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SAN ANTONIO’S OLDEST RESTAURANT

As the oldest restaurant in San Antonio, Schilo’s began as a saloon in 1917 and became a German delicatessen during Prohibition. Today, it’s one of the best places to eat on the River Walk in San Antonio, known for its German spicy mustard, and recipes passed down for generations.

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About

History

Serving German-
Texan Fare Since 1917

Schilo’s began in the early 1900s as a saloon in Beeville, TX. When “Papa” Fritz Schilo moved his saloon—and his family—to San Antonio in 1914, Mama Schilo started serving her classic German recipes. By 1917, the saloon had transformed into a beloved German delicatessen, quickly becoming one of the best food places in San Antonio, Texas.

When Prohibition hit in 1920, most saloons closed. But Schilo’s adapted: beer kegs rolled out, and homemade root beer kegs rolled in, brewed with cane sugar and served to thirsty patrons.

In 1942, Schilo’s moved to its current location—a former currency exchange bank where the original vault now serves as our walk-in cooler. After three generations of Schilo family ownership, the Lyons family took over in 1980, preserving the tradition of German food restaurants and family hospitality.

Today, Schilo’s stands proudly as the oldest restaurant in San Antonio, serving guests from around the world who come for the best Reuben sandwich, creamy best pea soup, tangy spicy mustard, and authentic German food in San Antonio, Texas.

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Root Beer Mug

The Root Beer That Saved the Day

When the beer kegs rolled out, the root beer kegs rolled in.

Taste the tradition
for yourself.

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Merch

  • A bag of Schilo's single-origin coffee with a white background, featuring a vintage illustration of a man holding a steaming cup of coffee, and a honeycomb pattern on the side.
  • Black T-shirt celebrating 100 years of Schilo's with a graphic of a flag in red, green, blue, and white, and text indicating German-Texan heritage.
  • White mug with black speckles and the word 'schlotz' in green cursive text.
  • A clear glass beer mug with green text logo reading 'Schlitz Since 1917' on the side.
  • Bottle of Schilo's hot mustard with label showing its origin in San Antonio, Texas, and established date of 1917.
  • Olive green baseball cap with embroidered text and flags, promoting the Schlitz German-Texan Fair and its founding year 1917.
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Did you know we have a collection of antique postcards from German relatives?

meet the team

Bill and Elizabeth Lyons

Bill Lyons and
Elizabeth Lyons Houston

Behind every frosty mug of homemade root beer and every bowl of the best pea soup is a team dedicated to carrying on over 100 years of Schilo’s tradition. From our kitchen crew perfecting German mustard recipes to our longtime servers greeting generations of guests, we’re proud to be a family-friendly restaurant in San Antonio with a local heart and deep roots

  • Nicole Amerson

    Nicole Amerson

    General Manager

  • Felecia Jones Assistant General Manager

    Felecia Jones

    Assistant General Manager

  • Adam Barraza

    Adam Barraza

    Kitchen Supervisor

  • Kerry Dunmore Assistant Kitchen Supervisor

    Kerry Dunmore

    Assistant Kitchen Supervisor

  • Jennifer Anglin Headwait

    Jennifer Anglin

    Headwait

  • Kat Arispe Headwait

    Kat Arispe

    Headwait

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Come taste 100+ years of history

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LOS LEONES

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Los Leones is a fourth-generation, family-owned hospitality and real estate group based in San Antonio, Texas. Dating back to 1946 with the founding of Casa Rio—the oldest restaurant on the River Walk—Los Leones has played a vital role in shaping the city’s culinary and cultural landscape. Today, the group owns and operates a portfolio of beloved local institutions, including Broadway News, continuing its commitment to preserving tradition while evolving for future generations.