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    Taqueria Arandas

    3.0 (70 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Mazi G.

    We just wanted a quick bite nearby, so we tried this place. We usually cut family-owned spots some slack, and we did today too. No one greeted us, so we sat ourselves. Someone brought menus, we ordered, the food came, and then...nothing. The server vanished. The food wasn't great either; the rice tasted totally processed. The service was awful - no drink refills, no bill. We paid at the counter and left.

    fajitas a la plancha

    So I remembered why we hadn't been there in over 2 years. Ordered the fajitas a la plancha plates. I asked the waitress if the beef fajitas were in big pieces like in the menu photo, she said yes. WRONG! The fajitas were small, curled up, barely warm pieces of meat. No taste at all and tasted old. My plate arrived 4 minutes after ordering which tells me that they were just been kept warm. Barely any onions or bell pepper. So I remembered why..bad old, no taste food. NEVER AGAIN. Just been honest. 8/20/25 13:56 hrs, order #600070

    Torta
    Amanda R.

    The food was okay we ordered a two tortas, large menudo, pork chop breakfast plate, and Huevos rancheros. The Menudo was stinky and lacking in flavor. The pork chop was small, and everything else was just okay. The waiter was slow to take our order and serve us, and it was slow. The restaurant is clean and colorful wouldn't go back but glad I gave it a try

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    Matthew S.

    Nice place, has drive thru. Had Bacon and Egg tacos and they were great! Will come again for dinner sometime.

    Cheese Enchiladas didn't have a chance very delicious.

    The food was great! We had the cheese enchiladas and the Machacado and eggs. The service was very fast. The staff was very kind.

    Chalupa plate for $7.99
    Wendy R.

    Please do not go to this location. Employees and cooks are very irresponsible and rude to the clientele. I ordered a chalupa plate for $7.99 and I got tostadas with been and cheese. Like ... really!!?? I can make those myself and it can cost me a lot less than $7.99 First, they took 30 min to take care of me through the drive thru window. Only 2 cars where in front of me Second the lady at the window (very moody!) charged me wrong $4.32 more and she had to do a refund and charge me again. That I didn't mind. But when I got home I was so mad when I opened my plates. I ordered mini taquitos that were ok I guess. And then when I saw the "chalupas plate" I was so furious. I called the place and they told me to go get the lettuce, tomato and sour cream. She also told me that i can go get it tomorrow if I couldn't today., wow... what a slap on the face! No one ever said "I apologize" or at least have some type of sympathy because of their mistake. I spoke to a waitress and I asked to speak to the manager and the manager never made it out of the bathroom! What a coincidence. the lady on the phone told me I could go return the chalupas and get new ones ... Wow ohh my GOD Seriously I was out of work so tired the last thing I wanted was to go back and waste another 45 min of my life. Chalupas were for my son, we ended up eating cereal. I just threw $30 dollars out the window. The lady in the drive thru line in front of me was mad and was also complaining I wonder why. Never ever ever again i would go to this place. Save yourself disappointed and keep your money. I hope the owner gets this message. He needs to hire a better team. Like ASAP!

    Asada mini tacos
    Bernie B.

    If you are looking for tacos and not spectacular presentation and have 15+ mins to wait in the drive - thru this place is for you! The drive thru staff is friendly but you will waittttttttt! Order: asada mini tacos

    Produce sticker and avocado skin still on my slice fo avocado.

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    Hands down the best carne guisada and beef fajita tacos. I think I come here every other weeks lol!

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    Tacos were ok but shells were soggy with grease. Meat didn't taste like it was cooked throughout. Won't be back.

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    Delicious flavors. Worth the price and wait! My new neighborhood go to for tacos or tortilla soup.

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    Lunch and dinner is delicious, but breakfast could be better. Bacon and egg tacos are aweful

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    Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery

    3.7(4k reviews)
    12.0 mi•Downtown
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    Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery in operation since 1941 is a signature restaurant in San Antonio, TX…read more Historic Market Square. Having grown up in San Antonio, I have literally been to Mi Tierra's 100s of times. When you walk into the restaurant you experience immediate sensory overload (so much to see where it is hard to focus)...papel picado strung everywhere...in different colors...in different textures...metallic and paper...wow wow wow!!! In addition, there are artful configurations clustered with lots of color and spiritual references highlighting the Mexican American culture. Also, there are pinatas strung from the ceiling in metallic colors, which is a bit unusual for pinatas (usually made from paper). The restaurant also has stained glass windows and a mural. On this particular occasion, I was in the restaurant for bakery goods. Mi Tierra specializes in Mexican pastries. It looked like it would be a quick in and out, however, with so many sweets, every customer asked questions and deftly decided on their sweets de jour. Since I waited for a bit, I decided on three...peanut brittle (the hubs said he had not had any since childhood), pecan praline (for me) and a pecan pound cake (split between the hubs and myself). All were incredible delicious. Yep, we ate them all in one day. It is important to note that the prices in the bakery are extremely reasonable. Excellent sweets experience...

    Party of 2 on Monday 1730…read more OVERALL Great service, great food, great ambiance. SERVICE Seated right away. Mario was our kind and happy server. He provided great recommendations. He checked us often and refilled our waters often. CHIPS AND SALSA Complimentary. Tortilla chips are freshly made, oil it was cooked in tasted well, and the salsa was flavorful with roasted ingredients. FLOUR TORTILLA Very fresh, the right amount of salt and moisture, hot, toasted perfectly, just the right thickness, and teared apart very well. CHALUPA COMBO The chalupa was made with a typical crispy tortilla. Placed next to the enchilada so it made it a bit difficult to grab since one half of the chalupa got soggy. EL RANCHO SPECIAL Recommended by Mario. Selected beef tips. The beef was very tender and flavorful, the sauce was flavorful with spice and savory, the rice/beans were well seasoned and flavorful. The guacamole/lettice/cheese was placed into a taco shell. The guacamole was very fresh and had a great texture with varying chunks of avocado. ENCHILADA POBLANO The shredded chicken was juicy and well seasoned. The poblano mole sauce was mildly creamy, tasted of delicious poblanos, seasoned well, and added a refreshing contrast to the savory chicken filling. The pickled onions were a refreshing addition and had a great snap to them. AMBIANCE Feels like we were in a home. The place is decorated vibrantly. The decorations were also very bright and clean. The booth was comfortable and relaxing.

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    Domingo

    4.0(931 reviews)
    12.5 mi•Downtown
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    Took a stroll on the Riverwalk and ended up at this georgous spot for a weekend brunch. Mainly…read morepatio restaurant (a small number of indoor tables and bar) ... it sits staring out and up at the unique architecture and trees. From the street, enter the Canopy Hotel and take the elevator down to the riverwalk ... or from the riverwalk come up the stairs and the hostess is all the way inside the restaurant. The outside is a great setup and pretty unique for the riverwalk. The service was super nice and attentive. The Cobb Salad was huge and amazing with a good portion of toppings. Loved the chipolte ranch kick. I had the pressed beet juice as well .. yum! The drink was okay .. mia tai mimosa ... Will definitely try something different next time as the alcohols just did not mix as well as they sounded on the menu. PS. A couple came with dogs which are welcomed on the patio. The restaurant had doggy water bowls. Cute!

    Went here for a work lunch with coworkers. The place is so beautiful inside and out. Luckily we got…read moreto sit by the river which great weather. The service was fast and friendly. Our waiter checked on us a lot and was very knowledgeable about food allergies and substitutions. Our drinks and meal came out fairly quick. The guac and chips are yummy. The guac was creamy but does have a spicy kick to it. I also tried the cucumber agua fresca. So refreshing and light. For the meal I had the Baja fish tacos. It doesn't come with a side but it does have 3 very filling tacos. It was grilled halibut, pico, romaine lettuce, guacamole and Baja sauce. It was delicious and very flavorful. It needed a spicier sauce but deff would go back for this.

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    Pollos Asados Los Norteños

    4.7(1k reviews)
    18.1 mi•Eastside
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    We came a little after 8pm, pretty close to closing, and the grilled chicken was easily the…read morehighlight of the meal. We ordered the half chicken ($11), and I was honestly surprised by how juicy and moist it still was inside. The outside had a wonderful smoky charcoal flavor, and the marinade was flavorful all the way through. It also came with rice, corn tortillas, red and green salsa, grilled jalapeño, lime, and grilled onion, so it was a really filling meal for the price. We also tried the Bean Burger ($9.79), which was a fun combination of a beef patty, refried beans, cheese, chipotle sauce, and pico de gallo. I enjoyed it, although I personally would have loved a thicker layer of beans. The green salsa was SO good that I ended up buying an extra container for about $5 to take home. The restaurant itself is very casual and no-frills, with a big charcoal grill that really adds to the atmosphere--you can see and smell the chicken cooking. It feels much more like a local neighborhood spot than a polished tourist restaurant. Service was also very friendly and attentive. Even though we arrived late, we never felt rushed, and our server checked on us several times to make sure we had everything we needed. I would absolutely come back for the chicken and green salsa.

    This place is a small hole in the wall type place but if you are looking for great Mexican bbq food…read more- look no further. The menu is fairly simple but everything is too notch. The grilled fajitas were exceptional - meat perfectly seasoned and peppers and onions perfectly seasoned and cooked. The beans have a great flavor and even the rice (I'm just not a fan of most Mexican rice because it's bland) had a great flavor. The tortillas are the perfect thickness and are soft and warm. And of course - the green sauce - it's amazing! Our server was very friendly and prompt and the food came out quickly on a Saturday evening during prime dinner time. The true indicator of how good this place is - we were the only gringos in the entire restaurant! We will most definitely be back before long!! Well done!!

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    Iron Cactus San Antonio

    3.4(2.3k reviews)
    12.5 mi•Downtown
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    Iron Cactus was a great find. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was excellent. I…read morehad the Mexican meatloaf, which was definitely not something I would normally expect at a Mexican restaurant, but it was unique and wonderful. The chorizo and ranchero sauce really made it stand out. The Mexican street corn on the side might have been even better. That stuff is seriously addicting like crack. I could have eaten a bowl of it by itself. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

    Iron Cactus sits right along the River Walk and has a pretty good-sized space. Walking in, I could…read moreimmediately tell they were going for that moody, dimly lit, relaxing atmosphere. Now listen I enjoy a good mood, but this setting went a little past moody. It was DARK dark. They could definitely bump those lights up about two settings and still keep all the ambiance. lol Thankfully, the food and service needed no adjustments. Our waiter Stephen was really nice, attentive and quick throughout our visit. Thanks for taking good care of our table! We tried the paella and steak fajitas, and everything came out nice and hot. Both were enjoyable, but we also need to talk about those spicy mango and watermelon margaritas because the drinks definitely DELIVERED. Flavor was there, and so was the pour. Overall, we had a good experience. Nice River Walk location, hot and tasty food, great drinks and friendly service. Just turn those lights up enough for me to admire the meal before I eat it.

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