News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4 Chuck W. wrote: > >I think I saw some postings on San Antonio sometime back, but since I >had no plans to go there I didn't read them. Now I do. Could someone >help me to locate a good BBQ place and a good Mexican place. Since I >won't have a car and will be staying downtown, it would help if the >places weren't too far away. Thanks. > >Chuck Weinstock [email removed] As a San Antonio resident for over 15 years, I think I can help you. First of all, there really aren'tt any good BBQ places downtown, with the exception of Tony Roma's. It is located on the river floor of Rivercenter Mall. Prices range from around $10 per person to $30. You can get very full for approximately $15. I highly suggest the onion ring loaves. But only get a full loaf if you are eating with someone else, or even two someone elses. Mexican food is much easier to come by. There are Mexican and Italian restaurants all along the Riverwalk. Don't eat in the hotels along the Riverwalk unless you have to....the Riverwalk is too neeat of an experience to only eat in a hotel. Prices along the riverwalk vary from $7.50 to $25.00 it all depends on where you want to eat. All of the restaurants along the Riverwalk post menus, so you can decides ahead of time which fit into your budget. On a purely tourist note for dining, make sure to go to the Tower of the Americas. Lunch at the tower should run around $8.00, plus drinks, tax, and gratuity. Dinner will be more expensive, running approx. $12.00. If you decide to go up the tower just to see the look-out deck, DON'T. There is a better way to get to the look-out deck. Go to the restaurant elevator, and request to go to the lounge. Sodas run $1.34 at the last time I was there. You get free refills, and there is only a $1.00 service charge for the elevator ride. If you go just on the tourist elevator, the ride will run $3.00 per person. Remember, though, only the dining part of the tower rotates. My favorite Downtown restaurants are Tony Roma's, the Bayou's (seafood), and the Olive Garden (Italian). Mi Ti Aira's (sp?) has good Mexican food, but the wait is very long. There is a small Mexican restaurant next door to it, that is cheaper and the wait is much shorter, but I forget the name of it... I hope all of this helps....just remember that dining out in Downtown San Antonio is a romantic experience....and you have to pay for the romance Have a good trip. Any questions? E-mail me. Lorraine Whiteaker [email removed]
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio
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>... Mi Ti Aira's (sp?) has good Mexican food, but the wait is very long.
That's Mi Tierra, as in my land, or perhaps my country. Highly recommended.[I tried to post a response to this article yesterday, but for some reason my article didn't show up on my machine. My apologies if this is the second response you've seen from me.] Someone wrote: >Mexican food is much easier to come by. There are Mexican and Italian >restaurants all along the Riverwalk. The downtown Italian restaurants aren't really worth the trouble. Two of the oldest Mexican restaurants on the river are Casa Rio and La Paloma del Rio. Both are touristy, but the food is decent and the setting can't be beat. >On a purely tourist note for dining, make sure to go to the Tower of the >Americas. The food here is nothing to get excited about. If you just have to go up in the tower, take the advice below. >If you decide to go up the tower just to see the look-out deck, DON'T. There >is a better way to get to the look-out deck. Go to the restaurant elevator, >and request to go to the lounge. >My favorite Downtown restaurants are Tony Roma's, the Bayou's (seafood), and >the Olive Garden (Italian). Mi Ti Aira's (sp?) has good Mexican food, but the The Bayous is a good seafood oriented place on the river. It can get expensive, though. Another good restaurant on the river is the Zuni Grill, a new place specializing in Southwestern food. Prices are moderate. Mi Tierra is an old San Antonio favorite that's not exactly downtown (it's in the market area), but which can easily be reached from downtown by taking one of the little "trolleys" that travel the downtown/hemisfair/market areas. Tom Jacob Department of Computer Science University of North Texas
Someone wrote: : Any suggestions for restaurants in San Antonio? Well, I grew up in the SA and know a few places you might visit. A classmate of mine has two restaurants at El Mercado (The Marketplace). The first is Mi Tierra (My Land), a practical landmark in SA. They feature a Mexican Bakery. David's other place is Las Margaritas. Very popular, try and get reservations if they offer them. La Fogada is a Mexican restaurant that offers al fresco dining. Get reservations, especially for groups. Anywhere on the RiverWalk will be memorable. Stay away from drinking establishments like Dick's Last Resort, unless you are still in college. The Riverwalk is very romantic, especially at night. They also offer dining on the river barges. I have heard Ruffino's is supposed to have good Italian food. If you have time, travel through the Hill Country. In Leon Springs, there are a number of interesting places. Romano's Macaroni Grill was acquired by Brinkers, owners of Chiles. Also get out to Boerne and Kerville to get the true spirit of the Hill Country. Sorry if I can't be of more help. I now live in Phoenix.
Biga is one of the best, Chez Ardid is fine french restaurnt, Grey Moss Inn is an old coaching house (steaks) out on outer loop.
Neil C. wrote: > >Any suggestions for good restaurants in San Antonio? >Thanks. > >Neil Cohen >[email removed] >[email removed] Check out the Blanco cafe on Blanco Rd. It's a lunch room sort of place. The Mexican lunch special is great. Two large plates of very good tacos, enchiladas, tostados, beans & rice for about $4. Mi Tierra downtown at the mercado is good too. Sorry I don't have any suggestions except tex-mex but S.A. is a great place for it. Dick Stanford
Neil C. wrote:
>Any suggestions for good restaurants in San Antonio?
Thanks.
Yes, Boudro's (sp?) on the Riverwalk. Usually I stay away from somewhat pricy restaurants in touristy section but for this place I made an exception. Glad I did! Smoked Salmon Taco was wonderful.
Also, Rosarios on South Alamo in the King William section. The Shrimp Fajitas (Ajo y...??) is my suggestion along with a cold beer. Sit in the "Barbara Bush once sat here chair" for a real thrill!
Kate
[email removed]Someone wrote: : Neil C. writes: : >Any suggestions for good restaurants in San Antonio? : Thanks. : Yes, Boudro's (sp?) on the Riverwalk. Usually I stay away from somewhat : pricy restaurants in touristy section but for this place I made an : exception. Glad I did! : Smoked Salmon Taco was wonderful. : Also, Rosarios on South Alamo in the King William section. The Shrimp : Fajitas (Ajo y...??) is my suggestion along with a cold beer. Sit in the : "Barbara Bush once sat here chair" for a real thrill! : Kate : [email removed] There are lots of wonderful places in San Antonio. For Tex-Mex, there is Rio Rio by the Riverwalk! Really great stuff! There are also (3) Martha's. I know it's a small chain, but teh food really is terrific, and the prices are really low. Some of the best stuff includes the puffy tacos, and green chicken enchiladas. For the world's best barbecue, drive about 10 minutes outside the city on I-10 going West to the tiny town of Leon Springs, and eat at Rudy's. Awesome sauce, great meats. A real hole in the wall, a great place to eat. There is always a line there, so go early (around 6PM or so)_. For some variety, try the Spanish food at Barcelona's. The food is great, the service is superb! Try sharing tapas with some friends! It's a real taste treat. Good Luck! San Antonio is wonderful!
> Someone wrote: > : Neil C. writes: snipped > : Yes, Boudro's (sp?) on the Riverwalk. Usually I stay away from somewhat > : Smoked Salmon Taco was wonderful. > : Kate > : [email removed] > For the world's best barbecue, drive about 10 minutes outside the city on > I-10 going West to the tiny town of Leon Springs, and eat at Rudy's. > Awesome sauce, great meats. A real hole in the wall, a great place to > eat. There is always a line there, so go early (around 6PM or so)_. thanks for the recommendation - particularly Rudy's. For somewhat fancier food, try L'Etoile on Broadway - I was there a few months ago and it was quite good. Does anyone know if the Fig Tree on the Riverwalk is still open? and whether they are any good still. They were fabulous 10 years ago, and every bit as expensive.
Try La Fogata (I hear there's one by a mall but you want the other one). We still go there ever time we go back to Austin. Check out the original kitchen...you'll then realize how good this place is...it keeps having to add space to keep up with the clientell. The Brunelli Family
Texas Land and Cattle Company is a first class restaurant in San Antonio. I recomend the Smoked Sirlon with the baked sweet potato. We eat there everytime we go through San Antonio. We live northwest of Houston. Hope you enjoy! Ann Cain P. F. wrote: > looking for recommendations for a very special dinner in san antonio. > thanks, [email removed]
>Any recommendations for restaurants in San Antonio? I'm specifically >interested in Mexican, but any other places that you think are worth >mentioning will be appreciated. Mexican: Los Barrios, Aldaco's Along Riverwalk: Las Canarias, Boudro's, Zuni Other: Silo, Liberty