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Today on Texas Eats NOW: Schulzes Pit (KSAT 2026)SCHULZE’S PIT ROOM
1013 Schriewer St, Seguin, TX 78155
Schulze’s Pit Room in Seguin serves live-fire Central Texas barbecue with a family legacy dating back to 1964. The restaurant is known for prime brisket smoked for 20 to 24 hours over post oak and pecan, along with award-winning St. Louis-style pork ribs, smoked chicken, turkey, and pulled pork. The pit room also features house-made sausage crafted by in-house sausage maker Bill Dumas, including regular and jalapeño cheese links, as well as rotating weekly creations.
Traditional barbecue sides include potato salad, baked potato salad, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, green beans, and tater tot casserole. Guests can also enjoy hearty options such as baked potatoes and brisket nachos, paired with the restaurant’s signature barbecue sauce, which starts sweet before finishing with a sharp, tangy kick. Schulze’s Pit Room combines time-honored Central Texas barbecue techniques with a family tradition that has made it a destination for smoked meats in Seguin.
Cranky Grannys (KSAT 2026)CRANKY GRANNY’S SWEET ROLLS
16051 Dessau Rd Ste F, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls in Pflugerville specializes in handcrafted, made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls inspired by nostalgic desserts and family traditions. Founded by Sianni Dean and inspired by her grandmother, the bakery transforms classic flavors such as peach cobbler and banana pudding into decadent cinnamon roll creations. The soft, fluffy rolls feature a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and a gooey texture designed to hold generous layers of toppings.
Popular selections include the Toasted Caramel Crunch, Strawberry Shortcake, cookies ‘n’ cream, peach cobbler, tres leches, and the extra-saucy Ooey Gooey roll. The bakery also offers rotating weekly flavors and savory creations, including fried chicken rolls, along with hot and frozen coffee, milkshakes, and sodas. With its family-friendly atmosphere and playful approach to classic desserts, Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls offers a unique take on the traditional cinnamon roll.
Mare E Monte (KSAT 2026)MARE E MONTE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
9390 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
Mare e Monte Italian Restaurant brings together coastal seafood and rustic land-based ingredients, reflected in its name, which translates to “sea and mountain.” The San Antonio restaurant combines fresh seafood with ingredients such as wild mushrooms, prosciutto, and meats to create a menu of classic and creative Italian dishes. Popular selections include grilled artichokes with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, Lemon Sole Oreganata with white wine and breadcrumbs, and black pasta tossed with garlic, pancetta, shrimp, and scallions.
The menu also features the Pork Chop San Remo, a breaded and pan-fried pork chop served with vegetables, fig jam, pecans, and prosciutto di Parma. Mare e Monte offers a quaint neighborhood dining experience, with an in-house pastry chef preparing house-made desserts. The restaurant also accommodates dietary needs with specialty options, including dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free breads, giving diners a range of options while maintaining its focus on Italian flavors.
Bobbies Southern Kitchen (KSAT 2026)BOBBIE’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN
606 Embassy Oaks, Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78216
Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen in San Antonio serves scratch-made Southern comfort food in generous portions, with massive buttermilk biscuits among its signature offerings. The warm, family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and homestyle lunch favorites, including biscuits and gravy, chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken, and Ana’s Fancy French Toast. The restaurant is particularly known for its hearty plates and quick service.
One of the standout dishes is the Morning Wrecker, which combines chicken-fried steak, hash browns, two eggs, sausage gravy, and cheddar cheese between a large biscuit. Another massive offering, the Bust Your Britches, comes with pancakes, three eggs, smoked bacon, sausage, ham, and a choice of farmhouse potatoes or grits. With oversized portions and familiar Southern flavors, Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen delivers the kind of hearty comfort food designed to leave diners satisfied.
Southerleigh (KSAT 2026)SOUTHERLEIGH HAUTE SOUTH
5822 Worth Pkwy, Ste 112, San Antonio, TX 78257
Southerleigh Haute South at The Rim in San Antonio serves casual Southern comfort food with a coastal Gulf Coast influence inspired by Chef Jeff Balfour’s upbringing in Galveston. The menu features bold, unpretentious flavors across lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and an active oyster bar. Signature dishes include brined and pressure-fried chicken, Gulf oysters on the half shell, peel-and-eat shrimp boils, fried fish baskets, and shrimp and fried oyster po’boys.
Southern staples such as flaky biscuits with honey butter and bacon jam, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and chicken and sausage gumbo round out the menu. Guests can pair their meals with local craft beers from Southerleigh, batch cocktails, and selections from the full bar. The restaurant combines Gulf Coast seafood with classic Southern comfort food in a relaxed setting designed for casual dining.
Dumpling World (KSAT 2026)DUMPLING WORLD
4616 Triangle Ave, Ste 203, Austin, TX 78751
Dumpling World in Austin’s Triangle neighborhood specializes in fresh, handcrafted Chinese and Taiwanese-style dumplings and noodle dishes. The casual restaurant makes its dumplings to order, with house-made wrappers and flavorful fillings. Popular selections include xiao long bao, or soup dumplings, featuring delicate wrappers filled with savory, piping-hot broth, along with pan-fried thumb buns with crisp bottoms and soft, dense interiors.
The menu also includes boiled dumplings served in spicy or sour broths, along with hearty noodle soups such as braised beef noodle soup and Tan Tan noodles loaded with chili oil and tender beef. Other popular starters include pork and sticky rice shumai and cheese crab puffs. With its focus on handmade dumplings and noodles, Dumpling World offers Austin diners a straightforward introduction to Chinese and Taiwanese comfort food.
La Panaderia (KSAT 2026)LA PANADERÍA BAKERY CAFÉ
8305 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
La Panadería Bakery Café in San Antonio combines Mexican heritage baking with French, Italian, and American bread-making techniques. The bakery is known for handcrafted breads made using a 48-hour fermentation process, along with artisanal pan dulce, creative croissants, hearty sandwiches, and specialty coffee drinks. Its bright, open dining space features high ceilings, large windows, and a full bar, creating a welcoming setting for breakfast, lunch, or a coffee break.
Signature selections include the Mexican Cubana Torta, Tequila Almond Croissant, Churro Cinnamon Roll, and Jalapeño Sausage Pastry. The bakery also serves croissant breakfast sandwiches filled with options such as chorizo and egg or ham and Swiss cheese. Popular drinks include café con leche and dirty hot chocolate, while the full bar offers options such as margaritas and carajillos. La Panadería’s combination of Mexican baking traditions and European-inspired techniques has made it a popular stop for both sweet and savory offerings.
KPOT (KSAT 2026)KPOT KOREAN BBQ & HOT POT
7741 N Loop 1604 E, Live Oak, TX 78233
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot in Live Oak offers an interactive, all-you-can-eat dining experience that combines Korean barbecue with traditional Asian hot pot. Each table features a built-in electric grill for Korean barbecue and a recessed burner for a personal hot pot, allowing diners to cook a variety of ingredients right at the table. Guests can choose from about eight soup bases, including Thai Tom Yum, Szechuan Spicy, Japanese Miso, Mushroom, Healthy Herbs, and Korean Seafood Tofu.
The restaurant offers nearly 100 ingredient choices, including thinly sliced prime brisket, pork belly, Wagyu beef, short ribs, lamb, seafood, dumplings, and fresh vegetables. Diners can use table-side tablets to select their ingredients before visiting a central sauce and appetizer bar to customize dipping sauces and grab sides such as kimchi and pickled vegetables. The combination of Korean barbecue, hot pot, and an extensive selection of ingredients makes KPOT a highly interactive dining experience for groups looking to cook and customize their meal together.
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