Celebrate Juneteenth at these Black-owned restaurants in the San Antonio area

SAN ANTONIO — If you are looking for ways to commemorate Juneteenth in San Antonio, we have compiled a list of Black-owned local restaurants to visit.

The United States celebrated its first federally-recognized Juneteenth in 2021 after President Joe Biden signed a bill creating Juneteenth National Independence Day. 

The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued during the bloody Civil War. For generations, Black Americans have recognized Juneteenth, but it only became a federal holiday only in recent years.

Take a look at our list of Black-owned restaurants in San Antonio. This list is a work in progress, so if you know any other restaurants we have missed, please email news@kens5.com.

225 Urban Smoke -Barbecue restaurant on Rittiman

&Gravy– Southern/Soul food mobile restaurant

A Chicago Bite- Chicago-style eatery on Evans Road

A&D BBQ and Seafood Kitchen -Barbecue and seafood restaurant on Loop 1604 in Converse

Ball Hogs-Barbecue restaurant on East Houston

Bayseas Catfish House – Seafood restaurant on Nacogdoches

BBQLIFE – Barbecue restaurant on S. W.W. White Road

Big Smash Burgers – Classic burgers and fixings in Schertz

Binge Kitchen – Vegan restaurant on McCarty Road

Cake N Que – Serving barbecue and desserts on 

Chatmans Chicken– Self-serve fried chicken and sides on W.W. White Road

Daniels Bar-B-Que– Barbecue and southern cooking catering service

Dee Willie’s – Barbecue restaurant on O’Connor Road

D & N Kitchen– Homestyle cooking on Commerce Street

Donut NV – Donut food truck and catering service

Doughboy Pizza SA – Pizza food truck at El Camino food truck park

Eat Wit Yo Eyez – Cajun and Asian fusion on Broadway

Elder’s Family Restaurant– Cajun cuisine in Converse

Go’Shen Point BBQ – Barbecue restaurant in Atascosa County

Freight Fried Chicken – Located in the Food Hall at Pearl Brewery

Harmon’s BBQ – Ribs, brisket, sausage and more in Cibolo

Heavenly Creations BBQ – Barbecue restaurant in Medina County

Honey’s Kitchen – Soul food restaurant on Joe Louis Drive

J’s Eatery – Comfort food and soul food on North New Braunfels Avenue

Jerk Shack– Caribbean cuisine on Highway 151

Jewell’s Food Truck – Serving Cajun and Southern cuisine

Kajun Kang – Cajun restaurant on Wolfe Road

The Lord’s Kitchen– Burgers, hot dogs and fries on Seguin Street

Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen– Classic creole food on North New Braunfels Ave.

Momma Luv’s Soul And Caribbean Food – Relaxed Caribbean restaurant on Austin Highway.

The Peach Cobbler Factory – Unique desserts on Loop 1604

The Purple Pig – Midwest-style barbecue in Schertz

Potbelli’s BBQ – Barbecue and catering service 

Smokey Mo’s – Texas barbecue on Shaenfield Road

Snow island – Southern foods on Springfield Road

 Soul Butter Bakery Co. – Southern style desserts and treats

Southern Grit To-Go – Southern and Soul food at the Shops at Rivercenter

Southern Roots Vegan Bakery Vegan treats for delivery or pickup at their bakery on Loop 1604

Tanks Pizza – Pizzas, subs and wings on North New Braunfels

Tasty Balls and More – Mobile food vendor specializing in fried potato balls

Tony Gs – Soul food restaurant on South Hackberry

Weathered Souls – Brewery and restaurants on Embassy Oaks

William’s Confectionary – Baked goods on Toepperwein

NOTE: This list was sourced through community social groups and is a work in progress. If you know any other restaurants we have missed, please email news@kens5.com.

Many of these restaurants have been featured in our Neighborhood Eats segment. Take a look at the full series below: