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    El Catrin

    4.4 (181 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Joseph E.

    Stopped in for lunch after seeing such good reviews and glad I did. Ever since I heard of espagueti verde and have been wanting to try it and the only restaurant that I found had it on their menu had just rotated it off the menu but here comes El Catrin to the rescue with their Pasta Verde. So of course, I order the Paster Verde and add shrimp. While waiting for my dish I decide to order a Chispa on the rocks (think of a skinny margarita) since I didn't have to go back to work. The drink is well made and strong. When my pasta comes out it is plated well and garnished with half cut cherry tomatoes. The green sauce is a creamy poblano sauce that definitely provides a different flavor profile than traditional tomato-based sauces but it's a nice change and it pairs really well with the grilled shrimp. The cherry tomatoes are a nice touch. Overall, I really enjoyed the staff, food and drinks at El Catrin and I look forward to coming back and trying their breakfast menu.

    Ribeye tacos
    Veronica C.

    First time at this restaurant, the food was excellent and fresh. We had an excellent server, he went over the menu with us, and suggested a few dishes. The restaurant is very nice and clean.

    Mini Beef Tacos
    Staci A.

    They have a nice sized dining area with a long bar. They also have outside seating. Chips and salsa were yummy...the salsa had a little kick to it. I got the Enchiladas Poblanos, one friend got Huevos Rancheros and another tried their mini Beef Tacos. All of our dishes were ok,,,nothing special but good. The waitress was very friendly and attentive and did a great job!

    Chicken enchiladas with poblano sauce, beans and rice.
    Melissa L.

    My husband and I dined in for lunch. This is our second time visiting in the last 6 months. The restaurant was not crowded, it was quiet and clean. We were greeted right away by Gerardo and given a table near the bar. We enjoyed their chips and salsa with a Chispa. Their chips are light and not salty which I like they gave us two different salsa. One was a creamy green salsa. It was very good and had a little bit of a bite to it and the regular orange salsa that they serve that had a very nice flavor. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with poblano sauce and they were extremely good. My chicken was very tender and seasoned well rolled into soft corn tortillas and topped with a green poblano sauce. It was so tasty. The refried beans are very good and their Mexican rice is fluffy and flavorful and reminded me of my mother's. I highly recommend them. Everything was so delectable.

    3 enchilada's and look at that smokey salsa
    Renee M.

    Excellent as always! Very accommadating with no rice or no beans with their dinner entrees. Brought grandson's quesadilla out quickly. Complimentary chips and salsa. Many menu choices. I have never ordered anything here that was not excellent! We often bring guests here because the food and the service are excellent. Plenty of parking. Handicapped access is easy Outside seating available Full bar Televisions on site but not obnoxious

    Chicken tortilla soup
    Desiree A.

    I took my mom for an early lunch on a Friday. It was pretty chill with 80's music playing. Our waiter was very nice and bilingual. We both had soup - I had pozole and my mom had the chicken tortilla soup. We both enjoyed our soups and the presentation was beautiful - as you can see from the pictures. All of the ingredients were fresh and the soup itself wasn't greasy which I appreciated because of my sensitive stomach. We also quite enjoyed the salsa and chips. They were a little on the salty side but still good. Highly recommend for a chill lunch during the week!

    Huevos divorciados
    Ivanna H.

    I've only been here for breakfast so I can't speak to their lunch/ dinner menu, although I plan to try that out soon just to see if it's any better. For breakfast, the food is pretty average. On my most recent visit I had the huevos divorciados. Quick highlights: - The potatoes were bland and lacked seasoning - The red salsa made up for the missing flavor and saved the dish - The side of beef fajita meat I added was really good - I asked the waiter if the coffee was cafe de olla, was told yes so I ordered it, but it definitely wasn't My main complaint is their chilaquiles don't include egg, which most places do. You have to pay an extra $3. Also no meat. I'd prefer the cost of eggs be worked into the dish and automatically included. But that's just my preference. I do have to give them kudos for the great service and very clean looking restaurant. This makes me want to keep trying them to see if maybe I find that one dish that really wows me.

    Mini Tacos (Pastor) and Tacos Al Gobernador

    We come here often as it's not far from our apartment and this place never disappoints. The food is always delicious, the service is always excellent and the cocktails are always delicious. 5/5 would recommend

    A place of great food!
    Ray T.

    Everything was great re food, service and ambiance! The enchiladas were fresh and not and the charro beans were the best ever! They were seasoned and cooked like no other beans. Excellent! Thnx guys!

    Eric G.

    My friend had the Enchilada Trio and it was very good, the Chipotle one being her favorite. I had the Pescado Al Ajillo (Sea Bass with buttery garlic sauce and gajillo peppers). The fish was very tender and the roasted pepper flakes provided a sweet and tart flavor. Service was good. Parking is plentiful although I wish the lighting and signage outside the restaurant was better.

    Chicken Tortilla Souo
    Mark B.

    This is a great spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Nice atmosphere with great service. The food quality is great with nice fresh ingredients. I started with the Chicken Tortilla soup and man was it good! It had tons of shredded chicken breast meat and you had the cheese, avocado and strips on the side so you can add at your leisure. It was a lot though, so make sure you don't over order on your other food as you'll get full quick! I wish they had it as a cup option which would have been the perfect option. I have had the Enchilada Trio which was filled with Chicken and covered in Chipotle, Mole and Poblano sauces. My favorite enchilada sauce is mole and they do this well here. They also have a fully stocked bar and the margaritas are pretty good. Give them a try in Stone Oak and Alamo Heights area.

    Sope with chicken

    Been here a few times now. Always great food and friendly staff. Today went for breakfast. Delicious! We love patio since we can take our dog. They've added shades to keep things cool. Very nice and relaxing. We had a yummy El Catrin waffle and the sopes with chicken. Both prepared well and very tasty. This is a gem!

    Tacos en salsa
    Jackie S.

    Our server was amazing he knew when to come by and was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is beautiful and they have an outside patio for nice nights. Theres a full bar with TVs if you like to watch sports. The food exceeded my expectations. I mean its a green flag when the free salsa is absolutely delicious. This will become my new go to date night spot!

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    Great tasting food and lots of flavor. Very friendly and attentive wait staff. Great vibes. Would recommend

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    Small restaurant. Nothing wasted on decor or ambiance. Excellent food and service, especially for the price

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    Great food and service, highly recommend the chilaquiles! We've never had a wait to be seated. Drinks are also fantastic

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    2 years ago

    Great food!!! Great service. Wnchiladas were super tasty, sauces were just the right amount of spocy and falvor. Can't wait to go back.

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    Food is delicious, really enjoy the all day breakfast options. Service is very good and enjoyable atmosphere

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    have been here several times over the past u year. started out great with all fresh items but not so much anymore. disappointing

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    DELICIOUS! And great service! Very nice ambiance! Highly recommend checking this gem out if you have not already.

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    Our first time here. Great pancakes (they serve breakfast all day) and awesome service. I'm sure everything else is delicious.

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    Food always taste good, wait staff is attentive and they have AC which is nice during this hot summer

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    Great place to eat and drink. Great big family and friends can gather and enjoy the atmosphere

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    The food was very good. HIGHLY recommend the queso and the guacamole appetizers. Also, the house salsa is amazing.

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    Wife and I love this place! Best chilaquiles in town! Perfect amount of spice to make it delicious!

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    The service and food here is so good. We had the tacos nortenos and queso flamedo. Please come support this place!

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    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    14.1 miDowntown
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    First visit was a walk in on Sunday and it was packed. I welcomed to sit at the bar but later a…read moregirl came up and found didn't have my ID even though I wasn't drinking. Thankfully the hosts found me and my party a table. Our server was bright, communicative, and genuinely attentive. The grits blew my mind with it's rich butter and creamy texture while still have the grain texture. The fried tomatoes were met with a cornmeal fried crispy crunch and a juicy almost like it was marinated in lemon juice for a bit. The bacon was pretty good like a thick chunky sweet bacon strip. I personally like it a bit thinner and more crispy. I like that they offer orange juice and mango juice. My 2nd visit I knew better to get a reservation but it was completely booked when I looked to make a reservation the morning of. It was a Saturday morning. I walked in hoping anyways at 11am. They surprisingly had seats available outside this Texas summer lol. The meat pies were okay a little too greasy. I may be biased on Irish pub style meat pies. The nachos with boudin sauce and a lemon sour cream was out of this world with flavor. It what bean dip wishes it could be. I was so full I couldn't finish it, but I went for that dip. Our server cést comme ci comme ca this time. It like she was just there to get through the day that barely started. I was served a dirty water glass with a lipstick stain on it. My server rarely came by and I had to ask another server to help. Honestly I only tipped the girl server out of manners. I would not accept her as my server ever again.

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    14.8 miDowntown
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    A Perfect Return to Where Our Forever Began My husband and I…read moregot married at Hotel Valencia one year ago, so getting to return this weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary was incredibly special. As part of our wedding package, they were incredibly generous and included two complimentary nights at the hotel and dinner at Dorrego's for us to celebrate. They are truly the absolute best at what they do and really know how to celebrate their guests! Returning to the very place where we said "I do" was already emotional enough, but Hotel Valencia somehow made the experience even more memorable than our first stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff was exactly as we remembered them: kind, attentive, professional, thoughtful, and genuinely wonderful. Our room was absolutely gorgeous, and when we walked in on our first day, we found the sweetest surprise waiting for us: a bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a congratulations message written in chocolate on the plate. I actually teared up a little! It was such a thoughtful and adorable gesture that truly made us feel seen, celebrated, and cared for. There is something so special about Hotel Valencia. The environment is exceptional, the service is always outstanding, and even their gorgeous signature scent instantly brings us back to memories of love, celebration, and adventure. Every little detail feels intentional and memorable. I am so incredibly thankful that we chose Hotel Valencia as the place to celebrate both our wedding and our first anniversary. It will forever hold such a special place in our hearts, and we cannot wait to return again and make even more memories there. Thank you, Hotel Valencia, for helping make two of the most meaningful celebrations of our lives absolutely unforgettable!

    A Wonderful Stay at Hotel Valencia!…read more We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Valencia on the San Antonio River Walk! The location is perfect step out the front door and you're right in downtown San Antonio. From the hotel restaurant, you can take the stairs or elevator directly down to the River Walk, which makes getting around so easy and convenient. What we especially loved is that this hotel has so much character and charm. It doesn't feel like one of those cookie-cutter chain hotels. We had a balcony, although it was simply too hot during our visit to sit outside and enjoy it. I'm sure it would be wonderful on a cooler evening! The bar and restaurant were both excellent, and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming. A special shout-out to the valet guys they provided wonderful service and were always so helpful. Great location, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and exceptional service. We would definitely stay here again when we're back in San Antonio!

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    4.2(238 reviews)
    14.9 miDowntown
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    Another great meal! Our server Brahim provided the perfect service: attentive, thoughtful, kind…read more Really enhanced our meal. For a starter we shared the cornbread with another couple and it was plenty for 4 people. If you are from out of town and looking for some Texas-shaped vittles or just want something substantial to stretch your meal I recommend it! Very tasty and filling. For my main I had the scallops with creamed corn risotto. It was a dainty portion but the flavors were nice. My husband had the short rib tagliatelle which he loved. It was very rich and filling. We had the buttermilk pie again for dessert and this time it tasted sweeter than I remembered. It was good but we couldn't finish it. Idk if it was my tastebuds or if it was different. Anyways still a great meal overall and we will be back!

    Great atmosphere, Great service. The price versus quality doesn't meet! My date had the lamb chops…read more The lamb chops were full of fat and untrimmed, this fat didn't add any flavor. They were cooked medium rare. I don't recommend the lamb. I had the red snapper filet. I was basically. The best thing about the entire meal was dessert! We shared a large slice of butter pie and ice cream. Other than that, the food was average to, not good I made the mistake of going to this tourist spot, inside of the la mansion hotel, $168 later, I can truly say that I would never recommend this restaurant!

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