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Texas Eats 2026 (KSAT 2026)
APCO
APCO Brand Meats is the flagship product line of San Antonio Packing Company, a family-owned operation with over 80 years of history in San Antonio. Their commitment to using authentic, hand-blended recipes and premium ingredients in a USDA-inspected facility sets them apart. They maintain traditional methods, including the signature string-tied casings still used on select products today.
The product lineup features three distinct proteins: the Chorizo Especial, a traditional lean pork chorizo; the Chorizo Premium; and the Longaniza Especial, made with hams for a different flavor profile. All three varieties can be cooked skillet-style with potatoes and eggs, wrapped in butter tortillas, making them a budget-friendly option at under $4 per pack at H-E-B and local grocery stores.
Texas Eats 2026 (KSAT 2026)
DUCK & DUMPLING
Located at 3003 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78247, Duck & Dumpling is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in traditional Peking duck and scratch-made dumplings. Owned by William Chu, the restaurant emphasizes authenticity, with a chef skilled in the art of duck preparation. The meticulous two-day air-drying process ensures the Peking duck achieves a crispy skin and juicy interior, accompanied by in-house made spring pancakes.
The menu offers a variety of flavors, including rich pork soup dumplings and northern Chinese-style hand-pulled noodles. Wok-charred green beans and pan-fried dumplings are also crowd favorites. The Peking duck is served tableside, allowing diners to assemble their tacos with house-made pancakes, cucumbers, scallions, and duck sauce. To complement the meal, milk teas and fresh juices are available.
Texas Eats 2026 (KSAT 2026)
BEST QUALITY DAUGHTER
Located at 602 Avenue A, San Antonio, TX 78215, Best Quality Daughter is an Asian-American restaurant that merges Chinese, Southeast Asian, and South Texas flavors in a historic building over 100 years old. Launched in 2018 by Chef Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, the restaurant reflects her Chinese-American heritage and strong ties to the San Antonio food scene. It became a permanent fixture in November 2020, with Alan Nelson as Chef de Cuisine.
The menu focuses on wok-fired cooking with locally sourced ingredients. Notable dishes include the Drunken Noodle Red Curry Mole, featuring wagyu beef flank and fresh Thai basil, and the slow-cooked pork belly served with lettuce wraps. For a vegan option, the Impossible potstickers are filled with plant-based meat and mushrooms, served with a flavorful dipping sauce.
Texas Eats 2026 (KSAT 2026)
LORO
Located at 2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, Loro is an Asian smokehouse and bar, created by two James Beard Award-winning chefs, Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole, in 2018. This innovative spot combines Central Texas barbecue with Southeast Asian flavors, using post oak for on-site smoking of meats. Guests can enjoy a unique menu in a spacious setting with a beer garden and a creative slushy cocktail program.
Signature dishes include brisket served with confit garlic shallots and fresh herbs, along with golf ball-sized corn fritters accompanied by chili aioli. The drink menu features a slushy flight with various flavors, including a frozen gin and tonic and a mango sake slushy, perfect for a refreshing experience.
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