SA Food Fusions: Chefs combine old-school classics to make new-school favorites

Barbacoa grilled cheese, brisket caldo, other combos make list

SAN ANTONIO – Chefs and restaurants in San Antonio get creative when it comes to making new food items.

Below is a list of some San Antonio favorites with a twist:

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Barbacoa Gyoza

Tenko Ramen -  312 Pearl Parkway Bldg 6

Our crispy, house-made barbacoa gyoza is back! Now until we run out! #hurry www.tenkoramen.com

Posted by Tenko Ramen on Friday, February 9, 2018

Barbacoa Grilled Cheese

Barrio Barista - 3735 Culebra Rd

Looking back at all of these great pictures in 2017 of our #barbacoagrilledcheese 🤤 Be sure to come by this weekend! Our last weekend open this year!

Posted by Barrio Barista on Friday, December 22, 2017

Brisket Caldo

King's Hwy Brew & Q - 1012 N Flores St.

Thanks to this chilly weather our beloved Brisket Caldo is coming back one more time y’all!! Join us this Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm #SecondSunday #Brunch #BrisketCaldo #mmmm

Posted by King's Hwy Brew & Q on Friday, February 9, 2018

Big Red-glazed Baby Back Ribs

B & D Ice House - 1004 S Alamo St.

Did someone say ribs? Come down to B&D and grab yourself some of our delicious Big Red Glazed Baby Back Ribs tonight. We're here till 10pm. See ya soon! #Southtown #BeardAndDady

Posted by B&D Ice House on Friday, August 11, 2017

Pan Dulce Burger

Con Safos Cocina Y Cantina - 607 Hemisfair Plaza Way

Great news, we’ve expanded our hours. So now there’s more time for you to enjoy our #csconchaburger and our Con Safos...

Posted by Con Safos • Cocina Y Cantina on Thursday, February 1, 2018

Funnel Cake Wings

Wayne's Wings

Churro Fried Chicken Sandwich

Hawx Burger Bar & Electro Lounge -  2603 Vance Jackson Rd.

Try the #ChurroFriedChickenSandwich 3 Panko Bread Chicken Tenders tossed in Cinnamon & Sugar, Strawberry Cream Cheese...

Posted by Hawx Burger Bar - Thousand Oaks on Sunday, February 4, 2018

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