The food here is good. It is always very busy, but it is by far the whitest Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. Like golf club people rolling up in their private golf carts white. We went for a date night. Thankfully got seated pretty much right away. Had the pastor tacos. They were good but of course super small street tacos. I love pastor meat so I wish they had bigger taco options or other pastor dishes. Salsa was good, but we have a high spice tolerance so the salsa didn't even tickle our taste buds. We needed up asking for their hottest hot sauce to add. The server was polite and attentive. Margaritas were also good. read more

Lunch today before church was @elmirasolsa 1604. It's been a while since we've visited. They had a breakfast menu in addition to the regular menu. Dad had scrambled eggs with potatoes and rice. Hubby had the beef parrillada, which had all the fixings. I had the barbacoa taco, which came packed and with avocado. Most everything was good except my barbacoa lacked flavor. Although we didn't have a margarita, this is a good place for a chispa margarita. Check them out! read more

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Met up with a friend for drinks and a meal. I ordered a strawberry daiquiri which did not disappoint. It was strong! Even had a dollop of whipped cream on it, cute. We didn't order any apps, just went straight to entrees but they brought chips and salsa to the table immediately, the chips seemed fresh and the salsa was pretty good but a bit watery. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas and I honestly wasn't impressed. The food came way too fast to be fresh. The shrimp was a bit rubbery, I think there was some sort of cheese sauce on it. It came with a white rice and some plantains but none of it was Anthony to write home about. I wouldn't order it again. Our server Guillermo was live, pretty attentive, they kept our water full and brought more salsa when ours was low. The place was pretty packed, the parking lot was full, I had to park in an adjoining lot. When we were leaving, ppl were parked on the sidewalk and the grass. There's a nice screened in patio and TVs at the bar, the restrooms were clean as well. I wish they allowed half stars because I'd give them a 3.5. read more

El Mirasol - My bill - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

El Mirasol has a secret gluten free / celiac menu in the back. Food has always been good. We love the chispas and carnitas. It's always busy and always tasty. read more

El Mirasol - Secret Gluten free menu - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Perhaps this is the foodie in me; San Antonio isn't too far from the ranch. Just over an hour depending on traffic. So, I'm constantly watching for spots to hit for personal visits and also car club destinations. We already have a few favorites; recently asked the local car club peeps about El Mirasol. GF and I decided to head south over the weekend and stopped there based on local knowledge. Seated quickly here's my thoughts. You obvs start with chips and salsa. Chips were fine but the roasted salsa was damn weak on heat and flavor. I mean, Taco Cabana is actually spicier. I'm reading after the fact here on Yelp there might be another option we could have asked for? Entrees presented us with redemption but also some questions. Denoted as Taquitos on the menu is actually just tacos. Not fried rolls as seen at your local HEB. Her plate was tiny Corn Tortillas laden with marinated pork. Handhelds times 4 in traditional tiny bites (street tacos folks) complete with Cotija on top. In true Rooster fashion I went for seafood enchiladas in the Pesca style with a mix instead of straight one ingredient. Worthy of more exploration! read more

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I was in from out town visiting my son in the navy.He was being pinned.We stopped in on a Monday. To grab a late lunch, everything was pretty good. We ordered the fajita plate with the enchilada i think pecanio plate, it was excellent, it was cooked, it right could've been a little more seared, but overall it was great service is excellent, prices at bit pricey but it is worth a stop. If you're in the area, it's a upper scale restaurant.. read more

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Location and service are always good. Perfect spot to meet halfway with friends coming in from town. Food is hit or miss. I've enjoyed their lunch meals which were great, and these fajitas were excellent, with a good price point. Rajas needed more work,and ceviche more shrimp. Prices are medium high, dependent on what is ordered. read more

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I took the sister and her son of an elderly friend that he pass day before yesterday and I just met them for the first time in such a sad situation and they wanted a good Mexican restaurant and I was told el mirasol. Not only this place made me look bad their food was with little taste and not even served hot and for $20 a plate I was expecting better!! Sorry no pictures because pictures weren't worth my effort to take. read more

This place is AWESOME. I'm a big city girl from Dallas. Of course Dallas has it goin on for restaurants. El Marisol is one of the best! I dream of the next time I can have them. I've been lucky to have the same server twice Ilesis is kind, attentive and all around superb! Ya gotta have a Chispa with Tajin. read more

El Mirasol - The lobster enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Love Mirasol Came to have an early dinner. I saw that the special was the Mirasol pasta with either cilantro or chipotle with your choice of protein. So I tried the cilantro pasta with shrimp. It was delicious I sat outside to enjoy the beautiful weather, the ambiance was perfect. Music was great. My waitress was very friendly and attentive. read more

El Mirasol - Pasta Mirasol - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Love, Love Mirasol, I've been enjoying Mirasol for the last 15 years.... Birthday Parties, wedding rehearsal dinners, and just hanging out with friends. Loved when it was on Blanco and now love the new location on 1604. Food is awesome along with the Chispas!!! read more

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Overall experience was good and we would try it again. The service was a little spotty at the beginning. Probably took our server 5-6 minutes to greet us. However the woman who brought our chips, salsa and water came relatively quick. We ordered margaritas. A pet peeve of mine is no drink menu which played a part here but the margaritas were above average. We really enjoyed the salsa. Slightly different from what you normally find. Had a smoky balanced flavor. The tortilla soup had a good broth but everything else just lacked. The enchiladas were very tasty. The chicken inside was shredded and seasoned nicely and all the sauces were very good. The restaurant itself was noisy and while they were busy I think it was too much. read more

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We have been coming to el mirasol for a while now and have always loved it! We came today and got a rude server and didn't even acknowledge there was a bone in my chicken enchiladas when I told him. We were in the patio and the lights kept flickering, told him and again he didn't care. Jairo was our server read more

El Mirasol - Bone in the chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I met my "future son in law" for an early lunch here. He picked it due to location. It turned out to be a great location with ample parking. I was early, but the host offered to seat me anywhere. I picked a location that could see the entrance. Almost immediately a young lady came by with menus and offered to get my drink order. She brought that quickly, along with chips and salsa. After he showed up, we placed our orders. I got the beef fajita enchiladas that came with rice and beans. Our orders came quickly and were piping hot. Everything was as ordered and was tasty. The help, including the manager, kept coming by to check on us and to make sure everything was fine. I have to say that the service was excellent. We stayed quite a while and chips and drink refills were always there before we needed them. Did I say service was excellent? Will I return? Definitely. read more

I have been wanting to try El Mirasol for their amazing drinks and was always so intrigued at how busy they were but I was so underwhelmed by the food. Yes the drinks were delicious and delicious and strong, however, the rest of my experience did not amaze me. The service was slow, I understand the restaurant was busy but our waiter completely forgot about us. Many times we had to ask other staff members to get him. Then the fajitas were not good, I made the mistake of getting the chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas. The taste and smell of seafood really took over the whole entire skillet. I was not a fan and have never had that happen when ordering a fixed fajita at other places. read more

El Mirasol - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We have a strong preference for the Alon location; however, the interior of this establishment is notably distinct and attractive. I gave their beef enchiladas, which were quite enjoyable. We also shared a refreshing Chispa. The service was satisfactory, though the noise level was high, which was manageable. We decided to shorten our visit. read more

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The food, drinks and ambience was pleasant as usual. The food never disappoints and if you're looking for a great strong and delicious drinks then try their Chispas. It's what they are known for. read more

El Mirasol - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Arrived on a Friday night at about 7:30 and waited 30 mins for a table. The table was clean and we were greeted promptly. Service was attentive. The restaurant was very packed and loud. I enjoyed my vegetable enchiladas packed with veggies and the cilantro rice was quite good. The alcoholic drinks were too strong and not enjoyable to drink. The chips were average but the green and creamy chipotle sauces were delicious! read more

El Mirasol - Enchilada de Verduras - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Met friends here for dinner tonight that we had not seen in a long time. Was looking forward to eating here because I have eaten at the Alon location several times and he has always been good.. To be honest, was a little bit disappointed. Parking here is terrible and it was packed! My wife got her food, but it was not very good. She got chicken enchiladas and the chicken was very dry so she sent it back and ended up getting what I had was the ribeye taquitos, which were pretty good, though the steak was just a little bit overcooked for ribeye. All in all that bad, but could have been better. read more

El Mirasol - Ribeye taquitos - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We went to celebrate a family members birthday. The hostess told my wife 30 minutes, so did the Yelp app. Another individual came up and said it was going to be 2 hours. Rather than canceling our reservation I was curious if we were misquoted so we would be swayed to leave. We went to another restaurant just for our table to be ready in 30 minutes. Bummer for sure. read more

El Mirasol - Guess they didn't want us to stay so they misquoted us in person so we would leave. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Pretty good food with some non traditional options. Parking lot isn't the biggest and can get pretty busy, but I've never had much of a problem when I visit. The salsa and queso are basic, but good. Nothing too special there. The shrimp quesadillas are soo good. Probably some of the best I've had. The crab taquitos are pretty tasty too. Margaritas are good and actually taste like something. Every time I've come, the bartenders are nice and attentive. The area can get a bit busy because of the construction on 1604, but it's a good place to visit for a good meal. read more

Great environment love this place. Always a fun time for me and my wife!! Best place to eat

The food was cold including other people at our table food was cold as well, but the service was good !

Although a little noisy, as their acoustics suck, it is still well worth it. Their Margaritas are the best that I've had!! My wife and I always share the Un Poquito de Todo and always have all three of their salsas. We found the best time to go is between 4:00 and 5:00. read more

Whenever you walk in it's super cute and the workers were welcoming. They give you chips and salsa to start at the table. The chips were hot and good however the salsa kinda tasted like bbq. Wasn't bad but was sweet. Didn't hate it but unexpected. Appetizer Ordered: *Shrimp Campesinos 10/10 loved it. Presentation was pleasant and it tasted super fresh. *Queso Mirasol 9/10 it was super tasty however the cheese came kinda room temp so was clumpy Entree Ordered: *Parrillada including fajita skirt 10/10 Hot and fresh the beef was the best part. Highly recommend. It came with some flour tortillas, rice, borracho beans, pico, and guac. Overall, loved the place will definitely be recommending to anyone. The waiter came and checked on us and kept our drinks full. He also recommended the dishes we chose which turned out to be very tasty. read more

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We came to try the Chispa but there is so much more to enjoy. Our group was big 16 of us which for them was no problem. We were sat quickly and the staff got everything flowing from drink and food orders, to ice waters, of course chips and all their delicious salsas. Our food came out quickly which is a surprise for any big group. It was so good I forgot to take pictures or was it the chispa and Mexican candy shots that was the cause? Their spinach salad was a delicious surprise although there was too much dressing. I would definitely suggest asking for lightly dressed. Chicken tortilla soup is like nothing I have had before. It comes with toppings on the side to add yourself chicharron, queso fresco and avocado. Get the soup and the Carnitas taquitos with the adobo sauce. The pork was tender and juicy. We ended our meal with their delicious churros. So if you have room order them But they are hot so bite carefully and enjoy the deliciousness. The staff were very friendly and attentive through out our meal. read more

GET THE CHISPAS! They are super refreshing and pair great with the ceviche! The vibes here are 10/10 read more

El Mirasol - Chispas!! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is a very popular restaurant in San Antonio, they are famous for the Chispas, a drink with Tequila, very tasty but dangerous lol , they are quite strong and people loves them! Today I want to share these two dishes we ordered, first we have the Ribeye Tacos, with charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo, very tender meat and so tasty! We also ordered the Tampiquena al Chef, OMF definitely the best dish they have (in my humble opinion) the meat melts in your mouth and it's so delicious!! And it comes with a white sauce with mushrooms, salad and veggies, Epic plate! You must order it!! And we finished with some churros, they are ok, not my favorite tbh. The only thing I don't like about this restaurant, is the acoustics, it's so loud inside, you almost have to yell when the restaurant is full. The wait is long and they don't do reservations. But definitely worth to try it. read more

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The food was good and service was superb. My family and I definitely will be back. There's so much more we want to try.

This place is so overrated. All you're paying for is the ambience & location. I've had better authentic Mexican food than this.. their homemade corn tortillas were horrible. Food was cold. Service was awful. Well at least the guy we had.. Borracho beans how can you get those wrong, no taste.. I've had better at Jalisco's restaurants all of them instead of Marisol.. how can you get chicken tacos wrong, their sauce was awful. Everything came cold, chips were stale.. don't waste your money you'll be disappointed. read more

I had a good customer service experience hence the high rating. Fast and efficient. Quick background I am first gen Mexican so this food is not authentic. Im not mad about it sometimes i crave the tex mex and love it. The ceviche was okay. The fish is fresh but it had mayo on it and it didnt really taste like a ceviche more like an elevated tuna can recipe. I recommend if i could for them to make a more traditional ceviche. However the rest was great, drinks are a bang for your buck for a place like this (nice restaurant) and the service was quick and prompt. Its very nice inside clean and orderly. read more

I am a bit torn on this one. Upon entering the first thing that hit me was the level of noise! It was so loud in there my friend and I decided to sit on the patio. It was hot today but there were fans and shade and a breeze so it was nice. We started with the beef nachos and while they were good, they were no where near some I've had. The beans were barely there, some finely diced "carne" was sprinkled on top followed by a generous amount of cheese. There was a small bowl of guacamole and a bowl of jalapeños served on the side. They were good but I wouldn't order them again. We had the carne asada taquitos to share. Again... good.. but nothing special. The chips and salsa were both very good and the margaritas were great. The service was fantastic and I wish I was excited about the food. I'll try again and order different to see if it makes a difference! read more

El Mirasol - Favorite part of the meal! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Just dropping these pics here for a little tease Get yourself some refreshing and delicious chispa drinks at El Mirasol The nachos are my go to everytime here .. beef and chicken fajitas nachos The vibes and customer service here are always great !! read more

El Mirasol - Chispa with strawberry - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

server was sweet. got sat immediately. food tasted amazing. everything came out quickly on a friday night too! read more

El Mirasol - tacos nortenos (grilled chicken) + asada mini tacos ask for green and yellow salsas! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Lowlights on this review are gonna be longer then the highlights. Juan was our server for this experience. When we got seated he did not seem happy to serve us. We asked for recommendations and got a side eye. He just then pointed to the menu and told us to pick off the menu. We ordered drinks and then asked what's the best sweet drink he could serve. Again side eye and pointed to the menu with no help. We just ordered and he walked away. DO NOT ORDER the Caesar salad here. It tasted like welted lettuce and the dressing separated. Our food came out and it looked so yummy! However not the case. Charro beans were cold. All entrees came with a apple salad (weird for a Mexican restaurant). However on the menu it showed beans and rice. So everyone was caught of guard with that on their plates. Highlights Drinks were good! & queso was good! Action plans this restaurant could potentially work on: 1. Have service with a smile and willing to serve. 2. Talk about the menu and options to potentially walk through. 3. Serve the food hot. 4. Refill beverages 5. Have managers easier to be available and accessible. read more

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Great local spot with yummy lobster enchiladas. Service was the BEST and FAST! Highly recommend!! We sat on the porch and it was not too hot. read more

El Mirasol is one of my wife's and my favorite spots. It's always packed, with a loud and lively ambiance on weekend nights. The service is consistently great and attentive, and the food never disappoints. I've never ordered anything bad here. However, the real star of the show is the chispas! The bartenders have a heavy hand, and just one is enough to ensure a fun night. If you're looking for a vibrant atmosphere with fantastic food and drinks, El Mirasol is the place to be. read more

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I've been in the industry for the last 19 years and have never been so disrespected at a restaurant! I know firsthand how hard it is to find quality employees but this location has piss poor management also. After a 10 hour day of Managing a restaurant in which hospitality, guest interaction food quality are top priority. I was definitely let down by the disrespectful host and unaccommodating manager. I would go eat at Taco Bell, taco cabana or even out of a trashcan before going back here .They treated us just like trash. After going to the location on Blanco for years, I frequent the Northwest military location, 1604 has forever taken El Mirasol off my dining list. Along with my friends and family. I will spend my hard earned money somewhere else.. is only given because I had to in order to post about my horrible experience. read more

Seating indoor very loud this Sunday afternoon. I was in search of Chile Enogada & they have it on their menu. Filled with lots of ground meat. The cream sauce has a little of an aftertaste. I believe theirs has white wine. I've never tasted one w white wine. A little of an after taste. I would omit the wine. Nice presentation, Mexican rice was fluffy & tasty. The frijoles charros were lacking in flavor & a small quantity. My husband had the chicken mole enchiladas. They were tasty. read more

El Mirasol - Chile Enojada. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We came as a family for the first time here to celebrate Mother's Day! First impressions weren't off to a great start due to the pretentious and rude attitude from a specific hostess/front house staff, who didn't care to explain how the waiting area is to those who are visiting for first time but be bold enough to tell us to leave the bar. Thank you to Jose manager in charge for apologizing on THEIR behalf. We really were about to leave when we decide to give it a chance, and we are glad we did! The food and service from then on was 10 out of 10! Our waiter Bryan was above and beyond of what we could ask for! Truly attentive and great at his job. Food came out swiftly and it was all very delicious, cocktails were on point also! We also met another staff member named Javier who was truly nice and attentive also. Between the food/ drinks and the great service from Bryan and Javier, it be 5 stars. We are looking forward to coming again! And hope for an better experience. (And just like we called Jose the manager to let him know our complaint, we did let him know how great those 2 gentlemen were and made it worth staying!) read more

El Mirasol - Chispa drinks one mango the other strawberry & Guayaba empanada. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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