This was our first time visiting this restaurant. A friend who lives in SA highly recommended it, mainly for the Chispas, and it did not disappoint. It's about 15 minutes from downtown but it's in a quiet & very nice shopping center. The ambiance is really nice, reminds me of restaurants in Mexico city. We ordered the Mole Enchiladas & a fajita taco for my 12 year old. They were both amazing!! The beef was very flavorful and soft. We loved it. My kid ate everything!!! It was really good. The mole was also really good. A very tiny spicy but very tasty. I liked it a lot! Highly recommend them! The only thing I didn't like were the chips & salsa read more

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The service and ambiance is nice. It ended there. I got the chile relleno my wife got the enchiladas verde. The beans were watery, rice bland and flavorless. And was just the same ol San Antonio mediocre Mexican food that you can get anywhere out here. I expected more due to the prices but was left unimpressed. Oh and the lemonade was powdered crap. Gross. Won't come back. read more

This was our first time here, and we came with a group of six girls to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant was busy, but we only waited about 15 minutes for a table, which wasn't bad at all. Once seated, service was a little slow. It took some time for our server to come by, and our drinks took about 10-15 minutes to arrive. Since the first round took a while, we went ahead and ordered another round when the rest of our group arrived. Our server seemed very busy, as it often took 15-20 minutes to track her down for drinks or to place orders. That being said, the food more than made up for it! We ordered the queso and the Ribeye Guacamole, and wow--I never would have thought to put steak on top of guacamole, but it was absolutely delicious. For my meal, I had the Trio Enchiladas, which came with two chicken enchiladas and one cheese enchilada topped with poblano cream sauce, chipotle sauce, and adobe sauce. Each one was unique and packed with flavor. The chipotle had a nice kick, and all three were excellent. It's hard to find truly authentic Mexican food, but this place definitely delivers authentic flavor. The Chispas are also a must-try--they offer multiple flavors, and they were a hit with our group. Overall, despite the slower service, the food and drinks were outstanding. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you haven't been before. Just plan to arrive early on weekends because it gets busy! read more

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I stopped in after a work friend recommended it for the margaritas. I sat at the bar and ordered a marg. I was definitely tasty and packed a punch. The bartender brought me chips and salsa. The salsa was so good. I am not a salsa connoisseur. I think of it as a condiment and eat it regularly but am not married to any particular brand. I say all this because this salsa was great. It had a fruity note and great body to it. Very flavorful, I wanted to keep eating it but needed to save room for my lump crab avocado salad. This came with a yummy dressing I dipped each bite in. It was very filling and good quality crab. I left very full (and wanting to bring some salsa home.) If I lived in he area, I would come back. read more

El Mirasol - Crab avocado salad - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Went for lunch on a Friday and it was busy as usual. We did get seated almost immediately. We started off with Chiapas because you can't go there without trying one. They are pretty strong so you may be OK with just one. I had the chile relleno plate for my meal. I asked for corn tortillas instead of flour. The Corn tortillas were not the store-bought kind. It was a good size portion and everything was flavorful. The chile relleno is topped with ranchero sauce . They do offer complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa is not spicy at all. Our waiter was around enough. He was friendly. Parking is available on site, but shared with the many other businesses. read more

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I stopped in at the bar after a round of golf for a couple of drinks and ended up getting a bite to eat as well. The Chispas were refreshing and a great balance of lime juice and tequila. I had the Chile Relleno from a recommendation given by a patron at the bar. It was huge and delicious. Well seasoned chicken and cheese stuffed into a green chile. Chips and salsa were on point as well. The only pain was getting to this restaurant with all the construction on 1604. Getting in and out was not fun. read more

El Mirasol - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food and service were both great! Cool atmosphere! We had a large group and the food came out quickly, even with a little bit of a crowd.

Started out great! Sat at the bar which was fairly bare for a Tues. At 530pm. Ordered a chispa w/salt served up in a timely manner. Then ordered a chicken fajita w/lettuce, tomato, white cheese on corn. Served quickly as well on flour. Kindly, apologized stated I asked for corn & it came quickly in an ice cold corn tortilla!!! I dare not ask then to correct this in fear of what they may do to it... ya' never know these days!!! Very disappointing. This place makes enough money to do things Beyond Good! So I guess I'll take it home & warm it up!!! Surely did not get what I paid for!!! So be it! Don't mind paying for service. This was wwwaaayyy off for something so SIMPLE... SSSOOO SAD!!! read more

Delicious is an understatement!! I love this place. The food, the ambiance, the service. Great! read more

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Walked in very clean . Was greeted by a nice young lady & seated . Pepe was my server & he was awesome . He greeted me with a smile & he was kind . Started off with some chips and queso . Tasty ! Wanted street tacos , ordered that . They were so good . I will definitely be back . Next time you're there ask for Pepe read more

Oh my goodness! What a fantastic dining experience! El Mirasol was recommended to my group by Daniel, the bartender at the Grand Hyatt, who promised that it was worth the Uber. It sure was! We started with the Guac & Rib Eye (my mouth is watering as I write this) with the Chispa Mirasol margaritas. I am not a marg aficionado but I would be if this was the standard offering. Delicious (maybe too much since I had 2). Service was on point, very efficient, we never felt rushed. We weren't sure what the two additional salsas were, but the creamy orange one had a wonderful kick and I wish I could've snuck a gallon of the salsa verde on the plane ride home. I split the Enchiladas a la Mexicana with my friend so we could try the three flavors. The chicken was flavorful and moist; no favorite, all were delicious. We were there on a Sunday during the Great Winter Storm of 2026 but were seated quickly in the delightful dining room. Eventually, it was full as were our tummies! read more

El Mirasol - Guac with Rib Eye - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Disfruté los tacos de Ribeye con una Chispa en El Miraso. El servicio fue excelente. Tuve una cita maravillosa para cenar. read more

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Good: drinks were yummy,,,, get a chispa! my tito Rita was also super good with mango! Not as good: didn't get a server until about 15 minutes of sitting there, pricey for Mexican food that you can get same quality and more authentic at a thousand other places in San Antonio! you are paying for the atmosphere. read more

El Mirasol - Drinkies - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is famous for never skimping on the margaritas, but I like the chispas for a lighter option. The food has been consistently good for years, but it is hard to be considered great in this market. Recently I had the beef fajita tacos and they were perfectly seasoned and tender. The service is prompt and friendly. It can get a little loud but that is probably the intent with the open bar area with high tables. Ask for the extra hot salsa for a fun alternative. read more

Stopped by on a weekday for lunch and it's such a fun place with great atmosphere. It's located in a large shopping center and nestled between restaurants with a fun outdoorsy front. They've got great chips and salsa and the service is friendly and attentive. The food is flavorful, and comparable to most tex-mex places with a slightly more upscale feel. They have a variety of colorful drinks and ample seating. Note that it does get very busy. read more

El Mirasol - Enchilada de Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went with a friend here last night because a visit to San Antonio isn't complete without some chicken molé enchiladas. Service was friendly and the food was fresh, and my margarita was banging. It's just a couple notches down on fun environment from the 1604 location. This location is more about the business crowd. read more

El Mirasol - Chicken Enchilada de Mole. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Kudos for accommodating an extra large group of hungry hikers for breakfast : D Our hiking group moderator reserved ahead of time a couple of tables and they were ready for us. Complimentary chips and a mild salsa were table side. I went ahead and asked for some additional spicy salsas- a habanero and a green. Def both better than the mild! I poured most of it over my breakfast tacos lol We ordered some barbacoa breakfast tacos, a pork taco, and a chorizo and egg taco. The barbacoa tacos stood out and I appreciated seeing a thick slice of avocados on them. I'm glad we checked our bill as we were overcharged by almost two bucks on one of our tacos! I'm sure it was a mistake, and thankfully we were able to get it fixed. Breakfast tacos were good, a little pricey though.... read more

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Stopped by after work for a few margaritas and a quick bite. Came to el mirasol because of their infamous chispas! I ordered their seltzer chispa which was alright, plain. I wasn't offered to add any flavors but on my second round I got a strawberry chispa which was great. Super yummy! We shared an order of guacamole and chicken quesadillas which were good. Chips and salsa were complimentary. Prices are definitely a bit on the high side. The restaurant was busy on a Friday afternoon so make your way over as soon as you can. Would definitely return. Good vibes, nice people. read more

El Mirasol - Chispas margaritas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Very disappointed that after coming here almost weekly for 2.5 years, that my husband and I signed in and a party of 5 signed in right after us and then we see 30 minutes later they are seated before us in the bar section where every table has a reserved sign. Me being me, finally had to ask for manager because I was curious how this happened since my husband asked one of the hostess "but you have all these open tables with reserved signs." The hostess responded, yes sir, these tables are reserved weeks or months before. Which obviously is not the case. This restaurant seats who they want, when they, and I often feel judge you if are going to tip well. Lol - my husband is a generous tipper. Do better, El Mirasol. read more

Great food and service. Try the chispa! Always enjoy the beef fajitas, the stuffed poblano, and the tacos nortenos.

Shrimp nacos are my go to. The drinks and service ...awesome We usually order almost everything since we're usually five or six guys lol I recommend their chips and salsa! read more

Good food, service and atmosphere. Margaritas and other mixed drinks are fabulous. A great Brunch is served Saturday and Sundays. read more

Amazing food, love the enchiladas. Service is excellent, very friendly. Beautiful restaurant and very clean. read more

El Mirasol - Beef ribeye fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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My wife and I went to have lunch , this our 2nd time at this location. My wife order chicken poblano al carbon and I did order taco parrilla . When we complain to our waiter about the chicken poblano has no chicken and my taco plate meat was hard , and presentation was awful . He did apologies, but instead of correcting, the problem or offer sometime else. So this time, Service and food was not up to standard. The waiter failed to correct the problem accurately I don't know if we are coming back to this Restaurant anymore. read more

Our favorite neighborhood Mexican restaurant! The food 10/10, the vibes 10/10, the service 10/10 and the CHISPAS 10/10. Ask for Raul for the best! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. read more

This place is fun and great! I love Tex Mex and this place had some delicious offerings. Ordered a chispa which is strong and smooth. Our waitress was so nice! Loved the experience here. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas with two sauces. These are generous and delicious. I love that you get chips and salsa too. Everything was fresh and I just loved the creamy cilantro and poblano options. Great time! read more

El Mirasol - Shrimp enchilada plate with cilantro and poblano sauce. Delish! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Servers are always so nice. Very attentive and friendly. Chispas will always have us coming back

We were here to celebrate a birthday for a good close personal friend! We had eaten a big lunch, but we did enjoy the light bites that we had tonight! We enjoyed the Chispas drinks tonight. I had watermelon and my wife had mango! Very good kind of skinny margarita. Always good and great atmosphere. Steve read more

El Mirasol - Watermelon chispa that was too good to take a picture of before it was gone! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food and drinks are always amazing !!! Service is great. Have been coming here for 25 years and the food has remained great.

Plucked from the Downtown legacy establishment and dropped into an amazing new location. They food tastes very much the same if not a little better. I hadn't seen the old wait staff but the new people are very nice and accommodating. read more

Always busy, seated in bar area was quite loud and service was extremely slow. We ordered a second drink which never arrived. We finished and our bill took another 30 minutes. Food was okay, not to the level of the pricing. read more

As always, food was delicious!! I tried the grilled stuffed pablano pepper and it was amazing!! I love their salsa as well. The service was great and I didn't have to wait for a refill on my water ever. It was quieter when we arrived at 6 but filled up quickly by 6:30! Even so, it never felt too loud or crowded. Love the ambiance! Prices are higher than other places, but the food is delish and it's nearby so we love El Mirasol for a nice night out! read more

El Mirasol - Interior - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

If you're looking for tasty food and strong drinks, you've found the right spot. Tucked away in a back corner of the Alon shopping center, you'll find a neighborhood favorite. Our go-to order are the Fiesta Nachos; nachos topped with chicken, steak, and shrimp. It's a great sampler and doesn't leave you feeling overstuffed )the portions are generous here). They're known for their chispas; the drink is so infamous at this location that the staff have tshirts with "chispa" on them...and they are STRONG (as are most of the drinks). It took a little bit for us to get our order in, but they get your drink orders placed really quickly. Inside is pretty big, almost cavernous, so it gets a little loud, but parking is free wherever you can find a spot. read more

El Mirasol - Fiesta Nachos - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Nice Mexican restaurant in San Antonio The ambiance is really nice and the inside has some great designs that makes it feel very welcoming and a little higher end. The service was also great The food was good and enjoyed it but was not anything to write home about. Had the following -Camaron Al Ajillo - Shrimp was over cooked. Not so overcooked that it was rubbery, but definitely overcooked for my liking and especially for a place like this were it shouldn't be for the price. On the flip side, my vegetables felt like a pile of just whole vegetables and less cooked. I was expecting more of a vegetable fajita style which part of it kind of is but you get while broccoli and green beans etc that just feels like it should be smaller. It wasn't my favorite -Rancheras enchiladas with beef - this was definitely the better dish of the two. The beef enchiladas were really good and the beans and rice also had a really nice flavor. I would probably get this again if I am All in all it is a good Mexican restaurant but with so many other options in the San Antonio area, I am not sure if I feel compelled to go back until I try a lot more other options read more

El Mirasol - Camaron Al Ajillo - the shrimp was over cooked for my liking - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I've been to one of the other El Mirasol locations, but this was my first time dining at this location. I met some friends on a week day around 2pm and there were plenty of tables open. Our server was really attentive and everything we ordered came out quickly. We all ordered chispas which were great. I ordered the nachos for a small bite with my drink and they were just okay. It's a really pretty restaurant though, lots of natural light. read more

It can feel intimidating if you have kids, but once you've arrived, there's so much going on no one is worried about it. The Palomas are their popular drink, food is good, kids ate their whole plate too. I had some fajitas and wife had some enchiladas sampler including a very tasty shrimp one read more

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! Booked the private room for a business lunch and received amazing service. Franceline was so helpful with booking and accommodating with any last minute changes to the reservations. Both servers were very attentive and food was great! read more

My family has been going here for years. They have great food, a comfortable ambiance, and they treat you like family. Can't recommend it enough. read more

I consider Mirasol to be one of the best staples of San Antonio but unfortunately the service fell short on Mother's Day! The table was dirty when we were seated. Waiter took a long time to circle back to table so drinks weren't filled, couldn't ask for extra plates, tortillas, napkins, etc. When desserts were brought out, waiter didn't anticipate to bring extra utensils and still added 20% to the bill. Had I been given a choice the most they would have received would have been 15%. read more

Former owner of La Fogata in the it's, Jessie brings all the best recipes in a beautiful setting. Check out the seafood selections and delicious margaritas. read more