Mariposa is located inside Neiman Marcus, so from the moment you enter you are surrounded by beautiful things. Vibrant paintings on the walls, tempting shoes and goodies, line the way. Take the elevator upstairs to the second floor, and as the doors open you step into Mariposa: A cool, crisp retreat from the blazing Texas sun. The hostess was nice enough; however, looked at us with disdain upon viewing our casual attire. It was a little upscale older wasp kind of scene if you see where I'm going with this. None the less, were seated and served in a timely fashion. We first received a small espresso sized cup of chicken broth as an appetizer I suppose. It was fantastic, the perfect roast chicken flavor...oh it was heavenly. Next came bread with a strawberry butter mixture. The bread was really more of a shell, as opposed to a roll, as there was no fluff inside. Still tasty. I ordered the Mediterranean veggie wrap artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, spinach, warm Gorgonzola, and a tangy sauce all wrapped up in a tomato flavored tortilla. A side of golden raisins, green apples, cranberries, red onion, and celery in a sweet vinaigrette which heightened the flavors of the veggies when added to the wrap. Freshly made garlic herb potato chips were the other side and they were equally scrumptious. My companions had enough food to take a little home; however, I practically licked the crumbs off my plate :) Service...that's where they lose a star. Our waiter was either new or had some severe social anxiety and stumbled into the wrong job. When he initially approached our table the first words out of his mouth (before anyone had spoken) were, "I'm sorry." Huh?!?!? I was instantly confused. He floundered in explaining things to us and didn't really know too much about the menu. Also, they do not accept Visa or MasterCard. They will only take American Express, their store credit card, cash, or a personal check. Interesting. All in all, this was a very nice dining experience, and I would definitely go back again. read more

There are two things most memorable about Mariposa; the service & the fries. Both of these things can take a restaurant very far. Having a waitstaff that is polite, timely & considerate makes you feel at ease & more than once has it been offered to bring a fresh to go tea, drink & even soup, to replace a half finished version.. I love good service & I love giving 20%+ tip and feeling like the waiter deserved it. Second amazing aspect is the fries. They are thin cut straw fries in light oil with rosemary and pepper. The fries are also served with a creamy olive dipping sauce. These fries are so tasty, a real treat & served with all sandwiches at no extra cost. Mariposa is inside Nordstroms on the second floor, it does not have a bathroom inside but there is one on same level near customer service. I have had 2 sandwiches but other than the fries being amazing, the sandwich itself didn't come together the way it should. I think it would go a long way if they were to melt some of the cheese. The salads are crisp, fresh & full of flavor. The soups are also rich and delightful. This Is a good retreat if you want to escape some of the busier restaurants at La Cantera & you won't miss out on flavor. read more

I've known this place was tucked into a corner of Neiman's for years and I'm not sure why I've never tried it before. After mentioning it to some girlfriends, we decided to have lunch here. The meal started out great with a complimentary baked popover with some strawberry whipped cream cheese. The chicken consomme that followed was delicious. It had a rich chicken flavor. I could have had a much larger serving of the consomme. For my meal, I ordered the crab cake salad. While I'm not usually a fan of bitter field greens, these weren't bitter at all. The salad dressing was nice and light and didn't overtake the crab. The crab cake itself was a good sized crab cake. It was nice a brown on the outside and cooked perfectly. While it wasn't a good day for sitting outside, the outside seating area was quaint. It looked like it had several misters across the roof area for warmer days. I'll definitely be going back and having lunch on the outside patio. read more

I had low expectations for this place cuz let's face it - what could an ostentatious store like Neiman Marcus know about restaurant?! Turns out, they know a thing or two about food! Upon sitting down, the server brought an expresso-shot size of chicken broth (weird, right?) He said it was to clean the palete then he brought a medium-sized puff pastry with whipped butter. The combination of these free appetizers really stimulated my appetite. On to the main course, I ordered their mahi tacos. For $19 I get two tacos - a 2 ounce fish fillet on each tacos sitting on a slaw and topped with avocado (the whole thing looks pretty and appetizing!) The meal comes with a small bowl of tortilla chips and salsa. I was starved when I got here and by the end of my meal, I was satisfied. They also give out this chocolate-covered mint candy stick when you get the check. High-end stores like Neiman are known for their service and attention to detail. Mariposa certainly lived up to Neiman's standards​. From the tentative staff, the quality of food to their cute silverware/decor (the outside seating is pretty on cool days), I think it's definitely worth the price. read more

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Excellent food and service. The type of sophisticated menu you rarely see in San Antonio. It's too bad their location is so deeply buried within Neiman Marcus--I'd love to see them get more traffic. Despite the sophistication, they also do a great job serving kids--lids with cups, a thoughtful children's menu and no hint at annoyance from spilled drinks, etc. As to the menu, they have the widest and most interesting choice of salads I've seen in town--great place for a light lunch or dinner. Their seafood entrees were also fresh and quite tasty. read more

I stop in here about once a month for lunch and have always been pleased. The food is well-prepared and plated. The staff are well-trained. The menu is inventive. I particularly enjoyed the scampi appetizer with croquettes of risotto. read more

Recently I decided to treat myself and came here for lunch. It makes me sad that not a lot of people know about this restaurant because it's always seems so empty. I thoroughly enjoyed their complimentary chicken broth and popover w/ the most amazing strawberry butter ever. Yes their prices is a little on the high side but you really do get what you pay for. Big portions, amazing sandwiches, and great service makes my dining experience at Mariposa always spectacular. read more

I know it's kind of frou frou, but I ALWAYS love dining at Mariposa, and at other Nieman's locations. They bring you consomme, a pop-over, and fresh strawberry butter as soon as you sit down. Their espresso drinks are correctly made. The service is prompt and gracious. Presentation is elegant. And you get a nice view of a large wooden roller-coaster out the window. I recommend the mandarin orange souffle, which comes with chicken salad, fruit and poppyseed dressing, a muffin, and the creamy orange gelatin mold. The shrimp over risotto cake is delicious as well, but the portion is a little small. I had the lobster mac and cheese once and could barely make a dent--tasty but extremely rich. read more

Stopped in for lunch recently. Loved it. LOVED IT! Everything is made right there in the restaurant so sometimes the flavors or ingredients will vary slightly but frankly, I like that because you know there's actually a person in the kitchen cooking for you instead of opening frozen packages and heating it up before serving your table. We had no wait to get a table and I loved being served the hot chicken broth, popovers and strawberry butter when I sat down. I honestly didn't enjoy the taste of the strawberry butter, but the rest of my table did - it's just not my kind of food. The popovers are amazing though. Flaky, light, crisp, buttery flavored hollow rolls. Who knew egg batter could be made into such an amazing thing? And the broth was one of my favorite things I've ever tasted. I could honestly make an entire meal out of the broth and popover and be totally satisfied. Don't do that really though, because the menu at Mariposa is great. Soups, salads and sandwiches really never tasted so good. They take classics and give them an elegant and creative twist. The service here was exemplary. Everything we needed was taken care of promptly with nice, friendly smiles. The staff was attentive but didn't hover. My table and I enjoyed every minute of our time there. Next time you're shopping at La Cantera and want to treat yourself to a little splurge, head to Mariposa inside Neiman Marcus! It's completely worth it! read more

Coral was so sweet. She made me the best raspberry drink ever. The ambience was nice. My fiancé loves that place. Perfect for lunch meetings. read more

It's my go to place to splurge! Amazing service and food is always cooked at best. Really classy setting!!

Small menu, small portion, slower service and decent food at a higher than normal price save your money.

This place is always so delicious and easy to come and grab a bite with friends. The food has always been well portioned and they are great with accommodating with special dietary needs. I love having their popovers with strawberry butter and consumé prior to your meal. Service is always top notch with the hostess or wait staff. The only down side is I wish they would stay open longer than 4pm. Such a great little elegant spot for a drink, a meal or both! read more

When I think of neiman marcus all I can think of the type of flashy,unique and expensive customers they attract. Naturally Mariposa was supposed to appeal to that clientele.The place looks great, the ambiance is not disappointed and the waiters were attentive. That's the good bit. Now for the food. I wish I had the option to switch the chicken broth in a small tea cup for actual tea before my meal. Chicken broth? I've visited countries where you has to lick salt before eating to be respectful but this was whole different level of strange. The bread waitress came with the muffin top and I've never eaten an appetizer so hallow and empty; i was entertained by the hollowness but that should be a major red flag.I still thought that Mariposa was a restaurant for the adventurous souls despite the dull menu. I opted for the chicken pallard Milanese that was supposed to be a herb Parmesan encrusted chicken but I could hardly taste the herb. I've had chicken nuggets that had more flavor. My friend's "boutique burger" seemed tasty but again there is so much you can do with a burger. Overall, it's a restaurant that would rather want their customers to be too tipsy to care for the bland quality of the food in the middle of the afternoon rather than the taste. I may come for their dessert between shopping trips. Restaurants like Mariposa give other slightly pricey restaurants and cafe a bad reputation for being bland and overpriced. 2 stars for the attentive staff and one for the ambiance. read more

Delicious salads with their complimentary popovers and strawberry butter along with small cup of consommé. I appreciated the nutrition list with many dishes. Attentive and friendly staff. White tablecloths with matching napkins in napkin rings. Blue water glasses, complementing setting create a lovely place for lunch. read more

Mariposa - Sandwiches Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One of the top 3 places in town to enjoy a great meal, without a doubt. the staff is extremely professional, and the food is excellent. Fully satisfied with the experience and always recommend it to everyone. read more

Very hidden my wife thought we were going shopping. The real-estate made for expensive menu but salad and desert were good. Excellent view great service and staff. This is a birthday lunch and cake place for us, we did see a few Kardashian want to bees there lol. Too small a menu to rate higher. read more

I had brunch here and it was amazing! I definitely recommend going when the weather is nice because their outside area is lovely! Everything they brought us was delicious - but it honestly does cost a pretty penny for most items. Definitely a great place to go if you're in the mood for a fancy brunch in San Antonio. read more

Lovely restaurant inside Neiman Marcus at La Cantera. Attentive service. Don't miss the egg fluffy roll w flavored butter.

Came here with my mom and one of her girlfriends for a little lunch date. We all started with Mariposa's famous popovers with strawberry butter, yum! Mom and I both had the grilled salmon salad with goat cheese... absolutely deliciousss!!! The salmon had phenomenal flavor.. I didn't even need to add dressing to the salad. We finished up with a cup of coffee and enjoyed the view from the outdoor patio before heading back to Neiman's to shop. Love stopping by Mariposa's while we are over at La Canterra for the afternoon.. definitely a fun little girls' lunch spot. read more

I took one star away because the hostess never seems to know what to do when it gets busy. Other than that I LOVE Mariposa! The popover are awesome! read more

Excellent food, decent service, buuuuut they only accept cash and american express cards. Due to this, I'll probably never return.

The first time I came here was by accident. I thought I had gone to Nordstrom's, and found the cafe, only it was the Neiman Marcus cafe. What a pleasant surprise, though. The popovers with strawberry butter and chicken broth were great, as was the meal. Excellent service, and nice view from the dining room. Can't say enough about it; one of my favorite places to have a special lunch. read more

This restaurant is a very nice place to have a unique lunch with the girls. Order a glass of Champagne and have the Shrimp Romaine salad then the Chocolate Lava cake for dessert. Yumm! Weekends are busy so make a reservation by the window. Great view of Six Flags Theme Park roller coasters. Chef Special is daily so always a chance to have something off the menu. We love it! read more

I honestly expected better. I loved the popover and broth at the beginning but my sandwich was pretty average for $20. I will say the portion sizes were not huge but very doable for lunch. read more

First off... I have been a here many times for lunch and dinner. I made reservation for my son and his date for homecoming on a Wednesday evening. I just so happen to be at La Cantera the next day and decided to stop by and check to make sure everything was set for Saturday night. Making sure to inform them 2 high school students were dining with them. My son loves it here and wanted to celebrate homecoming with his date. I approached the check in desk and was ignored. Then I got the attention do the hostess who might have been the manager after i talked to her, who was looking at coffees behind the bar. When I told her I just wanted to confirm my reservation, she said "oh we close early on Saturday". I told her I was not aware and just make the reservation the night before and I had not received a call, she said "sorry we have a big party that night and had to cancel your reservation". She just literally canceled it right there in my presence. I stated she should have called me so my son could make other arrangements. Apparently this big party was just scheduled earlier that day. I said well you should have communicated to people that there would be no reservations honored on Saturday. On the flip side she did ask my if I wanted at 12:30 pm slot but come on, this is homecoming. I didn't want lunch. I understand things come up last minute but inform your patrons ASAP. I'm glad I stopped by or my son and his date would have been turned away. This situation makes me rethink ever coming here again. So sad... I really enjoyed coming here. I hope their customer service improves. read more

I really enjoy this place for lunch whether I'm shopping at La Cantera or not. Salads never disappoint. The popovers and strawberry butter don't hurt either. read more

What a perfect reprieve from a shopping day. Comfortable yet elegant setting. They served the most wonderful strawberry butter with their rolls. My friend and I ordered the dessert sampler and it was all delicious. To top it off, I was able to use my In Circle gift card. read more

Worst service ever, especially from the seating hostess and assistant manager. Needed a table for five and made one of us sit in the walkway. A table was available but they told us they had to seat six people there, although later they put a party of five there. Had to ask for menus twice. Gave 3 of us water had to ask for 2 more waters. They didn't seem to care and even though the assistant manager knew we were having problems she never bothered to come talk to us. Lunch was about $250 for five of us. They just didn't care read more

I am not sure where everyone else is eating but my experience was the worst. Saturday lunch was worst I eat. The waiter delivered our lunch and blamed the kitchen for not preparing our crab cake appetizer. He later admitted he forgot. I ordered the angus burger thinking this would be a safe selection and I was wrong. The burger looked more like mystery meat and didn't seem like a burger. My wife ordered some chicken dish that looked like it had been prepapred in a microwave. The only saving point was the view. I will not be eating here again. read more

Was here for Valentine's dinner. How wonderful!!! We were early for our reservation but we were promptly seated. The meal was delicious and the service outstanding. A perfect Valentine's evening read more

Great food, beautiful setting, excellent service. We were celebrating a birthday and the wait staff went out of their way to create a fun experience. Highly recommend. read more

The music is worse then elevator music, to make it worse they have it blasting loud!!! The food was mediocre and considerably overpriced. There's nothing more dissatisfying then getting charged $18 for a sandwich that's a $5 foot long at subway! If you ask to sit outside they seat you and forget about you. I do not recommend this place. read more

Lovely little restaurant tucked away on the 2nd floor of Neiman Marcus. If it had been a bit cooler we would have asked for a table outside on the patio surrounded by trees. The restaurant was bright and airy, service was just right and the consommé and popovers were yummy. I tried the specialty margarita cocktail and loved it. We also tried the tempura shrimp appetizer and were happily surprised by the three large juicy shrimp with mixed slaw on the slide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tasty steak salads and were, unfortunately, too full for dessert. It was just a little pricey but considering it is in Neiman Marcus, that wasn't a surprise. I would definitely go there again and again. read more