Jun 16, 2026 | 11:35 am
The San Antonio International Airport is upgrading its layover dining from coach to first class. A trio of acclaimed Alamo City chefs — Johnny Hernandez, Jason Dady, and Elizabeth Johnson — have opened new restaurants in Terminal A, part of an initiative to bring more local flavor to the travel hub.
Hernandez’s Southtown Market will welcome passengers who want more than a soggy sandwich when making a late arrival, offering fresh South Texas-inspired snacks, travel essentials, and grab-and-go drinks 24 hours a day. Those who can catch the eatery during regular 5 am-9 pm hours can relax at the bar and enjoy a beer or a signature margarita.
Dady’s Tre Pizzeria is an offshoot of Tre Trattoria, his Italian flagship at the San Antonio Museum. The quick-service counter offers a curated version of its sibling restaurant, dishing out pastas and flatbread pizza…