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    Aleteo

    3.7 (53 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Octopus and red pepper dip!
    Jordan S.

    Wow. This place is gorgeous!!! Our waitress was incredible. Food came out very fast. The octopus... cooked to perfection. You can't just order that type of food anywhere so I was impressed. The skirt steak was served on a bed or corn which gave it a great accent. Everything about this spot was incredible. Definitely worth the prices!

    Bar
    Danielle A.

    I finally got a chance to stop by the Monarch for a quick couple of cocktails. I had some of the best service ever from my favorite bartender Kris! She curated and was perfect mezcal cocktails based off my preferences. The ambiance is like you're at a destination in Mexico. Absolutely beautiful design throughout the entire building with a great view of the city. I will be back for dinner soon!

    Margarita
    Liz Z.

    Aleteo was the perfect place to celebrate our 13th anniversary. Located on the rooftop of the Monarch Hotel, this restaurant delivers on every level. Reservations are definitely recommended. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, but if the weather cooperates, I highly recommend sitting outside. The views are stunning, especially at sunset and into the evening. From the balcony dining area, you have a perfect view of the Tower of the Americas, while the indoor space offers beautiful panoramic views of the city skyline. We started with the pulpo, and it was outstanding. Perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and not chewy in the slightest. For drinks, I enjoyed a margarita (or two), while my husband opted for mocktails. I have to give special recognition to the mocktail program here. These are not an afterthought or simply soda with a garnish. They're thoughtfully crafted, balanced, and packed with flavor. For dinner, I ordered the steak with fries. The steak was cooked perfectly medium, exactly as it should be, and the sweet corn underneath provided a wonderful contrast that elevated the entire dish. My husband had the scallops, which were equally impressive, tender, delicate, and cooked just right. Now for the pièce de résistance: the Chocolate Abuelita Pie. Listen, I know you're probably going to be full by this point, but do yourself a favor and order it anyway. This dessert completely stole my heart. Imagine a pecan pie that went on vacation to Mexico and came back elevated in every possible way. The warm Abuelita chocolate flavors paired beautifully with dulce de leche caramel and crunchy nuts. And then there's the whipped cream, quite possibly the best I've ever had. You can actually see the vanilla bean throughout, and it was the perfect finishing touch. Beyond the food, the service was exceptional. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and helped make our anniversary feel special from start to finish. Overall, we had a beautiful evening with incredible food, amazing cocktails, breathtaking views, and excellent service. We'll absolutely be back.

    Mimosa & Bar nuts
    Linzy R.

    What a fantastic find! This place is inside the monarch hotel! On the 17th floor. We were treated immediately very nice very friendly staff. The food was phenomenal the drinks were so good exceptional service!! Definitely returning!!

    Mini bolillos
    Yunnán C.

    First and foremost wanted to start off by saying the hotel is gorgeous. The interior design work from the lobby up to this spot is top notch. The view from the roof deck is beautiful with the tower of the americas, front and center. The homage to the migration monarch butterflies is a beautiful concept and one that should be more respected. The theme flutters through the interior of the restaurant/bar with the trees in the middle. We went on day 3 of being open and the service was great from the moment you walk up to the check-in booth to the wait staff. The food was just okay. A bit over priced, small portions. More of a finger food, less of a meal as the prices for the main entrees were $10-20 more than we wanted to spend. I've been telling people, if you come, come for the views and the drinks. Both are worth your time and money.

    Nancy M.

    This is such a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing brunch spot with incredible views of downtown landmarks. It was the perfect setting for this month's book club meeting and made for a great atmosphere to relax and catch up. The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. Just be prepared for the prices--everything is on the expensive side, so it's definitely more of a splurge brunch. Parking on-site is valet only for $30, but don't feel like you have to use it. There are several parking lots within walking distance that are much more affordable. A couple of things to keep in mind if you're visiting with a group: they don't accept cash, and while they will split the bill, it feels like you have to convince them to do it. They ultimately accommodated us, but the process was a bit awkward and took away from an otherwise great experience. Overall, if you're looking for delicious food, beautiful views, and a picture-perfect brunch spot, it's definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared for the higher prices, plan your parking ahead of time, and know the payment policies if you're dining with a group.

    View from outside rooftop
    Joanna H.

    We have been wanting to check out the new Monarch hotel and restaurant. Choose to go to Aleteo, there is another restaurant, but we wanted rooftop. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday with a party of 8 on a Monday night. Got reservations and good thing, as it was crowded. Most of us split the black garlic steak. It is a good size portion so glad 2 of us split. Steak was perfectly cooked and very tasty. Corn was great too. Service was good, though they were out of a few things and they did not offer a free birthday dessert or bring a candle or anything, which was disappointing. Rooftop bar outside is great with beautiful views. Of course there are added fees due to it being downtown. I would recommend for a special occasion.

    Ceviche
    Vera R.

    We checked in at the Monarch Hotel last weekend to celebrate my husband's birthday . We arrived at the hotel at 12:45 pm and decided to try the brunch at the hotels restaurant Aleteo. Everything was flavorful as I ordered the Benedict Al Pastor and my husband ordered the bowl of griddle omelette with some meat in there . Both brunch selections were good and the flavors were on point but again since this restaurant is very new , the choices in the menu were a little bit limited since we also had breakfast the next day in this outlet . Service was friendly and attentive . The ambiance is casual yet classy since the restaurant is located on the roof deck of the hotel . We will surely come back maybe to do one of those date nights as views are nice with the Hemisphere and the Tower of America as the backdrop .

    Salsas, guacamole and scallops
    Nuanpan M.

    The restaurant was absolutely stunning. Soft lighting and beautiful views of the city! The server was attentive and gave us great recommendations. The best part was the food for sure. The chips were nice and sturdy to hold the most refreshing salsa. I can't wait to go back!

    Inside the rooftop restaurant.
    Lonnie C.

    Was walking through Hemisfair Park when we stumbled upon this hotel. I'd seen the Monarch sculpture and rooftop bar before on social media. We decided to stop in and see what the rooftop was all about. As soon as I turn the corner from the elevator, I was greeted with the most welcoming smile. Juanita was the sweetest person. We originally wanted to sit outside and enjoy a drink. She said absolutely, but warned that it was really windy. She was right, so we sat inside instead. We had a pineapple margarita and a Tamarindo sour, they were both delicious. Wish we could have stayed longer, but our parking time was running short. I hope the managers there know how special Juanita is and I hope they all treat her like the queen she is!

    Kelli G.

    Service was amazing. Went during fiesta time so roads downtown were closed it took me about an hour after my reservations to finally find the hotel. I made my way up to aleteo and they sat me right away. Food was amazing and fresh! I was really impressed. We ordered several different items and nothing disappointed. Drinks were great to

    Joey V.

    Had a wonderful experience at Aleteo as food and drinks were phenomenal. Me and my wife shared a plate. While I was expecting a spare plate to transfer food, they exceeded my expectations by splitting it with the same beautiful presentation. Not relevant but I found it a little silly that the lamps kept dying out and the waiter had to keep replacing them. By the end of the night you see all the lamps gathered in the corner for charging. All in all I had a great experience.

    Mango Diablo
    Tamara N.

    We spent Mother's Day brunch at Aleteo inside The Monarch Hotel, and overall it was such a lovely experience that I'm already planning to drag my husband back for Father's Day. We had reservations and arrived exactly on time, though we still had a short wait before being seated. Honestly, the wait itself wasn't bad considering it was Mother's Day, but the hostess area did seem a little disorganized/confused. Now let's get to the IMPORTANT part: the food and drinks. I started with the Blood Orange Mimosa, which was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the Mango Diablo (Reposado tequila, house-made mango sorbet, Cointreau, chamoy & chili) and I am not exaggerating when I say this man would not stop talking about it. He acted like he had discovered enlightenment in cocktail form. I'm now on a mission to recreate it at home. For our starter we had the Aguachile Amarillo with citrus cured amberjack, aji amarillo, sunflower, and avocado. It was soft, delicate, fresh, bright, and packed with flavor without feeling heavy. For brunch, I ordered the Black Garlic Skirt Steak & Eggs with corn & cheese scramble, spiced home fries, and salsa blanca. First of all... these potatoes?? Tiny crispy potato clouds. Thin and crisp outside, fluffy decadent goodness inside. I would fight someone over those potatoes. And the eggs! Why have I never put corn in scrambled eggs before? Because now I absolutely will. The skirt steak was cooked perfectly medium rare, the sauce was fantastic, and the salsa blanca took the whole dish over the top. I even saved a few slices for breakfast the next morning because I refused to let perfection go to waste. My husband had the Chilaquiles with pulled pork, salsa verde, cotija, sunny side egg, cilantro & serrano aioli. He said his was great... but he kept stealing bites from MY plate, so I think we all know who the real winner was here. Service was definitely slow, but again -- it was Mother's Day and the restaurant was packed. Our waiter himself was wonderful: friendly, attentive when he could be, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Between the rooftop atmosphere, gorgeous city views, creative cocktails, and memorable food, this ended up being a really special Mother's Day brunch.

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    Beautiful view, and atmosphere. The drinks and food are one of my favorite. Definitely worth it, a must when in San Antonio.

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    Delicious, and the ambiance along with the city view is beautiful. I recommend this place.

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