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Once we entered, we were greeted and told to sit anywhere. We were Immediately provided menus and gave our drink order.. we were asked if we wanted chips and salsa and provided time to look at the menu. We ordered the (3) crispy taco plates and got the opportunity to mix it up with chicken AND beef tacos; the tortillas were light and fresh! We also got the Mexican burger ; didn't disappoint. The space was clean, inviting and the staff were nice and friendly; answering menu questions and explaining the salsas offered. Glad we popped in read more

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Eloy G.

Thank you so much for stopping by and for taking the time to share…

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Kathleen W.

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Very authentic. Absolutely delicious!! Great service and food is even better!! Breakfast was delightful. So glad we found this.

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This is a family business, they've been operating and open, Eloy / Isaias was very welcoming, inviting, and informative. July will be 10 years in business!! #Support local #supportsmallbiz read more

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Eloy G.

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! We truly…

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Serena L.

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The best food I have my entire trip in San Antonio! The staff were so quick and even helped us choose our meal and drink. The menudo was delicious and the chicharron stew was my favorite! Thank you for a relaxing morning with delicious food and bright smiles read more

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Kathy S.

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I was really impressed with this place. So authentic and the best refried beans I've ever had! And the friendliest staff!

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Chase F.

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Great service, they even made our table fresh queso at lunch when they ran out took great care of us. Food was delicious

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Sarah L.

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Just picked these tacos up and they were disgusting!!! The beans have a weird smell and look like canned beans.. the carne guisada was disgusting and full of fat.. looked and smelled like dog food! I don't know how this place has 4.8 stars.. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY! read more

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Eloy G.

We’re sorry to hear that. Our recipes and quality have been the same…

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J M.

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Good food at reasonable prices. Great service. Cheerful little cafe with a lot of menu choices. Ambiance is alright--great for lunch.

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Eloy G.

Thanks so much, J! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service. Hope…

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Victoria M.

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First time here! Absolutely loved it! I ordered the San Antonio plate and big breakfast for my kiddo. If I had more room in my belly it would have been a squeaky clean plate on both pages. This was definitely a great combination plate full of flavor and authentic ingredients! I love holes in the wall places they have the best of everything! The service was superior, with water for my coffee and prompt attention! The musical vives were up to date and familiar. Very homey vibe. Like going to moms house on Sunday! read more

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Junk M.

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Ordered the special with enchiladas. The food was great, service was fast. I would definitely recommend this place.

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Michael W.

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10 months ago

I've been one time and the food was top notched. I haven't been back because I work nights and when I wake up they are closed.

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Eloy G.

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed…

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Lorrie W.

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Food amazing! Reasonable pricing. Super friendly staff. Ambiance - what you would typically expect from a Cafe type restaurant setting. I don't think I can say anything positive that hasn't already been said. Very pleasant experience, satisfying meal, with a bit left over to take home! read more

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Sarah G.

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The food was fantastic. Excellent service. Prices are great. Would definitely recommend it.

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Gerald B.

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First time here. Food and service was outstanding Atmosphere was very authentic to me. Will be back for lunch or supper next time in town. read more

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Brenda H.

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We chose this place to cater our MHS 50th HS Reunion. We got chicken & beef fajitas, spanish rice and beans and tortillas. In addition every person got individual cups of sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. We had 100 plates and EVERYONE raved on and on about how delicious the food (very ample servings also!), the service and the professionalism was for this restaurant. It is a hidden gem on the Southside of town and I know many of us will definitely go back for their delicious food and outstanding service. I have been to the restaurant before on my own and it is clean and always welcoming. Please seek it out, make the trip and I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

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Cherie T.

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Best Mexican food during our trip! My husband had the Texas plate and the stew had such incredible depth of flavor! I had the enchiladas verde con pollo and the chicken was moist and flavorful as well. The mini tacos almost ruined our meal they were so good. If you're in the area visiting the San Antonio Missions, you've gotta try this place. If you aren't visiting the Missions, you gotta try this place! read more

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Lou C.

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I decided to try out 4 Missions Cafe after checking out the pictures posted by fellow Yelpers. My overall dining experience was fairly good. There wasn't much of a dining ambience, but I'm guessing the restaurant owners are primarily focusing on the food? The complimentary chips & salsa were fair. I ordered the Crispy Taco Plate with one beef & one chicken taco. My platter didn't have much of a presentation, but good & not greasy. The crispy chicken taco was made with shredded chicken breast meat, which was a big plus! I liked the rice & the flavor of the charro beans. The charro beans however had more bacon & sliced wieners than actual beans. I didn't though agree with the $1.99 fee to substitute the refried beans with the charro beans. Most restaurants wouldn't charge to switch the beans! I did receive a complimentary sample taste of the Fideo Soup & it was good. Customer service level was very good during my dining experience. My server was courteous & efficient. I don't know if I'll be back anytime soon, but would consider another visit perhaps in the future?! read more

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Angie A.

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Their food is really tasty. I enjoy getting their Tex Mex plates. The establishment can really use a new update inside.

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L. Ann W.

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This is a hidden gem! You need to make the drive! It's worth it! The breakfast and lunch is DELICIOUS! Large amount of food! Service is AMAZING! My go to for a Mexican dish fix!!! read more

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Pat C.

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Good breakfast good lunch really good service kind of Ottaway place a lot of locals go here never had a bad meal here

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Mary F.

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4 Mission's Cafe has Delicious food and they treat you like family! Love coming here. read more

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Jamie F.

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The hours on Yelp were wrong, they close at 3pm. We literally walked up at 3pm and they asked the kitchen if they'd stay open and they did! Wow! Amazing hospitality and customer service. The food is FRESH! They make everything there. Authentic Mexican cuisine. My Mexican husband was so surprised. Fit perfectly into our day of seeing the 4 missions! Muchas Gracias, muy amable, gracias por todos! read more

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Alex F.

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Absolutely amazing. It feels like I'm eating at my grandmas house! The waiter and waitress were so humble and very attentive. The food was absolutely amazing! I strongly recommend folks who wanna have some nice traditional Mexican food. My girlfriend got the carne asada with nopalitos and we also got some fidello soup. Also Eloy rocks! He is everything in a waiter you ever wanted and more! read more

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Cathy T.

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Food is great! Service is great! Large comfortable place; friendly atmosphere. Food comes out right away. Great prices!! Enchiladas are super good and the chorizo salsa plate is DELICIOUS! Carne guisada is very flavorful too! Fresh tortillas! read more

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Joanna R.

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I love their breakfast. We live near by so it's a weekend stop to get our fav dishes! Good prices as well! read more

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Scott B.

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Awesome place. Great prices. Great service. Great food. Such a hidden gem. I had the chiliquilles vaceros today Rock star great. Spicy salsa and double fried beans loaded with bacon grease for 7.99 . The wife had breakfast tacos 1.75 a pop. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Khryz P.

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One of our family fave. Great food, friendly servers, price is right. What else are you looking for. Come try them on the south side.

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Andrew R.

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Best thing about here is the homemade food,great service ,and the manager in charge.hes a lil young to be the manger ,but makes it look easy,making the floor run smoothly,checking to make food is up to his standards and showing he cares .he always dresses up and always welcomes and says good bye with a smile .all the food is made to order Only down side is it's a quite a drive out here for the hidden gem but if in the area take a drive and experience great quality food and awesome service read more

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Ben G.

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Hadn't been here in a minute.. food was good, served hot fresh and very tasty Our waiter is young, but a great server. Very attentive to our requests and needs. Prices are very fair. We'll return read more

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Noe R.

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We were in town from Dallas and wanted some authentic Mexican food, this is the spot!! They were short staffed and you'd not even notice unless the waiter said something which by the way was on it making sure every table was taken care of!! Eloy was great food was really good, highly recommend read more

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Russell C.

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This is my second time here. The Fiedo Loco was one of today's special! The fiedo was GREAT. The atmosphere is simple and clean with perfect service. If you haven't been here, you should. I will be back!! read more

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Bethany F.

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One of the best Mexican meals I've had! We stopped in for breakfast and found a casual diner type place with a big menu and great prices. The waiter was super friendly and patient and not only described dishes but also brought us samples. They had different homemade hot sauces and salsa and chips and the food was so delicious. We nearly made ourselves sick because we didn't want to stop eating. We are staying close by for the weekend and will definitely be back. read more

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Chelsea C.

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Little hole in the wall spot on Southton road. Our favorite place for breakfast! Staff is super quick and attentive, always on point. Barbacoa is awesome and we also love their Tortas for lunch read more

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Melissa C.

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I absolutely love this place , service is always on point the cooks are wonderful. It's mine and my husband's Breakfast spot every Sunday morning.... read more

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I came here on lunch one day, there was literally nowhere else to go in 45mins and actually have time to eat. So being that I work down the street at JDC I was really hungry and needed something quick so I was told of this place. There were other county workers here so I said why not. They had an okay menu, a typical Mexican restaurant menu. So I had decided to try out their lunch special which was the crispy taco plate with a tea, the price was very good, so I couldn't turn it down. Once receiving my food I couldn't help but notice that the price was so good cause they gave you so little. The food wasn't bad, it just it was literally like a quick bite which didn't fill me up for the day but was good tasting. Overall good price but not huge servings at all. read more

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Malory L.

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just wow ! everything was perfect and I am a very picky person I wish you many many more customers I ate the food to fast to post pictures read more

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francisco s.

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One of the best menudos I've had in a restaurant in San Antonio. Service is great and food overall it's delicious!

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Delicious! My husband and I were driving back from the coast and wanted a lunch stop on the south side of San Antonio. This was definitely worth the stop! You could tell it is a local favorite. The parking lot out front was full. I wish I had taken pictures of our food, but we scarfed it down before I thought about it. Portions were generous. My husband had a sample type platter with a puffy taco (I had a bite and it was so good), beef enchilada, beef taco, and tamale. I had carne guisada. My husband raved about the refried beans - which had amazing flavor -- and he's not a bean aficionado, but he liked them so much that he used one of my flour tortillas to create a bean burrito. I felt like I was in mi tia's kitchen. This was during the COVID19 restrictions, so they had tables more than 6' apart. I felt safe and it was super clean. The waitperson was courteous with a great personality and did an amazing job serving us quickly. If you love authentic Mexican food, you must stop at 4 Missions. read more

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12522 Southton Rd
San Antonio, TX 78223
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(210) 451-1711
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Hours

What time does 4 Missions Cafe open?

4 Missions Cafe opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does 4 Missions Cafe close?

4 Missions Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does 4 Missions Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, 4 Missions Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does 4 Missions Cafe have catering options?

Yes, 4 Missions Cafe does have catering options.

Does 4 Missions Cafe serve alcohol?

No, 4 Missions Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does 4 Missions Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, 4 Missions Cafe allows dogs.

Does 4 Missions Cafe have TVs?

Yes, 4 Missions Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does 4 Missions Cafe have bike parking?

No, 4 Missions Cafe does not have bike parking.

Does 4 Missions Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, 4 Missions Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does 4 Missions Cafe have parking?

Yes, 4 Missions Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is 4 Missions Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, 4 Missions Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does 4 Missions Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, 4 Missions Cafe has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

At 4 Missions Café, we’re all about homestyle flavor, friendly service, and bringing the community together. Since 2015, our family-owned café has proudly served San Antonio’s South Side with plates that taste just like home—from breakfast favorites to hearty lunch specials. Known for our carne guisada, parrilladas, and homestyle plates, we serve food that’s made with corazón. We also offer catering for any occasion—whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or family gathering—always with the same quality and sabor our guests love. Dine in, carry out, or let us bring the flavor of 4 Missions Café to your next event.

History

Established in 2015.

Since 2015, 4 Missions Café has been family-owned and operated, serving up fresh, homestyle flavors on San Antonio’s South Side. Every plate is made with care—just like we would for our own family. From breakfast favorites to hearty lunch specials, we believe in fresh ingredients, warm service, and creating a place where everyone feels at home. At 4 Missions Café, you’re not just our guest—you’re part of the family.

Meet the Business Owner: Eloy G.

I grew up in 4 Missions Café, watching my parents pour their heart into every plate since opening in 2015. Now, I’m proud to carry on their vision—serving fresh, homestyle food with the same family values and South Side pride we were raised on. For us, this café isn’t just a business—it’s home, and we’re grateful to share it with our community every day.

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Pollos Asados Los Norteños

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!!

Pollos Asados serves really good food and is definitely worth checking out. The flavors are bold,…read morethe chicken is cooked just right, and everything comes out fresh and satisfying. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and it's the kind of place you can count on for a solid meal whether you're dining in or taking it to go. Consistent and dependable every visit.

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Iron Cactus San Antonio

Nice place on the River-walk. Outside there are big umbrellas for plenty of shade…read more Inside is nice with views of the Riverwalk. Good service quickly arrived. For Happy Hour had freshly made Margaritas. This place is apparently known for their Tequilas. Had Brisket Queso and Ahi Ceviche to start. Both were good. Then had the Southwest Palella which was also pretty tasty.

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.

Iron Cactus on the River-Walk

Hickory Salmon Salad

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Panfila Cantina And Restaurant

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.

Chicken Milanesa torta

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Chips and salsa

Pinkerton's Barbecue

Great Bbq, but get ready for the long lines. The brisket is fantastic…read more Cccc

Omg this place was so good! It was packed at 8pm! The line was outside! Under the trees! People…read morewere scared cause the birds were popping on people. They should add some covered area where the line is from the birds & weather. So glad we got in for waiting like 20/30 mins in line. They ran out of the jalapeño cheese sausage. We got a pint of Mac and cheese, so good! Got the rice it was okay, also got the potato salad, it was good. Got the old school sausage and it was spicy. Also the ribs were fantastic. The pulled pork and brisket was yummy too! Everything was amazing! Also love that you can order by the slice! Every place should do that!

IG: tonylameats | Sliced turkey, sliced brisket, pork rib, jalapeno sausage, mac n cheese, aunt may blueberry cobbler!

Kitchen carving area

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Hot sides

Tokyo Cowboy

Back in San Antonio and first stop, Tokyo Cowboy and dinner was served!…read moreAfter settling into our Airbnb, Tokyo Cowboy came up highly recommend. I'm glad they had room for us but, it's still safe to make reservations. We did not know they are a tapas style restaurant, but that didn't deter us. And we were pleasantly surprised at the size of their "tapas". What we ordered was enough for two people to share. Dumplings - 9/10 Gulf Shrimp & Noodles - 10/10 Blistered Green Beans - 10/10 Ramen - 9/10 Service was great. It's a casual atmosphere, but perfect for an intimate date night.

We came here for a late dinner and had:…read more Yuzurita: good citrus margarita Kota tea: it was okay, it was strong on the alcohol but weak on the tea Krab and crab roll :. A bit messy to eat but I would get this again. Udon noodle with pork belly: noodles were kind of irregular in lengths. I really liked the sauce with it but it felt like it was missing something. Light dish. Tc double cheese burger: very strong flavors, somewhat sweet. Dense/heavy dish . Our waiter was quick and friendly. The restaurant lighting was dimmed and gave a more intimate /bar environment. I think the ac was broken here because it was very warm and they had fans going on around the room. I think this place would be good for someone who is prefers an American fusion cuisine that leans heavily on the western style dishes. The fusion elements were cute but I still left unsatisfied but still full. We did not park. We walked here right from the river walk. Not a bad place to go if you arrive in town after 9 pm.

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Tlahco Mexican kitchen

Highly recommend this place. We had a wait time of 10-15 mins, but it went much faster than that…read more Our waitress was sweet and very attentive. Then there's the food~ Wow! Amazing! I had the Chili Relleno plate and my husband & son had the Chicken Mole plate. Hands down to the chief We live in New Braunfels and will be making a trip out just to eat here. Great Experience

I enjoyed this place , fast , nice service The food was…read moregood, I had a beef torta , wife green enchiladas All was tasty lunch The interior was clean and kinda old school dinner , lots of family's here

Sope de Chicharron, menudo, cafe de olla.

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Chili Relleno plate

Ming's at Midtown

Food, service and ambience is always great! We got beef and broccoli and Sichuan noodle with pork…read morebelly!

Ming's is Asian fusion and I found it to have Asian confusion. The food was fine but nothing…read morespecial. It's casual, order at the counter, but pricey. Most of the steam buns are about $5.00 and are good for three bites. The bowls selection reminded me of ordering at Chipotle, but with an Asian flare. The high point was the service. We had a very attentive food runner that cared and was very nice.

Ma La Sweet Potatoe Noodle Soup | Feb 2026

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Crispy Money Bag Shrimp Dumplings

Papa Nacho's

Where should we go? How about Papa nachos?…read moreGround Beef Enchiladas, and I'm like oh my God. That's what I'm like. Oh my God.

Wife suggested we come to papa nachos for a mini date / happy hour…read more We had great service from our waiter, the new restaurant is beautiful and nice The margaritas were wonderful and tasty! The food I was definitely not impressed I had ceviche and it was by far the worst I have ever eaten, no peppers or onions, and was drowning in oregano or Italian spice , and left a bitter nasty taste in my mouth. I was also very disappointed that our queso was served room temperature/ cold We have eaten here many times before and will probably return, BUT avoid the ceviche or anything else spiced with oregano in Mexican cuisine

Frozen Margarita no salt (delish!)

Inside of restaurant

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Micheal A.

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Given the large number of five-star reviews, I expected a stronger dining experience. However, the breakfast was underwhelming for the $38 price point. The migas plate lacked seasoning, while the refried beans and potatoes were more flavorful. The oatmeal stood out as the best part of the breakfast. Based on this experience It may be that this restaurant excels more at lunch or dinner rather than breakfast. If you're specifically looking for a breakfast spot, this may not be the best choice. read more

Eloy G.

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10 years ago

Buen lugar para almorzar o comer ...ambiente 100% familiar.la comida siempre fresca y preparada al istante y con su lema k lo caracterisa sy quiere comer rico y calentito espere un momentito read more

Jennifer B.

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14 days ago

Everything we ordered was delicious! Fideo, breakfast tacos, quesabirria, chicken quesadilla, salsas were all excellent. Friendly and attentive service. A great find, we'll be back! read more

Michael T.

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6 years ago

I have been here twice and have ordered a variety of food from the menu. Everything has tasted great and have received great service from the staff. read more

Leroy S.

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10 years ago

This is a great place to eat. Used to be located on South Presa. They now moved so we have to come a little further but it's worth the drive. read more

Giselle R.

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4 years ago

The friendly staff is welcoming, the place is clean, and the food is great. I recommend this friendly spot.

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