san antonio tx, August 22, 2025
News Summary
The Texas Eats Food Festival is set to return to San Antonio, featuring 21 local restaurants, including defending winner Tu Asador. Held at the Boeing Center, the festival will raise funds for flood relief efforts in Kerr County. Attendees can purchase general admission or VIP tickets for early access and special tastings. The event promises an evening filled with Texas flavors, culinary talent, and live music from a local band blending various genres.
San Antonio
Tu Asador returns to defend its title at the Texas Eats Food Festival on September 20, 2025
The Texas Eats Food Festival will return to San Antonio on Saturday, September 20, 2025, running from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Boeing Center at Tech Port. The event will feature 21 restaurants from the city and beyond, and the defending People’s Choice Award winner, Tu Asador, will compete again. Tickets are available in general admission and VIP tiers, with general admission priced between $100 and $150. Proceeds from the festival will be directed to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country for flood relief efforts in Kerr County.
What to expect at the event
The three-hour festival is presented by a local television broadcaster as an extension of a regional culinary program led by the show’s executive producer and host, who has been producing the series since 2020. The festival is billed as a showcase of Texas flavors and traditions and will pair food offerings with live music. A San Antonio band known for blending country, pop, Latin and rock will provide live entertainment throughout the evening.
Lineup and notable participants
The 2025 lineup includes 21 restaurants representing a mix of returning festival participants, established local favorites, several beloved local chains, and one out‑of‑town barbecue entrant from Houston. Notable names on the roster include Attaboy, Bar Loretta, Southerleigh, Fife & Farro, The Jerk Shack, The Desert Spoon, Pharm Table, and J-Bar-M-Barbecue from Houston. The diverse list aims to highlight a range of regional cooking styles and restaurant formats.
Ticketing and access levels
General admission tickets are priced in the $100–$150 range and do not include drinks. A VIP tier offers early access to the venue and special tastings prepared by chefs who have been recognized by UNESCO as ambassadors of gastronomy. Specific VIP amenities and exact pricing for VIP passes were announced by festival organizers in advance of the event.
Charity and community impact
Proceeds from the festival will support flood relief efforts in Kerr County through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. The festival organizers have designated the event as a fundraising effort tied to that local relief campaign.
Context and festival history
The Texas Eats Food Festival debuted in May 2024 and has since become a recurring culinary event in San Antonio. It grows from a regional television culinary series that spotlights local restaurants and culinary talent. The series’ producer and host has led the show since 2020 and is frequently compared in style to well‑known national food personalities; the host also uses a signature catchphrase in on‑air segments. The festival is intended to extend the program’s emphasis on local restaurants into a live tasting event with music and community fundraising.
Additional details
- Venue: Boeing Center at Tech Port
- Date and time: September 20, 2025, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Number of restaurants: 21
- Live music: San Antonio band blending country, pop, Latin and rock
- Charity beneficiary: Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country (Kerr County flood relief)
- Host/producer: Executive producer and host of the associated regional culinary program (host since 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Texas Eats Food Festival being held?
The festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio.
How much do tickets cost and what do they include?
General admission tickets are priced between $100 and $150 and do not include drinks. VIP tickets offer early access and special tastings from chefs recognized as ambassadors of gastronomy; exact VIP pricing is announced separately.
Which restaurants will participate?
The festival lineup includes 21 restaurants, featuring local favorites and returning participants. Notable entrants include Attaboy, Bar Loretta, Southerleigh, Fife & Farro, The Jerk Shack, The Desert Spoon, Pharm Table, Tu Asador (defending People’s Choice winner), and J-Bar-M-Barbecue from Houston.
Who benefits from the proceeds?
Proceeds will go to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to support flood relief efforts in Kerr County.
Is there live entertainment at the festival?
Yes. A San Antonio band that blends country, pop, Latin and rock will provide live music during the event.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Texas Eats Food Festival |
| Date & Time | September 20, 2025 — 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio |
| Number of Restaurants | 21 |
| Ticket Price | General admission: $100–$150; VIP tier with added benefits |
| Charity | Proceeds to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country (Kerr County flood relief) |
Timeline
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Current host began leading the regional culinary program | Established (producer records) |
| May 2024 | Festival debuted in San Antonio | Completed (festival history) |
| September 20, 2025 — 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Texas Eats Food Festival at Boeing Center at Tech Port | Scheduled (event announcement) |
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Additional Resources
- CultureMap: Texas Eats Food Festival
- Wikipedia: San Antonio
- KSAT: San Antonio Restaurants
- Google Search: Tu Asador
- CultureMap: Schertz Station
- Google Scholar: Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
- KSAT: San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Proceeds for Flood Relief
- CultureMap: Bowl & Barrel Closure
- Google News: Texas Eats Food Festival
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