Many towns in Central Texas – take Fredericksburg and New Braunfels, for example – have rich German heritages. San Antonio isn’t one of them, but it’s still home to one of the oldest German restaurants in Texas! Schilo’s dates to 1917, and one taste of their authentic cuisine and frosty root beer will transport you back to the Old World.

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The oldest restaurant in San Antonio, Schilo's dates to 1917.
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Owners "Papa" Fritz and Mama Schilo originally intended for the restaurant to serve as a saloon - but that all changed once patrons got a taste of Mama's traditional German cooking.
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Schilo's was moved to its current location - a former currency exchange bank - in 1942. The vault is now a walk-in cooler!
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Today, the Schilo family no longer owns the deli, but their influence is still there - even in the tiniest of details.
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In terms of the menu, think of it as authentic German flair with a unique Texas twist.
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You'll see all the classics like Reuben sandwiches and bratwurst, plus juicy burgers served on stout beer buns.
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From schnitzel to soft pretzels with homemade hot mustard, a meal at Schilo's is a trip back to the Old World.
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The sides, including German potato salad and red cabbage, are equally as incredible. Top it all off with a frosty mug of the restaurant's famous root beer, which took the place of regular beer during Prohibition.
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Schilo's even serves breakfast! If you've never started your day with eggs and a side of bratwurst, we highly recommend doing so.
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Address: 424 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205.
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Hours are 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.

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Schilo's, 424 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA