Apps that Deliver

These are the best delivery services for San Antonio foodies

These apps give a whole new meaning to "ordering in."

Photo courtesy of Favor

With so many apps and websites that cater to foodies, if you can dream it up, you can have it delivered. For the days when you're short on time or the couch is just too damn comfy, we've rounded up the top services operating in San Antonio that really deliver.

We also put the apps to the test — here's what we found. Before you take a look at the list, a few things to note:

Each app charges a fee and/or tip on top of your order.
Some services require a minimum amount.
Every order showed up at the correct temperature, which was a welcome surprise.

Favor
This Austin-based delivery service will literally do you a favor. They have a spotlight feature that highlights deals of the day or weekend, as well as a tab to show you different kinds of cuisine all over town. The app is simple: Tap an item or type in what you're looking for and a Favor "runner" will contact you to make sure everything is done correctly.

GrubHub
GrubHub is another easy-to-use app. First, enter your ZIP code, and the service will automatically populate the delivery options closest to you. Then you can explore by cuisine, browse individual restaurant menus, choose what you would like to order, and submit. You can also save your home and office locations to make ordering quicker in the future.

Postmates
We ordered a Slurpee from 7-11 and a steak from The Palm, proving that you can have anything you want delivered through Postmates. The service even has its own Postmates General Store where you can find non-food, but still essential, items like Benadryl and BodyWash.

Uber Eats
We utilize Uber to take us all over town, so why not have them deliver some of your favorite foods straight to your door? Order from over 100 local restaurant menus, some of which are exclusive. Side note: The app is gorgeous and features fresh photography.

Zula Food
Formerly known as Bike Waiter, Zula Food is categorized from the get-go. You can filter by types of cuisine, new restaurants, even catering services. The app is fast and easy, and the delivery fee, minimum order, and wait times are all laid out before you place an order.

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11 essential dishes at San Antonio's Michelin-recognized restaurants

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By now, most local food enthusiasts are aware that the famed Michelin Guide recently dispatched its famously secretive reviewers across Texas. Although only Southtown's Mixtli garnered a coveted star, seven San Antonio eateries will now be listed as "Recommended." Five others nabbed a Bib Gourmand, a designation for "restaurants that offer great quality food at good prices."

Locals and tourists will no doubt be flocking to the 13 spots in the upcoming months and wondering what to order. While Mixtli and Nicosi's prix fixe format makes that easy with a chef-curated meal, here's the must-eat dish at the others.

Recommended

The Barbecue Station
Perhaps the biggest surprise among the Michelin nods, this North Side joint sticks with Texas barbecue traditions. Patrons should follow suit with a brisket barbecue plate paired with potato salad and a never-ending bowl of pinto beans.

Garcia's Mexican Food
The New York Times named Garcia's smoked brisket taco one of the 23 Best American Dishes of 2023, praising its "blanket-soft tortilla." Who are we to argue with the Gray Lady?

Leche de Tigre
This Southtown cebicheria has had a meteoric rise since debuting in February 2023. The Nikkei cebiche, made with delicate yellowfin tuna, a tamarind ponzu, and fried sweet potato, fires off all the rocket boosters.

Little Em's Oyster Bar
East Coast oysters are the raison d'être of this Southtown spot and undoubtedly worth a slurp. But even landlocked cities deserve the buttery lusciousness of a Connecticut lobster roll.

Signature Restaurant
Perhaps the stateliest San Antonio restaurant to earn Michelin recognition, this La Cantera stunner oozes Provençal charm. Though the short rib burger served during happy hour should not be missed, pony up for the elegant halibut adorned with celeriac, zucchini, dill, and a mouthwatering yuzu beurre blanc.

2M Smokehouse
It may seem strange to advocate a side over smoked meats, but folks seldom eat with logic. The Chicharoni Macaroni, a pile of mac 'n' cheese topped with crunch fried pork, is a lightning bolt.

Bib Gourmand

Burnt Bean Co.
This Seguin barbecue joint is on a winning streak, receiving kudos from the James Beard Foundation and Texas Monthly. The Brass Monkey sandwich, filled with queso mac, sausage, and brisket, distills that success into one bite.

Cullum's Attaboy
No other restaurant in San Antonio does simplicity so well. Order the omelette topped with a miracle hollandaise and a side of dressed frisée. And splurge on a dollop of caviar.

The Jerk Shack
While all the Caribbean dishes are worth a nibble at this San Antonio darling, do as the name commands. The assertively spiced jerk chicken clearly stands out.

Ladino
Only Michelin critics would consider this Pearl eatery as a budget option, but one can eat here without feeling impoverished. Whatever entrée makes the cut, precede it with chef Berty Richter's impeccable hummus.

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
At its root, Southern food is about comfort. Though this Pearl anchor has more fanciful fare, the fried chicken is its keystone.

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