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SA Picks voting results for Week 5

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SAN ANTONIO – Here are the SA Picks voting results for week 5 in the voting round!

Have you been nominated for SA Picks? We are still in the process of reaching out to each business. 

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You can vote once an hour per category per day until Sept. 2. The winners are revealed on Sept. 3.

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DINING

American:

  • 1st:  Bud Jones Restaurant - 83 votes
  • 2nd: Smoke Shack BBQ - 81 votes
  • 3rd: The Magnolia Pancake Haus - 72 votes

Brunch:

  • 1st: The Magnolia Pancake Haus - 84 votes
  • 2nd: Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant - 73 votes
  • 3rd: Bill Miller - 63 votes

Chinese: 

  • 1st: Wah Kee Chinese - 260 votes
  • 2nd: Golden Wok - Wurzbach - 112 votes 
  • 3rd: Ding How - 65 votes

Dining - Other:

  • 1st: Nicha's Comida Mexicana - 81 votes
  • 2nd: Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant - 72 votes
  • 3rd: 2M Smokehouse - 53 votes

Dining - Franchise/Other:

  • 1st: Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant - 83 votes
  • 2nd: 54th Street - 58 votes
  • 3rd: El Chaparral - 47 votes

Greek:

  • 1st: Mina & Dimi's Greek House - 160 votes
  • 2nd: Demo's Greek Food - 96 votes
  • 3rd: Papouli's - 73 votes

Italian:

  • 1st: MAAR's Pizza & More - 646 votes
  • 2nd: La Sorrentina - 123 votes
  • 3rd: Maggiano's Little Italy - 61 votes

Mexican:

  • 1st: La Maceta - 76 votes
  • 2nd: El Buen Gusto Mexican Cafe - 55 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: Nicha's - 32 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant - 32 votes

Seafood:

  • Tied for 1st: Sea Island - 92 votes
  • Tied for 1st: Pappadeaux's - 92 votes
  • 2nd: Bill Miller's Laguna Madre - 43 votes
  • 3rd: El Bucanero - 40 votes

Steakhouse:

  • 1st: Chama Gaucha Brazillian Steakhouse - 59 votes
  • 2nd: Saltgrass - 55 votes
  • 3rd: Little Red Barn - 40 votes

Sushi:

  • 1st: Sushi Zushi - 75 votes
  • 2nd: San Poke - 67 votes
  • 3rd: Gorro's - 53 votes

Thai:

  • 1st: Thai Taste - 68 votes
  • 2nd: Yum Thai - 31 votes
  • 3rd: Thai Hut - 28 votes

Vegetarian:

  • 1st: Green Vegetarian Cuisine - 102 votes

QUICK EATS

Acai Bowls:

  • 1st: Acai Berry Land - 71 votes
  • 2nd: Farm to Juice - 36 votes
  • 3rd: Rise Up - 34 votes

Bakery:

  • 1st: Panderia Jimenez - 177 votes
  • 2nd: La Panderia - 51 votes
  • 3rd: Bakery Lorraine - 33 votes

Barbecue:

  • 1st: So.Tex BBQ -  1,675 votes
  • 2nd: ScooterZ BBQ - 595 votes
  • 3rd: Burnwood '68 - 562 votes

Burger:

  • 1st: The Longhorn Cafe - 76 votes
  • 2nd: Chris Madrid's - 49 votes
  • 3rd: Burger Boy - 44 votes

Food Trucks:

  • 1st: So Tex - BBQ - 1,624 votes
  • 2nd: Lada Ladies - 585 votes
  • 3rd: Scooterz BBQ - 465 votes

Fries:

  • 1st: Bill Miller - 73 votes
  • 2nd: Philly's Phamous Cheesesteaks (Food Truck ) - 45 votes
  • 3rd: Casa Azul De Andrea - 36 votes

Frozen Yogurt:

  • 1st: Arctic Ape - 55 votes
  • 2nd: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt - 52 votes
  • 3rd: Orange Leaf @ Brooks - 29 votes

Ice Cream:

  • 1st: ICED UP - 148 votes
  • 2nd: Amy's Ice Cream - 29 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: Las Nieves Fruit Cups & More - 23 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: Mister Softee - 23 votes

Meat Market:

  • 1st: Wiatrek's Meat Market - 81 votes
  • 2nd: Bolner's Meat Market - 71 votes
  • 3rd: Dignowity Meats - 22 votes

Nachos:

  • 1st: Cha-Cho's Mexican Restaurant - 76 votes
  • 2nd: Alamo Cafe - 41 votes
  • 3rd: Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant - 30 votes

Pizza:

  • 1st: MAARS Pizza - 1,045 votes
  • 2nd: Mia Marco's Pizza - 57 votes
  • 3rd: Big Lou's Pizza - 53 votes

Quick Eats - Local:

  • 1st: Pepe's Barbacoa - Bandera Rd. - 154 votes
  • 2nd: Tycoon Flats - 54 votes
  • 3rd: The Original Donut Shop - 40 votes

Sandwich Shop:

  • 1st: Four Kings - 421 votes
  • 2nd: Zito's - 44 votes
  • 3rd: McAlister's Deli - 40 votes

Sweets:

  • 1st: Scooped Cookie Dough Bar - 158 votes
  • 2nd: Mike's SnoBiz - 99 votes
  • 3rd: TwelveStone - 31 votes

Soup:

  • 1st: La Madeline - 78 votes
  • 2nd: McAlister's Deli - 53 votes
  • 3rd: W D Deli - 18 votes

Tacos:

  • 1st: La Maceta - 204 votes
  • 2nd: Diablos Tacos - 130 votes
  • 3rd: El Puesto La Tejanita on Division - 129 votes

Wings:

  • 1st: MAAR's Pizza & More - 958 votes
  • 2nd: Wing Stop - 62 votes
  • 3rd: Pluckers - 48 votes

FASHION

Alterations - Local:

  • 1st: Alvina's Tailor Shop - 421 votes
  • 2nd: Lennie's Alterations - 15 votes
  • 3rd: Encore for Women - 14 votes

Children's Clothing:

  • 1st: Street Gear - 25 votes

Dry Cleaner's - Local:

  • 1st: Midtown Cleaners - 39 votes

Jewelry - Local:

  • 1st: James Avery - 178 votes
  • 2nd: Paparazzi - 64 votes
  • 3rd: Goldmaster's - 3 votes

Men's Clothing:

  • 1st: Dos Carolinas - 34 votes
  • 2nd: Tall Tees & More - 18 votes
  • 3rd: DXL - 11 votes 

Resale - Local:

  • 1st: Boysville Auxiliary Thrift Store - 161 votes
  • 2nd: Clothes Mentors - 15 votes
  • 3rd: Encore for Women - 7 votes

Vintage - Local:

  • 1st: The Vintage Market - 224 votes
  • 2nd: The Vaulti - 173 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: Hello Tallulah - 10 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: Grey Moon Vintage - 10 votes

Women's Accessories - Local:

  • 1st: Brenda Anz Paparazzi - 1,816 votes
  • 2nd: The Bra Box - 107 votes
  • 3rd: Eye Candy Boutique - 42 votes

Women's Boutique - Local:

  • 1st: Broadway Pinups - 170 votes
  • 2nd: Pop into Paparazzi - 118 votes
  • 3rd: The Bra Box - 72 votes

COFFEE SHOPS

  • 1st: Cajun Coffee Shack - 1,045 votes
  • 2nd: The Cracked Mug - 797 votes
  • 3rd: Daylight Donuts - 580 votes

NIGHTLIFE

Beer Selection:

  • 1st: Bar America - 88 votes
  • 2nd: Big Hops - 75 votes
  • 3rd: Alamo Beer - 23 votes

Brewpub:

  • 1st: Freetails - 52 votes
  • 2nd: Busted Sandal - 17 votes

Dancing:

  • 1st: Jack Rabbit - 156 votes
  • 2nd: Bonham Exchange - 34 votes
  • 3rd: Cowboys Dancehall - 28 votes

Happy Hour:

  • 1st: Big Hops - 65 votes
  • 2nd: Bar America - 52 votes
  • 3rd: 54th Street Bar & Grill - 31 votes

Irish Pub:

  • 1st: Pat O'Brien's - 52 votes

Late Night Eats:

  • 1st: Bar America - 62 votes
  • 2nd: Hawx Bar - 16 votes
  • 3rd: Retox Bar - 10 votes

Live Music:

  • 1st: Bar America - 46 votes
  • 2nd: Floore's Country Store - 42 votes
  • 3rd: Sanchos - 22 votes

Neighborhood Bar:

  • 1st: Splash - 194 votes
  • 2nd: The Cove - 51 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: Big Hops - 49 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: StreetFare SA - 49 votes

Sports Bar:

  • 1st: Splash - 131 votes
  • 2nd: The Ticket - 75 votes
  • 3rd: Supremes Sports Bar - 66 votes

FITNESS

Dance Studio:

  • 1st: Powerhouse TNT Gymnastics - 72 votes
  • 2nd: Centro Fitness - 7 votes
  • 3rd: CrossFit Kicaster - 4 votes

Gym - Local:

  • 1st: Simply Soccer SA - 161 votes
  • 2nd: YMCA - 34 votes
  • 3rd: TruFit Athletic Club - 8 votes

Martial Arts:

  • 1st: CDK Tae Kwon-Do Club Culebra - 317 votes
  • 2nd: Ultimate Submission Academy - 258 votes
  • 3rd: Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu - 42 votes

Personal Trainers:

  • 1st: Simply Soccer - 55 votes
  • 2nd: Nomadik Yoga - 34 votes
  • 3rd: Uplifted Performance - 12 votes 

Vitamins & Supplements:

  • 1st: Rock's Discount Vitamins - 24 votes
  • 2nd: Natural Heights - 10 votes
  • 3rd: Muscled-up Nutrition - 3 votes

Yoga Studio:

  • 1st: Nazdira Yoga - 14 votes

Zumba - Local:

  • 1st: YMCA Tri-Point - 22 votes

Cheer and Gymnastics:

  • 1st: Powerhouse Gymnastics Training Center - 38 votes
  • 2nd: Olympia - 5 votes

Fitness - National Business:

  • 1st: Planet Fitness - 26 votes
  • 2nd: YMCA - 22 votes
  • 3rd: Orangetheory Fitness - 16 votes

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Art Gallery:

  • 1st: The Crafty Home DIY Workshop - 766 votes
  • 2nd: Board & Brush Creative Studio - 314 votes
  • 3rd: Wonder Chamber - 57 votes

Family Entertainment:

  • 1st: ComedySportz - 379 votes
  • 2nd: San Antonio Plastic Bricks - 330 votes
  • 3rd: SeaWorld - 149 votes

Local Band/Artist:

  • 1st: Mariachi Las Altenas - 51 votes
  • Tied for 2nd: Logan Blake - 10 votes
  • Tied for 2nd: Ruben V - 10 votes

Movie Theater: 

  • 1st: Santikos Casa Blanca - 176 votes
  • 2nd: Alamo Drafthouse North - 45 votes
  • 3rd: Santikos Mayan Palace - 21 votes

Museum:

  • 1st: The DoSeum - 56 votes
  • 2nd: Wonder Chamber - 47 votes
  • 3rd: McNay Art Museum - 31 votes

WEDDINGS

Cake:

  • 1st: Crazy Cakes by Jen - 1,214 votes
  • 2nd: Our Daily Pastries - 174 votes
  • 3rd: Lucy's Cake Shop - 37 votes

Caterer:

  • 1st: Bartenders4you - 186 votes
  • 2nd: SassTass & The Pour Horse, Mobile Bar Co. - 116 votes
  • 3rd: Heavenly Gourmet - 110 votes

DJ:

  • 1st: DJ Krylon - 21 votes

Make-Up:

  • 1st: Madame Make-up and Hair - 259 votes
  • 2nd: JAX Studio - 25 votes

Party Rentals:

  • 1st: Wolf Weddings & Events - 17 votes

Photographer:

  • 1st: Daniel Grove Photography - 223 votes
  • 2nd: Snap Chic Photography - 164 votes
  • 3rd: Karissa Knowles Photography - 125 votes

Wedding Dresses:

  • 1st: Bridal Connection - 825 votes
  • 2nd: Bella Bride Boutique - 69 votes
  • 3rd: Olivia Grace Bridal - 10 votes

Wedding Planner:

  • 1st: Panache Event Group - 413 votes
  • 2nd: Sir Victor M Garcia - 133 votes
  • 3rd: Lasting Impressions by Design - 124 votes

Wedding Florist:

  • 1st: Spring Garden Flower Shop - 1,115 votes
  • 2nd: Jo's Flower and Gifts - 452 votes
  • 3rd: Oakleaf Florist - 285 votes

Hair Stylist:

  • 1st: Bloom Mobile Braid Bar - 57 votes
  • 2nd: Salon Vense - 5 votes
  • 3rd: Victory Salon - 4 votes 

SERVICES

Banking:

  • 1st: RBFCU - 49 votes
  • 2nd: Frost Bank - 16 votes
  • 3rd: Firstmark Credit Union - 9 votes

Heating and Cooling:

  • 1st: Jon Wayne Service Company - 233 votes
  • 2nd: Zimmerman A/C and Heating - 178 votes
  • 3rd: Rosenberg Indoor Comfort - 175 votes

House Cleaning:

  • 1st: Good As New Exterior Cleaning - 54 votes
  • 2nd: Gleam Team Window Cleaning - 32 votes
  • 3rd: Tilented - 6 votes

Photography:

  • 1st: Tilde - 1,100 votes
  • 2nd: Bea Simmons Photography - 754 votes
  • 3rd: Karissa Knowles Photography - 273 votes

Realtors:

  • 1st: Dillingham & Toone Real Estate - 132 votes
  • 2nd: Exposed Homes Group - 85 votes
  • 3rd: Home River Group San Antonio - 41 votes

Tutoring:

  • 1st: Learning Foundations - 119 votes
  • Tied for 2nd: South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - 6 votes
  • Tied for 2nd: Code Ninjas Alamo Ranch - 6 votes

Plumbing:

  • 1st: Jon Wayne Service Company - 38 votes
  • 2nd: Beyer Boys - 19 votes
  • 3rd: Aramendia Plumbing Heating & Air - 18 votes

Home Repair:

  • 1st: Bexar Essentials Remodeling - 429 votes
  • 2nd: Sanchez 5 Hardware - 136 votes
  • 3rd: Mammoth Contracting - 24 votes

Promotional Services:

  • 1st: Caprice Productions - 244 votes
  • 2nd: CVM Marketing - 137 votes
  • 3rd: Love.Marketing - 104 votes

Fiesta Medal Vendor/Designer:

  • 1st: Caprice Productions - 318 votes
  • 2nd: Mira Medals - 89 votes

Services - Local:

  • 1st: South Texas Solar Systems - 485 votes
  • 2nd: CPR Heart of Angels - 127 votes
  • 3rd: Christmas Holiday and Party Decorating Services - 91 votes

Dentistry:

  • 1st: Leon Springs Dental Center - 182 votes
  • 2nd: All Smiles Dental Center - 84 votes
  • 3rd: Perry Dental Health - 9 votes

Primary Care Physicians:

  • 1st: Kid Doc Pediatrics - 27 votes
  • 2nd: Alamo Heights Primary Care Physicians - 16 votes
  • 3rd: Partners in Primary Care - 7 votes

BEAUTY

Barber:

  • 1st: Blendz Barbershop - 1,615 votes
  • 2nd: Southtown Barbers - 1,570 votes
  • 3rd: Champs Barber Shop - 999 votes

Day Spa:

  • 1st: The Day Spa @ Folawns - 84 votes
  • 2nd: Sculpt Away - 8 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: Diamond Nail Salon - 4 votes
  • Tied for 3rd: The Massage - 4 votes

Hair Color:

  • 1st: Hair by Kristy - 1,546 votes
  • 2nd: The Color Studio by Vanessa Lee Flores - 933 votes
  • 3rd: Studio Rau - 165 votes

Hair Salon:

  • 1st: Studio Rau by Clara Rauschuber - 1,193 votes
  • 2nd: The Color Studio - 101 votes
  • 3rd: Victory Salon - 22 votes

Manicure and Pedicure:

  • 1st: Nails by Valerie - 772 votes
  • 2nd: The Day Spa at Folawns - 91 votes
  • 3rd: Upper Nail Salon - 34 votes

Massage:

  • 1st: Somatic Therapies Massage Center - 377 votes
  • 2nd: The Day Spa at Folawns - 101 votes
  • 3rd: Alamo Hills Massage Therapy - 6 votes

Tattoo and Piercing:

  • 1st: Roy Barrera - 1,016 votes
  • 2nd: Aerros Ink Private Tattoo Studio - 225 votes
  • 3rd: Twisted Tattoo - 93 votes

Waxing:

  • 1st: The Day Spa at Folawns - 92 votes
  • 2nd: The Wax Bar - 20 votes
  • 3rd: European Wax Center - 9 votes

Beauty - National: 

  • 1st: The Woodhouse Day Spa - 11 votes
  • 2nd: Fantastic Sam's - 8 votes
  • 3rd: Great Clips - 6 votes

Beauty - Local:

  • 1st: Hair by Kristy - 1,764 votes
  • 2nd: Mikey's Hair Salon - 533 votes
  • 3rd: Just Skin by Stephanie - 349 votes

AUTOMOTIVE

Auto Detailing:

  • 1st: WOT Auto Detailing - 398 votes
  • 2nd: Fresh and Clean Mobile Auto Detailing - 222 votes
  • 3rd: Gils Auto Works - 75 votes

Auto Parts:

  • 1st: Moreno & Sons Auto Parts and Machine Shop - 127 votes
  • 2nd: Mobile Auto Services - 64 votes
  • 3rd: Go Pro Automotive - 21 votes

Auto Repair:

  • 1st: Larson's Automotive - 384 votes 
  • 2nd: Finsanto Automotive - 349 votes
  • 3rd: 1st Choice Collision & Automotive Repair - 186 votes

Body Shop:

  • 1st: 1st Choice Collision & Automotive Repair - 175 votes
  • 2nd: Select One Collision - 23 votes
  • 3rd: Northside Collision - 18 votes

Tires:

  • 1st: Discount Tire - 42 votes

Car Wash:

  • 1st: Wash Me Car Salon - 81 votes
  • 2nd: Bee Clean Car Washes - 48 votes
  • 3rd: The Wash Tub - 45 votes

Dealership:

  • 1st: Rusel Felts Motor Company - 32 votes
  • 2nd: Ancira Nissan - 30 votes
  • 3rd: Mercedes Benz of San Antonio - 18 votes

SHOPPING

Antiques:

  • 1st: Ironside Antiques Mall - 658 votes
  • 2nd: Deer Oaks Furniture - 122 votes
  • 3rd: Junk Depot Thrift Shop - 59 votes

Comics:

  • 1st: Comics at Ironside Antique Mall - 827 votes
  • 2nd: Heros and Fantasies - 23 votes

Flowers:

  • 1st: Spring Garden Flower Shop - 1,057 votes
  • 2nd: Jo's Flowers & Gifts - 464 votes

New Furniture:

  • 1st: Deer Oaks Furniture Distribution - 192 votes
  • 2nd: Living Spaces - 12 votes
  • 3rd: In Home Furniture - 5 votes

Shopping - Local:

  • 1st: Boysville Auxiliary Thrift Store - 148 votes
  • 2nd: The Bra Box - 49 votes
  • 3rd: The Shops at La Cantera - 38 votes

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Kiersten has been a Digital Content Creator with KSAT12 since 2017. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and previously worked for the Spurs Sports & Entertainment.

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