Came in with coworkers for a drink and snack around 4PM on a weekday and noticed how absolutely…read moreHUGE this place is... So much seating inside and outside too. About 20 mins after getting there it started filling up, and by the time I left, around 5:30, they were about 2/3 filled! So, make reservations if you can, this seems to be a popular place! Service was pretty good... We sat in the couch/lounge area next to the bar and went to the bar for our drinks. They have a decent happy hour, which we took advantage of. Drinks were pretty good; I really liked the sangria. Chips and salsa were amazing. Restroom was really clean and the entire place was perfectly decorated and maintained. I'd definitely return when in the area!

Ordered The Albóndigas And They Tasted Like Chili…read more Got The Parrilla With Carnitas & Grilled Shrimp On The Side Only 4 Chunks Of Carnitas Came With The Plate And Most Of It Was Fat. Not Tender Enough Also! Shrimps Were Cold Unfortunately.

This was a recommendation from many, so I had to go. Walk in and there it is...the panaderia…read more(bakery) counter. The hostess was a little drab but as I was walked in to be seated, you could feel the upbeat mood. Note that if you're dining solo, they will push hard to seat you at a dark diner type counter to stare at the kitchen area even if you have a reservation, so don't give in unless you're starving and that's your last resort. The colorful decor hits you and you're transported. I ordered the "Mexican Dinner" with chicken enchilada, pork tamal, beef taco with beans and rice. Also had a side order of fresh handmade tortillas. Paloma to wash it all down. Everything tasted great. My server was excellent. Patient and helpful with recommendations. The mariachi band was fun and they roamed the restaurant and bar to play, so chances are that if they aren't singing at your table then they're nearby.

We decided to eat at Mi Tierra while walking through the shops at Historic Market Square. We were…read morecertainly glad we did. All dishes were great! I loved the beef enchiladas with gravy & rice & refried beans. The gravy was very unique. Not your typical sauce for Mexican cuisine, but very good. As a side we received, warm flour tortillas. These were unbelievably good. This is a beautifully decorated restaurant with such a nice wait staff. Also, serenades are available from a couple of gentlemen walking throughout the dining area. I recommend this restaurant!

Perfect place to enjoy Tex Mex style Street Tacos and Margaritas right along the San Antonio River…read moreWalk on any beautiful day. Of the many options available in this area, Casa Rio would be worth a stop especially for a first time visit, also has a very prime location.

We are on a business trip and decided to eat here for dinner. Went to the host asked for a table…read morefor 5 we were told 15-20 min, which was fine with us. They actually were able to sit us in 10. Great! We are seated at a table. Another co-worker had just arrived and asked to meet us, so we told him to join. We had only ordered our drinks and chips and salsa and when we asked for another menu as we had one more wanting to join, we were told he couldn't join because our table was only for 5 people, even though there were 6 chairs, and there was a wait list. Asked to speak to a manager and they absolutely refused to let one more sit at our table. I can understand if we were a table of two asking for a larger table for an larger party, but our table was set for 6, so there was no need to move us, or make any arrangements. Since they stated we couldn't add one more and we weren't going to make our coworker leave, we asked for the bill for our drinks and salsa. When we did we were meant with such hostility and as we were walking about the manager (lady) commented on we had a lot of nerve to try and pull what we did. Not the best customer service.

Nice place on the River-walk. Outside there are big umbrellas for plenty of shade…read more Inside is nice with views of the Riverwalk. Good service quickly arrived. For Happy Hour had freshly made Margaritas. This place is apparently known for their Tequilas. Had Brisket Queso and Ahi Ceviche to start. Both were good. Then had the Southwest Palella which was also pretty tasty.

The ambiance was lively, fun, and energetic, with a vibrant atmosphere that made for an enjoyable…read moreevening. We arrived late at night and were seated right away, which was a nice bonus. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and made sure to check on us throughout the meal. The drinks were definitely generous with the alcohol, which we appreciated. However, my piña colada was not quite what I expected. It had more of a milky consistency rather than the icy, blended texture I usually associate with a piña colada. As for the food, it was decent but nothing particularly memorable. I was especially looking forward to the paella, but unfortunately the rice tasted a bit sour, which was disappointing. Overall, the service and atmosphere were the highlights of the experience, while the food left some room for improvement.

Came here for dinner and the food was enjoyable. Our server was attentive and provided good…read moreservice. I ordered the frozen strawberry margarita and guacamole to start off with. The margarita was very good and guacamole decent. You do have to pay extra for the chips and salsa which a common theme around San Antonio I did order it and the salsa was spicy but good. For my main, I ordered the chicken tacos (4) but the chicken was very dry even with the sauce. Overall, this place is ok to come to for Mexican food on the river.

I try to avoid most of the restaurants on the River as they tend to be too touristy and low…read morequality, but we went here as a group and I was pleasantly surprised! It was hot and we opted to sit outside, but it was not too bad with the fans. Service was a bit slow at first, but we eventually put our drink orders in and ordered appetizers. The drinks came fairly quickly, followed by the appetizers. I was blown away with the Tableside Guacamole! Chunky and delicious! The Queso Dip was a real winner as well. The tortilla chips didn't impress me, they were from a bag, but still crispy. For my main, I had enchiladas, they were a bit meh, but I was happy with the appetizers, so I got over it. The group of us had a great time, I will definitely come back here!

This was our very first meal we had in San Antonio, no more than an hour after getting off the…read moreplane first things first, the ceviche is un-freaking believable. The cocktails were refreshing and went down a little too easily if you catch my drift. Sitting outside on the patio was a great way to enjoy the beautiful San Antonio weather, and the service was perfect But a great way to kick off our first trip to San Antonio!

My boyfriend and I visited La Gloria on Thursday night. After having such a great experience with…read morethe culinaria week menu during lunch we decided to come back. However, this time the experience was very different in a really negative way. We arrived around 9pm. Our server took quite some time to greet us. A woman in her 40s-50s with curly black hair arrived. We placed our culinaria order right away. After some time, our entrees arrived before the appetizer. When we asked the server she just said "Oh yeah, the tostadas are coming". We were confused since the whole point is to enjoy the three course meal, but decided to let it slide. The whole time we were eating our food, we had to constantly ask for drink refills. Even though she was just conversing with another server in the middle of the restaurant. Although La Gloria at the Pearl advertises to close at 10pm, we witnessed the workers started to shut down the restaurant at 9:30pm. Turning off lights and turning people away. At that time, we received our mango cheesecake for dessert. Around 9:40, I had finished my cheesecake, however my boyfriend was half way through his. Our server then approached the table. She asked if we were going to order anything else, we said we were not and thanked her. She stood there with the toast tablet in her hands. My boyfriend asked if we could have a receipt. She said "of course", left and came back in a couple of seconds. She then put the receipt on the table and stood there. My boyfriend (who was clearly still eating) said "Thank you, we'll pay in a moment" to which she replied "Oh, it's because we are closed" and did not leave until paid AT 9:40PM. My boyfriend didn't even finish his dessert. We were very upset. She ruined the whole dining experience for us. We just paid and left. I have never had anybody in the food industry be so unprofessional at "closing time". She was not attentive to the table whatsoever, until it was time to pay the bill. For her to proceed to rush us out, even thought another table was still right next to us. With that being said, we are not planning on coming back. Such a shame that a server can ruin the great experience we had the first time.

Amazing service, salsa was a bit over charred. Mini skewers were fabulous, and the short rib tacos…read morewere TO DIE FOR!!! definitely a good place to go!

I stopped by Acenar Mexican Restaurant and ordered the shrimp fajitas. The shrimp were cooked well,…read moreflavorful, and arrived sizzling as expected. The portions were generous, and the fresh tortillas and accompanying sides made for a satisfying meal. The restaurant's location along the River Walk adds to the experience, offering a nice atmosphere whether you're taking a break from sightseeing or looking for a casual dinner spot. Service was friendly, and the food came out promptly. I enjoyed my meal and would recommend Acenar, especially if you're looking for reliable Tex-Mex in a convenient location. The shrimp fajitas were a solid choice and something I would order again.

Our waitress was great!…read more I had the potato and egg taco and the fish taco. The potato and egg taco did not have any taste...literally. The fish taco was ok but it had too much salt and could have done with some lettuce and cheese. My husband had the potato and egg taco (same feedback as me), and the beef taco, which he absolutely loved. Will we be back? No, but you can try it for yourselves (maybe not the potato and egg though).

This place is really good. Even better than the food is the people here. Everyone seems genuinely…read morehappy to be here. Bravo!! I thought the chilaquiles taco was amazing!

Paloma Blanca- just being here makes me happy and relaxed. The open feel, the decor and overall…read morevibe is what I love here. The food is delicious - we ordered the (lunch) Chicken Fajitas, and Chicken Verde Enchiladas. Both were hits! Service was excellent and very professional. An upscale gem in San Antonio!

Updating my review, because the manager or owner told our party that basically one bad review…read morewasn't going to make them or break them, since they have been around for 30 years. Pretty much told us to suck it. We definitely overpaid by 50 dollars. Every responsible party showed their receipts/ bank account and that's the kind of stellar customer service this place has. No wonder why the older bald waiter has that attitude. He steals from people and is backed up by their management. Would everything had been ok if they didn't use some scam like QR code? Or the waiter done his job instead of dropping off the tab and not asking a single soul out of a party of 7 to split or not, then this wouldn't even be an issue. Just remember the people the manager dismissed are involved in the legal world, some are teacher and other nurses and trust that we will be vocal about how this place is scamming people without a second thought. Will never be back but as the manager said, no sweat off his back since people will still go and our experience doesn't matter in his eyes.

I have mixed reviews on this place, but overall it was a decent experience…read more The service was great -- very friendly and attentive from the time we sat down. No complaints there at all. It's located right on the river, and we chose to sit outside. The weather was beautiful and the view was really nice, which definitely added to the experience. The only downside was the birds -- they were everywhere and made it a little distracting while trying to eat. As for the food, we originally wanted fajitas for one, but that wasn't an option, so we ordered the fajita tacos instead. The fajita meat was excellent , super tender and practically melted in your mouth. The chips and salsa were also very good. Charro beans were amazing! The queso, however, was disappointing. It was very thick, and by the time we started eating it, it had already turned cold and hard. If you go, I'd recommend skipping the queso. I almost left when they brought it out. Glad we stayed. They need to rethink this recipe. Overall: great service, delicious fajita meat, beautiful river view, just be prepared for the birds and maybe pass on the queso.

We stop by for a few drinks and an appetizer for my spouse birthday weekend celebration…read more Disappointed with the service and food. I don't have a photo but we had ordered nachos with everything but jalapeños and received a small tray (handful) of chips with cheap cheese spread. We had to ask our very young waiter to bring us the sour cream, lettuce and pico de gallo for our nachos. The young male waiter was being a bit pushy about getting us to order more or get dessert. We repeatedly told him we are fine and didn't need anything else. I had a virgin daiquiri that was very very sweet, I could barely drink it. This place is located right on the river walk. I personally would not recommend this place for a meal.