{"id":433335,"date":"2026-09-12T00:06:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T00:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/433335\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T00:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T00:06:24","slug":"where-to-find-10-of-san-antonios-best-restaurant-specials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/433335\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find 10 of San Antonio\u2019s best restaurant specials\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though the economy stinks right now, San Antonio remains an affordable place if you know where to look. Here\u2019s a rundown of 10 of the best discounts foodies can find in the Alamo City \u2014\u00a0whether they\u2019re looking for a workday lunch, a stick-to-your-ribs breakfast or a splurge meal that doesn\u2019t drain the bank account. These dining options are so good they don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re pinching pennies. <\/p>\n

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Selda Mediterranean Kitchen\u00a0<\/p>\n

A hearty two-course lunch at Selda Mediterranean Kitchen runs just $20. The special is available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Starter options include a beet salad, hummus, tzatziki and more. For a main course, choose between falafel, beef shish kebabs, chicken adana, pistachio meatballs, grilled salmon and others. 9955 I-10, (210) 236-5230, seldarestaurant.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Eddie'sCredit: Courtesy Photo \/ Eddie’s Taco House<\/p>\n

Eddie\u2019s Taco House\u00a0<\/p>\n

This homegrown mini-chain offers a great way to start the day with breakfast taco specials under $5. Monday\u2019s special includes a bean and cheese taco plus a papa ranchera taco for $2.99. The early bird taco special offers any breakfast taco for only $1.69 each before 10:30 a.m. Multiple locations, eddiestacohouses.com. <\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Michael Karlis<\/p>\n

Burger Boy\u00a0<\/p>\n

A lasting tribute to Burger Boy\u2019s enterprising founder, the $8.99 Bates Special continues to keep San Antonio fed across the locally owned burger chain\u2019s 10 locations. The classic combo keeps it simple \u2014 a classic Burger Boy, regular fries and a regular drink for less than a ten spot. Multiple locations, burgerboy.com.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Michael Karlis<\/p>\n

Hanzo\u00a0<\/p>\n

One of the best stops on the Broadway corridor for a happy-hour deal, Hanzo serves delicious sushi at an affordable price. Snag a 210 roll or other specialties for only $7 during the all-day happy hour Sunday and Monday. Other deals include $7 pork gyoza, $10 tori katsu and other light bites and discounted drinks. Happy hour even runs from 4-7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight Tuesday through Thursday.\u00a0 7701 Broadway, Suite 124, (210) 231-0716, hanzobar.com. <\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Facebook \/ Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille \u2013 San Antonio (San Antonio)<\/p>\n

Perry\u2019s Steakhouse & Grille<\/p>\n

For a far fancier lunch break, Perry\u2019s Steakhouse offers a popular Friday lunch special for $24. The deal includes a lunch-cut version of the spot\u2019s famous pork chop, served with mashed potatoes and applesauce on the side along with bread and butter. The special is available from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. every Friday. 15900 La Cantera Parkway #22200, perryssteakhouse.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hot Joy<\/p>\n

This Asian-fusion stalwart\u2019s $15 lunch specials include a portion of a popular entree \u2014 such as sesame chicken, pineapple chicken, hot fried chicken, sweet and sour pork belly, honey walnut shrimp or beef and broccoli \u2014\u00a0along with a choice of white or fried rice, an egg roll and egg drop or hot and sour soup. 1101 Broadway, Suite 140, (210) 940-4488, hotjoysa.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ Ray’s Drive Inn<\/p>\n

Ray\u2019s Drive Inn<\/p>\n

Credited by many for inventing the puffy taco, Ray\u2019s Drive Inn has plenty of taco options under $3 apiece. The classic bean taco wins in terms of pricing, ringing up at just $2.55 each. All the restaurant\u2019s plate options, from enchiladas to chicken fajitas, are priced under $20. 822 SW 19th St., (210) 432-7171, raysdriveinn.net.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Facebook \/ Barbaro<\/p>\n

Barbaro \u00a0<\/p>\n

Boozy beverages at this Monte Vista hotspot naturally call for carb-heavy bites. But why pay full price for both when you can indulge during Barbaro\u2019s stellar happy hour? From 4-6 p.m. daily, Barbaro offers half-off pizzas and $6 classic drinks and frozens. The restaurant also runs a 10 p.m.-midnight reverse happy hour with the only change being discounted pizza slices for $4 and $6 instead of a whole pie. 2720 McCullough Ave., (726) 268-1780, barbarosanantonio.com.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Facebook \/ Las Palapas Restaurants<\/p>\n

Las Palapas<\/p>\n

The San Antonio-based chain always has a calendar full of meal specials for its Las Palapas Club members \u2014 in addition to other seasonal specials such as its 45th anniversary drink discounts and back-to-school meal specials. The best way to find the most up-to-date specials is by checking the Las Palapas website. Multiple locations, laspalapas.com.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ The Hayden<\/p>\n

The Hayden\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jewish deli The Hayden offers a substantial $16 lunch special from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For the fixed price, enjoy a half-sandwich from a selection of favorites on the menu \u2014\u00a0the Ted Danson, the whitefish salad or the chicken salad \u2014\u00a0plus chips and a side of soup or salad. 4025 Broadway, (210) 437-4306, thehaydensa.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Even though the economy stinks right now, San Antonio remains an affordable place if you know where to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":433336,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[10824,82,150546,150547,150548,84,83,1950,907],"class_list":["post-433335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-antonio","tag-restaurants-near-me","tag-san-antonio","tag-san-antonio-cheap-eats","tag-san-antonio-discount-meals","tag-san-antonio-happy-hours","tag-san-antonio-headlines","tag-san-antonio-news","tag-san-antonio-restaurants","tag-slideshow-gallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/433335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=433335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/433335\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/433336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=433335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=433335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=433335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}