Celebrating the Southside means supporting the many local businesses that make living in this area so special. If you’re looking to spend locally, check out some of the many small, family-owned spots featured in this list of Southside San Antonio local businesses. All are a quick trip from VIDA San Antonio.
The Southside is home to a great deal of delicious, locally owned restaurants and food trucks—whether you’re in the mood for birria, burgers, vegan eats, or something else altogether.
Asian Cuisine
12748 TX-16 | (210) 264-4377
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This unassuming food truck at Zarzamora and Highway 16 is a favorite of many Southsiders for Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese cuisine.
Birria Barrio y más
6203 S Flores St.
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Birria Barrio started as a food truck before owners Martin Bargas and Sabrina Perez opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Known obviously for their birria tacos, they also offer birria mac and cheese, birria ramen, and more.
Everybody Loves Raymond’s Tacos
18600 Pleasanton Rd.
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Hash Vegan Eatery
5007 S Flores St.
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Hash, short for Heal and Spread Healing, was founded by Michael & Rogelio Sanchez—two brothers who saw a need for vegan options and alcohol-free environments on the Southside, where they grew up. They’ve put together an extensive menu of breakfast foods, sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, bowls, and beverages.
Kind Burgers
1305 Pleasanton Rd.
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This newer restaurant from chef Griselda Munoz offers plant-based, gluten-free burgers, wraps, brunch items, snacks, and dairy-free milkshakes.
La Fondita China
9804 Roosevelt Ave.
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Seating is limited at La Fondita China—but it may just be your new go-to for Chinese takeout, as it’s just a 5-minute drive from VIDA.
Lala’s Gorditas
1600 Roosevelt Ave.
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Lala’s owner Steven Pizzini ran the Taco Hut, a family-owned Southside staple, for 15 years before it closed. So he knew what it meant to be part of a Southside staple before opening Lala’s Gorditas a few years ago.
South BBQ & Kitchen
2011 Mission Rd.
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Viva Vegeria
1422 Nogalitos St.
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Viva Vegeria may barely be in range for a Southside guide, but it’s an easy drive from VIDA and a good vegan Mexican food option. It’d be a shame not to mention their mushroom chicharron street tacos, flautas de camote, fresh aguas frescas, or delightful shaded patio.