind

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    Ivy Hall, 1127 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  40. Rank 40. Petit Coquin

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    1012 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 6 PM

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  41. Rank 41. Bar 1919

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    1420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  42. Rank 41. Bar 414

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    205 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  43. Rank 41. Bar Loretta

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    320 Beauregard, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 4 PM

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  44. Rank 41. Bar Ludivine

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    1014 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  45. Rank 41. Be Kind & Rewind

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    115 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  46. Rank 41. Beethoven Männerchor

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    422 Pereida St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 4 PM

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  47. Rank 41. Biga

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    203 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  48. Rank 41. Casa Hernán Cantina

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    411 E Cevallos St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  49. Rank 41. Dos Sirenos Brewing

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    231 E Cevallos St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 11 AM

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  50. Rank 41. King William Wine

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    1420 S Alamo St, Ste 102, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  51. Rank 41. Künstler Brewing

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    302 East Lachapelle San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  52. Rank 41. Pink Shark Bar

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    203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  53. Rank 41. Southtown Bodega

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    727 S Alamo St, Unit 200, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  54. Rank 41. Tenfold Rooftop

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    431 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 1 PM

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  55. Rank 41. The Moon's Daughters

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    115 Lexington Ave, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  56. Rank 41. The Rose

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    420 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  57. Rank 57. Brenner's

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    215 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 5 PM

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  58. Rank 57. Domingo Restaurant

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    123 N St Marys St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  59. Rank 57. Luz Roja

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    419 N St Marys St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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  60. Rank 57. Tokyo Cowboy

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    135 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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    Closed now, opens 11:30 AM

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  61. Rank 61. Nonna Osteria

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    401 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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      Four fifths of the score is the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin Key outweighs a listicle. The last fifth is where it is: the ranked places to eat and things to do around it, and how safe the country is. When you sort by what's nearby, distance from you changes the order, never the score.

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