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    Gilberts Mexican Restaurant

    3.8 (146 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GILBERTS MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Maria Celena B.

    Another Mexican restaurant that is a gem. Tastes good small place, building looks old BUT food was great!!!! Love their chips and salsa and green salsa I highly recommend it and will be back.

    Irma M.

    Food was very traditional in taste, especially the refried beans. Migas perfect. Coffee is good too. Service was friendly. It's a cozy little place. Not to loud. Parking was sufficient. I think you will like the restaurant. Check it out.

    Rosalie H.

    The Javi Special Yummy will definitely be returning soon! Wait staff was fast and friendly... keep up the great work girls

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    Jason D.

    This area staple has something original but yet something I have always looked for since PHX. The best Tex-mex colab, Carne Guisada Enchiladas. The "Javi" special is what I had and the story behind the name is classic. (History is the menu). The rice was pretty salty and my tortilla was under cooked but even those issues could not stop me from coming back. The service was top notch and I wanted for nothing during my visit. The ambiance is very much a part of the experience here. Gilbert was a major Tejano music influence so the memorabilia is perfectly dated. The "Nick Cage" Elvis painting is something I would bid heavily for in an auction!!!!

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    Rick L.

    Today is the 5th time I've ever eaten at Gilbert's. I had the Javi special. I give it an 8 out of 10. Not sure if it's common practice to automatically charge me 18% gratuity, but I certainly don't like it or appreciate that practice. I know it's only $3.05 but seriously to make me pay it like this is crazy. For that I will not ever return.

    Carne Guisada Fries
    Ray F.

    True authentic Tex Mex food !!! We had Javi Special (Carne G enchiladas) w rice and beans and cheese enchilada plate. Both of the plates were very fresh, kinda like mom used to make. The salsa and chips were fantastic as well. I've never had carne guisada French fries and they didn't disappoint. Very generous servings. Will def come back for that home cooked meal feeling!

    I call this the Royalty Room. I was joined by Emilio, Selena, Vicente Fernandez, and Joe Lopez
    Justin J.

    I would give this 10 stars if allowed. I dunno how its taken me this long to make it here. First, if you like Tejano music, this place is like the Tejano Hard Rock Cafe. Pictures everywhere, and the owner, Gilbert Rodriguez was a famous Tejano artist himself. He even came by to ask how my food was ! And for that, I can say it was amazing ! I had the "Gilbert Special". You can see by the picture I attached how great it looked, and I promise you it tasted even better. I sat in an area I'll just call the Royalty Room because it was adorned with so much cool stuff from Selena to Elvis. Forget some of the other "famous" restaurants in San Antonio, this restaurant IS San Antonio and I hope to be back soon !!

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    Great food and excellent service!!! Everything was delicious and food came out quickly.

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    10 months ago

    We had the best breakfast tacos, you can't go wrong with the potato and choriz! Great service as well. it's hidden but worth the hunt!

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    10 months ago

    The food so delicious we will be bring our parents and family next time if you are in the area we diffidently recommend to come try this out

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food. Good service. Lots of photos of Tejano music artists, many have been there. I will return soon.

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    2 years ago

    I would like to make a reservation! I've been going to Gilbert's for 21 years and Gilbert doesn't show up anymore!

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    The Javi special never disappoints!! If you haven't tried it , do yourself a favor and stop in for some of SA best enchiladas!

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    Cold food rude servers we were the first to be there in the morning and we still got our food cold how's that even possible

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    Thanks so much for all the history of Tejano music! Love you and todo respectfully for your time!

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