The 10 Best Sandwiches in San Antonio (2023)

For us, the pulled pork sandwich was a big part of 2022, landing at number 10 on our list of the 10 best San Antonio sandwiches of the year, a list compiled in our year.Sandwiches from the 52 week series.

We spread across the city in 2022 to try hundreds of sandwiches. And here, from lobster rolls to Reubens to a serious sandwich, comes the best of sliced ​​bread.

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10. San Antonio Pork Stand: Pork Sandwich

The Pig Stand on Broadway has a rich San Antonio history going back over 100 years, and one of the main reasons for that is this unique sandwich. Instead of the standard pulled pork, this flavorful pork is sliced ​​thickly and drizzled with barbecue flavor for the ultimate four napkin adventure. Add in the swing of dealership music and attentive service from the staff who have served customers for decades, and it's an unforgettable San Antonio experience.1508 Broadway, 210-222-9923, no web presence

9. The Wicked Witch: Chickpea Salad Sandwich

The Wicked Wich is by no means a mission-based or menu-based vegetarian operation, but damn if it wasn't the best vegan chickpea salad sandwich of the year, stuffed with kale, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and pickles. on soft multigrain bread. But the real hero is the chickpea salad, prepared by owner Feliza Salazar with humus, peppers and vegan mayonnaise for a cohesive, tasty and filling filling. The Wicked Wich snack bar at the Oscar de La Tienda convenience store has closed while Salazar prepares a new location, with a promise on Instagram “until February 2023”.Instagram:@thewickedwichsa

8. Masshole: Flight on Lobster Roll

Changing bread vendors to their lobster roll nomad food truck gave Masshole owner Adam Bylicki the opportunity to buy mini challah rolls the size of two large bites, and the lobster roll flight was born. Bylicki will build three of Masshole's four or five lobster roll variations to make a flight, including the Maine classic, the spicy St. Anthony, silky Connecticut and spicy Singapore. It's the best way to hear the menu for yourself or introduce your kids to the glory of a lobster roll.Locations and hours of operation vary. Check Facebook for updates:@MassholeLobsterTruck,210-209-0495.

7. Max & Louies New York Diner: Sandwich Reuben

Max & Louie's Reuben Sandwich offers a choice of pastrami, corned beef or turkey. Always give me pastrami and corned beef, thinly sliced ​​and piled for miles on rye with sauerkraut, a layer of Swiss sauce and a Thousand Island Melt at one of the best and busiest restaurants in town.226 W. Bitter Road, Suite 126, 210-483-7600,maxandlouiesdiner.com

6. Schilos: Reuben Sandwich

Located in downtown River Walk, Schilo's is considered San Antonio's oldest restaurant and serves a Reuben to love with that perfect blend of hearty corned beef, simply served with perfect sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and rye bread for a finish. crunchy. this classic delicacy. Pair it with the house's famous root beer and it's a lunch that will leave you wanting more.424 E. Commerce St., 210-223-6692,schilos.com

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5. O Hayden: O Ted Danson

Served at The Hayden on Broadway, this sandwich was part of the hit HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, and anyone who has tried it will agree with Ted. The moist, smoke-roasted turkey is thick and generously sliced, balanced by a nice layer of coleslaw that fills the gap with cuisine that isn't too heavy on mayonnaise or too spicy with a heavy hand of vinegar.4025 Broadway, 210-437-4306,lahaydensa.com

4. SP Cafe: Vietnamese banh mi

The classic Vietnamese banh mi sandwich is a hybrid of cold cuts and pie topped with mayonnaise and a box of colorful vegetables and herbs, including cucumber, carrots, jalapenos and cilantro. But bread is key, and SP Café's homemade bread is a mixture of baguette and puff pastry, a fitting tribute to a sandwich that blends the best of Vietnamese and French influences.602 NW Loop 410, Suite 126, no North Mall, 210-541-9689,saboreuxcafe126.com

3. Pacific Moon Bar & Grill: Teriyaki Roast Beef Melted

The combination of grilled onions, scallions and provolone cheese on a fresh hoagie bun with marinated strips of steak with a sweet and spicy finish is sandwich perfection at Pacific Moon, located next to the H-E-B near Brook Hollow. And while you're at it, wash it down with a full bar offering that's packed with options to rival anything in town.15140 San Pedro, 210-402-3411,pacificmoonsa.com

2. La Panera: Breakfast Sandwiches

I was never a fan of Egg McMuffin. And then, at The Bread Box, I was introduced to the Honey Milk English Muffin, a sweet and smooth base for a breakfast sandwich with a fluffy egg soufflé, melted cheddar cheese, cowboy bacon and lettuce and tomato, served with fruit. fresh for one of the best sandwich values ​​in town.555 W. Bitters Road, Suite 115 e The Alley on Bitters, 210-277-8612,thebreadboxsa.com

1. Zito's Deli: Serious Sandwich

Zito's Deli has been on Broadway since 1974, and this sandwich is why. Served on grilled Italian bread that feels like you're eating a cross between a pizza and a sandwich - two of the best in the culinary world - the Serious is stuffed with ham, two cheeses, olives, onions and tomatoes. Buy the half-size version, as your belly probably won't expand enough to accommodate everything.8800 Broadway, 210-826-4793; 6007 Calle Callaghan, 210-684-6555;zitosdeli.com

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