Looking for the ultimate Father’s Day plans in San Antonio? Treat Dad to the 3rd Annual Taste of Pearl: Burger Showdown on Sunday, June 21!
This year, the competition is bigger and juicier than ever. Pearl’s top restaurant chefs are taking over their patios for a one-day-only epic burger battle—and you get to crown the champion.
How the Taste of Pearl Burger Showdown Works
- Grab Your Wristband: Kick off your afternoon at the Pearl Tent in Pearl Park (conveniently located right near the World Cup Watch Party main screen).
- Taste & Vote: Your wristband grants you a delicious burger sample from every competing restaurant and gives you three votes to cast for your absolute favorite.
Pro Tip: Make a full afternoon of it! Eat, shop, and explore everything Pearl has to offer.
Featured San Antonio Restaurants & Chefs
We’ve lined up some of the best culinary talent in the city. Come hungry and ready to sample mouth-watering creations from:
- Supper
- Otto’s Ice House
- Henbit
- Burgers by the Butcher (from Pullman Market)
- Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
- Boiler House
- Brasserie Mon Chou Chou (2025 Winner!)
- Casanova BBQ
Get Tickets & Event Updates
Wristbands for this exclusive Father’s Day event sell out fast. Don’t miss your chance to taste the best burgers in San Antonio! Tickets are $20.
Your Wristband Unlocks Exclusive Pearl Perks
Ticket purchasers can make a full day of exploration at Pearl with participating businesses offering exclusive discounts. Check out the list below:
- Jue Let:
- Cumbia DJ from 6-10PM
- Free Karaoke downstairs on 6/21
- Supper
- 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Sternewirth
- 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Larder
- 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Rancho Diaz
- 15% off hats and t-shirts
- Feliz Modern
- 15% off snacks, drinks, cards, & buttons
- Park Bar
- 15% off non-alcoholic beverages
- Dos Carolinas
- 15% off
- Freight Chicken
- 15% off
- Niche
- 15% off apparel (excludes special orders and Howler Brothers)
- Cape Bottle Room
- 15% off wines by the glass and bottle (in-person redemption only)
- Hiatus Day Spa
- 15% services all day
*Note for all: cannot be combined with other discounts or already on-sale items
The day at a glance
| Time | Event / Activity | Location |
| 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Pearl Farmers Market | Throughout Pearl |
| 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Taste of Pearl: Burger Showdown | Participating Restaurant Patios |
| 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM | World Cup Watch Parties | Pearl Park Main Screen |
| 4:45 PM | Official Winner Announcement | Pearl Park |
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Come hungry, stay for the game, and cast your vote.