Want the inside word on San Antonio's buzziest local spots?
We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to uncover which eateries have been in the limelight this month.
To find out who made the list, we looked at San Antonio businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increased their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance.
Read on to see which spots are on a hot streak this summer.
Cabo Bob's Burritos
Open since June, this Mexican spot, part of a small Texas restaurant chain, is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Mexican" on Yelp.
Citywide, Mexican spots saw a median 2.2% increase in new reviews over the past month, but Cabo Bob's Burritos saw a massive 200% increase, maintaining a solid 4.5-star rating throughout.
It's not the only trending outlier in the Mexican category: Sanchos has seen a 3.9% increase in reviews.
Located at 847 N.E. Loop 410, Cabo Bob's Burritos serves build-your-own burritos, tacos, salads and bowls as well as house specialties.
The Broken Egg Cafe
Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Highland Park's The Broken Egg Cafe, the breakfast, brunch and lunch spot is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.
While businesses categorized as "Breakfast & Brunch" on Yelp saw a median 2.5% increase in new reviews over the past month, The Broken Egg Cafe bagged a 10% increase in new reviews within that time frame, maintaining a convincing four-star rating. It significantly outperformed the previous month by gaining two times more reviews than expected based on its past performance.
There's more that's trending on San Antonio's breakfast and brunch scene: Mr. C’s Fried Chicken & Waffles has seen an 8.8% increase in reviews.
Open at 2405 S. Hackberry since January 2018, The Broken Egg Cafe offers classic breakfast plates, like steak and eggs, chicken fried steak, French toast, waffles, pancakes and omelets, as well as sandwiches, burgers and snacks.
Stone Werks Big Rock Grille at The Rim
Forest Crest's Stone Werks Big Rock Grille at The Rim is also making waves. Open since 2009 at 5807 Worth Parkway, the popular traditional American restaurant and bar, which offers seafood and more, has seen a 7.1% bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 2.5% for all businesses tagged "Seafood" on Yelp. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis, Stone Werks Big Rock Grille at The Rim's review count increased by more than 340%
Stone Werks Big Rock Grille at The Rim offers raw oysters, steaks, fresh seafood (fish, shrimp and crawfish) as well as burgers, salads, pizza and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Beer, wine and hand-crafted cocktails are also on the menu, and the restaurant serves brunch on Sundays. Over the past month, the restaurant has seen its Yelp rating improve from three stars to 3.5 stars.
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