I use to frequent this place when they had a food truck set up on Potranco Road which seemed to…read morealways be busy. It might be less busy now as the construction worker foodies that made up most of their clients have dropped off now. However, coming to their brick and mortar location is more convenient for me as I enjoy having my lunch in an AC environment opposed to outside in the Texas heat. The menu is also expanded which I do like. I went with the Pork Frintanga plate. Pork is very tasty and chewy which is a nice touch to me. Add in the sweet plantain and fried cheese and this dish was definitely a winner. Big change up from the food truck meals of mainly papoose, which are a great food truck item. Service is a bit quiet, due to the language barrier, and their lack of speaking English probably hurts the business for non Spanish customers. For me, it adds some authenticity to the experience.

El Buen Paladar feels like stepping into a kitchen where somebody's abuela is making sure you leave…read morefull. The food has that homemade, comforting flavor that just wraps you up and says, "you made the right choice today." Every bite tastes like it was made with care--not rushed, not generic. The portions are generous (come hungry), and the vibe is warm and welcoming. It's not about being trendy--it's about being good, and it absolutely is. This is the kind of place you come back to again and again when you want real food that actually satisfies.

Best corn in a cup I have had so far in San Antonio! The quesabirria tacos were also delicious! I…read morewas thrown off by peanuts in the horchata but it was a new flavor combo Ive never had before! Birriamen soup was good, I only wish the noodles were more ramen like and less like spaghetti noodles! Overall the food was good and a fast pick up!

In San Antonio for a fitness class. Stopped for some authentic Mexican food.,. Menudo (cow's…read morestomach) and tortas ahogadas con pollo (chicken torta with salsa). The menudo was large and flavorfull, The torta bread was perfect...crunchy on the outside and soft inside with lots ofof chicken. Angelica, our server, was very helpful with our order. She also checked on us at our table a couple of times. I miss authentic Mexican food. San Antonio is the bomb dignity for great Mexican food. We were one of two customers. Overall happy, and inviting atmosphere...

I saw this restaurant across the street while stopped at a red light on the way home from my doctor…read moreappointment. It is the #2 location on Culebra Road. My son and I both like Colombian food based on visits to a competitor that we have gone to many times closer to our house. When I mentioned this place to him, he said we should try it out soon. Today was the day. The first thing I noticed was the size of the dining room. It was roomy with several tables that were appropriately spread out. The decor is attractive with eye catching art painted on the white walls. The tables all have a splash of color on them, as well. Altogether is creates a bright and cheery atmosphere. We were very comfortable. I also noticed that the one television on the far wall was showing Univision and the music being played was in Spanish. I really like the music of a restaurant to reflect the nationality of the cuisine. Our server was an extremely helpful young man. He helped us with the menu. Unlike what is stated in other reviews, the food is described in english. Unfortunately, there are some items that don't translate. Those are the ones I needed help with. We both ended up ordering the same thing. It was lengua in a delicious tomato sauce served with french fries, avocado slices, white rice, salad, and a fried plantain patty. The amount of food on the plates was absolutely outrageous, but we managed to get pretty danged close to clean plates. The flavors were really nice. There was a huge squeeze bottle of Salsa Colombiana (I think that's what he called it) and another with Salsa tartara, the Columbian version of tartar sauce. It was amazing. It was creamy and savory without that sweet pickle taste American folk put on seafood. For drinks, I had a jugo de pina. My son had one made with passion fruit. I heard them being made fresh in the kitchen. They blended the fresh fruit with some water or milk and ice. Mine was really refreshing. It was served in those giant iced tea glasses some places use. There was a lady and her son at another table. I listened as they ordered in Spanish. They asked almost the same questions as we did, so being fluent in Spanish must not mean you would understand the Colombia specific food vocabulary. As we were paying our bill, the lady was pointing to everything on her plate asking "What is this?" in Spanish. I found that a little humorous, as the explanations when ordering were pretty good. My son and I had not problems recognizing the foods on our plate based on what we had heard. On our way home, we passed by the Bandera location. My son pointed it out to me. I don't remember ever seeing it there, but my son says he knew about it. That made me wonder why we frequented the competitor on Tezel where we like the food, but felt uncomfortable being packed in so close in the tiny dining room. In the truck, my son was already telling me what he planned to eat next time. There will definitely be a next time. I need to try their arepas and empanadas, as well as some other jugos.

They do not speak English so it was hard. Nothing is in…read moreEnglish so you just smile & point lol. I ordered an empanada carne & I'm not going to say it was bad but I wouldn't try it again. It was just too much meat & the crust was not for me. Do not let this review discourage you, try them out.

Pupusas by far was the Golden Nugget at this restaurant. I only ordered two not knowing what to…read moreexpect but they were pretty good. And fresh pressed light golden with a smidge of crunch. I will be back to get more pupusas. Many tacos I ordered three fajita beef and three asada. By far fajitas were way better. The asada had an earthy flavor needing more seasoning however the beef fajitas or excellent. Spanish speaking, playing Spanish Christian music which was pleasant and relaxing. If they serve pupusas on the north side of San Antonio they would do fabulous. I'll be back when in town. I look forward to it

The food in amazing and the staff is very friendly and nice. Almost everything made from scratch…read more The salsa is the best I have ever had!

Absolutely love coming here! Such a hidden gem/"hole in the wall". Empanadas are always made fresh…read more& you can tell the ingredients are too . For service, it's straightforward. Walk in, order, & grab a seat. Food will be brought to you when ready & enjoy! I ordered the ham & cheese, spinach cheese & chicken, & the traditional beef. They all pair well with the spicy & traditional chimichurri. Would definitely recommend eating hear

Fat Tummy is amazing! It is a small mom and pop restaurant in a quaint kind of run down…read moreconverted house. The owners are from Argentina and are absolutely making the American dream work!! It is counter service, which is consistently friendly and efficient. The size of the empanada is large, with one, possibly two being plenty for a meal. The flavors are robust, with many choices of ingredients. They beef, chicken, vegetarian, dessert, and. Few sandwiches on their menu. We frequently make the 35 mile drive from our house solely to eat here on a Saturday, or whenever we're in the downtown area. Do yourself a favor and give them a try!!

I had sancocho, chicharone, empanada and yucca frito…read more All were well. But I especially liked the empanada, chicharon & yuca frito. I prefer sancocho made with one meat (gallena).

We gave this restaurant a try for lunch today (a take out order). I ordered the Bandeja Paisa. It's…read morea lot of food. The beans are delicious, the rice is good, the steak is a little dry, but it has some flavor, the chicharron is a 10/10. The sausage is not to my linking: I don't like the flavor. My dining mate gave me her opinion: Sancocho 6 Empanada 8 Chicharon 10 Yuca 9 I would try it again; I don't think I would rush back. I would suggest that the ownership put descriptions of the dishes on their website. We had to Google most of the dishes, as the names aren't familiar to us. It would probably help their business. They have a bakery and a little store. It's a small setting for dining in. The service is good.

We went on the 4th and they were going to close in less than an hour so we got the food to go. I…read morecame specifically for the chicharron and guacamole cup. Once we walked in, we were warmly greeted. All the employees who passed by me or who made eye contact with gave a welcoming smile. It was a typical joint with a sit down area and an older gentleman in the corner singing and playing his guitar. My husband really wanted to stay and eat but i didn't want to rush. We had a 30 minute drive home. It made no difference since the flavor was there, the food was fresh, and we had no complaints. We will be coming back to sit down and eat.

All the food was excellent! The carnitas were flavorful, tender and generous serving size. The…read moreranchero plate along with the barbacoa, potato and the beans were excellent as well. The chicharron was also delicious. The 25 minute drive to this establishment was well worth it and will return soon. The service provided from all staff was excellent with a great welcome as you enter the restaurant. The waitress was very friendly and provided excellent service providing timely refills and asking if everything on the plate looked correct as she delivered food. The ambiance was fair and very clean.

I ordered the Chorizo and Egg breakfast plate which comes with a side of beans and potatoes. It…read morealso includes 2 tortillas of your choice. I got 2 corn and an extra flower tortilla to give it a shot. The tortillas are pretty big fluffy size, compared to your original sized tortillas. Everything was great, the chorizo and egg were wet, my very liking cuz I don't like it when it's semi dried up, compared to other places. Here's a pic of what I ordered. Hope this help! Also not pictured, ordered an agua fresca, lemonade, very good!

The food is fantastic! If you're looking for fresh authentic food this is the place to go. We…read moreseated ourselves and were greeted with a kind server with a smile and was able to converse in fluent Spanish and English. The ambiance inside is amazing. The plates are very aesthetically pleasing as well. I really liked the deshebrada taco. Can't wait to come back soon.