Enzo The Baker said:
My go tos when I'm back in town are always Paloma Blanca (Heights) or Rosarios (South Town). Paloma Blanca is probably the most upscale out of any place mentioned on here. Nice atmosphere and some expensive dishes but many of the dishes won't break the bank.
AgCat93 said:
Garcia's Mexican Food, 842 Fredericksburg Road.
what the hell is alacomode caff2foxes2001 said:
SoLuna - If you like good food
El Mirasol - If you like good food
Paloma Blanca - If you like good food
Zocalo (Downtown) - if you like good tacos and tortas while on Houston St.
Acenar (if you must eat near or on the river)
El Jarro - If you have lived in Bluffview/Hillbilly Village since the 1980s
La Fruteria - If you like good food and want to hangout in Southtown/LoneStar/SoFlo
Adelante - If you are a vegan who still wants to eat Mexican food
Betos - You want Mexican food with a tinge of Argentina
teka - if you have an old school passion for SA Mexican joints
taco hell - not mexican
alacomode Caf - you have no taste, class or appreciation for good Mexican food
aldacos- if you've already scalded off your taste buds and you want to over-pay for ridiculous buildings
Good Margarita's, ok food. I am a fan of El Chapparral on 1604 and Redland.Woobie said:
Is La Fogata out of business or what?
Not one recommendation?
Enjoy the place while it's still around. I wouldn't be surprised if the state shuts the place down in the next year or two.krobocop said:
Pollos Asados de Nortenos
why cause of all the smoke ?p_bubel said:Enjoy the place while it's still around. I wouldn't be surprised if the state shuts the place down in the next year or two.krobocop said:
Pollos Asados de Nortenos
I think it's a la commode - you know, Montezuma's Revenge.azulAg said:what the hell is alacomode caff2foxes2001 said:
SoLuna - If you like good food
El Mirasol - If you like good food
Paloma Blanca - If you like good food
Zocalo (Downtown) - if you like good tacos and tortas while on Houston St.
Acenar (if you must eat near or on the river)
El Jarro - If you have lived in Bluffview/Hillbilly Village since the 1980s
La Fruteria - If you like good food and want to hangout in Southtown/LoneStar/SoFlo
Adelante - If you are a vegan who still wants to eat Mexican food
Betos - You want Mexican food with a tinge of Argentina
teka - if you have an old school passion for SA Mexican joints
taco hell - not mexican
alacomode Caf - you have no taste, class or appreciation for good Mexican food
aldacos- if you've already scalded off your taste buds and you want to over-pay for ridiculous buildings
They have certainly lost a bit. I used to go there a lot and loved it, especially the puffy tacos. Last time I had them (few months ago) they were pretty bad. Mushy and really bland.mjfrog said:
Like, don't love Los Barrios. Saw Tim Duncan there once (Redland). They have a great appetizer taco: carne asada taco with lots of fixins for a cheap price if your appetite is light. Great chips and salsa starter. Great chimichurri (similar to Beto's). Enchiladas are a disappointment (tried several), but some of their nicer grilled meat stuff is worth the trip. Appetizer options are good, so a great place for drinks and a light meal.
Got censored, LOL!mjfrog said:
*****ly pear margarita
La Fogata is not a sister restaurant to El Mirasol and So Luna. It was bought by the group that owns Silo restaurants and they have upped the food quality substantially.mjfrog said:
FWIW, La Fogata, El Mirasol, So Luna Cafe are all sister restaurants. I believe the same can be said for Paloma Blanca and the Al Dacos. Also, just double-checked that Acenar is a spinoff of Rosarios, we loved their 3 salsa appetizer, but the food is comparable to Fonda-Main or Rosarios-pretty darn good still, but perhaps not 15 dollars a plate worthy. Love Rosario's, but menu limited, only crave them for their *****ly pear margarita. Mi Tierra is underrated, but most people order the cheaper entrees and come away with a tourist trap opinion. Do luv me some Beto's, but the appetizer aspect is average and not conducive to a total package.
For budget food or drive-thru, I'm partial to Tacos N Salsa, Las Palapas, Thousand Oaks Cafe. My craving this year is dominated by El Buccanero's-estes si con mariscos, no chinganderas-no need to buy the pricey entrees, the small mixed ceviche (fish and shrimp) is delish and cheap.
Hate to say it, but I've tried 95 percent of the recommended San Antonio restaurants for Mexican, and I'll still opt out for Goode Company Taqueria mesquite grilled enchiladas with mozarella out of Houston if I had the option. And in second place, I'd still go outside of SA-Uncle Julio's (Fort Worth closest I think) Matamoros plate with a mix of Fajitas and mesquite grilled froglegs. In other words, the SA mystique of great Mexican food remains overrated, IMHO.
