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Dishes we crave in downtown San Antonio
State of play: We've rounded up a couple dishes that keep calling us back.
Madalyn's picks
🍞 Four Brothers Southern Provisions
This spot on the River Walk inside Omni La Mansión del Rio does Southern comfort food with a fun twist — like its Texas-shaped Bexar cornbread ($14). The fluffy, jalapeño-studded bread arrives with a trio of rich, playful add-ons: whipped butter, honey and pimento cheese.
It's oddly satisfying to slice into the panhandle or Hill Country, like a tasty little test of your Texas geography.
🍤 Tokyo Cowboy
Just off the River Walk, this sleek spot is great for a night out or pre-show dinner. My go-to is the Gulf shrimp and vermicelli noodles ($16) — technically shareable, but fully satisfying solo.
The shrimp are smoky and tender, the noodles light and springy. Crispy garlic, shishito peppers and a sticky-sweet char siu sauce bring heat, crunch and bold flavor.
It's carb comfort without the post-dinner slump.
Megan's picks
🍣 Shiro Japanese Bistro
The crispy toro ($26) is the most innovative bite I've had in this city. The fatty tuna is served with karashi aioli, jalapeño, pickled wasabi and ponzu gel on a small bed of extra-crispy rice.
It's a master lesson in balance among flavors and textures.
Shiro is on the River Walk near the San Antonio Museum of Art — making it perfect for a post-date dinner.
