Abu Omar Halal
Muslim-owned halal spot near UTSA with a cult following — open until 2am and serving some of the best shawarma in San Antonio.
City Guide
San Antonio, TX
Culture, community, and conscious dining
📍 6 businesses reviewed
Ali Baba International Food Market
A generous, well-stocked international market with halal meats, fresh pita, proper spices, and the kind of deli counter that rewards wandering.
Baklovah Bakery & Sweets
A small Muslim-owned bakery that treats baklava like a craft — layered, syrup-rich, pistachio-studded, and made to be shared.
Chef's Table Turkish Grill
A family-owned Turkish kitchen on Babcock Road where hand-minced recipes, oak-charcoal grills, and proper pides make the case for a slower kind of fast food.
Makan Halal Cuisine
A family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant on Fredericksburg Road where the hummus is creamy, the falafel is a pilgrimage, and Fridays mean mansaf.
Shawarmatee
A family-run halal food truck on Fredericksburg Road where the chicken shawarma comes out hot, the beef is seasoned deep, and the falafel earns its reputation.