Schilo's Delicatessen, German delicatessen in downtown San Antonio, United States.
Schilo's Delicatessen is a German deli in downtown San Antonio, Texas, serving items like bratwurst, Reuben sandwiches, and made-from-scratch soups. The dining room is a long, plain space with wood furniture and a counter that recalls an old diner.
Fritz and Laura Schila opened the business in 1917 as a bar in Beeville, Texas, then moved it to San Antonio when Prohibition banned the sale of alcohol. The shift to food kept the place running, and it has stayed in operation ever since.
Schilo's is one of the few places in San Antonio where German-Texan cooking is still tangible on the plate. Dishes like rye bread sandwiches and sauerkraut have changed little since the place first opened.
The restaurant opens early in the morning and closes in the early afternoon, so it works best for breakfast or an early lunch. It sits in downtown San Antonio within walking distance of the River Walk.
Fritz Schilo created a house root beer recipe during Prohibition as an alcohol-free option for customers. That same recipe is still used today, making it one of the few things on the menu that has never changed.
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