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    Cafe Alameda

    3.8 (60 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jen H.

    Came here for lunch and the service was excellent! It seemed like a lot of regulars come here for lunch, as seating quickly filled up by noon. Food comes out quickly, so you'll be able to maximize your lunch break time. I got the Large Carne Guisada Burrito, which was yummy but a bit salty for my personal tastes. The lunch entree also came with a choice of flour or corn tortillas. The portion was very filling and the food so hearty. I would rate the food 3-stars and the service 4-stars. A good option if you're short on time and want some good Mexican food.

    Chips and salsa
    Alan B.

    Café Alameda is a bit larger than your typical Mom and Pop type Mexican restaurant and a notch nicer than your standard hole-in-the-wall. It's a few blocks off the Riverwalk and it's not trendy, so it doesn't attract any tourists. English is a second language to most of the staff, but they converse easily with all the customers and they make you feel at home no matter who you are. This is definitely not a restaurant that you'll want to take out-of-town relatives and it's not on anyone's must-see list. However, if you work downtown, or you find yourself visiting one of the hospitals across the street, this somewhat plain-Jane establishment offers solid and tasty Mexican food that holds it's own against more well-known competitors nearby at a fraction of the price. The San Antonio staple cheese enchiladas are indistinguishable from any other Mexican restaurant in town. The hard tacos are crispy and light, usually offered in an aluminum foil protective sheet that keeps them from getting soggy in the beans or enchilada sauce. The flour tortillas are good, but the corn tortillas are ooh-la-la (is that a French expression? I think it still applies to Mexican food) soo soooo good - probably my favorite corn tortillas anywhere, on the slightly thick side, very soft and flavorful. Dipping the corn tortillas in my salsa is the favorite part of my meal. Chips and standard red tomato salsa are served with each meal. You usually have to request the verde sauce in the squeeze bottle, but I highly recommend it, it tastes good on everything. Just beware, the verde sauce is not something most Yankees will appreciate. Next time you're downtown and you'd like to avoid both the crowds and the expense of the tourist areas, don't be afraid to check out Café Alameda.

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    Food is always good. The employees are very hospitable, and the location is great. Nice and cozy spot to eat and relax.

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    7 months ago

    Great homestyle Mexican food. Locals seem to frequent. Juevos rancheros are my favorite.

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    The best Mexican food in San Antonio! Get the fajita plate with avocado bell peppers and onions

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    Best carne guisada, salsa and enchiladas. We were greeted once we walked into the door. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

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    This is a hidden gem! Great food...Great service! Family owned and operated. You won't regret dining here!

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    Thursdays they serve the best tortilla soup I've ever had. The breakfast tacos are great too

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    When ever I'm in San Antonio I try to come to Alameda. Very good food at bargain prices and friendly helpful service.

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    Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery - Flautas de Pollo

    Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery

    3.7(4k reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown
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    I have been here several times. It's one of those staple tourist places that you have to visit when…read moreyou are in town. Service is fast, place is decently clean for the foot traffic, the servers all look happy and eager to work. I ordered tortilla soup, I usually like it with a cup of rice and avocado like most places serve it. However, I definitely think this is a safe Mexican food restaurant when it comes to not overdoing it with spices and the extra stuff. My soup had a decent amount of chicken. I had a mimosa, loved that they used fresh orange juice. Flour tortillas were delicious! Before heading out you need to have the sweet bread!! So goooodd!

    People say when in San Antonio, do like the San Antonian's. Nobody really says that. I mean, I just…read moredid, but I also just made it up. With that being said, let's make up a review. Except I'm not actually making the review up, I've been to the place. Both San Antonio and the restaurant moments away from being reviewed. I'm always down for solid Mexican food. It's always pretty damn good. I mean, at the pure base of things, it's basically the same few ingredients, just different vessels to get it to your mouth. I'm never bad about that. I love transportation. Mi Tierra was a pretty great looking place. Plenty of space, a nice outside waiting area, plus a bakery. I have never been to a place with a bakery that I didn't like. It seemed like a very authentic place, and that's coming from a resident of Michigan. A resident that eats Taco Bell. A resident who eats Taco Bell and think's THAT'S authentic Mexican. The first thing I noticed was that this place did not seem to serve burritos. Not a marker really for me, but it was something I've never came across before. I also thought that you were stuck ordering enchiladas or tacos in a meal type of setting. Upon further questioning, you can order a la cart. That was a relief. I ended up ordering the enchiladas Verdes because sometimes I ignore my color palate and go for green. And because I can't just stop eating one form of meat, cheese, and sauce, I ordered a taco. Actually, I just ordered a taco because I wanted a dryer enchilada. Or did I order the enchiladas because I wanted a wetter taco...I don't know anymore. Anywho, I ground beef, American style taco. Now, I've always been a big fan of chips and salsa. Some salsa hits, some miss. Some salsa is pureed and is basically red water. Some salsa is just a full tomato. I like my salsa like I like my orange juice. With extra calcium. Wait. Mild pulp. That's it. This salsa pretty much hit those notes. Had good flavor and a little spice left to linger. The main course came out and everything looked delicious. Green enchiladas looked exactly like I expected. However, it took me a moment to realize I was not looking at a burrito...but instead, my taco. It was served a peculiar way. wrapped, seam down, with a little bit of the meat on top, pico and lettuce on the outside, next to it. It was a burrito peacocking as a taco. I've never seem this display before, and I have been to many Taco Bell and non-Taco Bell restaurants. The taste was pretty good, though. All the taco flavor in a burrito jacket. The enchiladas were pretty decent, too. Everything tasted like it had all the ingredients and that they were in all the right spots. No doubt about it, I was full after e

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    Panfila Cantina And Restaurant

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    3.8(299 reviews)
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    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.

    La comida y el servicio siempre esta phenomenal! Ive been here twice and both times the food and…read moreservice and vibes were 10/10. I recommend the cafe de olla y el flan the most theyre delicious. Its a nicely decorated restaurant and the music is great too! My new go to for brunch or happy hour.

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