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    La Margarita

    3.4 (762 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Fiesta.
    Thomas K.

    For as many times as I've been to San Antonio over the years, I've never had the pleasure to dine at this particular restaurant however, I can tell you for a fact I have missed a great deal. Firstly, on this particular weekend, there was a wine, but it moved extremely efficiently. I'm not sure if it's this way every weekend but if so, go directly to the stand where the hostess is and register your name. Whatever time they give you, it is nearly to the minute that you get seated. The server in our particular case was simply wonderful. Extremely helpful with explaining things on the menu very prompt with service very courteous. What a great pleasure, especially as busy as they were on this particular day. The ambience is typical of a Mexican restaurant. It enhances the experience and adds a great deal to the meal. Now let me give you the shocker. If you read enough of my yelp reviews, you'll find that I'm a seafood fanatic and I must tell you it was totally unexpected but the way to recommended oysters, which I had. I have no idea from where they came, but they were simply wonderful. He recommended them because he told me that when they have them, whoever selects them in the restaurant is particularly good at it and I must tell you he was 100% correct. I find it humorous because I live on the Gulf Coast, which is the Mecca of oysters. However, here I am in Land a fair distance from the coast and probably have the best oysters I've ever had in Texas. As well I had ceviche which was equally wonderful and of course I had fresh tortillas on the side and those were perfect. I really cannot say enough about this particular Restaurant. It is a wonderful experience and should not be missed if you are ever in El Mercado..

    Dan S.

    So we enjoyed sitting outside in market square for dinner. A band played nearby and it was as a warm winter night. But the waiter and service was slow to just feeling like you're being ignored. We had to flag another person down twice. The virgin margarita was solid if a bit sweet. Dinner itself was what you'd expect. Solid Mexican fare that is somewhat forgettable after you leave the meal. But the portion was big and price wasn't too bad.

    Main cabin
    Marc K.

    The service was prompt and dutiful and the waiter was patient with by terrible Spanish :-) Lighting was adequate, was a hit noisy especially with the roving guitar player and singers, and the seats were hard wood without cushions. The Botana Trio was ok--nothing special. The chips were fine but not large sturdy chips that could handle the dips without cracking off. The refe if beans were good and the cheese was a bit thin and not too flavorful. The fajitas were fabulous and the meat was tender as were the vegetables. The seasoning was just right and the temperature was piping hot. Rice and beans were nothing special. Glad was silky smooth, perfectly tasty and I'd take same. Would I go back--yes, but would require a slight nudge.

    Seafood Enchiladas Acapulco
    matt l.

    Thought this dinner would be touristy but honestly the food was great. Oldest Mexican restaurant in San Antonio Nice staff

    Chris M.

    Dined in for dinner on a Monday night. It is located in market square with a very distinctive French Quarter architecture. The host stand is located outside and I was seated right away. The waitstaff greeted and took my drink order within 3 minutes. The menu is your usual Tex-Mex with some seafood offerings. You are given free chips and red salsa, I was not sure if green salsa was an option but I did not ask. I went with the mixed fajita plate with both corn and flour tortillas. Oh I did have a draft Modelo to go along with my meal. The presentation of my meal was a little different as there was no skillet it was plated and my fajitas were not sizzling hot and I definitely got more beans and rice along with onions than beef fajita and chicken fajita. The flavor was good and the meat was tender. I did like the atmosphere and decor inside. However the food was just ok nothing to rave about. It is a touristy spot. Would I come back in the future maybe.

    Drinks and chips
    John D.

    Food is great !!! Service is awesome, staff is so polite and kind!!! Very attentive staff!! The setting is perfect!!! Live music and the perfect location!!!

    Chips & Salsa. Tasty.
    Nikki B.

    My friend and I stopped in for a late lunch while strolling through Historic Market Square. The restaurant is located inside a New Orleans style building, which I loved! The brunch buffet was enticing. We grabbed seats at the bar and had a delightful conversation with the locals sitting next to us. La Margarita is known for their sizzling fajitas & fresh oysters. It's also the sister restaurant to Mi Tierra, which is a few feet away. I ordered the El Picoso Margarita and my friend a Modello on draft. The darling bartender brought us complimentary chips & salsa to nosh on while we contemplated our order. The salsa was mild and flavorful. The chips were warm & fresh. My margarita was also tasty and had a nice kick from the jalapeños. We decided to share the seafood platter, which consisted of fried fish, shrimp, oysters, & wedge fries. The server also brought a plate with ketchup, tartar sauce, & ranch along with a bread roll. I was happy to have the ranch for the seasoned fries. The seafood was coated in a light batter. None of it was greasy. The fish was tender & flaky. The shrimp & oysters were also particularly good. The portion size was generous, and we couldn't finish it all. There were several bartenders behind the bar and each one stopped by to check on us. We also enjoyed the music provided by the Mariachi band.

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    Rob K.

    My wife and I had dinner at La Margarita on a Sunday evening. We arrived around 6:30 PM and were promptly seated. Our waitress was outstanding and extremely friendly. La Margarita is in Market Square which was a 10 minute walk from our hotel. I had the Costillas de Res which is a marinated beef short rib. My wife had a marinated chicken (can't remember the exact name) which she also enjoyed. As I said the service was excellent, food was fantastic, a fair price point for food regarding the quantity and portions, and the restaurant itself had a lot of charm. I'd highly recommend having dinner here. I'd return in a minute.

    Mini tacos, pastor quesadillas, fixings, chips, salsa, and the house margarita.
    Rebecca S.

    I was told about the lunch buffet for $16.99 that ends 8/21/26. I had never heard of this restaurant near Mi Tierra (which is average and overpriced). So I came at 2 pm. The hostess was so nice and showed me all of the options of the buffet before she seated me. There were rice, beans, carne asada (two types), charro beans, salad, and also all the fixings for the mini tacos that are made fresh. Their "Mini Taco Action Station" is all fresh to order mini tacos, flautas, and pastor (still on its rotating spit) quesadillas. Hector, my server, brought out chips and salsa and took my margarita order. I ordered the house margarita on the rocks but it was surprisingly very good. I started w/ salad & charro beans and was greeted by Benito, who manages the buffet. He told me all about the brunch buffet that they have on Sat & Sun that includes barbacoa. He cooked two mini tacos and two quesadilla pieces for me. Everything was so wonderful! They also had a mariachi walking around playing guitar. I will DEFINITELY be back!

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    Diana G.

    This restaurant has been around for as long as I can remember. I think the first time I went I was in high school. We were at the market Square yesterday for a fiesta event. Decided that we wanted to sit down and have some Mexican food. We were lucky enough to get a table facing the crowd to people watch. During events, they do have a two hour window in the patio and it starts as soon as you place your first order. We all ordered food and drinks. The margarita prices are not bad. Did I like my margarita? Not really. The frozen was way better than the on the rocks. They definitely use a mixer. I ordered the enchiladas with ranchera sauce. It came with rice, beans and guacamole. Pretty decent for the price. For a restaurant in a tourist section, food was not bad. Our waiter was excellent. We could tell he was super busy, but he was always available when we needed him. There's limited parking available on site or paid lots nearby

    Quesadillas
    Gina A.

    Lots of seating indoor and outdoor and conveniently located by the historic market. Great decor. The food was delicious. Lots of delicious food was ordered. Queso with chorizo, chicken quesadillas, Mole, and Burritos. Everything was tasty. The beans were very good. Everything came with lots of fixings. Nothing we ordered was bad. Beyond the good food, the people that work here are beyond friendly! They were very attentive and always very helpful. Even people that were serving other tables and the hostess thanked us on our way out.

    Renee J.

    We dropped in this time for just drinks and chips at the bar. Their margaritas are so good and it was a nice casual vibe. The bartender was a veteran and made our drinks from scratch and the chips and salsa were great mid day snack. We had the back bar area to ourselves so the service was great! I have eaten here and it is my favorite food in market square. It as beautiful historic building with so much indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate large numbers of patrons. I love the authentic taste and the historic decor,

    Enchiladas Verdes
    Maria B.

    For a late dinner on a Sunday evening, this really hit the spot. Good Mexican food and the portion size was big that me and my girlfriend didn't finish out plate. Got chips and salsa for free in the beginning to curb the hungry. And oh! The margaritas were delicious and strong!

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    Best meal of the week! Memo was our server - amazing customer service!! I had the texmex burrito and my gusband had the carnitas.

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