Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in San Antonio, TX

Paulina Tran Okay, I get it! I have been trying to eat at Clementine for quite some time. It’s such great food. I highly recommend the tasting menu. They give you an amazing variety of food. The pasta dishes are my favorite. I still think about it today. The menu is quite seasonal, which makes it so fresh and unique. They combine flavors I’ve never quite had before. It’s a great dinner spot.

DeVere Kutscher Definitely a step above the surrounding options. The inner courtyard is lively and has an atmosphere reminiscent of LA or Miami. The service was very friendly, personal, and attentive. The menu takes classic items and injects them with a surprising creativity, perfect freshness, and big, bold flavors. Omelets, French Toast and burgers are superb, as are the fresh-squeezed juices. Excellent cocktail choices too!

Courtney Irving This was definitely more about the experience than it was about the food. Absolutely lovely experience. I first time being in the tower while moving and eating the manager. One of the nicest managers at a restaurant that Ive ever met the food. How I do say was a little bit under season but I think thats due to the restrictions of other peoples diets. So that is something that is okay to forego but all in all of the experience.

Petrisor Bodea We got hungry and were just driving to our local favorite lunch place when wr passed this place. Turned around and were glad we did. Although expensive ($18 for a Smashed Burger and fries) portion is huge, enough for 2 people. Fries amd the Quesadilla were perfect as well. Well visit again.

Adrian and Gheorghina Surducan I had an absolutely amazing dining experience at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked — every dish was delicious from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place to enjoy a great meal. A huge shout-out to our server, Peyton, who truly made the experience unforgettable. Peyton was incredibly attentive, kind, and knowledgeable about the menu. Their timing was perfect, and they made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. It’s rare to find a server who combines professionalism with such genuine friendliness — Peyton is a gem! I highly recommend this location. We will definitely be returning — and asking for Peyton again!

Guac Star We recently celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at J. Alexander’s, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and perfect for a special occasion, but still relaxed enough to feel comfortable. From the moment we were seated, the staff made us feel valued and truly went above and beyond to make the evening special. For dinner, I ordered the New York Strip steak, and it was cooked to perfection — tender, juicy, and full of flavor. My wife had the crab cakes, which were perfectly seasoned, crisp on the outside, and loaded with fresh crab on the inside. We also enjoyed a fresh, crisp salad that was simple but elevated, a great complement to the main dishes. Everything was served hot and beautifully plated, with clear attention to detail. The biggest surprise of the night came at the end when the staff brought out a slice of their famous carrot cake — on the house — to help us celebrate our 20th anniversary. It was hands down one of the best desserts I’ve ever had: moist, rich, and generously layered with frosting. That thoughtful touch truly made the night memorable. J. Alexander’s combines outstanding food with exceptional service, making it a go-to for both everyday dining and life’s biggest celebrations. Highly recommend! Alexis was a great server.

Bonus Mom Everything about Boudros on the riverwalk is outstanding. We came in for an early dinner and sat outside and people watched while we ate. The service is fantastic, servers are friendly and professional and are quick to give suggestions on the food. We had the fried oysters for an appetizer and hubby had shrimp and grits while I had the mesquite grilled Texas quail. Of course we shared and couldn’t decide which plate was better. We will definitely be back here on our next trip.

Sherman On Came in a Sunday morning very busy however able to get a seat for our 11 people group for outside pretty much immediately server was Abby parentheses I think) and she did great at accommodating us and checking in on us. Food came out fast and delicious from omelettes to waffles to pancakes, the bagels, the smoked salmon, bacon sausage everything tasted delicious. It’s about a $15-$25 entrée per person so not the cheapest experience however a great experience very inviting atmosphere. That definitely has that diner deli field of New York. Great foods large parking lot would highly recommend. Look forward to going back when I’m back in San Antonio.

Wes Watson Pretty great steak place for a chain. Visiting from oot so thought it would be good. Great location to boot!! Staff was on point and helpful. Food was delicious and plentiful. Not the most expensive place on the river walk - but not cheap. Steaks were outstanding and the sirloin was delicious as was the ribeye. Probably one of the better sirloins I’ve tasted!! The Texas poppers - with shrimp were huge!! The pumpkin cheesecake was delicious!! Would def go again.

Mark Muniz Today a friend and I visited Nonnas for lunch, this was my 2nd time here. The food was fresh and delicious, we ordered the special which was the chicken Alfredo and also pepperoni pizza on the side. Both items came out hot and made to order with generous portions. The customer service was fantastic, we always get greeted and welcomed with ample service. The price of the menu items are very affordable compared to other bigger Italian chains. This family owned establishment is definitely a new favorite for Italian! Thank you so much for the delicious food, and wonderful service!

Just The food here was simply fantastic! The potato pancakes were flavorful and the apple sauce that came with them was not Motts lol it was legit fresh ground/grated apples. The pastrami Reuben was incredible and the dressing served with it put it over the top. Dont forget about a root beer! Service was fast and friendly, Ill be back! I highly recommend passing up all the tex-mex on the river walk and coming here!

Venessa Cruz Nicole made our dining experience absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, Nicole greeted us with a warm smile and genuine hospitality. She was attentive without being intrusive, offered excellent recommendations, and ensured every detail was perfect. Her professionalism and friendly demeanor truly elevated our evening. Paesanos is lucky to have such a dedicated team member! We’ll definitely be back and will ask for Nicole again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service!

Brittany Stephens Stopped at Margaritaville San Antonio for a couple Cocktails. And as per usual, their margs never disappoint. I got the Jalapeño Business and my husband got the frozen rum runner. Both cold and delicious on a hot Texas afternoon. We got the key lime pie to share and it was good. Had better but it was definitely good for a sweet and sour sweet treat. Bar tender was quiet. Nice and professional but not much personable attention. We were the only customers at the bar too. So over all I’d give it 3.5/5 stars. Just because the cocktails were exactly what we were looking for.

Sedelia Cordero My family and I ate here for dinner on a Friday night. We were happy to be able to get in around 8 o’clock with a reservation made approximately an hour and a half before. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, Jalapeño, cornbread and chili as an appetizer. The brussels sprouts were absolutely delicious! They had the right amount of sweetness, along with a savory flavor. The jalapeño cornbread was served in a massive Texas cast-iron dish. They also gave us honey, butter, and pimento cheese to go with the cornbread. We really liked the chili, it was common Texas chili… No beans :) For dinner my son had the kids smash burger with mixed fruit, I had the Caesar salad with steak and my husband had the Scallops with corn risotto. My son devoured the smash burger and the fruit was very fresh! My husband said that the scallops were cooked to perfection and he loved the risotto and said that the flavor was on point. My salad was really good! Also, my steak was a perfect medium cook! For dessert my son’s kids meal came with a free dessert so he got a scoop of ice cream. I ordered the key lime crème brûlée. I am so upset that I did not take a picture of the crème brûlée, because it was so beautiful, but the picture does no justice to the taste! That is by far the best crème brûlée I have ever had! Because it was my husband‘s birthday, he got a free dessert and they gave him two cupcakes with a chocolate “ Happy birthday” piece in the middle. The atmosphere in this restaurant was great for a perfect quiet night out. We had had a long day and we’re happy that this restaurant was not super loud. They even had a live performer there, but it did not overtake the sound in the restaurant. Our waiter was outstanding! I feel bad that I cannot remember his name right now, but not only the server, but the older gentleman who was bringing out our food was also very courteous! We also got some good drinks to go with our meal, the bartender there was great!

David Jones My Family and I decided to go hear again because the service is always great and the food is always fresh. We went around opening this time and so our expectations were high for the quality of our food. Just like last time, Kona Grill did a great job. If you’re looking for a nice spot inside La Cantera to eat some good food, I recommend this place. It is a little pricey but so is majority of the stuff around here.