Looking for high-protein-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Crab Shack, Pei Wei and Landry's Seafood House, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry high-protein-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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San Antonio's Affordable High Protein Destinations
Fuel your fitness goals without breaking the bank by exploring San Antonio’s premier selection of affordable, high-protein eateries. This curated list features a vibrant mix of cuisines, ranging from the traditional Mexican fare at Pete's Tako House and Domingo to the comforting American classics found at Magnolia Pancake Haus. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at The Dakota East Side Ice House or a sit-down meal at Bombay Bicycle Club, these local favorites ensure you stay satisfied and energized throughout the Alamo City.
23 restaurants in Best Affordable High Protein Restaurants in San Antonio | Affordable & High Protein
- Joe's Crab Shack: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Pei Wei: 6 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Landry's Seafood House: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Capo's Pizza: 5 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Cove: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- The Station Cafe: 4 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Casa Rio: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Ácenar Hot Mex Cool Bar: 3 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Bombay Bicycle Club · rated 5/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Indian.
- Mad Dogs British Pub · rated 4/5: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pete's Tako House · rated 4/5: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Magnolia Pancake Haus · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Domingo · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Maddy McMurphy's Irish Sports Bar · rated 4/5: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Sugartime Shot Bar · rated 2/5: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fuddruckers: 2 high-protein-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Philo Coffee: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Dakota East Side Ice House: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Schilo's Delicatessen: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. American" (often categorized under.
- Rocky's Taco House #2: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Long John Silver's: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Peter Piper Pizza: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Sancho's Cantina & Cocina: 1 high-protein-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
