We really enjoyed this. A complete experience. Much more than just a meal at a restaurant. We also did the cocktail and mocktail pairings. Every drink and every course has a little story behind it which is explained when it arrives. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Very unique. read more

I contacted Mixtli by email and by phone on serval attempts, and nobody would respond to me. I just wanted to know what vegetarian options they offered for my boyfriend before prepaying $600 on my card for a reservation. Since nobody ever responded to my simple question, I figured this restaurant just didn't care for my business. read more

I've been into their quaint bar, several times for drinks, and/or available appetizers, including oysters with mignonette. The ambience is Apple Store psychedelic while relaxing. I even brought my kids in with my chef husband one time and they humored us in the corner. My young kids even enjoyed it. I've spent a lot of time in Baja Mexico, and very much enjoyed finding out about specific cuisines and drinks from particular regions of Mexico at Mixtli. The ham sandwich (Croque Monsieur) I had in the bar makes me drool thinking back. The oysters were fresh, briny, and well seasoned. The bartenders were engaging and knowledgeable and helped me and/or my family Have a wonderful time each visit. Tonight, I'm going in for the seven course dinner with wine pairings with two of my best friends as a bucket list dinner. I could not be more thrilled. More pics & opinions incoming! read more

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Utter disappointment is an understatement. I was so excited for San Antonio to get a Michelin starred restaurant. This precious city where I grew up is home to innovative chefs and amazing ethnic cuisine. Although I currently live in Houston, I came to Mixtli with a friend to partake in their NYE dining experience and to celebrate her birthday. It was touted as a special night with steak, lobster, oysters and caviar. We made a reservation for 8:30pm. I starved myself most of the day so I could really enjoy this meal. That was my first mistake. When we arrived at the restaurant, I found our dining table had only 3 chairs instead of 4 for all guests. The wait staff apologized and said we could sit at the bar while they waited for a table to clear out to procure another chair. What? Ok. We waited for 15 minutes without the staff coming by with drinks or anything to apologize for such an idiotic delay. A chair??? The hostess finally came by and said "I'm sorry, I work with unobservant morons." I've never heard restaurant staff speak this way about their colleagues. Was she trying to be affable? It rubbed me the wrong way and set the tone for a miserable evening. We ordered drinks (it took ages for the waitress to take our orders and even longer for the drinks to come out. All I got was tea that was not pre-steeped. It was forte's ginger peach tea. They brought a teabag inside a cup. Really low effort that should not have taken the 15 minutes it took. Our first course was a pumpkin soup. It was fine and meager. The second course was an oyster and caviar. We each got ONE whole oyster and more generous servings of caviar. The third course was lobsters, scallops and foie gras over toast. My boyfriend is allergic to shellfish. They could not accommodate him so they said they would still just set it out on the table. I know we did not ask them in advance to make substitutions so they were not prepared. But I expected better. Our next course was steak. They added a few more bites of steak from the cut off end pieces of other pieces of steak since my boyfriend was unable to eat the lobster. Several pieces of steak were too fatty and chewy. I ended up spitting them out. And finally we could choose a dessert from a set of 3. They were unremarkable to me. The food was fine. But not worth a special trip or visit in my opinion. What horrified me most was the absolutely abysmal service. At one point, a waitress knocked over my friends drink and spilled it. She apologized and said our table had "bad juju." Gee thanks. It's only New Years Eve. Way to help us celebrate. It was such an out of place and horrible comment to make. And to top it off, they did not immediately replace my friends drink. Another staff member came by and asked if we were done with the drink. No! We told them they needed to replace the drink that a staff member spilled. In my experience with Michelin starred restaurants, it's the little things that make a restaurant worth a splurge and a special trip. Mixtli, far from being worth it, should be avoided. Save your money and avoid the bad juju here. read more

Wonderful experience and food. The servers were all very professional, but personable, and did a great job explaining the dishes and paired drink services. read more

From start to finish- loved everything about it. I can't wait to go back in June when the new menu starts. If I could swing it, I'd go back before then. It's definitely pricey, so it's a special occasion treat- for me. . read more

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Mixtli is an incredible restaurant that sets itself a part. I had the chance to go for a private event and we had an amazing experience. Diego and his team were fantastic!! Everyone that worked there was down to earth and attentive. The layout of the restaurant is so unique, it's an open kitchen. It kind of feels like you're at an intimate dinner party. The food was divine, they had very delicious, authentic Mexican tacos and they prepared the food right in front of us. Dining in is RSVP only, but they have a bar that anyone can walk in too. I sadly don't have pictures of the bar, but it was such a funky area! I'm looking forward to returning here again and again. If you're reading this, this is your sign to go make a reservation! You'll be happy that you did. read more

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Our new favorite experience in San Antonio. We quickly decided we'll be back every quarter to try their new menu. The entire experience was so much fun and delicious. We started with cocktails in the bar and then shifted to the tasting menu experience. Every course was perfect and to die for. The service was lovely and every member of the team was beyond personable. We loved the entire experience from beginning to end and highly recommend! read more

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SCAM!!! They will require you to prepay for your reservation and do not let you cancel. There is no wording in the reservation booking regarding the cancellation policy. They wait until you look to cancel to drop the bombshell on you that your money is gone and you are never getting it back. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS SHAM! read more

There is no other way to say this. This wasn't just a night out. It wasn't just a dinner. This was an *experience!* I wish I'd taken more pictures but I was distracted by the incredible service, attention to detail, and the FOOD for goodness sake. You cannot lose. This was delicious, but that hardly describes it. The team at Mixtli (pronounced MEESH-lee, the Aztec word for "cloud") work together to make you feel like you're the only table in the room. You're pampered from the moment you walk in - your table is set with you and your evening in mind. The menu is prix fixe with a specific theme, which the owners/chefs change every 3 months. The night we were there the theme was the impact of Japanese trade on Mexican cuisine. Random, right? But WOW it was over-the-top fascinating and mouth-watering. I've attached a picture of the menu to give you an idea. With each course there's a wine paring. I tasted some of the cleanest, freshest saki I've ever had (I never knew saki could taste so divine) and the pairings were on point. The evening started with a traditional tea service (complete with steaming hot towels infused with cherry blossom oils which felt and smelled so good!) and ended with a coffee service in the blue-and-pink hued bar, which features cozy couches and puffy cloud lighting. The sommelier, bartender, chefs and sous chefs all came out to deliver our food and beverages and explain how they were made and the significance to Mexican culture. The attention to detail is amazing - even the ice cubes in our craft cocktails had a signature cloud stamp! You have to reserve your table well ahead of time. it's a small, delightful venue with very limited seating which affords the restaurant staff the ability to give you such personalized service. I've eaten in restaurants all over the world. I don't know how anything can top this. Dressy casual, low noise level (outstanding GenX-y house music) great for romantic or special occasions. read more

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Some of my favorite buzz words are tied to this boxcar restaurant- exclusive seating, tasting menu & farm-to-table. This concept did not disappoint me. A 12 person long dining table is where you will enjoy your meal. I highly recommend the head of the table facing the kitchen. It was a great view of the chefs plating on the other side of the box car. Please enjoy my photos of this amazing meal. It was a fall in Mexico themed menu. My highlights of this meal were the quail, pork loin with pumpkin mole, and the lemon dessert. The drink pairings were all incredible. Definitely eat the compressed desserts. I am particularly a slow eater and my only comment was I felt a little rushed. The service is impeccable but sometimes I wouldn't really be finished and my drink/plate would be gone. Overall, a unique dining experience. I highly recommend. read more

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Amazing ! Just amazing food , service , pairings and history provided with every dish. read more

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My wife and I had visited the small train car location of Mixtli 4 other times over the years but this was our first trip to the new full service restaurant location. They really hit a home run with this more standard restaurant setup. We first visited the hidden bar for a cocktail prior to our reservation. The bartenders were excellent and friendly and they even talked me into eating the chapulins (fried crickets) as a bar snack with my mescal. Insects were one of the few things I hadn't tried at a restaurant, and now I'm glad I did. Crunchy and tasty. We then headed back to the main restaurant for the ten course tasting menu. Plop the restaurant down in Midtown Manhattan and the critics would be calling them world class. Chef Rico was running the front of the house on this Thursday evening and we appreciated his attentive service and descriptions of the beverage pairings. My favorite dishes were the Crab Chileatole and the mushroom risotto. The Chileatole was a very rich crab bisque served in a cup like cappuccino. Very very good. The mushroom risotto had a poblano based creaminess that had just the right amount of heat. My wife really liked the vegetable picadillo. Another hearty dish. Everything was done well, and we thought the amount of food served included enough small bites, but some more substantial dishes that we were not stuffed, but also not wanting more. Excellent job Mixtli. We look forward to making another trip to San Antonio to explore the next menu. Mixtli is definitely a unique, but excellent experience. read more

This. Is. An. Experience. This is quite the adventurous culinary experience. You need to review the menu before you prepay for your reservation ($140) online. They change their menu roughly every 45 days. The thoughtfulness, amount of time, preparation, ingredient selection, and stories involved with the development of the menu and each course is truly mind blowing. They have developed a progressive tasting menu that allows each dish and drink to build upon each other. While it is pricey, it is an intimate and unique experience that is one of, if not, the best in town. There are no refunds for cancellations/no shows so choose wisely and don't be late (arrive around 5-10 minutes before it starts or you'll need to wait at a neighboring bar or your car). Each dinner seats 12 guests in a railroad car. You will be served an 8 course tasting menu as well as a palate cleanser during the intermezzo and dessert. You will receive around 4 beverage pairings for the dinner which range from glasses of wine to expertly made cocktails that complement the dishes. On our second visit we experienced the "Contemporary Mexico" menu. We started with a Gin & Tonic cocktail that included cucumber, jalapeno, and charred lemon. As someone who does not like and can not do spicy it was an oddly refreshing drink (even though it was a bit on the spicy side for me) while the heat was a bit uncomfortable it was not overwhelming. Dish 1: Nopal Salad Hibiscus, cucumber, escarole, flying ants (yup, you read that right), and a beautiful cactus vinaigrette.The salad was light and a nice starter but I was put off by the flying eats. Not my jam. My friend ate hers and said they were crunchy with a nutty flavor. Whole roasted ants with wings still attached - sorry this is one of my hard Nos. The vinaigrette was delicious I think they should bottle it up and sell it! Dish 2: Chilled Prawn Ceviche Radish, edible flowers, charred mandarin, and guava. This is another moment where the menu selection is important. I don't like prawns, sorry. I did eat all of mine because I wanted to try the dish with all of its components since I skipped on the ants. The dish was very good and while I ate the prawns, I still don't like them (one of my pieces still had the vein in it so that was an extra no no for me). I think this dish would've been fabulous with another seafood alternative for me. Dish 3: Molasses Bread w/Grilled Panela, & Rhubarb Jam A great dish where the rhubarb was the star! The bread was warm and I loved the grilled flavor of the cheese (the bread could overpower the delicate panela flavor so I ate it solo or with a smear of rhubarb jam). The rhubarb was an amazingly sweet jam. Tasty dish. This course and the following one was paired with a glass of rose. Dish 4: Charred Leeks in Tomato Broth Lemon, black garlic, and chilies. This dish was fantastic. The tomato chilie "broth" had such depth in its flavor that although it was spicy (I can't do spicy) I powered through it because it was delectable! It hurt so good. I was in tears (from the spice), sniffling, and sneezing but, by golly, I was going to finish that dish! A simple dish with layers of flavor. Can you ask for anything more? This is the kind of dish I was waiting to experience! Dish 5: Avocado Roulade stuffed with Crab & Green Apple Aguachile Sweet with a hint of brightness from the green apple. Boy, was that aguachile unique and stunningly delicious. The roulade was delicate and tasty but the true star was the green apple aguachile. What a unique, refreshing, and bright flavor that I've never experienced before. Dish 6: Pickled Mackerel on a bed of Whipped Yogurt w/Lemon Zest The pickled fish went well with the yogurt and buttery potatoes. Tasty with interesting flavors but the whipped yogurt was divine! Paired w/Argentinian Sauv Blanc. Dish 7: Open Faced Ribeye on Rustic Bread It was initially supposed to come with lobster and I'm 99.9% sure if it did I would have loved this dish. They changed up the protein that day. The bread was delicious and the toppings were light with a hint of acidity. I would've loved to eat this bread with a burrata. Dish 8: Chicken with Black Mole and Pear I'm not a fan of mole but damn was this mole crazy delicious. The depth of flavors and subtle smokiness...! There was some heat in the dish but it was mild and complemented the complicated layers of flavors in the sauce. A bite of the chicken with the mole and a bit of pear..heaven. I can't even begin to describe all the flavors...so good. Intermezzo: Lemon/Lime Granita with Ginger (?) Foam One of the highlights of evening, probably one of my favorite "dishes". Refreshing, tasty, and palate cleansing. Dessert: Banana Nitrogen Balls, Passion Fruit, & Coconut Served in a coconut shell. Nice combination of textures and flavors. Not a big coconut or banana fan so I wasn't blown away but my friend loved it. I wish there was more passion fruit but overall nice way to end the evening read more

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"Mishtli" This is the best Mexican restaurant in town! This place is amazing- it has come a long way from the train car in the Yard in Olmos Park. It has really grown into a fantastic restaurant. The menu here is always a prix fixe menu. They focus on one state of Mexico at a time, and take you 'soup to nuts' all the way through the experience. You can get a wine paired for each course as well. When we went, it was focused on the cuisine of Puebla! So it was heavily focused on the Mole- a deep, dark, complicated, earthy sauce that's often served in Puebla, where it was invented. With each dish, we'd get a little history lesson, or a full explanation of what we were about to eat, and why it's significant. In all, it was ten dishes! When we arrived, we got some Oaxacan mezcal, which went marvelously with the moles. The service was impecccable. We had a whole staff doting on us the whole evening. The owner came by multiple times to make sure everything was great, and to joke a bit about the mole. We had 4 different moles, three desserts, a crazy salad, a contraption which blew mesquite smoke on the dish- it was all so delicious and wild! I've seriously never had a meal like this. I was so thankful to get to try such a great part of Mexican cuisine from such an interesting state. There's always been a bit of a culinary rivalry between Oaxaca and Puebla- it's so great to get to try the American's rendition of the Pueblan state. Parking is easy with their own lot- you gotta get validated inside. read more

Overpriced. Ambiance was terrible. The seats were horribly uncomfortable and utensils difficult to use. The food was good but certainly not worth the money. read more

Always a wonderful experience! Great imaginative food and fab service.Course Tasting read more

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Amazing group dining experience tonight. Each course was served with a different tribute to Mexico cultural and gastronomy history. Absolutely delicious. Top notch service and a nice and modern atmosphere. Definitely a must try for a hard core foodie who is t afraid of the price. read more

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To amuse your taste buds, grab a friend (or a few) and make reservations at Mixtli. We enjoyed a series of courses and drink pairings that celebrated the influence of Chinese immigrants on Mexican cuisine. (Every month and a half, the Mixtli "cloud" moves to a different region.) The railcar is charming. All of the guests sit at a communal table. Downside: my chair was near a portable air conditioning unit that was valiantly fighting the humidity on a steamy summer evening. Looking to my right, I could see into the kitchen at the other end of the railcar. The chefs took a moment to explain each course as it was served. This academic bonus made the meal even more fun. There are many small courses; folks with big appetites may leave hungry. I waited to go to Mixtli until I could go with an adventurous friend who would welcome the foams, bubbles, smokes, etc. These molecular gastronomy touches are not gimmicks--they do enhance the flavors and the entertainment value. Sometimes there are glitches, like the rock-hard sorbet. How lovely that San Antonio has this precious restaurant, embarking on new explorations, and uniting people and cultures over food. Salud! read more

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What a fantastic dinner experience! Food, wine, staff, atmosphere (every table is a kitchen table). We came because Mixtli is a James Beard finalist. Becoming a winner would be so deserved. read more

Great place to meet up with a small group friends or catch up with someone. The drinks are great. Staff is friendly. Never got a chance to try the bites. Next time visit, for sure trying them. Pretty low key place and the ambiance makes it pretty intimate or cozy to visit. read more

Mixtli - two cocktails on a wooden table - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One if the best dining experiences I've ever had...service was fantastic! San Antonio has a real gem here.

This was an amazing dining experience. If you are looking to splurge and truly have an experience this is the place to go. We were actually very full by the end. We had 11 courses with the wine pairing, and the end of meal coffee experience. I lost track of taking the photos. Their menu changes every 3 months and their pastry chef is a James Beard semi finalist. It was a fun experience that I would recommend to anyone! Service was amazing, every dish has a background. 4 stars only because some of the dishes arinteresting to say the least and were not for my personal pallet. read more

Mixtli - Second course - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Not enough words to describe how amazing this meal was. 12 courses. Every one different from the last and just as (if not more) interesting. Service was well paced, flatware and table settings were gorgeous, the execution and the presentation of the dishes were just marvelous. My wife and I left so full we thought we were gonna pop. I highly recommend taking your sweet time and get some fresh air after the fourth or fifth course. The restaurant layout is elegant but muted and simple. The dining room is in fact in the same space as the kitchen so you get to witness the team doing their thing while you dine. Everything felt cohesive, you can tell this indeed a labor of love. If you love spice and Mexican flavors/ingredients, don't miss this dining experience. Somebody give these folks a Michelin star already. read more

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Mixtli is killin' it. 4th time here. James Beard awards, Food & Wine magazine accolades, WSJ articles, this place is THE bomb. Amazing cocktails and their menu changes monthly and based on a different region of Mexico each time. foodies, this is your place. read more

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Superb in food and service. Highly recommended for locals and visitors who want to try the best of Mexican food. read more

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Go here. Spend the money, make the reservation and treat yo self. Life is too short to not experience this treasure of an event read more

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Imagine attending a small dinner party at a friend's (make that a very cool, talented group of friends who really know how to cook) apartment with a guest list of interesting strangers who all love to eat. That, in a nutshell, was the wife's and my experience at Mixtli. Our advanced purchase ticketed reservations were for a Tuesday night with seating limited to 12 diners. Since this was our first time dining there, getting to the restaurant was half the battle since our Uber driver was equally unfamiliar with where the restaurant was located based on the address, which thoroughly confused his GPS. Thankfully, we had given ourselves plenty of time to get there and were still the first two out of the expected 12 to arrive. It's somewhat pointless to give a course-by-course rundown of our meal. Mixtli's menu changes regularly so the Mexican "street food" inspired "El Mercado" meal we experienced has been replaced. Of course, who knows? Some or all of the dishes may return at some future date. We received the following: Papas con Valetina (sea salt, vinegar, arbol pepper) Elote (corn, chapulin aioli, cotija) Ceviche (snapper, pineapple, radish) Tlayuda (beef, greens, ash) Campechano (cecina, longaniza, chicharron) Huarache (asiento, wild mushrooms, salsa madre) Alambre (pork belly, potato, chayote) Dessert (churro ice cream, corn cake, smoked cajeta / chocolate de metate) Each course, which also came with a beverage pairing, was brought out and introduced by the chefs. Each offering was as much visually pleasing as it was pleasing to the palate. Our food was refined, but the ingredients and flavors honored its humble "street food" roots. Service from beginning to end was like being at dinner party, very friendly, fun, and appropriately informal. Mixtli was everything I'd hoped it would be, a night of outstanding food and drink in a relaxed setting! If we lived in San Antonio, Mixtli is a place that I would definitely come back with each change in menu. read more

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Stumbled across this little gem Saturday night and by the decor, customer service and drinks this place was a 10! Small little areas but perfect for friends and a date night. I highly recommend the Castillo drink, it has tequila, passion fruit and love! Everyone in my party really enjoyed this place and the drinks! We will be back! read more

Had a fabulous meal tonight at Mixtli. Each course was wonderful with surprising blends of flavors from their Oaxaca menu. The service is impeccable to go with the fabulous food. We went previously to their location in a boxcar. The new location is spacious, beautifully decorated and with the kitchen open in the dining area. Truly one of the best restaurants in San Antonio. read more

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Beautiful place, beautiful people and beautiful creation!!! The food is out of this world! A must try over and over.

Went for my wedding anniversary dinner. experience was absolutely fabulous. Was afraid I wouldn't get enough to eat since the servings look so tiny and pretty. I was completely stuffed. I couldn't even finish my last course!! The staff was very attentive. Neat experience to have the chef come to your table and explain what they prepared. read more

Mixtli - Dessert - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Don't come here if you aren't interested in Mexican everything. Just saying. Started with cocktails. Interesting ideas my fav was the, not so normal, old fashioned. Was tequila but super enjoyable. All the course were excellent minus the Oreo(blue corn with I forgot what on it. Food great Service great Ambiance good For SA it's not the norm bu with a visit read more

I was expecting something more spectacular in flavors. There is no relationship between food and the price. I visited Europe restaurants that were expensive and in the end, you are very happy because the experience was excellent I did not feel that at Mixtli. The place and services were good. read more

Five years later (!), floating with Mixtli is worth my time. There have been upgrades and expansions - certainly the kitchen is bigger and there's more staff. The ticket price has gone up ($135ish for dinner, tax, and gratuity). There are now 2 seatings some nights. Word is they're considering expanding more - more seatings, and potentially a bigger space closer to downtown... Some diners apparently leave feeling they want more to eat. I personally like leaving feeling satisfied but not overly full. The courses may seem small, but I enjoy the way each portion vanishes just before I begin to tire of its particular charms, like good company that doesn't overstay its welcome. I disappear in the experience and walk away slightly buzzed from the pairings and all the sensory stimulation - I'm floating a bit, but I can still function. I still feel being in Mixtli's cloud is interactive art. It's a pleasure itch I wish I could scratch more often, but then maybe I'd fall into the human trap of Taking For Granted. I look forward to more magical culinary trysts. read more

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Mixtli is not a restaurant. It is more like a special experience. The food is amazing and out of this world and will stimulate your taste buds like never before. I have dined at a few michelin star restaurants and Mixtli should be at least a 2 stars michelin. With that being said, it is expensive but well worth the once every couple of years splurge. read more

Amazing chef, amazing sommelier, amazing mixologist. It was a birthday to remember it was super special and super yummy. Thank you for the experience read more

Pretty easily the best (highest quality, taste, experience) restaurant in San Antonio. We have had the Chiapas, Oaxaca, Yucatán, and the taste of history menus. As close to a Michelin type experience as I've found in San Antonio. Get the wine pairing, sit back, and enjoy. read more

This is my second time at Mixtli. Another amazing and breathtaking experience. If you didn't know, the restaurant itself is places inside of an old box car. It seats one table of about 12 people and they serve only a few dinner services a week. Everyone receives a chefs choice menu of over a dozen of courses that covers a certain region of Mexico. They change the menu every 45 days to freshen up the experience. We ate things from tacos de canasta to ant larvae. Everything was different but decadent. If you're a true foodie I recommend this experience at LEAST once. Chef Diego and chef Rico and the crew will blow your mind. They will take you on a culinary adventure you never knew existed. read more

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Look, they are trying hard. It looks and feels like a Michelin restaurant but the flavors and wine pairings are more bib gourmand at best. A few decent ...even very good things, but nothing I would go back for. They are very friendly and can accommodate any diet but for the price they should be better than Signature or at least Bliss.... but they are not; Good cocktails in the bar though. read more