The community surrounding VIDA is a vibrant place, full of many different restaurants, cafes, bars, and other eateries. Entering the middle of the summer here in San Antonio’s Southside, residents new and old can discover locations to eat, including long-time favorites, up-and-comers, and hidden gems. Before the summer in VIDA is over, check out some of these locations within a few miles of our community:
Seay’s Midwest Eats
This family-owned and operated food truck offers Midwestern street food to residents and visitors in Southside San Antonio. This includes loaded sandwiches, cheese dogs, chili cheese dogs, nachos, and more, focused on quality and creating filling and flavorful meals. Even better, the food truck’s main location is right within VIDA.
La Esquina Food Park & Bar
For a cozy gathering and authentic Mexican cuisine, La Esquina is the place for you. This location offers food trucks, community events, live music, and more, just north of the community at VIDA.
SAT 3 Asian Seafood South Side
This restaurant and bar has an inviting atmosphere and exceptional seafood. Located north of VIDA just off I-35, SAT 3 Asian Seafood South Side offers crab boils, fried oysters, cocktails, and more.
Tacos el Rudo
Tacos el Rudo offers delicious Mexican dishes with unique flavors, from breakfast tacos and birria pizza to enchiladas and flyer wings. The restaurant has an exciting, community-oriented atmosphere.
Carnitas la Gloria
With made-from-scratch, quality, comfort food, Carnitas la Gloria is a fantastic place for Mexican cuisine, considered a hidden gem of Southside. It is located a couple of miles north of VIDA.
Sherry’s Texan Seafood Restaurant
Sherry’s Texan has burgers, chicken fried steak, Texas toast, fish, and more, offering quality comfort food.
Trailblazer Café
A community-focused scratch kitchen café, Trailblazer Café has breakfast sandwiches, breakfast tacos, coffee, lattes, and breakfast plates. The café is located northeast of VIDA and inside the Stinson Municipal Airport, the second-oldest airport in the U.S. Trailblazer Café sees many pilots, hikers, bikers, aviation enthusiasts, and more, offering an experience alongside exceptional food.
Pure Country Smokin’ Barbecue
For authentic Texas barbecue, Pure County Smokin’ Barbecue is located south of VIDA and offers pit-smoked meat, including brisket, ribs, sausage, and chicken. They have indoor and outdoor seating, an inviting atmosphere, and an all-around authentic experience.
La Fondita China
For casual dining and a vibrant array of Chinese cuisine, La Fondita China has you covered.
Hash Vegan Eatery
Hash Vegan Eastery is an eatery, dry bar, and tea shop offering a unique atmosphere with vegan comfort food and non-alcoholic mocktails. It carries food like hash, tacos, pozole, rice bowls, macaroni, and more.
Luna’s BBQ & More
Luna’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant offering BBQ, sandwiches, brisket, fajitas, tacos, nachos, and much more in their restaurant and at their food truck.
Birria Barrio y Más
With its inviting and cozy community atmosphere, Birria Barrio y Más is a Mexican restaurant carrying comfort food from traditional to innovative. From birria ramen to quesadillas, this location offers delicious, quality food and covered outdoor seating for an enjoyable experience. It is located several miles north of VIDA.
B&B Smokehouse
For old-school Texas barbecue, B&B Smokehouse has what you’re looking for. The family business history stretches back to 1958, and the smokehouse offers barbecue plates, sandwiches, tacos, and many more BBQ specials.
Kind Burgers
Kind Burgers provides plant-based smashburgers, fries, tots, onion rings, mac & cheese, nuggets, wraps, salads, milkshakes, and more. It’s got a unique and fun atmosphere and is located a few miles north of VIDA.
Pho Wok Asian Cuisine
Pho Wok Asian Cuisine focuses on fresh ingredients for quality and authentic Pho and Asian dishes. It’s a hidden gem that brings cuisine and community to Southside in San Antonio.
Cuba 1918
This historic and recently restored restaurant has a delightful atmosphere and Cuban cuisine in the historic Quintana neighborhood. The location also hosts events and live music, furthering its name as a hub for community and togetherness.
Taqueria Tequila Jalisco
This restaurant is located further from VIDA, to the northeast of the neighborhood. It offers a variety of Mexican cuisine and a fun interior dining experience.
Texas D Willie’s Smokehouse Zarzamora
Texas D Willie’s Smokehouse on Zarzamora is northeast of VIDA and offers ribs, brisket, sausage, turkey, chicken, loaded potatoes, mac & cheese, and more.
Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen
Just outside Southside, Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen location in Highlands offers Southern comfort food from chicken fried steak to breakfast food.
Viva Vegeria
Viva Vegeria offers Tex-Mex cuisine, made from scratch, that is vegan and gluten-free. It is located closer to the city center of San Antonio.
The Backyard Kitchen
The Backyard Kitchen is quite a ways south of VIDA and Southside, but boasts a strong reputation for exceptional burgers and a welcoming atmosphere. It is family-owned and operated and also offers traditional comfort food.
Supporting Local in Our Community at VIDA
Checking out local restaurants, smokehouses, food trucks, and more is a fun way to spend a night or weekend out. Whether you are a tourist, resident, foodie, or just someone who wants to try something new, any of these restaurants could become your new go-to. As you round out the summer plans, discover new places and try out their exceptional food and enjoyable atmospheres.
These restaurants and many more are part of the vibrant culture that makes up VIDA and Southside and are also essential to entrepreneurship and innovation. One study called San Antonio the most entrepreneurial city in the U.S., with over 9,000 new small businesses and the highest growth rate of micro businesses year-over-year.
New businesses in Southside include new restaurants and eateries that bring authentic and innovative cuisine to the area. As the city and neighborhood grow, so should the connection within the community. In any community, it’s crucial to support local businesses, both established and new, and the people working to make a stronger, more connected neighborhood. VIDA is no exception. This community is proud to support each other.