San Antonio's culinary brilliance on display at a local restaurant.
San Antonio is celebrating a remarkable achievement with seven of its restaurants and chefs nominated for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards. This year, San Antonio surpassed Austin, which garnered six nominations, showcasing the culinary talent in the city. Notable nominees include Mixtli for Outstanding Hospitality and six chefs contending for Best Chef: Texas. The wave of recognition also extends to El Paso and Brownsville, highlighting a broader representation of Texas’s culinary landscape. Finalists will be revealed on April 2, with the winners at a ceremony in June.
San Antonio is buzzing with excitement as the James Beard Foundation recently announced the semifinalists for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards. This year, the city has made a spectacular showing with a total of seven restaurants and chefs receiving recognition, marking it as a banner year for culinary talent.
In what feels like a friendly rivalry, Austin trailed behind San Antonio with nominations in six categories. Still, it’s San Antonio that stands tall with the most semifinalists, creating an air of festivity and pride for food lovers in the area. The nominations not only honor the top talents in the culinary scene but also highlight the vibrant community that keeps San Antonio’s gastronomic flame burning.
Among the notable nominations, Mixtli, a celebrated gem in the city’s culinary crown, earned a spot for the Outstanding Hospitality Award. Filling diners’ hearts with warmth and culinary bliss, Mixtli has quickly become a must-visit destination for anyone eager to experience San Antonio’s rich flavors.
This year, six of San Antonio’s talented chefs are in the running for the esteemed title of Best Chef: Texas. These passionate culinary masterminds include:
It’s heartening to see these chefs receive acknowledgment for their dedication and creativity in the kitchen, showcasing the culinary talent that thrives in the Alamo City!
The announcement has also spotlighted amazing restaurants from other Texas cities. El Paso and Brownsville have their own share of nominations, marking a growing trend in recognizing broader areas of Texas beyond just the major metropolitan hubs. In this wave of recognition, Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Canje in Austin shines as a finalist for Outstanding Chef, while the dynamic duo David Kirkland and Ernest Servantes of Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin are also nominated in the same prestigious category.
New culinary establishments are also making their mark—like Lao’d Bar in Austin, which has been nominated for Best New Restaurant.
El Paso too is celebrating some noteworthy nominations, including:
Doesn’t it feel great when culinary creativity gets the acknowledgment it deserves?
As we look ahead, the anticipation is building. Finalists for the awards will be unveiled on April 2, with the winners announced in a grand ceremony on June 16 in Chicago. San Antonio is eagerly holding its breath, hoping to finally break the 23-year streak without securing a James Beard Award.
With Mixtli recently clinching San Antonio’s first-ever Michelin Star and raking in other accolades, the city is on the cusp of something remarkable. Burnt Bean Co., renowned for its mouthwatering barbecue, continues to impress as it receives nominations across various categories.
For all the food lovers, chefs, and restaurant owners out there: this is your moment to shine! San Antonio is ready to put its culinary prowess on display and take home the coveted James Beard honors.
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