Someone wrote: > I'll be in San Antonio on business for 5 days next week and face the > usual traveler's dilemma - where to eat? Liberty Bar on E. Josephine St., great bread and coffee, great appetizers, innovative menu, building looks like it will collapse at any minute. Nice casual atmosphere, not loud at all, reasonably priced. I like to take clients there when in SA. Makes a nice change of pace from all the good Mexican food places such as Tomatillos, or Rolando's Super Taco. sonny
San Antonio, TX
Where to Eat in San Antonio
ERic and Lisa wrote: Still there and still very good. Ate at Cappy's about a month ago. Chris > > And then there's the upscale, but apparently consistent Cappy's. (Is it > still there?) > > Have fun, > Lisa Schneider > > Ps. Hi Greg:-)
Someone wrote: >Some other quick ideas... >I've heard some good things about a Carribean restaurant just down the >road a bit (Broadway) in Alamo Heights (near the "Gucci B" - boy, that >dates me, huh?), but I don't remember the name. Are you thinking of Barcelona's? It's on Broadway in the next block north of the Gucci-B (Alamo Heights HEB). Not Carribean but Mediterranean -- I can't think of a Carribean restaurant in "downtown" AH. >There's a nice "Austin-like cafe" on N. New Braunfels called Twin >Sisters. Great to get a soup and salad and go have a picnic next door >at the McNay. Still there, and they're about to, or just did, open a "sister" restaurant downtown. It's also great for breakfast and 09'er watching. >And then there's the upscale, but apparently consistent Cappy's. (Is it >still there?) Also still there, and they've opened a bistro in the same area: "Cappycinos," I think it's called. Haven't been in but I've heard good things about it. >Have fun, >Lisa Schneider
David W. wrote: > > Someone wrote: > Are you thinking of Barcelona's? It's on Broadway in the next block > north of the Gucci-B (Alamo Heights HEB). Not Carribean but > Mediterranean -- I can't think of a Carribean restaurant in "downtown" > AH. Yes, I'm sorry, that's it, but I thought I was told it was Carribean. > > >There's a nice "Austin-like cafe" on N. New Braunfels called Twin > >Sisters. Great to get a soup and salad and go have a picnic next door > >at the McNay. > > Still there, and they're about to, or just did, open a "sister" > restaurant downtown. It's also great for breakfast and 09'er watching. Hmmm. Good for them, I guess. Hope it stays as good. > > >And then there's the upscale, but apparently consistent Cappy's. (Is it > >still there?) > > Also still there, and they've opened a bistro in the same area: > "Cappycinos," I think it's called. Haven't been in but I've heard good > things about it. Well, my sister actually had a "horror" story about her visit there. HORRIBLE service, bad drinks, etc... Don't remember all the specifics, but she's been a waitperson and usually gives them the benefit of the doubt. She couldn't say enough bad about the place. Maybe it was just a bad night, but I wouldn't go there now. Lisa
Someone wrote: >Hi, >I'll be in San Antonio on business for 5 days next week and face the >usual traveler's dilemma - where to eat? Just one more suggestion, which I just thought of. Try Shilo's (SHE-lo's) Deli on Commerce, just above the riverwalk. An old, German deli that's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, every day but Sunday. The food is substantial, good and inexpensive. One of the specialties is the split pea soup. David
Joe B. wrote: > Someone wrote: > > All- > > : I'll be in San Antonio on business for 5 days next week and face the > : usual traveler's dilemma - where to eat? > > Without a doubt, make the trip to the outskirts for this place, no - it > is not on the SewageWalk, It's called La Fogata. I haven't been for years, so I don't know if these places are still around, but the Blanco Cafe makes a damned good breakfast, and there's a place on the Riverwalk that has brightly-colored patio umbrellas that should be avoided. My best memories of food in SA are La Fogata, Mi Tierra, Mencias, and late-night Taco Cabana runs.
David W. wrote: > Just one more suggestion, which I just thought of. Try Shilo's > (SHE-lo's) Deli on Commerce, just above the riverwalk. An old, German > deli that's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, every day but > Sunday. The food is substantial, good and inexpensive. One of the > specialties is the split pea soup. Great recommendation! I had forgotten about that place until you mentioned it. The atmosphere is real, authentic, not fabricated. And the food is excellent and fairly priced. I have never had what I would call a good meal on the Riverwalk. Most of those places are flash-in-the-pan tourist traps. They don't really have to be good. Pat McCarley
Greg B. wrote: >1. Mi Tierra, in San Antonio's old market square. Open 24 hours. Be >prepared to wait for a table during 'prime time'. IMO, some of the best >Mexican food to be had in San Antonio. Mi Tierra is famous for it's Mexican sweetbreads, and it's mariachis strolling from table to table, and for being open 24 hours a day, and that's about all. It has tons of ambiance. Other than that, it's some of the worst Mexican food in town, sitting not that far above El Chico and Pancho's. Even Casa Rio, right down on the river is much better than Mi Tierra.
Wayne D. wrote: >Joe B. wrote: >> Someone wrote: >> >> All- >> >> : I'll be in San Antonio on business for 5 days next week and face the >> : usual traveler's dilemma - where to eat? >> >> Without a doubt, make the trip to the outskirts for this place, no - it >> is not on the SewageWalk, It's called La Fogata. > >I haven't been for years, so I don't know if these places are still >around, but the Blanco Cafe makes a damned good breakfast, and there's The Blanco Cafe is still going strong, and makes some of the best Tex-Mex to be had in town, breakfast or otherwise. Now both stores are actually on Blanco Road, the original down south of Hildebrand, and the #2, which is now in that little strip center at Blanco and Oblate. For my money, the #2 is a little better than #1.
Larry C. wrote: > Mi Tierra is famous for it's Mexican sweetbreads, and it's mariachis > strolling from table to table, and for being open 24 hours a day, and > that's about all. It has tons of ambiance. > > Other than that, it's some of the worst Mexican food in town, sitting > not that far above El Chico and Pancho's. Even Casa Rio, right down > on the river is much better than Mi Tierra. ------------- (jumping in late) Tex-Mex? Real grease- laden, chlorestorol -laced artery -clogging Tex-Mex? Jacala's on West Ave. has gone somewhate "upscale" in recent years, but the #5 is still the same, the #3 is enough for two, and the jalapeno based hot sauce has been known to cure the common cold. Bill G
Michelino's on the river walk. -- -- The animals are kept behind a fence So that they may not come near you http://www.dwacon.com Nelson R. wrote: > Any suggestions about where to eat well or especially interesting places > to dine? > > thanks for your help. >
Greetings - Check my website (see the section on "Eating My Way to Texas") for some downscale, downhome places in San Antonio. Other than that, pretty much avoid the Riverwalk, though it is a great place to sip a margarita and gawk back at the gawking tourists. Mexican is the fare to pursue. Your best bet is to head to and stroll an area known as Market Square, which is to San Antonio what China Town is to San Francisco. If time permits, drive the hour or so to Austin and some Down Home Dining at either Threadgills or Hoovers. Enjoy, Holly Moore http://www.HollyEats.Com
We stay around the North Star area and dine frequently at Bullpeppers Cafe. I travel a great deal and its probably my favorite anywhere for casual dining. They have their menu listed on www.bullpeppers.com
If your into more exotic food, try Kiran, which is an Indian restaurant a few blocks south of 410 on San Pedro. North side of town. Just a mile or two away, is a grrrrreat Persian restaurant called the Aladdin. It is a few blocks south of 410 on Blanco. Get the Zereshk Polo or the Walnut/chicken/pomegranate dish. I can't remember what it's called. If you're more adventurous, get the Ghormeh Sabzi. Mmmmm. I have yet to find any Mexican/Tex-mex restaurants that I like. Well, the Blanco Cafe is good, fast, and cheap. It's downtown on St. Mary's, just North of Travis street. Good luck. If you find anything good, report back! -ehobz Dwayne C. wrote: > Also, the Magic Time Machine! > > -- > > -- > The animals are kept behind a fence > So that they may not come near you > http://www.dwacon.com > > Someone wrote: > > We stay around the North Star area and dine frequently at Bullpeppers > Cafe. I > > travel a great deal and its probably my favorite anywhere for casual > dining. > > They have their menu listed on www.bullpeppers.com > >
How about an old favorite, La Louisianne???? Someone wrote: >If your into more exotic food, try Kiran, which is an Indian restaurant >a few blocks south of 410 on San Pedro. North side of town. > >Just a mile or two away, is a grrrrreat Persian restaurant called the >Aladdin. It is a few blocks south of 410 on Blanco. Get the Zereshk >Polo or the Walnut/chicken/pomegranate dish. I can't remember what >it's called. If you're more adventurous, get the Ghormeh Sabzi. Mmmmm. > >I have yet to find any Mexican/Tex-mex restaurants that I like. Well, >the Blanco Cafe is good, fast, and cheap. It's downtown on St. Mary's, >just North of Travis street. > >Good luck. If you find anything good, report back! > >-ehobz > > Dwayne C. wrote: >> Also, the Magic Time Machine! >> >> -- >> >> -- >> The animals are kept behind a fence >> So that they may not come near you >> http://www.dwacon.com >> >> Someone wrote: >> > We stay around the North Star area and dine frequently at >Bullpeppers >> Cafe. I >> > travel a great deal and its probably my favorite anywhere for casual >> dining. >> > They have their menu listed on www.bullpeppers.com >> >> > >