Hit or miss. Inconsistent. Certain food items were fine (tacos, queso), while others (like the burger) were not at all. Sparkling wine was flat and the lemon lime soda was really off. The booth seating is positioned strangely such that you basically face another table's patrons. Loud place, too. read more

I have been here twice now and both times got food I did not order. Service is somewhat slow and they don't really seem to care. Both times have just been okay experiences. Nothing great... read more

After my initial review of the poor service we received a month ago, the manager reached out and apologized and invited us back out on the company. I was told we would be receiving a gift card in the mail that was February 21st, today is March 25th and nothing has shown up. Too much hype on TikTok and not enough true experience reviews. read more

Went on a date, was out first time. We were super excited because it was on the list of new places to try. We had a reservation; everything was good because we sat close to our time. Until we got out food. Our server visited ONCE. I wanted to tip another server because she was so great to her table. I was so disappointed. I would understand if it was a busy super packed but it wasnt. She just didnt show any hospitality. I felt she couldve done better, not sure what made her not come but one time for a dinner is not right. I had to wait a while to get a refrill. Place looks pretty, vibes are there but service wasnt. I had a ribeye it was good just wish we had better service. read more

Just had an amazing birthday lunch. The food and service was amazing! I had the roasted garlic stuffed filet, I highly recommend it. I have to say that I rarely review but the quality from haywire definitely deserved a great review. read more

The place was badass! Food was so good.the restaurant was fancy, but not too fancy to where you felt like you were being judged.

This place has a curse of always being replaced but this place deserves to stay! Cute atmosphere, good food and overall very good service. The martinis were great and the chips and queso were addicting also the steak salad was tasty! read more

Dominic was a fantastic, amazing service, great attention to detail and so kind. Definitely recommend a night with this type of service! A must experience! read more

Our reservation was at 8:30 didn't get seated exactly at that time but was able to get seated shortly after! Our server Kim was amazing! Super sweet and welcoming from the start. It was mine and my boyfriend's first time there she did very well on explaining the restaurant. We didn't know what exactly to eat so we asked for recommendations and we got both she recommended. Both dishes were phenomenal! Would definitely come by again for another date night/ family gathering. Thank you Kim again for your amazing service! read more

We had a less than stellar first visit to Haywire at La Cantera. It took awhile for the server to acknowledge us once we were seated... but when she did, she took one person's drink order and walked off! The remaining 4 people in the party had to wait for her to return about 10 mins later to place our orders. From what we could tell, she had one other table - a group of about 6, so we aren't really sure where she would go when she would disappear. We chose a variety of entrees to give them a try. Ribs were good but the sauce was sweet. One of the three steaks came out well done and room temperature... when it was ordered medium. Since our server had once again disappeared, it took us a really long time to notify her. Once we did let her know, she went into a long story about how the cooks were all new and not experienced. Not good when their steaks are $50+! The server apparently told her manager about the steak being sent back because he came over to check on us. He offered to replace it with something else but by that time, most of the group had finished eating, so we declined. He did graciously take the steak off our bill. He also sent over a bread pudding dessert since we were celebrating a birthday. That was delish! It's a cool restaurant with a neat decor. Hopefully they can work out the kinks. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere!!! The service was amazing as well. 1000/10 Loved the appetizer sample read more

The service was excellent, and the cocktails were fantastic-definitely the best Old Fashioned l've ever had. I ordered a cheeseburger, and it was one of the best l've tasted, with a very fresh patty and a soft, toasted bun. The atmosphere was pleasant, and overall, the dining experience was wonderful. read more

Josiah was a great server. Food was great. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu.

We visited this restaurant for a birthday celebration on Frida (it was our first time there) My friend and I ordered the petit filet and the stuffed garlic filet. When the filets arrived, we took our first bite and immediately had to spit it out. They were overwhelmingly salty, as if someone had accidentally dumped salt on them. We called our waiter, who was very kind and took the filets back to the kitchen. However, when they returned, it was clear that the chef had simply washed the meat and recooked it. My steak, which was originally rare, ended up being medium-well. At that point, we chose not to send it back again, but we were extremely disappointed. I still can't believe we paid $50 for a steak that had been previously cooked, washed, and reheated. To make matters worse, when the bill arrived, another friend noticed that our meals were listed on her ticket (at a discounted price). The total was originally $105, but with the discount, it came to $50. She tipped 20%, thinking it was based on the discounted price, but the system calculated the tip based on the original $105 total. As a result, she ended up leaving a $20 tip instead of $10. Thankfully, she caught the mistake. In the end, no one in our group enjoyed the restaurant, and I was so disappointed that I won't be returning. It's a shame that a place like this operates this way. read more

I went for the first time with my friend to celebrate her belated birthday. My parents had pleasant experience minus the seating. My parents were able to put their name down without a reservation and waited at the bar and then were called. When me and my friend went she tried to put her name down but they said they were booked for the day? I thought it was odd. But we found seating at the bar and felt bad though for our bar tender because it was just her for a long while. The food was good! Service just could have been better. The whole time we were at the restaurant noticed plenty of empty seating as well. I'd give it another shot maybe once the hype wears off. read more

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LaCantera San Antonio location is horrible. Went there this morning for brunch and had a horrible experience. Took 15 minutes to get a waiter to wait on us and then he played the blame game. Ask to speak to a manger and she apologized bit refused to comp our meal. We ended up asking for the check and walked out with out eating our food.LaCantera San Antonio location is horrible. Went there this morning for brunch and had a horrible experience. Took 15 minutes to get a waiter to wait on us and then he played the blame game. Ask to speak to a manger and she apologized bit refused to comp our meal. We ended up asking for the check and walked out with out eating our food. read more

Haywire - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Waited 25 min for a cup of soup at the bar. It never came. Ended up walking out. Good first impression.

Had the Pastrami and the Chicken Club. Too much salt and made both of us bloated and almost ill. The service was great and the space was relaxing. The food, not so good. read more

Overall food and atmosphere was great. Drinks were spot on and mixed well. Only issue was the fruit flies. Seemed to have a good amount just chilling. Would definitely recommend for a good night of drinks. Nice and western setting. Beautiful fittings all throughout. Great place read more

had such an amazing experience with our server edmon ( i believe that's how you spell his name) definitely coming back and asking for him !

Excellent! Loved the service, steak, bread pudding, and decor! We had reservations and got right in.... We will be back and let all our friends know about Haywire. It has everything great about Texas in this restaurant! read more

Absolutely amazing!!! I can not wait to come back! Food, service and everything was spectacular. read more

We waited over an hour for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was cold and clearly thrown together with no care." The fries were super salty and mash potatoe was cold. The double cheeseburger was size of a happy meal. (Small) We order an appetizer and it arrived when we were about to finish our meal. Establishment was nice just the food and the service sucked. Never coming back to this place ever again read more

Last night my daughter ate at Haywire and got a severe case of, "food poisoning," She had red fish, with shrimp sauce. She is extremely ill and even has a bruise around her right eye, plus all the classic symptoms of food poisoning. I am very disappointed in the quality of food! read more

Sweet Mother of God this place is THE BOMB. We have been trying to get here for a while (for myriad different calamities in our world, we have had to reschedule past reservations) and I'm so glad we finally did. WOW I can see why it's so challenging to snag a reservation. This place has it all: ambience, amazing food and stellar service. Everyone else should take note. Even as I glanced at the menu the first time I was pulled in-- nice to see different items than you see elsewhere. And they do everything a step above! For reals. We started with the Queso-- wow!! Thick and flavorful with a hint of spice. We almost were licking the bowl. The cocktails were optimal as well: I had the Bourbon Smash and my husband had a super dirty martini with stuffed olives-- dreamy. We had many more. ;-) I got the Cobb Salad and honestly it's one of the best I've ever had in my life. This might sound weird but I have never had CHICKEN taste so light and fluffy and like little pillows-- in my LIFE!! How do they do that???? Husband got a 13oz Ribeye with sides and he was delighted as well. Then......we went for it. WE got DESSERT. Kids: the bread pudding is SLAP YO MAMA good. I mean we cleaned that plate and we were already full! We like never order dessert but it was that good we couldn't stop! LOL. Get yourself here-- it's sooo worth it!! read more

Daniela - our server- was great- Enjoyed our visit and such a personable young lady added to the experience ! read more

My steak was cooked perfectly! Everyone was friendly and attentive. We had a great time!

Great service along with a nice ambiance. Smoked fried chicken pieces are huge and delicious. Also can't go wrong with an old fashioned. read more

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Love this place, our waitress Gabby was amazing! She made my wife and I night feel real special as we were celebrating our anniversary. Thank you Gabby! read more

Not worth the hype. My family and I decided to give this place a try and it was underwhelming. The drinks weren't good, food was bland, and service was slow. I wouldn't even waste my time trying this place. You will have a better meal at Cheesecake Factory or Yard house in La Cantera. We didn't even finish our meals and couldn't wait to get the check and leave. In my opinion spend your money elsewhere. read more

Wednesday evening I called to see if restaurant was busy, the hostess who answered said it was not. I arrived 10 minutes later and was told to wait for 40 minutes. An hour and 15 has now gone by, frustrated and will not be coming back here unless I have a reservation. Hopefully the food is worth waiting for... Update: the staff worked very hard to rectify the situation which we greatly appreciated. Food was soooooo good, we ordered the Cowboy Feast and would absolutely recommend to everyone. Our waiter was attentive and kind. Overall I would come back just with a reservation in advance next time to avoid long waits. Ambiance is lovely giving a very western/Texas feel to the place, feel free to dress for the occasion! read more

Service is great, Food is plentiful and delicious. Their venison chili is great with the delicious corn bread. I also had the meatloaf which is enough for two people. read more

We went for lunch today. Had a great server, Galaxy. She was helpful answering questions on the menu .She checked on us often and was very friendly , efficient and pleasant. I had the tortilla soup and house salad, my husband had the Western Burger with beef tallow fries. We both enjoyed our selections. They have weekly specials. I just saw pictures of the smoky fried chicken - next time I will make sure to go on Wednesday again so I can try it! It looked really good! It has a fun vibe, a nice bar and I loved all the chandeliers ! read more

The only highlight of this establishment is the bartenders and their drinks. On opening day, I ordered the steak salad, mac & cheese, and fries. The salad was disappointingly small, and the steak was so overcooked and tough it felt like chewing on a hockey puck. To make matters worse, I found plastic in my mac & cheese. When I brought it to the manager's attention, they questioned my claim, implying I had placed it there myself. I decided to give the place another chance and tried the salmon on my second visit--only to be equally disappointed. It was plain, dry, and completely tasteless. For the price and the reputation of a location like La Cantera, I expected far better. The managers clearly need proper training in customer service and quality control. Overall, it was a borderline embarrassing experience. read more

My family and I went to Haywire for the very first time and I need to let San Antonio know that this is one of the best restaurants in town!! Beautifully decorated! Country vibes! From the very entrance the service was great :) shout out to the hostess! The food was absolutely delicious! We had ribeye, low and slow chicken and garlic stuffed filet and it was all 10/10! However the best part for us as a family was the high level of service we received from our waiter George! Thank you for making our first experience one of the best! read more

Haywire - Caesar salad 10/10 - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food I went into Haywire expecting a steakhouse, but that was my mistake for not reviewing the menu beforehand. The menu leans heavily towards burgers, fried dishes like chicken fried steak, onion rings, and similar comfort foods. There is one steak option (a 6oz-8oz filet), but it fell short in taste and presentation--more reminiscent of Bonanza or Applebee's than a high-quality steakhouse. The cocktails, while not craft cocktails, were surprisingly good--better than most restaurants of this style and genre. Service The service was good, though not exceptional. It matched the overall vibe of the restaurant and felt aligned with its target audience. Nothing stood out as particularly memorable, but it was solid for this type of establishment. Ambiance The ambiance was a highlight, with a strong Texas vibe that creates a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The decor captures the spirit of Texas well, adding to the overall dining experience. Summary If you're looking for hearty, comfort food and good cocktails in a Texas-themed setting, Haywire might hit the mark. However, it's not a steakhouse, and the food quality leaves something to be desired, so check the menu first to make sure it fits your expectations. read more

The food was so amazing and Katalina L. was absolutely amazing and so helpful! We will definitely be coming back!

Wow went here to spend our 25 year wedding anniversary. What a letdown first of all it's extremely loud. We had reservations and we still had to wait like 15 minutes to be seated then they took us upstairs. The food was overcooked. The wait time was ridiculous. Very disappointing and the manager comes by to talk to us and offers us like they don't know it's our 25th wedding anniversary that we're here for in the first place yeah we should've went to Ruth Chris or somewhere read more

We put together a last minute party of 13. I was a little weary because of the negative reviews I read, but I know many people are liars and impossible so we decided to take our chance. And Thank the Good Lord we did!! The staff was super attentive and the food was so delicious! Get this, the restaurant was full, one of our children dropped a spoon and within a minute a waiter came by with new silverware and asked to get the one that was dropped. Quality food will and should take a minute, but the wait was never excessive. My husband wanted to go back for round 2 for a date this weekend and I don't see why the heck not :) read more

The steak and eggs were wonderful and Amethyst was an amazing server, very attentive and kind.