Stopped in for lunch after seeing such good reviews and glad I did. Ever since I heard of espagueti verde and have been wanting to try it and the only restaurant that I found had it on their menu had just rotated it off the menu but here comes El Catrin to the rescue with their Pasta Verde. So of course, I order the Paster Verde and add shrimp. While waiting for my dish I decide to order a Chispa on the rocks (think of a skinny margarita) since I didn't have to go back to work. The drink is well made and strong. When my pasta comes out it is plated well and garnished with half cut cherry tomatoes. The green sauce is a creamy poblano sauce that definitely provides a different flavor profile than traditional tomato-based sauces but it's a nice change and it pairs really well with the grilled shrimp. The cherry tomatoes are a nice touch. Overall, I really enjoyed the staff, food and drinks at El Catrin and I look forward to coming back and trying their breakfast menu. read more

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They have a nice sized dining area with a long bar. They also have outside seating. Chips and salsa were yummy...the salsa had a little kick to it. I got the Enchiladas Poblanos, one friend got Huevos Rancheros and another tried their mini Beef Tacos. All of our dishes were ok,,,nothing special but good. The waitress was very friendly and attentive and did a great job! read more

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Came in with my wife and kids. Staff were very friendly. Cool and trendy ambience. We ordered chips and queso with our drinks. The beer was ice cold and the margarita was excellent! Dinner was hot, freshly made and tasted amazing. I had the cilantro chicken which was excellent. This place is an absolute gem. I highly recommend and we will certainly come back soon. read more

My husband and I dined in for lunch. This is our second time visiting in the last 6 months. The restaurant was not crowded, it was quiet and clean. We were greeted right away by Gerardo and given a table near the bar. We enjoyed their chips and salsa with a Chispa. Their chips are light and not salty which I like they gave us two different salsa. One was a creamy green salsa. It was very good and had a little bit of a bite to it and the regular orange salsa that they serve that had a very nice flavor. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with poblano sauce and they were extremely good. My chicken was very tender and seasoned well rolled into soft corn tortillas and topped with a green poblano sauce. It was so tasty. The refried beans are very good and their Mexican rice is fluffy and flavorful and reminded me of my mother's. I highly recommend them. Everything was so delectable. read more

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Excellent as always! Very accommadating with no rice or no beans with their dinner entrees. Brought grandson's quesadilla out quickly. Complimentary chips and salsa. Many menu choices. I have never ordered anything here that was not excellent! We often bring guests here because the food and the service are excellent. Plenty of parking. Handicapped access is easy Outside seating available Full bar Televisions on site but not obnoxious read more

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Ordered fajitas (beef and chicken) 2x now and they are the BEST! They come with a side of rice and beans and tortillas. Not to mention our waitress had always been kind and helpful to me and my bf. Good place I've recommended to friends ! read more

I took my mom for an early lunch on a Friday. It was pretty chill with 80's music playing. Our waiter was very nice and bilingual. We both had soup - I had pozole and my mom had the chicken tortilla soup. We both enjoyed our soups and the presentation was beautiful - as you can see from the pictures. All of the ingredients were fresh and the soup itself wasn't greasy which I appreciated because of my sensitive stomach. We also quite enjoyed the salsa and chips. They were a little on the salty side but still good. Highly recommend for a chill lunch during the week! read more

El Catrin - Chicken tortilla soup - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Overall an average restaurant. Food was just fair, bland and nothing that makes you want to come back. The kitchen and waitstaff don't know their menu. I ordered a plate that was supposed to come with Charo beans, I got refried instead. read more

I've only been here for breakfast so I can't speak to their lunch/ dinner menu, although I plan to try that out soon just to see if it's any better. For breakfast, the food is pretty average. On my most recent visit I had the huevos divorciados. Quick highlights: - The potatoes were bland and lacked seasoning - The red salsa made up for the missing flavor and saved the dish - The side of beef fajita meat I added was really good - I asked the waiter if the coffee was cafe de olla, was told yes so I ordered it, but it definitely wasn't My main complaint is their chilaquiles don't include egg, which most places do. You have to pay an extra $3. Also no meat. I'd prefer the cost of eggs be worked into the dish and automatically included. But that's just my preference. I do have to give them kudos for the great service and very clean looking restaurant. This makes me want to keep trying them to see if maybe I find that one dish that really wows me. read more

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Everything was great re food, service and ambiance! The enchiladas were fresh and not and the charro beans were the best ever! They were seasoned and cooked like no other beans. Excellent! Thnx guys! read more

El Catrin - A place of great food! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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My friend had the Enchilada Trio and it was very good, the Chipotle one being her favorite. I had the Pescado Al Ajillo (Sea Bass with buttery garlic sauce and gajillo peppers). The fish was very tender and the roasted pepper flakes provided a sweet and tart flavor. Service was good. Parking is plentiful although I wish the lighting and signage outside the restaurant was better. read more

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This is a great spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Nice atmosphere with great service. The food quality is great with nice fresh ingredients. I started with the Chicken Tortilla soup and man was it good! It had tons of shredded chicken breast meat and you had the cheese, avocado and strips on the side so you can add at your leisure. It was a lot though, so make sure you don't over order on your other food as you'll get full quick! I wish they had it as a cup option which would have been the perfect option. I have had the Enchilada Trio which was filled with Chicken and covered in Chipotle, Mole and Poblano sauces. My favorite enchilada sauce is mole and they do this well here. They also have a fully stocked bar and the margaritas are pretty good. Give them a try in Stone Oak and Alamo Heights area. read more

El Catrin - Chicken Tortilla Souo - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Our server was amazing he knew when to come by and was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is beautiful and they have an outside patio for nice nights. Theres a full bar with TVs if you like to watch sports. The food exceeded my expectations. I mean its a green flag when the free salsa is absolutely delicious. This will become my new go to date night spot! read more

El Catrin - Tacos en salsa - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food was good, nothing super incredible or memorable. The staff initially was a little short and standoffish but got nicer as the dinner went on, I just wish it had stared off that way. I got beef enchiladas, chips and queso, and margarita on the rocks. The chips were half stale but the queso was really good. read more

El Catrin - Beef enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This restaurant is my #1 pregnancy craving. The staff is so polite and the food is very consistent. I love the complimentary salsas and how quick their service is. My husband and I come at least once a week. I like how clientele is all age groups and the overall vibe is pretty casual. Very comfortable and welcoming! Definitely my favorite enchiladas within the Encino Park area!! read more

Food is fantastic. Haven't tried anything we didn't like. Would recommended, and would take our family visiting from out of town there. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Not Tex me. But Mexican food. Probably the best chilaquiles I've ever had. Service-Impeccable. read more

El Catrin - Chilaquiles Sofía - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Stopped in for dinner, not what I was expecting. Half sports bar half restaurant kind of vibe with a local feel. My margarita was average, opted for beer in the next round. Chips and salsa and water were promptly served and refilled. The food portion was on the smaller size, not the highest quality, could have been any Tex mex restaurant/fast casual in San Antonio. read more

After months of searching for a solid place on the northside with decent food and good drinks, this is it! Again, for a Mex spot to be good, they have to have solid, rice, beans, salsa, & tortillas. Everything is fresh and off the top of my head, can't remember if the tortillas are solid. The staff is also friendly and very attentive. My gf loves their enchiladas. Usually they have a few TVs going showing whichever sporting event is on. I've also seen them throw parties for special events on their deck outside. Overall a mostly chill setting. Come give this place a try! read more

El Catrin - Enchiladas verdes - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Service, Cervesa's and Ceviche... El Catrin has it all!! My favorite place to eat, never disappoints! read more

El Catrin - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was amazing! Enchilada trio and chicken fajitas were so good. The salsa that came with the chips was delicious. Will definitely be back to try other things and the breakfast. read more

It was so difficult to figure out what I wanted to order because it was one of the most fun menus I've seen! Breakfast all day, tons of different Mexican and TexMex choices. Just looking at the menu it was one of those times when I said, we have to come back here! The decor/ambiance was great, service so friendly, food turned out to be excellent (starting with the house salsa for the chips) and the prices were very reasonable. This is a spot I am going to tell people they have to check out when in SATX! read more

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We decided to try @elcatrinsa today. For a Monday, the place was hopping. Dad had Lemonade, Hubby had the Pacifico beer, and I had a Michelada. The complimentary chips and salsa was spicy. Dad had the Pancakes de Bananas and scrambled eggs. Hubby had the Tampiquena de Res with Mole enchilada. I had the Filete a la Plancha, which was a sea bass filet. All the food were delicious. Antonio was a good server. read more

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The rating is not regarding the food. They do have very good food. Just be very careful of checking what they charge you for and check your receipt compared to what is charged on your card. Twice now they have added amounts significantly higher than what is on our signed receipt. They will add additional tip after you leave on top of the automatic gratuity of 20% for large parties. They also charge for items you did not purchase. This has happened to us the last 2 times we have visited. It's a shame because it is a nice restaurant, just very questionable issues with receipt tampering. read more

The food is good, such a great variety on the menu. Authentic Mexican food! The staff is very kind and attentive. We have had breakfast here several times and they are very consistent! read more

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Great food, great service (Nancy F), but charging $4.50 for a CAN soda is absolutely insane. As much as we enjoy their food and the location, we will not be back. read more

El Catrin - $4.50 for a can soda - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Checked out this place for a late lunch. Started with the queso fundido. It came with flour tortillas. I liked it better with the chips. They do provide complementary chips and salsa. Everyone loved the salsa. It was delicious. Not too spicy. I ordered an appetizer a nopalitos. It didn't come out until my meal came out, but that was OK since we had the queso. I tried the Chilaquiles divorciados. If you want to add protein, you have the option for a charge. My favorite was a green salsa. The beans that came with the dish were good as well. I had a margarita. I thought it was too sweet. My friend had the mango margarita. She enjoyed hers. Our waiter was very nice, but he disappeared, and we couldn't find him. We ended up flying someone else down and they checked us out. read more

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El Catrin is a new spot that does not disappoint. The location has seen 3 businesses come and go since I've moved to the area. The food is very delicious and fair priced for the area. The salsa provided for free with the chips is very good and not too spicy. I ordered the shrimp/fish tacos and I was very satisfied. We did order a side or flour tortillas because ya gotta see what they are working with. Not sure if they are made in house but where they source them from aren't too bad. The sangria is pretty good. The interior is the same layout as previous restaurants but with a Latin atmosphere. Very colorful and vibrant with a patio for outdoor dining. read more

This is my new FAVORITE Mexican food place!! If you want texmex and everything work chili con carne and government cheese, this is NOT your place! lol! Here you will find authentic Mexican dishes accompanied with great service! Carlos, the bartender is the BEST! I've tried the Sopes and they are SO deliciously soft and flavorful. The aguachiles are SPICY but if you're a glutton for punishment like me, you're in for a treat! The beans are so good and you should enjoyed them with the scrumptious chilaquiles. The Tlalpeño soup is so good but so are the red enchiladas! I've tried quite a few dishes but there is so much more to try and I can't wait to go back! Do NOT miss out on trying the margaritas Carlos makes. Just know, you only need a max of 2!... maybe!! lol! Do yourself a favor and try this place for delicious, FRESH food, strong margaritas and EXCELLENT service!! read more

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This place was so good, we came twice in one weekend. It's perfectly near the highway on the way to the hill country and we stopped for breakfast. Everyone got chilaquiles at the table, and they did not disappoint. The green sauce wasn't too bitter, and the red had a little bit of a kick. The combination of the two (divorciados) was perfect! They were very kind and accommodating as we had a dog with us. The second time we all tried different things and not one complaint! Great variety of breakfast items as well as lunch items. Must try!!!! read more

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The food was delicious!! Everything came out amazing!! The service was fantastic!! The ambiance was welcoming! I definitely would recommend this place!! I'm definitely coming back again!! read more

El Catrin - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

El Catrin was so good! The ambiance, service and food were over the top. I tried the banana split waffle. Husband had carnitas and they were perfectly crisp. We are definitely going back. read more

El Catrin - Banana split waffle. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This was the absolute worst dinner I have had in San Antonio. The chicken fajita tacos were not filled with fajita meat. They used roasted chicken that was full of gristle, extremely stringy accompanied by cheap low quality cheese. There was a waiter who disappeared and with the language barrier had no clue what I was trying to explain. My buddies steak was worse. An overall nightmare. We went here for a business meeting on a recommendation I'm assuming off these insane Yelp reviews. When the place is empty and they have no website. Run don't walk far away. The absolute bottom of the list. No way I'd eat here again. I wish they would let me give a 0. This place is fitting of a 0 read more

Excellent and fresh food, and great portions! The coffee is great and they have such a large menu to pick from. I had the Chilaquiles Sofia which was so delicious, however after I ate my meal, I realized it didn't have eggs on it haha! Everyone at our table (10) loved what they got from Nutella waffles to huevos rancheros. Their pancakes were SO fluffy I don't think I've had a fluffier pancake. It was shockingly not packed for 10a on a Sunday. I would like to go back and try more- both brunch and regular menu. read more

This is my go to spot for neighborhood enchiladas and Mexican food in general. You're greeted with complimentary chips and salsa during lunch and dinner, which is always appreciated considering they are delicious. The restaurant ambience is nice and their service is good. read more

El Catrin - The trio enchiladas with refried beans and rice. * YUM * - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Found this place based on the yelp reviews of restaurants in our area while visiting San Antonio. Restaurant is tucked away in a shopping center but was a great find. Food was excellent!! We ordered two kinds of chilaquiles, enchiladas, tacos and an ensalada de nopalitos. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent. Music and atmosphere were fantastic for a Mexican restaurant. Look forward to coming back next time we are in town. read more

The atmosphere was inviting and our meals were delicious. Our server was very helpful in helping us select our meals.we will go back again. J & P read more

Food & ambiance was great. Only problem they don't know how to split a bill. If one person orders $35 & 2nd person is $20 the total for each should not be $27.50 each. read more

The service was fantastic!! The food was yummy and the staff was so friendly and welcoming chips were fresh even the sauce was not too hot to enjoy !!! Atmosphere was great and had. Good light. Bathroom was clean and. That's so important recommendation love your place!!!!! read more

We have been coming to El Catrin for quite some time. However, the past couple of visits were not up to the previous quality and service. We went last Friday and my husband does not want to go back anymore. The food was very average this time (we both had different types of enchiladas) and the servers seemed frazzled. I was really disappointed in my drink. I always get a mescalita and am usually feeling a little tipsy after a few sips. I drank the whole thing and it had no effect whatsoever. I'm not sure it had any mezcal at all. Very disappointed in the evening overall and it was expensive especially considering the lack of food and drink quality this time around. read more