1. The Jerk Shack

    Caribbean

    A converted warehouse west of downtown holds Caribbean cooking that rewards the mess—jerk and fried chicken arrive so tender and precisely spiced that the roll of paper towels becomes essential. The industrial room, all exposed beams and bright murals, feels designed for the kind of eating that leaves you satisfied and slightly sticky, the banana pudding a courteous formality at the end.

    James Beard Awards
    2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Texas · Nicola Blaque
    Michelin Guide
    Bib Gourmand
    San Antonio Express-News
    #2 · Top 10 Fried Chicken in San Antonio
    2025 · #6 · Top 50 Restaurants in San Antonio
    Eater
    The Best Restaurants in San Antonio
    2019 · The Best New Restaurants in America
    Address
    10234 TX-151 Unit 103 San Antonio, TX · San Antonio
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