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    Santos Mexican Cafe II

    4.2 (74 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Carne guisada plate on bottom Caldo con pollo on top
    Seilo C.

    Amazing Mexican food at a hole in the wall restaurant. Coffee was delicious (I drink black), food was delicious, and good customer service! I got the carne guisada plate and I'm from New Mexico where it's a little different but this still impressed me compared to other spots in San Antonio! Caldo was good too! It was tomatillo base and hit the spot with the cold weather Service was attentive and food was quick to come out hot and fresh! Price was great as well only $30 for 2 coffees & 2 plates

    Crispy Carnitas platter.. really tasty
    Andrew A.

    Close and convenient to shopping center kind of tucked away in the corner is a nice little cafe with very good food and friendly service. I had the carnita platter but we posted for them to crisp up the meat alone and to try one flower and one corn tortilla. Food overall was pretty good the Carnitas had a lot of flavor beans were solid rice a little on the dry side. Corn tortilla was hand-pressed on the thick side, flour tortilla stick for both tasted good. Plenty of seating so the wait does not bad the food came out quick and employees had smiles. I'll be back to try more of the different platters. Decent choice for a quick bite to eat

    Jalisco Burrito
    Mark C.

    Really a 4.5. Yelp please turn your star system into a sliding scale where you can give fractional ratings. Anyway. Burritos for breakfast? Of course. A "hole in the wall" type of place in the corner of a small strip center on Isom/Ramsey corner. Quite busy for breakfast, mostly to go breakfast tacos. A quite extensive menu and you can get any item at any time. A Mexican Denny's as I call it. My kind of place and they have all the items I look for on a Mexican menu litmus test--torta, soup, shrimp cocktail. I got a Jalisco burrito which was smothered in nice red sauce w cheese. Lots of tender beef fajita and beans. My only gripe would be weakish coffee and a forgotten refill but to be fair they were busy.

    Piccadillo & chicken fajita street tacos
    Shawn C.

    Hands down, the best street tacos I've ever had- and as a native San Antonian, that's quite the compliment! The salsa was fabulous, which is important in my opinion. Just the right amount of flavor and spice. The picadillo tacos were phenomenal, the chicken and beef were great as well. They even include a generous wedge of avocado and a side of beans! We will absolutely be back to Santos Cafe!

    Fajita a la Mexicana
    Chris G.

    Got 2 fajita a la mexicana. Big servings, great taste, and great service walking in. First time here, but will definitely be back

    Tacos de tripa, chicharron con salsa, bacon egg cheese.

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    1 year ago

    This is a great spot to get breakfast tacos. The tortillas are fresh and taste delicious. The service is quick too

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    Love this place. Great food & service every time .The Jalisco Burrito is my favorite (very cheesy).

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    Delicious! As soon as we got off the plane came to this place. It did not disappoint.

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    4.4
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    2.0 mi
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    From the moment I sat down at Tlahco, I knew I was in for something special. The bean dip hit first…read more-- creamy, flavorful, and honestly unlike anything I've ever had. Pair that with their handmade thick chips, and you're already winning. Then came the mini tacos: chicken, birria, and barbacoa. The chicken surprised me by being the standout, juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The birria followed right behind with that deep, rich flavor that makes you stop mid‑conversation. The margaritas? Smooth, refreshing, and sneaky enough that you don't realize how strong they are until you stand up. What sealed the deal was the service. The staff was kind, patient, and didn't rush me even though I lost track of time chatting on the phone. They even let me hang out until my Uber pulled up. Tlahco isn't just good, it's amazing. 10/10 experience.

    This place hits the mark on everything when it comes to breakfast…read more We had the standard huevos rancheros and the huevos benitos. Both were solid, especially the huevos benitos. I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but I do seek out unique variations of eggs benedict, and this one fit the bill, so I went for it. The flavor combination was perfect, and I wasn't overwhelmed with chorizo. If you like eggs benny, give this variation a try. You won't be sorry! The refried beans - I know it's silly to review beans, but these were a bit different than the normal ones we find in SA. They had a bit more texture, unlike the overly blended beans we're used to. Chef's Kiss goes out to these beans! The potatoes - we weren't sure what the seasoning was, but we think it was adobo. Whatever the seasoning is, it puts them over the top as far as breakfast potatoes are concerned. Good stuff! Just a couple of notes: We didn't get tortillas with our breakfast. It might have been an oversight, or our meals didn't come with them. Not sure. The service was great, but depending on the server you get, you might need to know some Spanish. I give them 5 solid stars for breakfast.

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    Sope de Chicharron, menudo, cafe de olla.
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    Domingo

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    4.0
    (918 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Whenever I travel, I make it a point to visit unique restaurants and experience what a city has to…read moreoffer. Domingo was one of those places that completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, I could tell this place was special. The atmosphere is beautiful, upscale, and inviting. The architecture and design throughout the restaurant are absolutely stunning. Even the restrooms were impressive and reflected the same attention to detail found throughout the entire establishment. The food was outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. This isn't your typical restaurant experience--the menu is creative, unique, and offers something different. You can tell a lot of thought goes into both the preparation and presentation of every plate. What really made the experience unforgettable, though, was the customer service. My waitress, Kreizon, was absolutely amazing. She was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made me feel welcome throughout my visit. Great service can make a good meal even better, and she definitely elevated the entire experience. The outdoor dining area is also beautiful and creates a relaxing atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying a meal and taking in the surroundings. If you're looking for a restaurant that offers exceptional food, incredible ambiance, unique architecture, and top-notch customer service, Domingo is a must-visit. This is more than just dinner--it's an experience. Highly recommended, and I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in San Antonio.

    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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    La Fonda on Main

    La Fonda on Main

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    WOW! What a beautiful place! The restaurant has a feeling of importance and history that was felt…read morefrom the moment we walked in the door. The food is absolutely delicious. The flavors and balance of every item shows a level of attention that is rare to see these days. Our service was attentive and only enhanced the dining experience that much more.

    A group of us came in on a weeknight for a business dinner. The staff was friendly, the place is…read morebeautiful and nicely decorated, and the menu is quite appealing. We sat on the back patio for dinner on a day when it was 100 degrees out and there were fans all over to help keep the air flowing, which helped immensely. They have some interesting cocktails, such as their jalapeño cucumber margarita which is made with ghost pepper infused tequila. Their salsa tray is nice too, they have 4 to select from and you get three in this appetizer, but we ordered the 4th as well and all were pretty nicely done. The verde was amazing and the roasted tomato was great, just not spicy at all. I tried their combo fajitas and was thankful they came out being simply plated, rather than on the blazing hot, sizzling skillet - I don't need the show, just the good eats. The meats were decent, the beans were amazing. The tortillas were just ok, as I felt like they were way too thick. They offered corn tortillas too, but I'm in Texas, so you get flour, not corn. Save room for dessert, they have amazing churros! Overall, this was a decent visit. Service was nice too. I'd recommend stopping in.

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    Panfila Cantina And Restaurant

    Panfila Cantina And Restaurant

    3.8
    (306 reviews)
    9.2 mi
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    I still can't get enough of this place!!!! I keep coming back and love it every single time!! The…read morefood, the cafe de olla, the service the atmosphere, I love it all!! Been coming here for about 3 years, just updating my review!

    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.

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    Chicken Milanesa torta
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