WORDS BY EMILY THREADWAY
MEXICAN GOURMET HOT DOGS
photo by Kimberly Suta
Perro caliente! This means “hot dog” in Spanish and also happens to be the name of one of the Mexican gourmet hot dogs you’ll find at El Weinecero’s late night pop-up hot dog stand at 507 East Houston Street — a place that’s becoming something of an oasis in a food desert. Brother and sister team, Robert and Angelica Espinoza, saw a gap in the latenight food options near the River Walk and decided to fill it. They bought a hot dog cart and stationed it less than a three-minute walk from the Alamo. Open Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., El Weinecero serves up Mexican gourmet hot dogs — all-beef franks wrapped in bacon then topped with choices like jalapeño and serrano peppers, grilled onions and bell peppers, Mexican chili, and elote, Mexican-style street corn. Add an individual cup of elote for a side and wash it all down with an ice-cold Mexican Coke. For dessert, savor the arroz con leche, a Mexican rice pudding topped with raisins. Yum! Order online for a drive-by pickup (follow the online drive-by pickup directions) or order through GrubHub or Uber Eats to have the weinasos delivered directly to your door.
Check out El Weinecero online at elweinecero.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @el_weinecero.
BEIGNETS AREN’T JUST FOR BREAKFAST OR DESSERT
photo by Kimberly Suta
Step aside, New Orleans, and make way for The Beignet Stand, San Antonio’s take on the popular French pastry. Promising the best coffee and French donuts around, The Beignet Stand is located at 8343 Broadway for walk-up or drive-thru orders. They’re also a vendor at the Pearl Farmers Market most weekends, which is where they first garnered a following. If you think you know what to expect from a beignet, then think again. The Beignet Stand offers sweet and savory beignets with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options. Try a beignet breakfast sandwich loaded with souffléd eggs, cheese and bacon for a flavor bomb you won’t soon forget. For lunch or dinner, enjoy the beignet hamburger or beignet chicken sandwich. As a decadent snack any time of day, sample the beignet bites with a divinely rich chocolate dipping sauce. These are just a few of the mouthwatering choices The Beignet Stand has to offer.
To learn more about The Beignet Stand and its tasty, creative menu, check them out at thebeignetstand.com or follow The Beignet Stand on Facebook and Instagram @thebeignetstand.
FRANCIS BOGSIDE MOVES TO ST. PAUL SQUARE
photo by Kimberly Suta
Don’t get bogged down with the same old food and drink. If you’re a fan of Francis Bogside, previously located in Southtown, then take heart! Soon you’ll get your fill of its wings, truffle fries and pizza, not to mention its Irish Old Fashioned. Francis Bogside, a modern Irish gastropub, with its custom cocktails and great bar food recently reopened at its new location in St. Paul Square at 1170 Commerce Street. Brought to you by Steve Mahoney, owner and operator of Blue Box, Hanzo and George’s Keep, Francis Bogside was listed as one of San Antonio’s hottest restaurants in 2017. Here’s to the new location maintaining that tradition! Fun fact: you’ll now be able to hop on an electric bike, or “chariot,” from Cherry Street Bike Co-op and get shuttled to and from your car. Cheers!
Keep posted with up-to-date information by following francisbogside.com and Facebook.
EAST COAST FLAIR IN SAN ANTONIO
photos by Beacon Hill
Get ready for small storefront, big flavor from the creators of Bexar Tonics, Matt McLaughlin and Maray McChesney. Their newest venture is Beacon Hill Market and Deli, now open at 1717 Blanco Road. The market is a sandwich shop and grocery store with limited seating — the building only holds a maximum of 12 people — so come prepared for takeout. Beacon Hill Market and Deli ladles up soups and East Coast chowders with a Texas twist, and they’re already known to serve up the “best” Reubens, pastramis and cheesesteaks west of Philly. They also feature vegetarian options on their menu, such as salads, pasta salads and vegetarian hoagies. Don’t leave without one of their new desserts — Oreo pudding pie or lemon pudding pie — and grab a bottle of their Bexar Tonics sold in their market.
You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram @beaconhillmarketanddeli.
photos by Beacon Hill
NEW SOUTHTOWN LOCATION FOR ROSARIO’S
photo by Rosario’s
Be prepared for the “wow” factor and shout it from the rooftop of Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar. A San Antonio institution for the last 30 years, Rosario’s not only has a new location (still in Southtown), but it also has a newly constructed building specifically designed for the customers’ enjoyment. Located at 722 South Saint Mary’s Street, Rosario’s has a space for family celebrations or drinks out with friends. The new Rosario’s features two stories of indoor seating, outdoor patio dining areas with views of the landscaped courtyards, and a rooftop bar with spectacular views of San Antonio’s skyline. While the building may be new, Rosario’s still provides the same great Tex-Mex it’s known for, such as shrimp nachos, enchiladas verdes and award-winning smoky chipotle salsa. If you were a fan of Rosario’s before, just wait until you see it now.
photos by Rosario’s
For more information, visit rosariossa.com or follow them on Instagram @rosariossa, Twitter @rosariossa, and Facebook @RosariosSA. They can also be found on Yelp and Tripadvisor.
NEW LATIN-INSPIRED SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR IN STONE OAK
photo by Arenas
Craving seafood and a fruity cocktail but can’t make it to the beach? Dine out at the new Arenas Marisqueria and Lounge, located on the corner of Hardy Oak and Stone Oak. Featuring made-from-scratch family recipes with their own special take on classic Latin dishes, such as mojarra chicharron and camarones mojo de ajo, Arenas is sure to please. Plus, if you’re looking for an excellent craft cocktail bar, look no further, Arenas has got you covered there too. Their hibiscus and simple syrups are made in-house and juices are freshly-squeezed at the bar. If you’re dying for a beach vacation without leaving home, Arenas Marisqueria and Lounge is the place to be.
For more information, visit their website at arenaslounge.com or follow them on Twitter and Instagram @arenas_lounge or on Facebook @arenaslounge.
IMAGINATIVE AND ARTISTIC MIXOLOGY ON HOUSTON STREET
Mix it up with The Bunker Mixology, brought to you by Gusto Group, the same people who created Cellar Mixology, Toro Kitchen + Bar and Cuishe Cocina Mexicana. Take one part speakeasy, one part mixology, one part luxury bunker lounge and one part art exhibition, stir them together and voilà, Bunker Mixology has created something potent. Promoting “end of the world revelry” and “art-inspired cocktails,” guests enter Bunker Mixology downstairs through a vaulted door. Once inside, they find a feast for their eyes, beginning with a classic 1952 MG car. Replicas of famous artworks decorate the walls and plans are in place to showcase local artists and host exhibitions. But don’t think for one second that you’ve arrived at a stuffy art show, Bunker Mixology is all about fun! With a live DJ, bespoke cocktails, and an immersive world, it’s an experience you don’t want to mix — uh, miss.
To book reservations or plan your event, visit thebunkermixology.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram @thebunkermixolog.
CELEBRATE THE FULL MOON IN STYLE
photo by The Moon’s Daughter
Celestial, enchanting, cosmic — these are some of the words used to describe an evening at The Moon’s Daughters, the signature restaurant and bar at Thompson’s San Antonio – Riverwalk. Twenty stories above the city, The Moon’s Daughters is an indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge featuring fabulous dinners and late-night cocktails under the stars, and Sunday brunches in the glow of the sun. New to The Moon’s Daughters is the “Cosmic Night” series held every full moon. Experience a themed cosmic night, serving up specialty cocktails that come with their own Cosmic Coaster. These will have a QR code on the back that may earn you your own tarot card reading provided by an experienced astrologer and card reader. View the moon, the stars and San Antonio’s skyline through a telescope as you listen to music provided by a local DJ.
For more information about The Moon’s Daughters and its Cosmic Night events, visit themoonsdaughters.com or follow them on Instagram @themoonsdaughters.
photo by The Moon’s Daughter
About the Contributor
As soon as she learned to read and write, that’s all Emily Treadway wanted to do. She loves Texas history and, while she hates cooking, she loves eating, especially the diverse tastes and flavors of Texas cuisine.
