Looking to try the top diners around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top diners in San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.
1. Panchos and Gringos
Topping the list is Panchos and Gringos. Located at 900 Nolan St. in Dignowity Hill, the deli and breakfast spot is the highest-rated diner in San Antonio, boasting 4.5 stars out of 391 reviews on Yelp.
The spot has a mix of Mexican and American fare. For breakfast, you'll see dishes like the Mexican-style eggs served with potatoes, beans and salsa, plus tortillas or bread, and the Kentucky Egg, a dish of two eggs, toast, home fries and sausage gravy.
Lunch includes the mole poblano with grilled chicken thighs and the meatloaf made with baked Angus beef wrapped in bacon, served with mashed potatoes and gravy alongside veggies.
Yelper El D. wrote, "Stopped by for breakfast and those chilaquiles with lamb leg had a crunchy, cheesy balance. The lamb was juicy and seasoned properly. The French toast special with berries was a big plate, which ended the meal well by sharing it among three of us."
2. Max & Louie's New York Diner
Next up is Max & Louie's New York Diner, situated at 226 W. Bitters Road, Suite 126. With four stars out of 530 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
The diner serves both breakfast and lunch/dinner all day long, with dishes that include the Long Island Egg Sandwich (two eggs any style with bacon and cheese on a kaiser roll or bagel), the Rachel sandwich (hot pastrami, corned beef or turkey with slaw, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on rye) and the Max & Louie burger (half pound of Angus, hot pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on rye or brioche). (See the full menu here.)
Judi S., who visited the eatery on Aug. 8, wrote, "This place was awesome! It is bright and cool and cheerful with upbeat music, and the food was absolutely wonderful! We tried the pancakes with house syrup and they were fluffy and very flavorful. Share them though, because they are enormous."
3. Candy's Old Fashion
Downtown's Candy's Old Fashion, located at 115 S. Flores St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the old-school diner, which offers burgers and more, 4.5 stars out of 116 reviews.
Burgers include the Mushroom Swiss (double Swiss cheese and wine-sautéed mushrooms) and the BBQ Bacon (topped with cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, grilled onions, pickles and barbecue sauce). It also serves platters, sandwiches and salads. (See the menu here.)
Barb T., who reviewed it on July 30, said, "Great place for lunch! Very retro atmosphere. Food was inexpensive and tasted great! The service was prompt and the staff was very friendly."
4. F & Y El Tropico
F & Y El Tropico, a Windcrest diner that serves Cuban fare, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 25 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6060 Montgomery Drive, Suite 101, to see for yourself.
On the menu, which varies daily, expect to see options like the Ropa Vieja a la Cubana (shredded beef in a Cuban sauce), Costillas de Cerdo Fritas (fried pork ribs), Rabo Encendido (oxtail stew) and the Masas de Cerdo Fritas Campesina (Cuban country-fried pork).
Yelper Jaz L. wrote, "This place is definitely my favorite place to eat here in San Antonio. The place is clean, big and nice. Food is fresh and so good, and service is excellent. Everything you expect to find in a place where you can take your family and enjoy eating."
