Grab a bowl of freshly steamed or fried dumplings for lunch for Momo’s. | Photo by SATXtoday team
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, San Antonio. Check out this list of 22 places where a lunch for one costs around $10.
We know cravings are key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken up these spots into their respective food groups.
🥟 Fast and casual
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, 812 S. Alamo St., Ste. 111
Venture to this fried chicken spot to order the Two Piece White Plate featuring its hand-battered, made-to-order breast + wing, served with baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread for $13.80. Pro tip: The chicken is fried in peanut oil — for those with nut allergies.
Momo’s House of Dumplings, 4447 DeZavala Rd.
Located inside of a convenience store on the city’s north side, order your dumplings steamed or fried starting at $10.99 and pair them with an agua fresca. Don’t miss:Weekly specials like its $7.99 Momo Monday’s.
🥗 Salads and bowls
Luna Rosa, 910 S. Alamo St.
Work downtown? Venture into Southtown Wednesday to Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for this Puerto Rican restaurant’s lunch menu. Choose from a variety of soups, bowls, and sandwiches starting at $6.95.
City Editor Adriana recommends the Smoked Pork Belly Bun with in-house cured + smoked pork belly, cucumber, carrot, scallion, cilantro, and ginger dressing.
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Ming’s, multiple locations
The steamed buns at this San Antonio spot are a must-try. For $5, you can try one of its 11 buns like the Smoked Pork Belly or the Bulgogi Bun. Pro tip: Ask about the bun of the month.
🥪 Sandwiches and wraps
Swing by the Creamery District for the sandwich and chip lunch special at Creme.
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Crème Coffee & Social, 875 E. Ashby Place, Ste. 1115
This coffee shop inside the Creamy District offers an $11 lunch special. Choose from the Spec + Burrata, Country, or Veggie Baguette sandwiches and chips.
Purple Garlic Italian Cafe, 15909 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 115
Located in the Hollywood Park neighborhood, this $10.95 lunch special comes with a sandwich of the day, your choice of fries and a salad, and a drink. Pro tip: This special lasts until 2 p.m. on weekdays.
Smartphone Basics Class | Wednesday, July 31 | 10:15-11:30 a.m. | McCreless Library, 1023 Ada St., San Antonio | Free | Learn how to use your new smartphone and to navigate apps, security features, and more.
Tullamore D.E.W. x Dibs Mixers | Wednesday, July 31 | 6-9 p.m. | Backyard on Broadway, 2411 Broadway, San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Indulge in $8 drinks like Irish coffees + espresso martinis made with whiskey and high-quality cocktail syrups at this pop-up.
“Schitt’s Creek” Trivia | Wednesday, July 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Hops n Hounds, 1119 Ave. B, San Antonio | Free | Bring a team of six to test your facts about all things Rose for a chance at prizes for the first, second, and third-best teams.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Glowga on the Plaza | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | Bring your own mat and come dressed in neon for a flow session followed by local cocktail + mocktail vendors, as well as a showing of “San Antonio: The SAGA” light show.
Friday, Aug. 2
Party on the Plaza | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7-11 p.m. | Tower of the Americas, 739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio | Free | Make your way downtown for a night of live music by Riptyde Variety as well as family-friendly games, caricature drawings, bull riding, and a moon bounce.
Barrio Dogg First Friday | Friday, Aug. 2 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Barrio Dogg, 20 S. Presa St., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Spend the first Friday of August in Southtown with live painting, music, food, and nice rides.
Local cocktail bar Snake Hill Social Club announced it is closing. The owner, Jess G., took to Instagram to explain the sudden closure and to thank the staff, performers, and regulars for their support. Its last day of service is Monday, Aug. 5.
Sports
The Spurs officially signed Dallas native Harrison Ingram to a two-way contract — the terms were not announced as per team policy. The No. 48 draft pick recently helped the Silver and Black reach a 4-1 record in the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Coming Soon
After announcing three new locations earlier this year, La Panaderia is officially expanding into Sotuhtown. Residing in the former home of Brown Coffee at 812 S. Alamo St., the new outpost is expected to open in 2025. (SA Business Journal)
Announced
Local seasoning brand Hess Street Foods is a finalist for H-E-B’s 11th Annual Quest For Texas Best Competition. The 10 finalists will go on to compete on Sunday, Aug. 9 for $70,000 in combined prizes and placement on H-E-B shelves. Good luck.
Plan Ahead
The World Heritage Office released the schedule of events for its upcoming World Heritage Festival. Mark your calendars from Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 8 to celebrate the San Antonio Missions by participating in special tours, history presentations, the Tour de La Misiones, and more.
Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France — you can follow along with Team USA and some of our favorite local athletes like Casey Kaufhold and Chiaka Ogbogu via KENS 5’s coverage. Be sure to watch the Men’s and Women’s Archery Individual today.
Drink
Francis Bogside updated its happy hour special. Customers can enjoy 75 cent wings, $5 smash burgers + $7 pizzas, and one hour of free parking by using code “francisjuly.” Want more deals? Check out 30 more happy hour specials in the 210.
Listen
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Finance
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Civic
JBSA 🤝 Pre-K 4 SA
Joint Base San Antonio and Pre-K 4 SA partner to support military families
Pre-K 4 SA CEO Sarah Baray, San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg, and Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers finalizing the partnership to help support local military families. | Photo by the City of San Antonio
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) and Pre-K 4 SA are partnering to address a shortage of child care options for military families.
Cue Pre-K 4 SA, a voter-approved early childhood program with the goal to transform San Antonio’s educational + workforce landscape within a generation.
So, what does this partnership entail? Here’s the breakdown:
Expanding access to high-quality care: The two entities will find new ways to connect military families to child care options, like expanding the network of Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood providers.
Streamlined information sharing: Ensuring families to have easy access to information on child care options on and off base.
Investment in child care professionals: Offering specialized training to enhance the quality of care.
Supporting military families: Connecting families with community organizations that provide critical services, which will include JBSA’s Workforce and Transition Alliance.
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If you’ve never been to Momo’s House of Dumplings, I highly recommend trying them out. My favorite is the chicken Juicy Momo, which is steamed when you order them. Be warned, those dumplings are fresh and hot.
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