Indian Food Stories in San Antonio, TX

4.7(412)$10–20San Antonio, TX
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 412 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

San Antonio, TX • Price $10–20 • 4.7★
Indian Food Stories is an Indian buffet located in the Stone Oak neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. This establishment has earned a 4.7-star rating from 412 reviews. They offer dine-in, curbside pickup, and delivery services. The price range for meals is between $10 and $20. Indian Food Stories is situated at 19422 U.S. Hwy 281 N Ste 101. Visitors can find hours, website information, and phone contact details for this restaurant. This buffet provides a dining option for those in the San Antonio area seeking Indian cuisine.

Good to know

  • Indian Food Stories has a listed address in San Antonio, TX, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 412 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
19422 U.S. Hwy 281 N Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78259, Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX
Phone
(210) 639-6391
Today
9 AM–1:30 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.7 (412 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.4 weighted · 412 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.7 from 412 reviews( 0.34 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median412 / 793.5 median
03,967.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.19) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3967.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
9 AM–1:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
9 AM–1:30 PM
sunday
9 AM–1:30 PM
thursday
9 AM–1:30 PM
tuesday
9 AM–1:30 PM
wednesday
9 AM–1:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_in

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Full Menu

31 items with prices
  • Idli (3 Pieces)$7.99

    Idli are a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in southern India. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice.

  • Podi Idli (3 Pieces)$9.49

    Idli are a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in southern India. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice.

  • Idli Vada (2 Pieces Idli 1 Piece Vada)$9.99

    Idli are a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in southern India. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice.

  • Sambar Idli (3 Pieces)$9.49

    Idli are a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in southern India. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice.

  • Mini Sambar Idli (10 Pieces)$9.49

    Idli are a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in southern India. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice.

  • Mini Idli (10 Pieces)$7.49

    Idli are a type of savory rice cake, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in southern India. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice.

  • Ghee Karam Idli$9.99

    To the regular idli we add ghee and Karam is a coarse spice,with a mixture of ground dry spices that typically goes into it dried chilis, black gram, dried garlic and other spices.

  • Punugulu (8 Pieces)$9.99

    Puri is a deep fried bread made from unleavened whole wheat flour that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is eaten for breakfast or as a snack or light meal. It is usually served with a savory curry. Mysore Bonda also known as Mysore bajji is a popular south Indian snack food made with lentils, chopped fresh coconut, fresh herbs, and vibrant spices. The ingredients are combined to create a thick batter, and are then deep fried to make crisp, soft, and fluffy fritters served with chutneys.

  • Mysore Bonda (5 Pieces)$10.99

    Puri is a deep fried bread made from unleavened whole wheat flour that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is eaten for breakfast or as a snack or light meal. It is usually served with a savory curry. Mysore Bonda also known as Mysore bajji is a popular south Indian snack food made with lentils, chopped fresh coconut, fresh herbs, and vibrant spices. The ingredients are combined to create a thick batter, and are then deep fried to make crisp, soft, and fluffy fritters served with chutneys.

  • Puri (3 Pieces)$8.99

    Puri is a deep fried bread made from unleavened whole wheat flour that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is eaten for breakfast or as a snack or light meal. It is usually served with a savory curry. Mysore Bonda also known as Mysore bajji is a popular south Indian snack food made with lentils, chopped fresh coconut, fresh herbs, and vibrant spices. The ingredients are combined to create a thick batter, and are then deep fried to make crisp, soft, and fluffy fritters served with chutneys.

  • Masala Dosa$10.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Pesarattu$11.99

    Pesarattu, pesara attu, pesara dosa, or cheeldo is a crepe-like bread, originating in Andhra Pradesh, India, that is similar to dosa. It is made with green gram batter, but, unlike dosa, and it does not contain urad dal. Pesarattu is eaten as breakfast and as a snack in Andhra Pradesh. A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Mysore Masala Dosa$12.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Paneer Dosa$11.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Onion Masala Dosa$12.49

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Plain Dosa$9.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Ghee Dosa$11.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Onion Dosa$10.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Podi Dosa$11.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Onion Chilli Pesarattu$12.99

    Pesarattu, pesara attu, pesara dosa, or cheeldo is a crepe like bread, originating in Andhra Pradesh, India, that is similar to dosa. It is made with green gram batter, but, unlike dosa, it does not contain urad dal. Pesarattu is eaten as breakfast and as a snack in Andhra Pradesh. A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Cheese Dosa$10.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Chocolate Dosa$10.99

    A dosa is a thin pancake originating from South India, made from a fermented batter predominantly consisting of lentils and rice. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram, ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt, and then fermented.

  • Onion Chilli Uthappam$10.99

    Uthappam is a type of dosa from South India. In Tamil Nadu it is known as uthappam and in Karnataka it is known as uttappa. In Kerala it is known as oothappam. In tulu it is known as ootappa or ootappo. Unlike a typical dosa, which is crisp, and crepe like, uttapam is thicker, and with toppings.

  • Podi Uttapam$9.99

    Uthappam is a type of dosa from South India. In Tamil Nadu it is known as uthappam and in Karnataka it is known as uttappa. In Kerala it is known as oothappam. In tulu it is known as ootappa or ootappo. Unlike a typical dosa, which is crisp, and crepe like, uttapam is thicker, and with toppings.

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Indian Food Stories has a 4.7-star rating based on 412 customer reviews.