We stop by for a few drinks and an appetizer for my spouse birthday weekend celebration. Disappointed with the service and food. I don't have a photo but we had ordered nachos with everything but jalapeños and received a small tray (handful) of chips with cheap cheese spread. We had to ask our very young waiter to bring us the sour cream, lettuce and pico de gallo for our nachos. The young male waiter was being a bit pushy about getting us to order more or get dessert. We repeatedly told him we are fine and didn't need anything else. I had a virgin daiquiri that was very very sweet, I could barely drink it. This place is located right on the river walk. I personally would not recommend this place for a meal. read more

Cafe Ole - Light fixture with Texas star - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This was my first time in San Antonio, and I just knew being so close to the border meant I was in for some amazing Mexican food, wrong! The first red flag? My queso dip came out yellow! I should've taken that as a sign to run. From there, it was all downhill. The fish tacos were basically fried batter with little to no fish, and the fajita tacos had all the excitement of a plain tortilla. On the plus side, the mariachi band was killing it, serenading a nearby table and my server was an absolute gem. Lesson learned, when you eat in a tourist trap, you get tourist trap tacos! read more

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So first time on river walk in San Antonio. Here for Airforce graduation . Hubby and I went for date night. Came here and eating on the river walk watching the boats go by so beautiful! Our server Andrew was amazing ! Service with a smile! Food was great! A must try. And you must have the mariachis play for you what beautiful voices brought me to tears. Can't say enough about this place. It was so relaxing and so nice and if you can get seated in Andrew's area for great serves ! read more

Cafe Ole - Cafe o' le river walk beautiful - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The price adds up. Honestly worth it. We did a la carte tacos bc we didn't want sides and 3 margs and honestly the atmosphere on the inside doesn't match the vibe as outside. Feels like a college bar on the inside and the outside is a Mexican party. Service was okay at best but overall fine for it being a touristy area. The tacos needed a bit more spice and the onions had no flavor read more

Cafe Ole - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I have mixed reviews on this place, but overall it was a decent experience. The service was great -- very friendly and attentive from the time we sat down. No complaints there at all. It's located right on the river, and we chose to sit outside. The weather was beautiful and the view was really nice, which definitely added to the experience. The only downside was the birds -- they were everywhere and made it a little distracting while trying to eat. As for the food, we originally wanted fajitas for one, but that wasn't an option, so we ordered the fajita tacos instead. The fajita meat was excellent , super tender and practically melted in your mouth. The chips and salsa were also very good. Charro beans were amazing! The queso, however, was disappointing. It was very thick, and by the time we started eating it, it had already turned cold and hard. If you go, I'd recommend skipping the queso. I almost left when they brought it out. Glad we stayed. They need to rethink this recipe. Overall: great service, delicious fajita meat, beautiful river view, just be prepared for the birds and maybe pass on the queso. read more

Cafe Ole - Fajita tacos with rice and charro beans. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Delicious food, friendly service, and amazing ambiance especially if you're sitting on the 'beach'. I'm surprised to see the ratings. We had a great experience and I heard nothing but good things about the food from my party. Prices were reasonable and they were able to seat a party of 5 with little wait. Highly recommend. read more

Cafe Ole - Grilled Salmon $25 - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I've lived in Texas all of my life. This was THE WORST Mexican food I've eaten. They only stay open because tourists come once and never come again. The chips were stale, they charge for salsa, the guacamole isn't homemade, avoid at all costs. read more

Cafe Ole we stopped in as it brought back memories of my husband's time working on the Riverwalk in the mid to late 80's. We didn't try a ton of food as had eaten earlier. What we did have however was pretty tasty. The service was good and location is great with views of the riverwalk. The next time we are in town, we will update our review. read more

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We had just finished a walking tour of San Antonio and were looking for something cold to drink and a relaxing place to sit down along the Riverwalk. This place fit the bill. They had plenty of varieties of frozen margaritas as well as some on the rocks. We went with the Old Standard frozen margarita. It was great. Complimentary chips and salsa also came out pretty quickly. The menu had plenty of appetizers, salads, tacos, and other entrees . I went with a taco salad and added fajita chicken to it. It was plentiful and tasty. The refried beans under the shell were also a nice touch. My husband had the shrimp tacos. They came along with rice and refried beans. He enjoyed his meal as well. Service was good from Oscar. read more

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Ambiance was great and the waiter was nice. However, the food was mediocre at best. We had enchiladas, rice and beans. read more

Cafe Ole - Cheese enchiladas, rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

After a cruise on the river walk my family deciided to stop for lun h here and it was a great decision. We were seated immediately and our server Alex S. Came over to take our orders and was very attentive throughout the meals. I had a margarita and it was really good with a good shot of tequila. Our chops and salsa was very good also and we didn't have to bother with an appetizer. I ordered the street tacos with carne asada and it was awesome and I really enjoyed it. My wife had the taco salad and thought it was very tasty and the right size. The very was very reasonable for three people with drinks. Definitely was worth the visit. read more

Cafe Ole - Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Complete transparency here: I've dined/drank at Cafe Ole on an annual trip to San Antonio (barring 2020) since 2019, mostly because it's festive and fun and the drinks are good, but the food in past years has been less than stellar. This time, it was different. I was a little disappointed that this place was chosen at first for our group, but we saw that the menu had been updated, and I saw what the servers were bringing around to the tables, and I became hopeful. Drinks were great as usual, and then we ordered food. Starting off, we ordered queso and guacamole for the table. The former was a delightfully flavored cheese that clung nicely to the crunchy and fresh chips, with just the right amount of spice. The guacamole was fresh and delicious, not too fussy in terms of additives, but I wish there had been more of it - it's a small portion. Moving on, we ordered the street roasted corn, which came as beautifully presented on the cob, with all of the touches including lime wedges. It was creamy and delicious, the corn was fresh and not overcooked, a really good starter. Next up, we ordered a new (apparently) menu item, which doesn't appear on the menu pics here on Yelp nor the online menu (why didn't I get a picture?). It was the birria quesadilla. Served in beefy quarters with browned cheese on the outside and a dish of consomme, it was a well executed example of the now-ubiquitous style, and oh so delicious. It was more than enough for my wife and I to share after all of those chips and the corn. Bottom line, at least for this one meal, Cafe Ole has turned it around and is serving good food, right on the Riverwalk. read more

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The food was very good, but the service really made the dinner exceptional. She was hysterical, provided good suggestions and made the whole experience so much fun. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone perusing the river walk. read more

Omg! Love! We sat along the river and we had the best dinner we have had all vacation. Andrew was our server and he was incredibly attentive and got us everything we needed. The food was delicious! Definitely recommend sitting wherever Andrew is located! read more

food was pretty decent. server Kim was great ! fast and friendly service I love the seasoning they put on the nacho chips read more

Great drinks, competent food. - 3.9 margarita, house, frozen, melon - 3.9 margarita, house, frozen, raspberry - 3.0 margarita, house, frozen, sour apple - 3.9 margarita, house, frozen, strawberry - 3.3 Queso - 3.6 Chicken flauta - 3.4 Fajita, beef - 3.1 Fajita, Chicken - 2.9 Rice, Spanish - 4.0 tortilla chips (V says 3.2) - 3.7 - Taco, soft shell , beef fajita. With queso. read more

Bree, at the bar, is amazing. On a very hot day, she even kept a fan pointed at us. The frozen margaritas are absolutely wonderful. They have great chips & salsa as well. Although we did not stay for a meal, our service here is always top-notch. It sounded like they are eliminating the outside bar, but I hope not. It's hidden and well-shaded with a cute view of the river and passers by. We love this hidden bar area. read more

Cafe Ole - Prickly pear margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food isn't bad. Great service and we were seated quickly on a Saturday night. The chicken enchiladas had good flavor. The loaded carne asada fries needed more cheese or queso instead. Adding salsa helped out a pot. The chips are super thick, not a fan. read more

Cafe Ole - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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First time. Beef taco was perfect. The beef was seasoned very well. Service was really good. The atmosphere was fun. Great music from all generations. Prices not too bad either. read more

Cafe Ole - Beef nachos and cheese - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Well... we were hungry and walking the river walk in San Antonio and found ourselves in front of cafe ole. We were seated in a nice location overlooking the canal and it was a great elevated spot to people watch from. We ordered apps and food, but none of it was noteworthy other than the guacamole was the worst I think I've ever had. The waitress came by very infrequently (the place was NOT busy...!) so the original cocktails we had ordered were all we had. Talk about missed opportunity...! If she had just stopped back by the table a bit more often, we'd have ordered another few cocktails, thus a higher bill and higher tip...! But, alas... it was not to be. If hungry on the river walk, suck it up a little longer and find somewhere else...! read more

Cafe Ole - Queso Dip & house guacamole - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food was okay. It's pretty spacious & didn't really have a waiting time. The staff is sweet but I don't really recommend the food. read more

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Slim vegetarian options I got the queso and it was ok It kind of had the texture of glue The salsa was pretty good and a little spicy The chips were not bad either they kind of tasted like Fritos Eating the chips with the queso made for a very salty bite I still ate a lot of it but I wish the texture wasn't so gluey and thick read more

The 60 ounce margarita was a rip off. They claim it has 11 or 13 shots depend on which waiter you ask. I get more of a buzz off a standard 16 ounce margarita at our favorite Mexican restaurant which has three shots. Food was just OK. I guess that's what you expect from a tourist location. read more

We all know the restaurants on the River Walk are all just good enough to stay in business. At this point, I think we've eaten at all the mid-level Tex-Mex restaurants on the River Walk, and our meal at Cafe Ole was the best one yet. I ordered the Taco Salad with shrimp added, and my husband got the Chipotle Ribeye. Both were hits, although I wish the Taco Salad shell was all flour tortilla, but it seemed to be a corn and flour mix. The French fries that came with the steak weren't worth eating. We'll remember to come back to Cafe Ole on our next daycation to the River Walk. The food is as good as the view! read more

Cafe Ole - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We came here for dinner. The 3 stars are for the yummy pina colada. The foods are less than desirable. My torta had minimal meat and there were super duper salty fries on the side. I think they meant to put salt onto my daughter's carne asada but loaded them on my fries instead because her street tacos was greasy with flavorless meat. My boyfriend said his burger was dry. His son said the enchilada was fine. The staff was very friendly, but I would only come back here if I wanted yummy pina colada. read more

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Xavier was our waiter and he checked on us frequently. Food, service, and drinks were all great!

I can't speak for the food because we only stopped here for the giant margarita we noticed while eating at another restaurant nearby. The chips and salsa weren't too bad though. As for the margarita, my wife greatly enjoyed it. See more on our YouTube travel channel here: https://youtu.be/V6qbQnHAIU0 read more

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Jeremy was amazing! Food was so good! Fantastic server and very kind and funny. thank you!

What could improve.. EVERYTHING! Food was was not good, school cafeteria tastes better! Everything was over cooked for what we paid for. Took them 15 minutes to get our drink order.. when we order it took them literally 5 minutes to come back with drinks and FOOD... it was very questionable how fast the food came out.. WILL NOT COME BACK read more

Cafe Ole - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Had the carne asada street tacos and have never been so disappointed. The meat was fatty, looked like it was boiled and had zero flavor. Drinks were good and sever was friendly. Unfortunately, not a place I will be going back to. read more

Service was nice, I feel bad for the s we servers , ordered the al pastor street tacos, they came out ice cold. Rice tasted like it was old and goin bad. Only good thing was the charro beans. I've had better quality at Taco Bell and FYI, I HATE Taco Bell read more

Food here was just okay, but the margaritas were great!! We were walking along the river walk on a super hot day and the prickly pear marg was super refreshing. I liked that they had complimentary chips and salsa at the table as well. read more

Cafe Ole - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Great chips, salsa, and guacamole. Everything else is OK, not great. Our party had the burrito (fair), street tacos (good), and chicken quesadilla (fair). Prices - for the river walk - are reasonable. read more

Ambiance and service here was fantastic! Taylor is an amazing server - super friendly, detail oriented and a total sweetheart! Food was ok, drinks were great. We particularly enjoyed the Fresca margarita! Manager and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Everyone here helped make our night after the disappointment of the Cavaliers parade being cancelled! Thank you Taylor!! read more

Google vs Yelp... what a difference... I should have listened to Yelp. The food is so bad. How a restaurant in San Antonio makes tacos with the same taco shell I buy at Walmart is beyond me. The waitress was lovely and the location on the river walk was nice. So disappointed. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Went on a weekend trip and loved the street elotes! Nice patio as well.. read more

Cafe Ole - Great food and atmosphere! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Atmosphere was the only thing this place maybe had going for itself. The food was okay, but definitely not worth the price tag. Chicken was super dry on the fajitas, beef was okay and chips and salsa were average. The service... forgot queso order, the supporting side for the fajitas and very inattentive. Definitely take a walk further down the river for another option. read more

It has great ambiance. I sat next to River, with great views. The quality of food was good. I ordered Enchiladas, happy with it. read more

Cafe Ole - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food quality and service. The tortilla chips were stale, took forever to get drinks and to order. Ordered taco salad with chicken , no sour cream. It was brought out with sour cream. Ordered fish tacos, brought out shrimp tacos. Ordered street tacos. They were cold and chewy. read more

What a trainwreck tourist trap. The food is maybe school cafeteria quality. The chicken tenders aren't actually tenders, they're large chicken nuggets molded to look like tenders...congealed meat scraps instead of actual decent chicken meat. Service was slow and rather apathetic despite it being a slow day. Only upside here is sitting on the patio enjoying the view. read more