Spending time in the city and want to find the best San Antonio chicken wings? Don’t worry, we have you covered.
If there’s one dish that brings pleasure to the masses, it has to be a humble portion of chicken wings. Something so simple, yet with so many varieties that never fails to deliver happiness. The fact that you usually wash them down with some beer is just an added bonus…
San Antonio has some great spots for wings, so we wanted the find the best of the best. You know, the kind of chicken wings that are so good you’d travel all the way across the city for them…
There’s no arguing that Wayne’s Wings serves some of the best chicken wings in San Antonio. Here, you get to choose one flavour per five wings. And, boy, are there lots of choices. Love wet, sloppy sauces? Sample something like the Spicy Curry or Buffalo Ranch. Into more dry rub flavours? The Caribbean Jerk is pretty great.
After a bit of choice? WingIT is the spot for you. Serving up large, tasty, and saucy San Antonio wings, this spot also has some great hot fries and fried pickles to enjoy. Favourite flavours include Honey BBQ, Pineapple Mango, Garlic Parmesan, and many more. All you have to do is decide which you’re going to order first.
Anchor Bar claims to be home to the “original chicken wing.” Or, once of them at least. For full Texas flavour, you can’t miss the wings here. What’s more, however, is that they sell their own wing sauces so you can take them home and enjoy them whenever you want. They go all the way from Mild, Barbeque and Medium to Hotter and Suicidal.
Callum’s Attagirl was once voted as one of the coolest bars in San Antonio. So, if fun is what you’re after, then plan on stopping by this hotspot. In fact, their brunches are legendary, and it’s in part due to their Southern Fried wings. Served with coleslaw and sweet potato hash, it’s a dish you’ll be dreaming and drooling about for a while.
What’s better than pairing some fine chicken wings with an ice-cold craft beer? Not much, especially in the Texas heat. This independent, family-owned bar serves up some of the best craft beer in the region, which is great considering that you’ll need one to wash down all the wings you’re about to devour. Their Gochu IPA wings are smothered in fermented, spicy Gochujang sauce.
Hot Joy is one of the trendiest, most Instagrammable restaurants in the city. And, they just so happen to serve up some of San Antonio’s best chicken wings. Don’t expect anything classic here; it’s all creative, from flavour to presentation. Order the twice-fried chicken wings. They’re covered in crab fat caramel and peanuts.
You’ll remember the Alamo, but you’ll also absolutely remember these legendary wings. For a simple meal of pizza and wings, stop by this local eatery and let yourself indulge. Wings are pretty traditional but always packed with flavour. Choose from Original Crispy, Glazed Hot & Spicy, Lemon Pepper, Barbecue, Garlic Parmesan or Sweet & Sour.
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Elizabeth has lived and worked in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, all of which have contributed to her passion for travel writing. When she's not writing, you can find her exploring little hideouts in Colombia or watching photography tutorials on YouTube. Contact: [email protected]
