Tu Asador hit me right in the nostalgia. The first bite reminded me of backyard carne asadas in my hometown, hanging out with the compas, good food on the grill, great conversation, and not a care in the world. There's something about the flavor of the meat, the smoky grilled aroma, and the simple authenticity of the food that took me right back. The meats are excellent, well-seasoned, juicy, and cooked the way carne asada should be. Nothing feels overcomplicated or trendy. It's just honest, delicious food that reminds you why a good grill and good company are all you really need. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the whole experience felt genuine. If you're looking for food that tastes like a real carne asada with friends and family, Tu Asador absolutely delivers. Five stars. read more

Unfortunately, this is a mixed review. Don't have anything bad to say about the quality of the food or the waiting staff. However, I was shocked and unpleasantly, surprised by the condition of the men's restroom. Unknown to me the toilet seat is broken, and when I went to sit down to use the men's restroom, the seat slid from under my thighs and pinched my inner thigh and scrotum sack. To say that it was extremely painful would be an understatement anyone who has ever had their skin pinched off by a door or any other mechanical mechanism would know that it is an unpleasant experience. My waitress as well as the kitchen manager made efforts to contact management to rectify this situation since the bathroom was in this dangerous condition however, the kitchen manager said that the owner and General Manager did not answer his phone calls. For the side of town, where this restaurant is located was extremely shocked to find the only toilet in the men's restroom to be malfunctioning in this dangerous fashion. Food was great, but due to my personal injury, I must say that the whole experience was ruined by the condition of the men's restroom, which is still in that condition at time of this writing. I hope that I will hear back from Management in reference to this and unpleasant experience. read more

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This is still a strong go-to for a good meal!!! The food is ALWAYS amazing, with great flavors and a strong presentation. This is what keeps us coming back! The service is good, but not great. Our server last night held true to that. I can't put my finger on it, he checked on us some, but not quite enough. We actually asked a different server for our check because it had been awhile since we'd seen our server. The atmosphere is my biggest gripe. My opinion is that it is a large, cold space with no distinguishing characteristics. It does have many large tables, which often draws large groups. This is great because they can accommodate, but conversely it can get quite loud. Bottom line is that I highly recommend Tu Asador. The food keeps us coming back for more!!! read more

Tu Asador - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Delicious place to eat for any meal - we enjoyed brunch there. Delicious mimosa flight where you could choose from multiple juices. Homemade chips & table-side guacamole. Solid service and everything we had was delicious. Will visit again when I'm in the San Antonio area. read more

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Beautifully decorated interior. The food was tasty! We got the "Arrechera" deal, which was basically high-quality beef fajitas. The cocktails were all very delicious. I tried a Matacanas drink & a Cola de Caballo. Great service too. I hope they get more business. They also have a kids playplace inside but I think it's only available on weekends. read more

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Phenomenal experience! An authentic Nuevo Leon Asador serving up true Mexican flavors that is without a doubt San Antonio's best kept secret. Our table started with Short Ribs & Empalmes (Crispy oregano seasoned corn tortillas filled with refried beans, cheese, and chicharron prensado in salsa) We then ordered a 1/2 lb of three meats (Sirloin, Ribeye, Arrachera) and added Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños, Papas Adobadas, Guacamole, Cebolla Asada and Quesadillitas. This was the meal I've been missing in my life! Just perfection. Even our drinks were great. Our table of four left very full and happy. We also appreciated the warm service. Thank you to manager Regina and Chef Jose. You all really have something special. So happy I was able to visit this new location. read more

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Not worth it, service is terrible, food was undercooked, and way overpriced.. I could eat at mama margies and have a better experience.. If that tells you anything.. read more

Teníamos la idea que disfrutar una rica comida en este lugar pero no fue así ya que la carne vino bastante fría, esperamos mucho para recibirla y pensábamos que porque la estaban preparando fresca pero nos llevamos una decepción en la calidad, también siento que el lugar está sobre valorado para la cantidad que sirven, por el precio esperábamos recibir más calidad pero nos llevamos fue así, el hambre te agradable pero definitivamente no volvería read more

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This location is okay the food has definitely improved but it still feels like the place isn't quite finished. It was beyond cold inside, to the point of being uncomfortable. We went on a Friday evening, and there were maybe four tables occupied, so not very busy. The band was playing, and they were actually quite good! My only suggestion would be to turn the music down a bit so everyone can enjoy their meal and conversation. The space could also use some work on the acoustics. read more

Tu Asador - Chicharron de Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We came for restaurant week and had the complete opposite experience than we had before. Waiter had no clue about the restaurant week menu. He did figure it out eventually and we ordered. My cauliflower appetizer came out first and was amazing as always. Then my husbands came- it was the queso- a hot pan with melted cheese, onions and Jalapeño. (It was delicious btw) We had no clue what we were supposed to eat it with. Since our waiter was busy catering to his large tabletop- we flagged down another employee who said we were supposed to have tortillas. By the time we received the tortillas, our meals came. Both the sirloin and the short ribs were wayyyy over salted but good. But since we still didn't see our waiter, we just ate it. Half way through the meal- my husbands onions came out. Ridiculous. Then came the desserts. OMG! And not in a good way. I felt like I had Covid all over again! Neither had any flavor. The pistachio dessert was basically the same thing my mom made in the 80s. Only this one had old canned chunks of pineapple and no flavor. The Nutella dessert had half of a rock hard cookie. I don't even know what flavor it was... I did eat the topping which was a cream cheese and flavorless Nutella mousse. But there was a faint hint of cream cheese so it was the better of the two. I still don't recommend it though. I was surprised to see our waiter since he spent 99% of his time at his large party and basically ignored his other 2-3 tables. He asked which dessert was our favorite and we both said neither- they were both bad. He said oh sorry and then asked if he could get us anything else. Hard pass. The bill came, we paid and drove home. I 100% do not recommend getting the restaurant week menu. It's a better deal to order everything separately. Although everything except for the desserts were good, the service was really really bad. I mean like really bad! I'm hoping tonight was a fluke but we won't be asking for that waiter anytime soon. read more

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Came for Father's day and they had a special on steaks which was great because my husband loves steaks! Our server was amazing! Ordered a few other things on the menu.. enjoyed the bone marrow, but it was too much for me since my husband and daughter didn't want to try it. The flautas were okay and the drink was strong! Lol. The place had soft dim lighting and it felt cozy. read more

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The service was exceptional. The place is clean and seating area not crowded. Very clean. The menu has something for everyone. I had the street tacos. They were delicious. Be prepared to pay a higher price here. It's a nice place for a date. Good amount of parking and shares the strip with a meat market. read more

Tu Asador - Street tacos - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I want to start by saying, I love the food and the service. Ambiance, an indoor playground is some sort of a unicorn in San Antonio. Amazing! The biggest down fall in my view is the price. There are additional costs for everything. Salsa extra, tortilla chips extra, tortillas extra, sides for meal extra. That easily adds ups and seems a bit deceitful. This would be an amazing hang out for people in the area, but the value is simply not there. Simple changes can make a huge difference if it's a place you will go recurrently. At this time, it's a one and done for me even though the food was quite delicious. read more

First time here. I had the barbacoa and it was very tasty. The meat was lean and not too greasy. Overall the food was good. The only gripe is that it doesn't come with anything like beans or rice. It was literally about 1/2lb of barbacoa and a few tortillas. It was enough food so no biggie but with the plates averaging about 25.00, I thought it was pricey for the quantity of food you get. I'd definitely go back but would try something else. read more

Tu Asador - Barbacoa - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ruben was our amazing waiter, music was jamming and wonderful food!!! Definitely returning read more

Tu Asador - Ruben was our delightful waiter, great food (never disappoints) and good company Our third time here, Definitely returning - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This restaurant is authentic Mexican food, not TexMex, but food made as if you were in Mexico with the best products in town. From the owners to the waiters/waitresses to the bar tenders and the entertainment team, you get amazing service every single visit. My family and I love coming here specially Saturday nights and during different holidays. The ambiance is amazing and very family oriented. Thought it can be amazing for big parties as well. Highly recommended! read more

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La comida por alguna razón no está tan buena como el otro lugar. El servicio está bien. Tiene un lugar para que los niños jueguen. El ambiente Estaba solo el lugar con barra está bonito quizás por eso podría regresar. Pero si la comida me desilusióno ! Esperaba más de la carne y el sabor. read more

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My girlfriend wanted to come here for her birthday without ever having it before. She loves Mexican steakhouses and we are frequent restaurant goers, so I agreed to check it out and try something new. To sum up the experience, by the end of the night, we are a having a redo birthday dinner. To start, there was one server on staff who was also working as the bartender. He was very sweet and personable, but he wasn't set up for success due to the lack of staffing. It felt that the ambience was very stale and low energy inside. We ordered the cauliflower and bone marrow as an appetizer- which I can make a better bone marrow at home for $15 at HEB. There wasn't any flavor or seasoning that stood out. The cauliflower was good, though. The second order of drinks took about 25-30 minutes and our steaks took 40+ (I wish I was exaggerating), which was shocking, considering nobody was there. When my girlfriend (the birthday girl) finally got her steak, it was overcooked to medium well when we ordered it rare. Mine was fine and it was good, but hers took an extra 15 minutes for it to come out the right way to only be subpar. They gave us a complimentary dessert which my dog would've loved. I only say that because the base of it seriously seemed like a dog treat with strawberries and creme on top. Being a frequent restaurant goer, I never expect things to be comped, but due to the ticket time and error of the steak, I do think they should've done SOMETHING with our ticket, but they didn't. Truly disappointed, because what we've seen on social media looks great. read more

Tu Asador - Ribeye while we waited for her steak to come out. I did like this! - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The cauliflower is the best appetizer I've ever had, ever. I dream about it. The asada is tender and juicy. Worth the slightly higher end prices read more

I'm super excited that someone new is in this spot. I know this spot is kind of hidden away and you have to want to come over here to be over here. Well, this place is something to come for. Food was great. We did "the experience" and selected a bunch of things to add. The server was kind and helpful to walk us through it. Meat was good. I was very impressed by the sirloin. They had live music (we were there on a Friday), and that was fairly loud but we weren't screaming. And it was in "the lounge" so we weren't directly by it. We got margs which were pretty good. The frozen machine had just been finished, so I got one on the rocks and it was made well. Maybe a little syrupy, but not bad. The big one was pretty big. It's a steakhouse primarily, I'd say, so you're going to pay like a steakhouse, but we were expecting that. We'll def come back. read more

Tu Asador - The experience - arrachera, sirloin, poppers, beans, guacamole, and papa - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Welcome to the neighborhood! Went to the new Encino Rio Tu Asador tonight. Complimentary house made potato chips with tangy sauce. Outstanding appetizer: Broiled cauliflower- yes really! Absolutely the best cauliflower I have EVER tasted. Hubby had a fabulous (and huge) beef sandwich, I had enchiladas suisz. Both outstanding. The refried beans were flavorful and dusted with queso fresca. Everything was beatuifully plated. They just got their liquor license and now have an full bar. Service was attentive and we were checked on regularly, iced tea filled without having to request more. Private party room for about 30-40 people. Will open a covered patio soon. Just off 281 north at Encino Rio. See you again, soon! read more

Tu Asador - enchilada suiza - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Well this place was much fancier than I thought it would be. We were pleasantly surprised at the decor and atmosphere. Guillermo, our waiter was funny and attentive. I had the Tabla de Carne Asada, sirloin, and my wife had enchiladas suizas. Both were very authentic and well prepared. Great new place to put on the list for anyone who loves authentic Mexican cuisine. 100% recommended! read more

We went to the newer Encino location. It was quite dark and not super busy when we arrived. Overall the location was clean and easily accessible. Our server had great recommendations on drinks and food to order since it was our first time there. We obviously got what he recommended to try it out. We went with queso as an app and the table experience they are known for. The queso was less of what you expect but more of what you want. Melted cheese with meat, paired with flour tortillas that taste like they are hand pressed and cooked. The experience was exactly what you want if you're looking for a meaty meal. Multiple different meats, seasoned beautifully paired with some sides (guac and stuffed jalapeño) and flour tortillas again. Overall, excellent experience! Will definitely be back. read more

Tu Asador - Tu Asador table experience - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First time, service was great and food good, would go again. They had music the night we went, check that in case is it not what you want.

The service was terrific and the ambience was good but a bit too open for me, if it had been busy it probably would have been a bit noisy. My big problem was with the short ribs which were way over salted. I tried using my water to soak the rib and remove some salt but soaked ribs weren't great. My wife had the street tacos which were good but dry and all their salsas were too spicy for her. I can't recommend the place based on our palates but others must like it. The menu is fairly sparse but most people could probably find something to try, but it's going to cost them more than a lot of other places. read more

Food- A little too pricey for portions, not enough options on menu, lemonade wayyyy too sour and TEN DOLLARS Service- Came for a small birthday dinner group, server was chill but took too long to take our orders when there was no one else here except a young couple and what seems to be like the manager of the place. Ambiance- It's okay i guess, a little bit too dark for my liking, too much available space and makes restaurant look lonely and a little sad. Overall, I just wish they had more options on the menu and portions that match the prices, also i wish that they would hire more people to run food and take orders faster. read more

WOW! What a fun and tasty treat. Our first time coming but it will definitely not be our last. From the service to the ambiance, all was amazing. Since it was our first time, we were walked through the menu and how it was served, just beautiful. Loved the layout, although, the booth seats could be a little closer to the tables. The portions are very satisfying (nice way of saying big) and I really liked the tequila Bloody Mary, yum. I can't wait to go back. read more

Service and food are fantastic and affordable! Fajitas are amazing. I would say if you like medium rare steak order medium. Get the charro beans. They're the best I've had in SA. Live music at times is fun as well. read more

Great food ;) authentic Mexican cuisine... Great steaks, great salsa great sauce great tortillas

I sent this to the manager on fb messenger -- no reply Dear restaurant manager I'm writing to express my disappointment with a recent experience at your restaurant. My party of nine made reservations and were informed via email that business casual attire was required. We all went out of our way--at the last minute--to meet that expectation. However, upon arrival, we noticed that the restaurant was not busy and that many other guests were dressed in casual attire, including shorts, sneakers, and flip-flops--outfits specifically listed as unacceptable in your communication. This double standard was frustrating and made our extra effort feel completely unnecessary. Adding to the confusion, your website presents the restaurant as upscale, supported by higher menu pricing (e.g., $20+ appetizers, even more for entrees). Yet the presence of a playground inside the restaurant felt inconsistent with both the expected dress code and the restaurant's tone as presented online. In short, we were misled. If the dress code isn't enforced consistently, it should not be communicated as mandatory--especially when it causes guests inconvenience. I hope you will address this inconsistency so future patrons aren't subjected to the same confusion and frustration. read more

I feel that this review will be 50/50. The cauliflower was off the charts and the queso Fondido was also good. We were visiting from out of state and was looking for somewhere with live music. The music was good, however being sung in Spanish, we couldn't understand the words. Drinks were good, however took a few to be acknowledged and served. I feel there is room for growth and wish this location the best. read more

Food is very good, atmosphere is comfortable and well maintained. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

This food is amazing! I had the Filet de Street Tacos and at first I thought it was a small portion but was happily surprised that it was spot on! The filet was so tender and seasoned just right. I also highly recommend the rib corn appetizer. read more

Sooo yummy !!! Such a cute place ! This place feels cozy and great for family dinners! read more

I went two days ago with family. The folks who chose the big shared meal enjoyed the beef and baked potato very much. The two of us who ordered the enchiladas were disappointed. The chicken was tough and it seemed like the green gravy was the only part that was warm at serving time. We sent our plates back to be heated and the plates came back heated but the inside of the enchiladas were still cool. It seems to me the emphasis and care is only given to the meat selections and not to individual plates. read more

We were very happy that Tu Asador has opened a location in our area. The steaks are very delicious. Not sure about the waitstaff though, it seems like they aren't supervised and they tend to not give great service to all their customers. My daughter has tried the location in Encino twice, and both times the waitstaff were not attentive. Service should be equal across the board. Maybe some training is in order for the waitstaff at the Encino location. read more

Excellent food, service, and drinks. I highly recommend this place. In addition to the excellent arrachera, all of the sides were excellent. If you like really spicy food, try the salsa sampler. read more

The server was good, although she forgot a cocktail order from our group. It is overpriced for what they serve. They brought out potato chips and a little bottle of hot sauce... where's the tortilla chips? My chicken was flavorless, other than charred taste of burnt, and it was dry. The charro beans were good. Friends ordered the pepitos torta and there was barely any filling and it was flavorless. Her French fries were good. They charge $10 for a lemonade! The ambiance is nice. I usually give restaurants two tries, but I would not return. It's overpriced, mediocre food. Maybe their steaks are good since they charge $275 for a tomahawk steak! None of us order steak. read more

Everything was delicious! Highly, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend you order the costillitas al tajin, one of my favorite dishes in all of San Antonio! Service was amazing, Rosario made our dining experience amazing! Rosario was super friendly and I hope she's there the next time I'm there! Restaurant was clean and well maintained. Happy hour prices are also worth the visit! read more

Tu Asador - Costillitas al tajin, chicharron de ribeye, empalmes, queso fundido - Steakhouses Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I had high expectations when I made a reservation at this restaurant, but the experience was nothing short of frustrating. First, despite arriving on time for our reservation, there was no hostess available (they don't have a hostess), and we had to wait 15 minutes just to be seated. That's not what you expect when you've booked ahead. Things only got worse when we tried to order. Out of the five items we selected, three were unavailable. Shockingly, they didn't even have potatoes at 7:00 PM on a Saturday night. And for a place that calls itself a steakhouse, they had run out of steaks--allegedly because they only had three stakes available in the kitchen for the entire Saturday. That's beyond unacceptable for a restaurant that markets itself around steak. Overall, the lack of preparation and poor service made this one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had. I cannot recommend this place, and I certainly won't be returning. read more