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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in CultureMap San Antonio. Updated August 2026.
Justin's Ice Cream Co · River Walk
The oldest ice cream shop in San Antonio, on the River Walk since 1981, known for horchata and chamoy flavors alongside the classics.
La Michoacana Handmade Ice Cream and Snacks · North Side
A family paleta stand best known for its Mexican-flavor pops, like fresas con crema and arroz con leche, made from recipes inherited from the owners' mother.
Brindles Ice Creams · Northwest Side
CultureMap likes the Hokey Pokey here: honey brittle swirled into a sweet cream base.
Black+White Modern Creamery · Broadway
A Broadway creamery known for rotating seasonal flavors: turtle cheesecake, lavender milk tea, and its signature black vanilla.
Bee Nice Cream · Alamo Heights
Alamo Heights scoops built from uber-fresh, often Texas-sourced ingredients, including honey and lavender flavors.