SAN ANTONIO — If you are looking for ways to commemorate Juneteenth in San Antonio, we have compiled a list of Black-owned local restaurants to visit.
The United States celebrated its first federally-recognized Juneteenth in 2021 after President Joe Biden signed a bill creating Juneteenth National Independence Day.
The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued during the bloody Civil War. For generations, Black Americans have recognized Juneteenth, but it only became a federal holiday only in recent years.
Take a look at our list of Black-owned restaurants in San Antonio. This list is a work in progress, so if you know any other restaurants we have missed, please email news@kens5.com.
Black-owned restaurants in the San Antonio area:
225 Urban Smoke -Barbecue restaurant on Rittiman
&Gravy- Southern/Soul food mobile restaurant
A Chicago Bite- Chicago-style eatery on Evans Road
A&D BBQ and Seafood Kitchen -Barbecue and seafood restaurant on Loop 1604 in Converse
Ball Hogs-Barbecue restaurant on East Houston
Bayseas Catfish House - Seafood restaurant on Nacogdoches
BBQLIFE - Barbecue restaurant on S. W.W. White Road
Big Smash Burgers - Classic burgers and fixings in Schertz
Binge Kitchen - Vegan restaurant on McCarty Road
Cake N Que - Serving barbecue and desserts on
Chatmans Chicken- Self-serve fried chicken and sides on W.W. White Road
Daniels Bar-B-Que- Barbecue and southern cooking catering service
Dee Willie's - Barbecue restaurant on O'Connor Road
D & N Kitchen- Homestyle cooking on Commerce Street
Donut NV - Donut food truck and catering service
Doughboy Pizza SA - Pizza food truck at El Camino food truck park
Eat Wit Yo Eyez - Cajun and Asian fusion on Broadway
Elder's Family Restaurant- Cajun cuisine in Converse
Go'Shen Point BBQ - Barbecue restaurant in Atascosa County
Freight Fried Chicken - Located in the Food Hall at Pearl Brewery
Fried Hard San Antonio-Memphis-style hotwings on Grayson Street,
Harmon's BBQ - Ribs, brisket, sausage and more in Cibolo
Heavenly Creations BBQ - Barbecue restaurant in Medina County
Honey's Kitchen - Soul food restaurant on Joe Louis Drive
J’s Eatery - Comfort food and soul food on North New Braunfels Avenue
Jerk Shack- Caribbean cuisine on Highway 151
Jewell's Food Truck - Serving Cajun and Southern cuisine
Kajun Kang - Cajun restaurant on Wolfe Road
The Lord's Kitchen- Burgers, hot dogs and fries on Seguin Street
Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen- Classic creole food on North New Braunfels Ave.
Mark's Outing- Local favorite burger joint on Commerce Street
Momma Luv's Soul And Caribbean Food - Relaxed Caribbean restaurant on Austin Highway.
The Peach Cobbler Factory - Unique desserts on Loop 1604
The Purple Pig - Midwest-style barbecue in Schertz
Potbelli's BBQ - Barbecue and catering service
Smashin' Crab- Cajun-style seafood at multiple locations
Smokey Mo's - Texas barbecue on Shaenfield Road
Snow island - Southern foods on Springfield Road
Soul Butter Bakery Co. - Southern style desserts and treats
Southern Grit To-Go - Southern and Soul food at the Shops at Rivercenter
Southern Roots Vegan Bakery Vegan treats for delivery or pickup at their bakery on Loop 1604
Tanks Pizza - Pizzas, subs and wings on North New Braunfels
Tasty Balls and More - Mobile food vendor specializing in fried potato balls
Tony Gs - Soul food restaurant on South Hackberry
Weathered Souls - Brewery and restaurants on Embassy Oaks
William's Confectionary - Baked goods on Toepperwein
Wine 210 - Neighborhood wine bar on Babcock Road
NOTE: This list was sourced through community social groups and is a work in progress. If you know any other restaurants we have missed, please email news@kens5.com.
Many of these restaurants have been featured in our Neighborhood Eats segment. Take a look at the full series below:
