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Introducing the San Antonio Food Trails Seasonal Spotlights

Culinaria
Oct 20, 2025
3 min read
The Houston Texans' mascot, Toro, and cheerleading squad took over San Antonio's River North Icehouse on a recent Sunday.
The Houston Texans' mascot, Toro, and cheerleading squad took over San Antonio's River North Icehouse on a recent Sunday.

The San Antonio Food Trails have always celebrated the flavors that make our city shine—from tacos and margaritas to burgers, barbecue, and beyond. Now, we’re adding a new twist to the mix with Seasonal Spotlights—special, limited-time collections that highlight timely themes, seasonal flavors, and cultural moments that bring our community together around the table.


First Up: The Game Day Grub Trail

This fall, we’re kicking things off (pun intended) with the Game Day Grub Trail—a lineup of San Antonio’s best places to watch football, fuel your fandom, and savor the city’s favorite eats. From Burleson Yard Beer Garden’s open-air watch parties and Southerleigh Haute South’s crave-worthy fried chicken to The Friendly Spot’s iconic outdoor screens and McIntyre’s unbeatable patio vibes, these local favorites make every game a delicious event. Whether you’re in it for the wings, the craft beer, or the big plays on the big screen, this Trail has something for every fan.


Join the Season’s Tastiest Lineup

As the first installment in our Seasonal Spotlights, the Game Day Grub Trail sets the tone for what’s to come—more ways to explore, taste, and celebrate San Antonio’s culinary community year-round. So grab your jersey, gather your crew, and get ready to cheer for your team (and your favorite restaurant) all season long. Because around here, food is the main event.


Explore the Trail

Ready to find your perfect game-day spot? Check out the full lineup below and make your next watch party a win!



Burleson Yard Beer Garden

A laid-back local favorite with big screens, cold beer, and plenty of space to cheer, chill, and soak up some game day energy. 430 Austin St., (210) 354-3001, https://www.burlesonyardbeergarden.com. 


Evil Olive

High-energy vibes, creative cocktails, and a fan-forward atmosphere make Evil Olive a go-to for every game day. New Orleans fans unite here, at the official home for San Antonio’s Saints watch parties! 2950 Thousand Oaks Dr., Suite 5, (210) 495-0970, evilolivesa.com. 


Gimme Gimme

This Southtown gem delivers neighborhood charm, great drinks, and a cozy spot to catch the action without missing a beat. 803 S. St. Mary's St., https://www.instagram.com/bargimmegimme.


Hops & Hounds

Where pups and people unite for the ultimate watch-party experience—cold drafts, tasty eats, and tail wags all around. 1123 Avenue B, (210) 259-8221, hopsandhoundsllc.com. 


McIntyre’s

A relative newcomer for game days done right, featuring 44 TV screens, ice-cold drinks, and unbeatable patio vibes. Multiple locations, https://mcintyresusa.com/san-antonio-southtown.


River North Icehouse

Classic icehouse energy meets modern comfort with frozen cocktails, craft beers, and wall-to-wall screens perfect for every play. Did we mention $5 pitchers on Mondays? 317 W. Jones Ave., (210) 277-0088, rivernorthicehouse.com.


Southerleigh Haute South

Southern comfort food, elevated fried chicken, local brews, and plenty of hospitality to fuel your football fever. This RIM staple also offer game day specials at the bar every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday, such as a pitcher of Southerleigh beer and 10 wings for just $25. Get some! 5822 Worth Pkwy, Suite 112, (210) 236-8556, southerleighhautesouth.com.


The Broadway 5050

A long-time Alamo Heights favorite where burgers, brews, and big plays are always on the menu. 5050 Broadway, (210) 832-0050, broadway5050.com. 


The Friendly Spot

True to its name, this San Antonio icon brings the community together for good food, great beer, and the friendliest game-day crowd in town. 943 S. Alamo St., (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com.


The Rock at La Cantera

A state-of-the-art destination for sports lovers, serving up epic screens, lively energy, and food worth rooting for. 1 Spurs Way, https://therockatlacantera.com/.



34 Comments


Devil L
a day ago

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