The best restaurants in San Angelo

32 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Since 1984, Packsaddle Bar-B-Que has been turning out 14-hour brisket, cornmeal-battered catfish, famous hand-cut steak fingers, juicy…

6007 Knickerbocker Rd

Since 1984, Packsaddle Bar-B-Que has been turning out 14-hour brisket, cornmeal-battered catfish, famous hand-cut steak fingers, juicy burgers, and scratch-made desserts that taste like someone’s grandma still runs the kitchen… and yes, they cater when your backyard hangout suddenly becomes a crowd.

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Big Burger

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Big Burger is all about simple, seriously satisfying comfort food, with seasoned patties, crispy fries, and that classic fast-food vibe…

2203 N Chadbourne St

Big Burger is all about simple, seriously satisfying comfort food, with seasoned patties, crispy fries, and that classic fast-food vibe that hits the spot after a long day. Keep it local this week and treat yourself to an easy, no-fuss lunch or dinner that actually tastes like something.

From the San Angelo newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

3510 Knickerbocker Rd

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Chain counter-serve pizzeria known for its Peproni Rolls & make-your-own pizzas.

3536 Knickerbocker Rd

Chain counter-serve pizzeria known for its Peproni Rolls & make-your-own pizzas.

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Easygoing gastropub offering wood-fired pizza, American fare & many wines in contemporary digs.

1407 Knickerbocker Rd

Easygoing gastropub offering wood-fired pizza, American fare & many wines in contemporary digs.

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Taco, Mexican food truck offering a wide range of tacos along with burritos.

1616 S Chadbourne St

Taco, Mexican food truck offering a wide range of tacos along with burritos.

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Cicis Pizza

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Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

4415 Sunset Dr Ste G

Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

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Twin Peaks

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Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

1601 Knickerbocker Rd

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

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Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

4387 W Houston Harte Expy

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

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The Pit BBQ

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Casual eatery serving meat smoked on-site (brisket, sausages, and turkey), along with baked potatoes, mac 'n' cheese and other sides.

2330 Sherwood Way

Casual eatery serving meat smoked on-site (brisket, sausages, and turkey), along with baked potatoes, mac 'n' cheese and other sides.

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Angry Cactus

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A menu featuring American bistro-inspired fare, happy hour & brunch with a Southwestern atmosphere.

1 W Concho Ave

A menu featuring American bistro-inspired fare, happy hour & brunch with a Southwestern atmosphere.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

614 W 29th St Ste 110

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Luigis

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Italian comfort food, including chicken Parmesan, served in a casual setting with a full bar.

421 S Chadbourne St

Italian comfort food, including chicken Parmesan, served in a casual setting with a full bar.

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Old-school booth-&-counter joint serving comfort fare such as chicken fried steak & meatloaf.

1728 Pulliam, Bus US Highway 67-J, 1728 Pulliam St

Old-school booth-&-counter joint serving comfort fare such as chicken fried steak & meatloaf.

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Family-run burger joint serving smashed and double patties, cheesesteaks and funnel cake fries.

502 N Van Buren St

Family-run burger joint serving smashed and double patties, cheesesteaks and funnel cake fries.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

4251 Sherwood Way

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Chill spot with a restaurant featuring burgers, plus a driving range, putt-putt, and kids' activities.

2838 College Hills Blvd

Chill spot with a restaurant featuring burgers, plus a driving range, putt-putt, and kids' activities.

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Lily's Pizza

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Brick-oven pizzeria serving classic Italian comfort food in a laid-back setting.

2424 Vanderventer Ave

Brick-oven pizzeria serving classic Italian comfort food in a laid-back setting.

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The Crazy Fruit

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Bright spot for fruit cups, smoothies and other desserts, as well as fresh juices.

426 N Van Buren St

Bright spot for fruit cups, smoothies and other desserts, as well as fresh juices.

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The Meltdown

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Casual eatery (part of a chain) serving melt sandwiches and other items, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as coffee.

427 W Ave I

Casual eatery (part of a chain) serving melt sandwiches and other items, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as coffee.

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Chain with gourmet beef, turkey & vegan burgers, plus spiked shakes. Some locations have game meats.

333 S Chadbourne St

Chain with gourmet beef, turkey & vegan burgers, plus spiked shakes. Some locations have game meats.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

3556 Knickerbocker Rd

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Trophy's Pizza

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Pies with unlimited toppings, plus wings & pasta offered up at this quick-serve pizzeria.

4325 Southwest Blvd

Pies with unlimited toppings, plus wings & pasta offered up at this quick-serve pizzeria.

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No-frills joint for house-smoked BBQ staples such as brisket & pulled pork, plus classic sides.

1207 W Beauregard Ave

No-frills joint for house-smoked BBQ staples such as brisket & pulled pork, plus classic sides.

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Casual option for Mexican eats, including tacos, available for lunch and dinner.

2020 N Bryant Blvd

Casual option for Mexican eats, including tacos, available for lunch and dinner.

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Takeout bakery, also providing catering services for events.

108 N Pierce St

Takeout bakery, also providing catering services for events.

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City Limits

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Laid-back outpost for burgers, steaks and chicken-fried dishes amid a pool table and dance floor.

4205 S Bryant Blvd

Laid-back outpost for burgers, steaks and chicken-fried dishes amid a pool table and dance floor.

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Old-fashioned, convivial American restaurant & lounge in a Victorian-style building dating to 1884.

26 E Concho Ave

Old-fashioned, convivial American restaurant & lounge in a Victorian-style building dating to 1884.

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Low-key pick for fried-chicken dishes like wings and tenders and mac and cheese plus catering.

1405 N Bryant Blvd

Low-key pick for fried-chicken dishes like wings and tenders and mac and cheese plus catering.

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Sprawling collection of workshops featuring artists selling a range of works from paintings to sculptures.

2505 Martin Luther King Dr Studio 5

Sprawling collection of workshops featuring artists selling a range of works from paintings to sculptures.

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Japanese steakhouse, sushi bar and hibachi grill for Japanese dishes from scallops to Teriyaki steak.

2412 College Hills Blvd

Japanese steakhouse, sushi bar and hibachi grill for Japanese dishes from scallops to Teriyaki steak.

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Chill, modern hangout with a full bar spotlighting creative pub fare & house-brewed beer on tap.

20 W Beauregard Ave

Chill, modern hangout with a full bar spotlighting creative pub fare & house-brewed beer on tap.

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