San Antonio Express-News: Food and Taste

11/29/2025

The Dallas-based coffee shop La La Land Kind Cafe chain opened a spot at The Shops at La Cantera.

11/28/2025

The Famous Toastery restaurant chain with locations in eastern states is known for food with fresh ingredients.

11/26/2025

Whataburger is loved among fans for its promise of operating 24/7. Here's what to know if you're craving a burger on Thanksgiving Day.

11/22/2025

James Beard-nominated chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin opens Jue Let at Pearl, a cocktail bar with karaoke rooms and a coin-operated fortune machine.

11/21/2025

The popular South Korean bakery will open its first San Antonio location at The Gunter Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk this weekend.

11/20/2025

The latest restaurant under the leadership of James Beard Award-nominated chef Leo Davila is set to make its debut this winter at the historic St. Anthony hotel. bit.ly/4pdZehK

11/20/2025

Stretch your Thanksgiving leftovers — and budget — with recipes from local chefs: Braunda Smith’s turkey gumbo and potato puffs, and Jason Dady’s steamed buns and orecchiette.

11/18/2025

The lights at Tucker's Kozy Korner, an iconic San Antonio institution since 1948, have been dark in recent years.

That changed Saturday with the opening of Tucker's Italian. bit.ly/483p5SE

11/17/2025

Chef and restaurateur Michael Sohocki is putting his mark on a San Antonio institution with his take on Italian deli fare.

11/17/2025

Owner and pitmaster Terrence Russell said he's shifting his focus to sharing barbecue recipes and videos on social media, while still offering catering.

11/14/2025

The newly built location in Monte Vista will serve up all the barbecue favorites, with the addition of indoor seating, a covered patio, restrooms and alcohol.

11/14/2025

A champion dethroned: Here’s the new No. 1 best chicken-fried steak in San Antonio following the sudden closure of another all-time favorite.

Express-News critic Mike Sutter presents the first-ever Express-News ranking of CFS, including Luby’s, Bobbie’s and a value-priced shocker at No. 1.