Creative City of Gastronomy
San Antonio's culinary heritage may have roots in European and Mexican traditions of generations ago, but today's culinary scene has taken on a life of its own.
The Culinary Capital of Texas
San Antonio is home to all flavors. Each year, talented chefs graduate from The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio and find that the Alamo City is where they want to grow and establish their culinary careers.
A Creative Confluence of Flavors
San Antonio may be the world’s largest kitchen. Today, we blend our cultural heritage with new, homegrown talent for a food and drink scene bursting with originality, and bold flavors.
A Creative City of Gastronomy
Heritage meets culinary innovation. In 2017, San Antonio was designated a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, and became one of only two cities to hold this designation in the entire country. This cemented the city’s status as an international culinary destination.
San Antonio: A UNESCO-Designated Creative City of Gastronomy (2019)Visit San Antonio
Tex-Mex and So Much More
When you think of San Antonio food - you probably think of pan dulce, amazing tacos, and frozen margaritas - and don't get us wrong, we do that too and we do it well, but the explosion of the city's culinary scene has given way to amazing new concepts.
Best Quality Daughter (2021) by Ben YantoVisit San Antonio
Room for Everyone at the Table
San Antonio is home to chefs from all levels of expertise, all cuisine types and all walks of life. We are proud of our innovators - the chefs who saw an opportunity to try something new, who took chances on their dreams, and who changed the culinary scene of San Antonio.
Allora (2022) by Allysse Shank-Rivas, Eat It Up MarketingVisit San Antonio
Colliding Culinary Genres
With a heritage as diverse as San Antonio's, it's no surprise to see dishes that fuse culinary genres. Find Italian restaurants with a seafood spin, enjoy European locations that put add a Texas flair to their offerings, the combinations have no limit in San Antonio.
Chef Johnny Hernandez Restaurants (2022) by Chef Johnny HernandezVisit San Antonio
From Tex-Mex to Tex-Next
San Antonio has always had a tight grip on the Tex-Mex game, but we're not done yet. From the city’s unique blend of cultures sprout dishes that are rich in tradition and brimming with innovation.
San Antonio: A UNESCO-Designated Creative City of Gastronomy (2019)Visit San Antonio
Let's Celebrate Food
2022 marks an inaugural event for the city: the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival. This is the first-ever statewide culinary festival to partner with the iconic James Beard Foundation. This festival with a purpose raises funds for up-and-coming culinary talent.
Real Flavors. True Corazón. (2022) by Visit San AntonioVisit San Antonio
Real Flavors. True Corazón.
San Antonio is the city of authenticity. Where real flavors and true corazón meet. Discover our original and authentic restaurants and see why UNESCO has designated us as a Creative City of Gastronomy.
