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Nora's Mexican Restaurant

4.7 (21 reviews)
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Gloria S.

Always want to support the local eateries but I wouldn't return ESP on a warm day Today was not that hot outside yet the wall portable old a/c units could not keep up The restroom especially was very warm and stuffy. If you have long or average length of legs, not sure you could fit the toilet as there is a wall partition on the one room toilet area. The various chairs were interesting, switched my hard wooden one for one of the cushioned ones, torn but better on my back Being with a vegetarian was a challenge to tell them no meat. Finally got another person who spoke English and it took several conversations but finally got thru Staff was eager to please and very friendly but def the cultural and language barriers were apparent Prices very low for our usual dining, free small batch of chips and the dip was warm and soupy, but tasty Food was fresh, hot, satisfying and came quickly however when it is an uncomfortable setting and a challenge to communicate, prefer paying more. They actually accept Visa, which pleasantly surprised us.

Huevos nortenos

Quick friendly service, hot food. Couple tvs, good music playing. Felt very welcomed, never rushed. Great prices

Breakfast Taco, Potato & Egg, Delicious and Filling !!!
James M.

Asked at the Mission National Park Visitor Center for a good place to eat, Martin said Nora's and he was spot on !!! Do not fooled by humble exterior, and be prepared to fight for a spot to park (worth it) - LOL, it was packed (good sign) and seemed to be a majority of locals (better sign). Friendly greeting and smiles, and service was excellent. Food was very affordable, plentiful and delicious !!! If we was local this would be our spot. On the way out gave us ice tea to go (mine 1/2 & 1/2, marked), nice touch on a hot morning.

Connie A.

Very good Tex-Mex Restaurant...Food is homemade, or at least that's what it tastes like and I would recommend it to others as it was recommended to me

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Place is clean and neat. Enchiladas were so good. But the best is the home made corn tortillas. I could have eaten a dozen be myself.

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Home away from! Just like your grandma makes with great tortillas and there food is great!!! Never been disappointed.

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Domingo

Domingo

4.0
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Food, Service, and Ambiance ALL excellent!!!…read more Our server Venetta was terrific, it was an excellent evening!

The restaurant is on the river walk, and right under a hotel, so it's very accessible. The…read morerestaurant itself leans more towards a modern experience. Electronic dance music pulsed quietly in the background. The toilets were all individual unisex stalls that were classy, mine had run out of hand towels. Also, the entire restaurant is very dimly lit. I had to use the flashlight on my phone to read the menu, but I have poor eyesight so there's that, but it might explain the quality of the photos I took. The Paloma drink was amazing. It had a great spicy zing in the back of the throat after every sip. Queso was... kinda plain. It might have been better with the add chorizo option. It was very thick. Shrimp cocktail was big, but we started fighting over the shrimp pieces. There was plenty of onion and tomato left over after the batttle. Pollo Asado was a great flavor and the chicken was juicy. Grilled squash that was on the side was good. Chicken enchiladas were good and had freshly sliced jalapeños, which is always a welcome detail. I wasn't able to taste the quesadilla but my daoughter said it was "really good". Fried Chicken sandwich had a great flavor and the bacon was actually pork belly if I'm not mistaken. Sadly there was more batter than chicken. The seasoned fries were delicious and crispy.

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Iron Cactus San Antonio

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I'm from out of town and always enjoy checking out local restaurants whenever I travel. During my…read morevisit, I decided to stop by Iron Cactus to see what it was all about. If you're looking for authentic, homemade-style Mexican food, this may not be exactly that. However, if you're looking for a great American-style Mexican grill experience, Iron Cactus definitely delivers. The food was flavorful, well-prepared, and enjoyable from start to finish. What really made the experience stand out was the customer service. My waitress, Izzy, was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great recommendations that made the meal even better. Service like that always elevates the overall dining experience. I also really enjoyed the outdoor seating area. It was comfortable, relaxing, and a great place to enjoy the evening breeze while having dinner. Overall, I had a great experience. Good food, excellent service, and a pleasant atmosphere. If you're visiting the area and looking for a solid Mexican grill restaurant, I would definitely recommend giving Iron Cactus a try.

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.

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Panfila Cantina And Restaurant

Panfila Cantina And Restaurant

3.8
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Surprised the wife with a trip to Pan Fila for her favorite hot chocolate and concha. We started…read morewith the Pan Fila Conchota combo that is a combination of the two that is 1/2 gallon of hot chocolate made using a base of Abuelitas with additional cinnamon, and cocoa along with something special. It was delicious! The concha was soft, buttery and flaky, with just the right sweetness. We took home the majority of it and it stayed nice and soft instead of turning hard like so many others. We decided to try several appetizers to go along with our concha to get a wider taste of their food than we would by just ordering a couple entrees. Let me tell you, this was a great idea! We ordered the Tosti-Ceviche Verde, Panela Asado, Mexican Street Corn, and their Spicy Bean Dip. The Ceviche Verde was excellent, the freshness of the fish and shrimp was wonderful with the chipotle mayo and avocado. We chose to have it on the salsa Verde Tostitos and it was all great combination. The Panelo Asado was a completely new dish for us and was extremely good with a savory flavor from the salsa Tlaquepaque that mixed well with the Panela cheese. Their tortillas though not made in house, are made for them and taste like mom made them. The Mexican Street Corn was great and had the perfect bit of char taste from the corn. It was creamy and flavorful, we did think it could use just a tad more lime juice though. The Spicy Bean Dip was very good. You can't go wrong with Oaxaca, Chorizo, and pieces of pork mixed with some mildly spicy beans. Our server was fantastic. She had great recommendations for us, and was quick with checking on our drinks and generally helping us throughout our dinner. The food was prepared quickly, was hot, tasteful and refreshing. We definitely will be going back, and recommend Pan Fila to all of you.

This rather unassuming and unique cantina, was certainly a diamond in the rough. They split the…read moreplace with an Italian restaurant. Not sure if the Italian side and the cantina side share the same kitchen, but we will remember to come back and try that side as well. If the Italian menu and preparation is as unique as the cantina's, it will be a worthy adventure. For our appetizer we got the cheese dish pictured. I can not recall the name, but the cheese is a cool light cheese served in a warm tomato-based sauce, topped with slices of fresh avocados and chicharones and was served with flour and corn tortillas. Very delicious! As mentioned in the opening...the menu, preparation, and presentation at Panfila is unique. For our entrees my wife got the chile Relleno and I got the Milanese con Mole. The chile Relleno was served in a bowl with just an absolutely fabulous sauce and stuffed and covered with nicely melted cheese. The Milanese con Mole was absolutely decadent! The tender pork was lightly fried and covered in the most delicious mole that I have ever eaten. The chocolate was a little more prominent in the flavor profile than I am used to; and I wouldn't think that I would like that, but it was perfect! I enjoyed every bite and used the extra tortillas from our appetizer to finish off the mole. Highly recommend anything on the menu that incorporates that mole!! Fantastic place!

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