The Best Iranian Businesses in San Antonio

San Antonio has a smaller Iranian community than Houston, Dallas, or Austin. Because the numbers are smaller, businesses are scattered rather than clustered which is exactly the situation a directory is useful for.

Browse by category

Restaurants and bakeries : kabab houses, family kitchens, and Persian pastry shops.

Doctors and dentists : Farsi-speaking physicians and dental practices.

Rug stores : hand-knotted Persian and Oriental rug dealers.

Realtors : agents who know both the market and the community.

Persian markets : groceries carrying saffron, dried lime, barberries, Persian rice, and fresh herbs.

Also listed: professional services, finance, insurance, beauty and spas, automotive, education, and home services.

Where to look

Listings are spread across San Antonio rather than concentrated in one district. The map is more useful here than any neighborhood name.

If you cannot find what you need locally, Austin is a little over an hour north and Houston is about three hours east with the most listings in the state worth the drive for a specific market, bakery, or specialist.

What each listing shows

Every listing includes the phone number, full address, opening hours, and website, so you can reach the business directly. Many add photos and a description of what they do. Where a business notes that staff speak Farsi, that appears on the listing too.

Every submission is read by a person before publishing. We confirm the business exists and the contact details work. We do not verify professional licenses, credentials, or insurance — choosing a doctor, lawyer, or contractor is still your decision.

Nowruz and community events

Nowruz, the Persian New Year at the spring equinox, is the anchor of the community calendar. It is inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Markets and bakeries often take Nowruz orders sabzi polo with fish, sweets, and haft-sin items so it is worth calling ahead in the weeks before. In a smaller community, ordering early matters more.

Nearby areas

The directory covers Texas statewide, including Houston, Dallas, and Austin.

Beyond Texas, the largest Iranian communities in the country are in California, with more in Arizona, New Mexico, Georgia, and Florida.

Own a business in San Antonio?

If you run an Iranian or Persian-owned business in San Antonio, add it to the directory. Basic listings are free and take a few minutes.

In a smaller community, being findable matters more there are fewer people to hear about you by word of mouth.

Looking elsewhere? Browse the full directory covering all 50 states and Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find Iranian businesses in San Antonio?
Pick a category from the list above, or use the map to see what is closest to you. Every listing shows phone, address, and hours.

Are there Persian restaurants in San Antonio?
Browse the restaurant category to see what is currently listed, with hours and contact details.

Where can I find Persian groceries in San Antonio?
Persian markets carry saffron, dried lime, barberries, Persian rice, and fresh herbs. They are listed under Persian markets. If nothing is listed nearby, Austin and Houston have more options.

Can I find a Farsi-speaking doctor or dentist in San Antonio?
Where a practice tells us that staff speak Farsi, that appears on the listing. Start with the doctors or dentists category.

Is it free to list a business in San Antonio?
Yes. Basic listings are free with no time limit. Paid plans are available for featured placement.

Can non-Iranians use the directory?
Yes. Anyone can search and use it. The listings are for Iranian and Persian-owned businesses, but the directory is open to everyone.