San Antonio, TX

San Antonio Restaurants?

3 posts · Sep 28, 1996 to Oct 16, 1996

Shirley J.Pacific Rim Network, Inc.Sep 28, 1996

Charles D. wrote:

>   I will be visiting San Antonio and would appreciate your advice on best
> places to eat.  Great food for the money is the most important criterion, not
> decor or price.  I would be most interested in Tex-Mex, Mexican, French, or a
> truly outstanding restaurant of any type in its price category.  I'll have a
> car.  Thanks!
>
> Chuck

La Fonda is where a lot of the locals eat. I grew up there and hardly a week went by when we didn't eat there. The portions are not large, but everything is good. Try puffy tacos if you never have. There are several La Fondas around town, but it is a local chain.

Ponchitos in the Tesero building on the north side of town is also good.

I miss Luby's cafeterias the most since I've moved to the northwest. They just don't have cafeterias up here. Don't let the fact that it is a cafteria scare you off. I guarantee the food is great. I miss their vegetables. The newspaper often ran their recipes due to readers requests.

Grady's on Fredricksburg Rd. has the best bar-b-que in town, although it's not fancy or one of the big fancy chains like Tony Roma's. Also County Line on Hwy.1604 is good as is Tom's Ribs on Nacadoches Rd.

For French food the best is Chez Ardiz, but it's also one of the most expensive places in town. It's in an old Victorian Home and is a very established restaurant.

Hope this helps,

Shirley

Joe G.NetcomOct 6, 1996

Biga, Plaza San Antonio (Anaca Grill) believe it or not, Hyatt Regency Hill country Resort (the Antler Room), Aldinos at Central Park Mall, Aldos in the Medical Center area, El Mirador ( upscale Mexican) Enjoy!

David W.Texas NetworkingOct 16, 1996

Someone wrote:

>You Have to go to Schilo's on Commerce street. This is an old-time
>German Deli, with tons of atmosphere. Go for Breakfast or lunch.
>The Sauerkraut is a must, even if you don't usually like it.

I second that suggestion, and for another restaurant celebrating San Antonio's ethnically-diverse past, try Joe Kennedy's Irish Pub and Restaurant just down the street. Also, for Tex-Mex try Rosario's in Southtown (near King William district). This time of year is great for eating outside and the Grey Moss Inn is a fine place for that (good thing you have a car, since it's a few miles north in the hill country).

David