Clementine is a Castle Hills hidden gem that provides an unexpected fine dining experience just outside Northwest Loop 410. Owned and run by John and Elise Russ, the restaurant serves up New Texan dishes with a Southern touch and remains one of the very few places in town that features gamier meats, like quail and pheasant. The menu changes often, but diners can expect dishes like hush puppies with labneh, snapper with tomatoes and artichokes, and chamomile-brined spatchcock chicken served with a garden chimichurri. There’s also a prix fixe option designed to highlight the flavors du jour. Though walk-ins are welcome, reservations for indoor dine-in service can be made online or by phone.

Taquitos West Ave offers a speedy diner-style experience with a streamlined menu. This taco pit stop grew from a single taco stand in the Dellview neighborhood and serves only one thing: Jalisco-style street tacos stuffed with a selection of meats including al pastor, brisket, and lengua on corn tortillas. The counter-service indoor dining room is open until midnight every night, and until 3 a.m. on weekends, making it a popular spot for late-night taco cravings.

On any given day, the drive-thru line at the Original Donut Shop in the Maverick neighborhood extends into the street, and during peak hours, it might even spill over into the parking lot of the adjacent Texaco. What brings people far and wide to this bakery and taqueria? It’s simple: the toasted bean and cheese tacos. Sure, everything on the menu shines, including its wide variety of specialty doughnuts, but the toasted bean and cheese (with or without bacon) is a Fredericksburg Road delicacy. Orders are placed online, and the restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor services.

Las Nieves Fruit Cups & More in Beacon Hill is one of the best places to go for a frozen chamoy-covered mangonada on a hot day. The lime-green building has a wall menu featuring photos of its many raspa, piccadilly, and mangonada variations. The snack stand also offers an assortment of fresh fruit cups, Italian ices, and savory bites, like the timeless classic corn in a cup. There are locations on Blanco Road and Thousand Oaks Drive too. All have outdoor dining options.

Demo’s Greek Food prepares great Mediterranean dishes from all three of its locations — this one on the Strip and the others in Castle Hills and Stone Oak — in a setting full of beautiful hand-painted murals and Greecian architecture details. There are traditional Greek appetizers such as the spanakopita spinach and cheese dish baked in filo, as well as steaming-hot pita wraps that draw sizable crowds at lunch and dinner. Orders can be made online or on the phone, and all three locations are open with indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery is almost synonymous with the Pearl, the ever-expanding upscale food and shopping development just north of downtown. Under the direction of chef Jeff Balfour, Southerleigh brings Southern comfort food with a coastal flair by way of Galveston. The marinated and seasoned pressure-fried chicken is a constant — which is excellent paired with the restaurant’s tangy tiger sauce — and the fried snapper throats are a must-try. Pickup and delivery orders are placed online, and the restaurant is open for indoor and patio service.

Best Quality Daughter began in 2018 as a series of pop-ups to spotlight female Asian American chefs in San Antonio. Since then, owner Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin turned the pop-up into a physical restaurant at Pearl. With items like curry shrimp fried rice, tofu in a vegan mapo sauce, and mochi cheddar hush puppies, the restaurant makes creative, specific dishes. The boozy boba tea is a standout option that fully represents the restaurant’s lighthearted sensibility. Orders are placed online, and the restaurant is open for indoor and patio service.

Tank’s Pizza satisfies a range of cravings, from chewy crispy pizzas to saucy chicken wings. Since 2018, owner Mike Brown has operated this Eastside gem with a passion for serving high-quality pies. Whether it’s a classic pepperoni pizza or the Maxed Out Meat pie stacked high with toppings, the incredible crust and gooey cheese never disappoint. But regulars of this local favorite keep coming back for the calzones, which are baked to crispy perfection and stuffed full of great ingredients. Orders can be made online or via phone, and the restaurant is open to both indoor and outdoor dining.

Though many restaurants have come and gone in Southtown, Rosario’s is still going strong after over 30 years in business though in a new location address. With its colorful lounge aesthetic, the restaurant is a step up from casual dining, making it a great place to grab frozen margaritas and a plate of nachos to share while catching up with friends and family. The fish tacos and the enchiladas Mexicanas are some of Rosario’s dinner standouts. Orders are placed online, and the restaurant is open for indoor and patio service.

Owner and chef Alejandro Paredes opened Carnitas Lonja in a small, unassuming location, just south of downtown, back in 2017. Since then, the Michoacán taqueria has garnered high praise from critics and diners alike for its carnitas-filled menu and its quick-and-easy service. The restaurant offers half- and full-pound portions of tender, perfectly seasoned pork carnitas, served with pico de gallo, pickled onions, salsa, and a stack of fresh corn tortillas. Orders can be made in person or online, and there’s plenty of outdoor seating on the premises.

Rudy’s Seafood has been a mainstay of the Southside since it opened in the 1960s. With its combination options, Rudy’s is known for its ample helpings of fried fish, shrimp, and oysters, which come with tartar sauce, lemon slices, bread, and a giant serving of fries. Pickup orders can be placed over the phone, and the restaurant is open for indoor dining.