Local: SMA’s Best New Restaurant 2025

SMA may not have a Michelin star chef now but we’re pretty sure there’s one in the making… From the amuse-bouche to the Pavlova, the food at Local has been transformed - somewhere between the soft opening on November 2nd and the December 18th official opening - with some of the most incredible flavors; perfected by a whole lot of magic from this chef.

It usually takes 3 months or more for an experienced chef to turn a new place around but in this case, Chef Paulina Carreño did it in just 7 weeks. Strong leadership has a vision that’s crucial for rapid change and it happens when someone knows exactly what they want and refuses to settle for anything less.

At Local, we can tell you that the flavors aren’t just good, they’re amazing. All the main dishes on the menu are under $190 pesos/$10.55 USD. Affordable food in SMA? We’re starting a new list and Local takes the top spot.

Go taste the food and you’ll understand why we’re calling Local the Best New Restaurant of 2025.

Buen Provecho!

Local Sterling Dickinson 9, San Antonio Wednesday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Closed Monday - Tuesday Chef Paulina Carreño