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    Chicken Fried Steak Plate
    Travis C.

    The Chicken Fried Steak at Peter El Norteño was recommended as one of the top ten CFS' in town by the San Antonio Express-News and it did NOT disappoint. The restaurant is a nondescript joint on Fredericksburg Road; definitely no frills. But it's very clean and the waitstaff were all professional and on-the-spot in their service. The Chicken Fried Steak was indeed good, though not really anything that would set it apart from most other CFS' you could get elsewhere. But I took advantage of the Tuesday special price and it was worth every penny. I plan on returning for the breakfast tacos, which I hear are also good.

    Chicken Fried Steak plate
    Rudy F.

    This little neighborhood (Mexican) restaurant was the biggest little surprise of the month. I went in for lunch on a recommendation to try the chicken fried steak and WOW! I never would have thought this "bigger inside than it looks outside" place would even offer a CFS... then you realize it is priced at under $10 and comes with two sides! Great value for the meal. The Chicken Fried Steak was extremely tender and able to be cut with a fork. There was a good breading-to-steak ratio, and it was a good size too. I ordered the CFS with mashed potatoes and green beans. The mashed potatoes were very good and worth mentioning. The service was very friendly and the dining room was almost completely full. This would explain the lack of parking requiring having to park down the street. I don't find myself in this neighborhood often, but next time I do, I'll definitely think about stopping in again.

    Baddass breakfast.
    Felix G.

    Its ok definitely not in the top 20 best in SATX. Fajita plate. Huevo ala mex, pancakes with bacon and eggs and a bean and cheese three sweet teas and a lemonade was right around $45 but again just ok. The sweet tea and lemonade were pretty good though. Also if you walk in the place con el nopal en la frente and your smoking hot Irish wife expect the staff to stare and chisme like no other here! But hey its raza its expected que no?

    Wednesday chalupa compuesta special
    Mari A.

    It's my 1st time here. The place was packed. Parking can be challenging. Service was not on target. The server seemed to have forgotten to place our order and had us wait almost 40 minutes, while everyone around us was getting prompt service. The food was a bit bland for my taste. It's great for people with high blood pressure, tho. It's low in sodium. Good size portions. The Wednesday special is advertised at $5.99 with free tea, but it's actually $7. My overall experience wasn't pleasant. I don't see myself coming back again. Come check them out for yourself.

    Chicken Strips- $5.99 with tea included Friday lunch special.
    Ellen E.

    The daily lunch specials here are amazing. We came here on a Friday where the lunch specials were chicken strips, flautas, or fish for $5.99. I went with the chicken strips and it came with three HUGE strips, French fries, and a large tea. The chicken was hot And fried nicely- it didn't have an overly oily flavor and tasted fresh. The gravy was a little bland so I added some pepper and it kicked it up a notch. You seat yourself for lunch- we were here before 1130 and most of the tables were already filled up. This place is super busy! And with the lunch specials they offer I can see why. We waited a good bit to have our drink order taken, but they were obviously busy and not intentionally being neglectful so it wasn't an issue. The food came out quickly. I definitely recommend coming for lunch during the week!

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    Great food at a great price! Service was excellent. The down side is that it closes too early.

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    1 year ago

    Currently, the customer service is much to be desired. However, the food and ambiance is great!

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    Like this place good prices an waitress are nice and very helpful. Also like that's it's walking distance to my house.

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    Food is on point. Hot and Fresh. Service is Friendly and they are on top of refilling your drink.

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    Homemade everything. Their specials are amazing! Their service is excellent. Got a hour for lunch, you will not be disappointed!

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    Super cheap and food is delicious! I've never eaten in the restaurant but I usually order to go and the food is always quick.

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    We have a full coffee bar- what will you pair with your pan dulce?
    Breaskfast, brunch, and lunch available!

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    Ohh La Boulangerie, what can I say but delicious. A cute spot on Broadway in downtown San Antonio…read more Sylvie the owner is originally from Western France and moved close to Paris then came to San Antonio. Their baking ingredients are sourced from France and the recipes are from her and her husband. And they're a local restaurant which I love supporting! We had the Petit Dejuener Deluxe breakfast which includes one pastry (either a croissant, chocolate croissant or bread pudding), a baguette (with either butter, homemade jam or honey), organic fresh eggs made to order or quiche slice, fresh squeezed orange juice and a yogurt with granola and fresh fruit and a black coffee or tea. It's a great option for those unable to decide on what to eat for breakfast. They have sandwiches, individual baked goods, à la carte items and hot and cold drink options as well. Coffee is strong n tasty Quiche is not dry at all Baguette and croissant are fresh baked Homemade jam Fresh squeezed OJ! Makes me happy! And for those in Austin...they opened a second location in Austin West lake area.

    Ok, second time in, and it continues to bring me back to Europe. The staffs hospitality, friendly…read morewelcome... I know a big name bakery opened up around the corner on Houston. For us it's good but screens tourists. La Baoulangerie is small, cozy, and a European feel. Then the food, come on now! You taste the homemade love. Yes, I will take a baked fresh, with French flour Baguette to go please! Downtown residence, if you haven't gone your missing out (from a guy who lives in Europe 3-4 months out of the year) Tourist... You will thank me later.

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    Box St. All Day at Hemisfair is one of my favorite brunch spots in downtown San Antonio. Tucked…read moreinto Hemisfair Park, it offers a beautiful setting that feels both lively and relaxed. The stylish, Instagram-worthy atmosphere makes it a great place to meet friends or enjoy a family brunch. The menu features a strong selection of brunch items, but my go-to order is the carajillo with eggs on avocado toast. Everything is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. After brunch, you can stroll through Hemisfair Park and explore the surrounding downtown area. The walkable, scenic setting makes the experience feel like more than just a meal. If you're looking for great food, drinks, and atmosphere, Box St. All Day is definitely worth a visit.

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    French toast, mocktail, decor, branding
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    Deli case
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    Interior dining area
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    Shrimp & grits
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    Underwhelming room for over $300/night... it was clean
    Underwhelming room for over $300/night... it was clean
    Valencia orange wall
    Valencia orange wall
    Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Hotel Collection

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    4.2
    (230 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    Another great meal! Our server Brahim provided the perfect service: attentive, thoughtful, kind…read more Really enhanced our meal. For a starter we shared the cornbread with another couple and it was plenty for 4 people. If you are from out of town and looking for some Texas-shaped vittles or just want something substantial to stretch your meal I recommend it! Very tasty and filling. For my main I had the scallops with creamed corn risotto. It was a dainty portion but the flavors were nice. My husband had the short rib tagliatelle which he loved. It was very rich and filling. We had the buttermilk pie again for dessert and this time it tasted sweeter than I remembered. It was good but we couldn't finish it. Idk if it was my tastebuds or if it was different. Anyways still a great meal overall and we will be back!

    We arrived in San Antonio after an 11+ hour road trip from New Orleans. By 7 pm hubs wanted dinner…read moreas soon as we checked into our hotel. Checked Yelp for dinner suggestions so Doc drove us to the paid lot next to where all the Cinderella lit up carriages drawn by horses were lined up. It seemed the boats going up and down the River portion of the Walk were busier. While we were walking I had my eyes open for a table with a view. We stopped at Four Brothers. The receptionist went over suggestions on the menu on her outdoor podium. Cornbread in the shape of Texas, shareable items like Dino ribs for $82, plus Pork Shank and ice tea completed our order. Everyone was very friendly. We had an exceptional view and we had more than enough food that we had to ask for take out boxes. My favorite was the Mac & cheese though I'm usually not a fan. This dish used cork screw shaped pasta and it was moist and not stuck together. I had to share a photo of it with Sweetie who is in Tokyo right now. Doc liked the pimento for the cornbread. As it was almost 9 pm we decided to pass on the boat ride but just walk on the other side with shops and more eateries. We're back on the road again tomorrow to Arizona.

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