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Texas Eats NOW: Belgian Bistro Classics and Old-Fashioned Burgers
By David Elder, Alex Mathison at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 6, 2026
· 3 min read
You can watch “Texas Eats NOW” Mondays through Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com, and KSAT Plus, our free streaming app. Today on Texas Eats NOW: LA FRITE BELGIAN BISTRO728 S Alamo St, San Antonio , TX 78205La Frite Belgian Bistro is San Antonio’s premier...
Key takeaway Today on Texas Eats NOW: LA FRITE BELGIAN BISTRO728 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205La Frite Belgian Bistro is San Antonio’s premier Belgian bistro, bringing European bistro culture to the heart of Southtown for 17 years.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The presence of La Frite Belgian Bistro and Candy's Old Fashion Burgers in San Antonio's dining scene speaks to the city's diverse culinary landscape. La Frite's 17-year tenure in Southtown has helped establish the area as a hub for unique, culturally-driven restaurants, while Candy's has become a staple in downtown San Antonio. The fact that both establishments have managed to thrive, with La Frite sourcing high-quality ingredients like Prince Edward Island mussels and Candy's using 100% fresh, never-frozen local beef, suggests a strong demand for distinctive, high-quality dining experiences in the city. Furthermore, the family-owned nature of Candy's, with three generations involved, highlights the importance of small, independent businesses in San Antonio's community. As the city continues to grow and evolve, it will be interesting to see how these and other local eateries adapt and contribute to the city's vibrant food culture.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? You can watch “Texas Eats NOW” Mondays through Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com, and KSAT Plus, our free streaming app. Today on Texas Eats NOW: LA FRITE BELGIAN BISTRO728 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205La Frite Belgian Bistro is San Antonio’s premier...
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