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2025 SATXtoday’s Best Awards
Your votes are in. Congratulations to all of the SATXtoday’s Best nominees. We’re excited to announce our roundup of local winners who truly shine and make San Antonio a better place to live. From high-level dining experiences and accommodations to places to hang with your friends — here are your top choices in each of our categories.
Categories
Food & Beverage
Breweries and Distilleries
Pour decisions encouraged. These local spots wowed you with their craft brews, inventive cocktails, and chill vibes.

First place: Rebecca Creek Distillery

Runners Up: Roadmap Brewing Co. + Alamo Beer Company
Brunch
From classic comfort food to new twists on the brunch game, these picks are your go-to weekend hangouts.

First place: Comfort Cafe - San Antonio - Bandera Rd. Location

Runners Up: La Panadería Bakery Café + NOLA Brunch & Beignets
Coffee Shop
The bean scene is strong in San Antonio — and these cafes delivered top-tier coffee, atmosphere, and community.

First place: The Newstand Coffee and Sandwiches

Runners Up: Merit Coffee + Bakery Lorraine at the Rim
Food Trucks
SATX eats on wheels — these food trucks served up bold flavors and earned your votes.

First place: Pete’s Hot Chicken

Runners Up: Maui Mike’s + Bun Mi & Boba (Instagram: bun_mi_and_boba)
Fine Dining
These restaurants took upscale cuisine to the next level with refined flavors, ambiance, and top-notch service.

First place: Leche De Tigre

Runners Up: Dean’s Steak & Seafood + Clementine
Happy Hour
Cheers to these local faves that made post-work hangouts memorable with great deals and even better vibes.

First place: Hanzo

Runners Up: Bombay Bicycle Club + Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina (Southtown)
Lunch Spot
Midday eats done right — these lunch spots became your go-to for quick bites, client meetings, and casual hangs.

First place: La Panadería Bakery Café

Runners Up: Sea Island Shrimp House + Los Barrios
Outdoor Dining
San Antonio’s food scene is unmatched. These patios and rooftops made your meals extra memorable.

First place: Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen

Runners Up: Anaqua Garden Bar + La Hacienda de Los Barrios
Sports Bar
Big screens, big games, and bigger energy — these bars were the MVPs of game day.

First place: The Friendly Spot Ice House

Runners Up: Little Woodrow’s Stone Oak + Finnegan’s Sports & Spirits
Tap Rooms
Flavor, flight, and friends — these taprooms turned beer tasting into a top-tier experience.

First place: Freetail Brewing Co.

Runners Up: Idle Beer Hall & Brewery + Künstler Tap Haus
Winery or Wine Bar
Sip happens — and these wine bars proved they’re the best place to unwind with a glass in hand.

First place: Copa Wine Bar & Tasting Room

Runners Up: Little Death + Copper Rose Wine
Community
Apartment Complex
From resort-style amenities to sleek modern designs, these communities make San Antonio feel like home.

First place: 300 Main

Runners Up: Reserve at Canyon Creek Apartments + The Josephine Apartments
Coworking Location
Remote work never looked so good. These coworking spaces are where productivity meets cool San Antonio vibes.

First place: Bakery Lorraine at Boerne

Runners Up: Pearl Cowork + Geekdom
Gym + Fitness Center
Whether you’re lifting, spinning, or stretching — these gyms stood out for empowering our community to stay active.

First place: YMCA of Greater San Antonio

Runners Up: SMASH Dance Fitness Kids and Adults San Antonio + Mission CrossFit SA
Home Service Provider
Reliable, trustworthy, and highly recommended — these pros helped keep your home running smoothly.

First place: Jon Wayne Service Company

Runners Up: Sweetwater Home Services + Rhino Roofers: San Antonio Roofing Company
Local Influencer + Celebrity
These local personalities made an impact — both online and IRL — and you crowned them your favorites.

First place: PuroPincheSA

Runners Up: siempre_sanantonio + SATX Rated
Local Nonprofit
Organizations that make a difference — these nonprofits inspired you with their mission and impact.

First place: San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition

Runners Up: Alamo City Pitbull rescue. + YMCA of Greater San Antonio
Medical Center
When care matters most, these medical centers deliver excellence, compassion, and trust.

First place: Methodist Hospital Metropolitan

Runners Up: University Health + Ut Health Science Center
Photographer
Capturing San Antonio, one frame at a time. These photographers stood out for their creativity and skill.

First place: Alejandro Deleon

Runners Up: Allysse Rivas (HaganRivas Marketing & Media Group) + Alexis Rodriguez Photography
Real Estate Agent or Group
You trusted them with your home search — and these local experts delivered big time.

First place: RD Realty

Runners Up: Rachelle Garza - Realtor + Brooke Jones, Realtor
Spas + Salons
Self-care starts here. These salons and spas helped San Antonio unwind and refresh.

First place: Massage Therapy by Krissy

Runners Up: The Spa Plaza San Antonio + Valencia Nails Spa-Potranco
Entertainment & Retail
Bookstore
Nothing beats a cozy bookstore. Whether you’re into fiction, memoirs, or local zines, these spots have your next great read.

First place: Nowhere Bookshop

Runners Up: Half Price Books + Nine Lives Books
Golf Course
Fore. These golf courses are the ones you ranked best for beauty, challenge, and playability.

First place: The Quarry Golf Course

Runners Up: La Cantera Golf Club + TPC San Antonio - Oaks Course
Museum
San Antonio’s creative and cultural pulse is alive in these institutions filled with history, art, and innovation.

First place: Witte Museum

Runners Up: San Antonio Botanical Garden + McNay Art Museum
Music Venue
Whether you’re catching live bands or big names, these venues rocked your world — literally.

First place: Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Runners Up: John T. Floore’s Country Store + Paper Tiger
Party Venue
Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or just because — these venues brought the celebration energy.

First place: La Hacienda de Los Barrios

Runners Up: Moonlight Ballroom & Conference Center + The Barn Door Restaurant & Meat Market
Pet-Friendly Venue
Your furry friends gave two paws up to these pet-welcoming favorites around the city.

First place: Hops & Hounds

Runners Up: NOLA Brunch & Beignets + The Dog Co. Icehouse
Theater + Performance Venue
Drama, comedy, music, and more — these venues made every night out unforgettable.

First place: Majestic Theatre

Runners Up: San Pedro Playhouse + Magik Theatre

See the winners
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FAQs

My business is listed as a winner or runner-up. Who do I contact?

Congratulations. Please reach out to us at todaysbest@6amcity.com, and we’ll connect you with our exclusive partner, EVG Media Group, to guide you through the next steps.

How do I vote for a business or venue for SATXtoday’s Best?
  1. Use your desktop or mobile device to begin voting.
  2. Click on our map, and select “Verify Email To Vote.”
  3. Enter your email address and click the voting acknowledgement box to let us know you’re cool with receiving additional emails from us. After you hit the “Get Started” button to begin, an access code will be sent to your email.
  4. Input the six-digit code onto the prompt; then select the “Start Voting” button to continue.
  5. Select from one of the listed categories that you’d like to vote on.
  6. You may skip at any time on categories you do not want to vote on. Once you’ve completed each category prompt, submit your ballot to wrap up.

When do the nomination and voting periods happen?

Nominations for SATXtoday’s Best open February 3, 2025 and will close February 21, 2025.

Voting for each category’s top nominations will begin March 17, 2025 and end on April 25, 2025.

Which businesses or venues are eligible for nominations?

Any business or venue that is located in and around San Antonio is eligible for nomination.

I’m having trouble submitting my votes. Who should I contact for help?

For support with SATXtoday’s Best, please contact todaysbest@6amcity.com.

Don’t see a category that you would like featured?

Check in for next year’s campaign for added categories and continued expansion of SATXtoday’s Best.

What are your Terms and Conditions?

You can find our full Terms and Conditions by following this link.

How will you decide which nominees go on to the final voting round?

Nominees with the most number of upvotes will move on to the the final round.

Do you have a Media Kit that my business could use to promote ourselves?

You can download the SATXtoday’s Best media kit here.