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KSAT's SA Picks Winner List 2018

Your Go-To Guide for the Best in San Antonio

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SAN ANTONIO – The SA Picks winner list for each category is shown below.

Thank you for voting and nominating your favorite places in San Antonio for SA Picks!

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All of the winners will receive a SA Picks Winner Decal.

All of the finalists will receive a SA Picks Finalist Decal.

KSAT employees will be reaching out to the winners and finalists soon.

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Quick Eats

Best in Quick Eats

  • Winner: Chick-fil-A
  • Finalist: Wizard Sno-Cones
  • Finalist: Big Daddy's Eats & Treats

Best Ice Cream Shops

  • Winner: Baskin-Robbins
  • Finalist: Cold Stone
  • Finalist: Lick Honest Ice Creams

Best Bakery Shops

  • Winner: La Popular Bakery
  • Finalist: Bakery Lorraine
  • Finalist: The Original Donut Shop

Dining

Best Asian food

  • Winner: Golden Wok
  • Finalist: Panda Inn
  • Finalist: Quik Wok

Best BBQ

  • Winner: Rudy's BBQ at Leon Springs
  • Finalist: Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
  • Finalist: Smoke Shack

Best Brunch

  • Winner: Magnolia Pancake Haus
  • Finalist: The Guenther House
  • Finalist: La Madeline French Cafe & Bakery

Best Burgers

  • Winner: Whataburger
  • Finalist: Chris Madrid's
  • Finalist: Burger Boy

Best Chinese food

  • Winner: Golden Wok
  • Finalist: Mencius
  • Finalist: Ding How Chinese Restaurant

Best Greek food

  • Winner: Demo's Greek Food
  • Finalist: Papouli's Greek Grill
  • Finalist: Mina & Dimi's Greek House

Best Italian food

  • Winner: Paesano's Italian Restaurant 
  • Finalist: Olive Garden
  • Finalist: Maggiano's Little Italy

Best Korean food

  • Winner: Seoul Garden
  • Finalist: Ilsong Garden

Best Mexican food

  • Winner: Nicha's
  • Finalist: Mi Tierra
  • Finalist: Blanco Cafe

Best Pizza

  • Winner: Grimaldi's Pizzeria
  • Finalist: Joey's
  • Finalist: Jet's Pizza

Best Sushi

  • Winner: Sushi Zushi
  • Finalist: Kona Grill
  • Finalist: Godai

Best Seafood

  • Winner: Sea Island
  • Finalist: Pappadeaux's
  • Finalist: Rudy's Seafood

Best Steakhouse

  • Winner: LongHorn Steakhouse
  • Finalist: Saltgrass Steakhouse
  • Finalist: Ruth's Chris Steak House

Best Thai food

  • Winner: Tong's Thai
  • Finalist: Thai Taste
  • Finalist: Thai Dee

Best Vegan food

  • Winner: Viva Vegeria
  • Finalist: Pharm Table Cafe
  • Finalist: Infusa Cafe

Fashion

Best in Fashion

  • Winner: The Bra Box
  • Finalist: Barbaco Apparel 
  • Finalist: Alvina's Tailor Shop

Coffee Shops

Best Coffee Shops

  • Winner: San Antonio Barista Academy/Espresso Bar
  • Finalist: Dunkin' Donuts
  • Finalist: Jim's

Nightlife 

Best in Nightlife

  • Winner: Paramour Bar
  • Finalist: Howl at the Moon
  • Finalist: Bar America

Best Dance Halls

  • Winner: John T. Floore's Country Store
  • Finalist: Cowboys Dance Hall
  • Finalist: Thirsty Horse Saloon

Fitness

Best in Fitness

  • Winner: Iron Fit Circuit Training
  • Finalist: ILoveKickboxing - Stone Oak
  • Finalist: Gold's Gym 

Weddings

Best in Weddings

  • Winner: The Floral Basket
  • Finalist: Sir Victor M Garcia Wedding Planner
  • Finalist: Remember the Time Photo Booth

Shopping

Best in Shopping

  • Winner: Boysville Auxiliary Thrift Shop
  • Finalist: Steel Creations Custom Furniture
  • Finalist: Ironside Antique Mall 

Arts & Entertainment

Best in Arts & Entertainment

  • Winner: Tons of Fun
  • Finalist: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  • Finalist: Santikos Casa Blanca

Beauty 

Best in Beauty

  • Winner: Just Skin by Stephanie
  • Finalist: Bexar Skin
  • Finalist: Inspire Beauty Concepts

Best Hair Salons

  • Winner: The Color Studio
  • Finalist: Hair by Kristy 
  • Finalist: Studio Rau

Best Nail Salons

  • Winner: Upper Nail Salon
  • Finalist: Valencia Nail Spa
  • Finalist: The Rim Nails & Spa

Best Barbershops

  • Winner: Blendz Barbershop
  • Finalist: Chop It Up Barbershop
  • Finalist: Victory Salon & Barbershop

Services

Best Services

  • Winner: CPR Heart of Angels
  • Finalist: Maverick Alliance
  • Finalist: Christmas Holiday & Party Decorating Services

Best AC/Electric Services

  • Winner: Beyer Boys
  • Finalist: Champion AC
  • Finalist: Ike's Air Conditioning

Best Home Services

  • Winner: Good As New Exterior Cleaning
  • Finalist: Texas Scrubbing Maids
  • Finalist: Christmas Holiday & Party Decorating Services

Best Dog Services

  • Winner: Lucy's Doggy Daycare & Spa
  • Finalist: Angel of Mercy Animal Cruelty Care-Grissom
  • Finalist: Tail Waggerz Dog/Cat Daycare & Boarding

Best Real Estate Agents

  • Winner: Maverick Alliance
  • Finalist: Carter TX Realty
  • Finalist: Veteran Home Inspections

Best Insurance Agents

  • Winner: Nationwide Insurance: Joel Gonzales Agency
  • Finalist: Maverick Alliance
  • Finalist: Jorge Sanchez Farmers Insurance

Best in Automotive

Best Car Washes

  • Winner: The Wash Tub
  • Finalist: Bee Clean Car Wash
  • Finalist: Bubble Bath

Best Car Services

  • Winner: Select One Collision Center
  • Finalist: Moreno & Sons Auto Parts
  • Finalist: Honest-1 Auto Care

Best Auto Accessories

  • Winner: Carquest Auto Parts - Moreno & Sons
  • Finalist: Alamo Auto Sound & Security 
  • Finalist: Advance Auto Parts on Bandera and Woodlawn

About the Author
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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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