Sep 18, 2025 | 1:31 pm
Maybe H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt still has a latte budget, but most San Antonians are likely feeling the pinch of food inflation. Still, that doesn’t mean locals have to revert to a college diet of Top Ramen and Totino’s Pizza Rolls. Some of Alamo City’s best restaurants also happen to be the cheapest. It doesn’t take a billionaire’s bankroll to dine at these beloved local spots — and you’ll have plenty of leftovers for quick meals later in the week.
This Michelin Bib Gourmand winner is rightfully known for its chicken, marinated in a complex spice mixture that includes allspice, thyme, and fiery Scotch bonnet peppers. When tightening the wallet, save that for a dinner party and opt for the fiery pork.
It comes in two sizes, eight ounces ($8) and a full pound ($12), and it’s infinitely remixable. Add single servings of mac’ n’ cheese and pineapple slaw (both $6.50) and mix and match. The slaw is particularly tasty in a pork sandwich served on a grilled brioche bun, slicked with a slight spoonful of mayo…