Schilo's Delicatessen
| Schilo's Delicatessen | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Street address | 424 E Commerce St. |
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
Schilo's Delicatessen is a restaurant in San Antonio, Texas in the United States. It primarily serves German cuisine. [1][2][3]
Schilo's is the oldest restaurant in San Antonio.[1][2][3]
History[edit]
Schilo's Delicatessen began as a bar in Beeville in 1914 until Fritz and Laura Schila moved it to San Antonio In 1917. They debuted with German cuisine. When Prohibition was introduced in 1920, Schilo's Delicatessen kept operating. Its timely transition to a restaurant allowed the place to serve beer kegs.[1][4][5]
Despite the rise of antisemitism, Fritz Schila expanded Schilo's menu to include kosher foods, such as Kosher potato salad, before he died in 1935, Schila's son Edgar took over the business. The restaurant was moved to its current location, 424 E Commerce St., in 1942.[4][6]
Bill Lyons purchased Schilo's in 1980.[6]
Menu[edit]
Schilo's Delicatessen maintained a great deal of its menu since it was formed in 1917. Lyons said that they do not hire chefs to remain consistent to its tradition. Guests can order the same Reuben sandwich on pumpernickel and split pea soup that was available 100 years ago. The restaurant primarily serves German cuisine and throughout the years has offered American fare.[2][6][7][8]
Schilo's is also known for their homemade root beers, created by founder Fritz Schilo during the Prohibition.[2][6][7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Martinez, Sarah. "Greatest Hits: San Antonio Restaurants That Have Stood the Test of Time". San Antonio Current. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d Brennan, Kyle (13 July 2015). "20 oldest businesses in San Antonio". mySA. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ a b "The Best Places to Eat & Drink on The River Walk (That Aren't Tourist Traps)". Thrillist. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ a b Hendricks, David (15 July 2017). "Schilo's marks a century of serving German-Texas food". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Schilo's". Schilo's. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Schilo's and Casa Rio: A Tale of Two Families". San Antonio Report. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Schilo's Delicatessen at HollyEats.com – Holly Eats". HollyEats. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ a b McLeod, Gerald. "Day Trips: Schilo's Deli, San Antonio". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 18 August 2021.