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    Grandpa's Grill

    4.4 (405 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Angel S.

    Pretty awesome spot! Can't believe it too me this long to try it. Parking is a bit tricky but worth it once you get inside. I went with the juicy BBQ brisket burger special featuring a tangy bbq sauce topped with extra crunchy onion rings. Soooo good and soooo big! And you know I had to pair it with my favorite beer Viva Brewery My son really enjoyed his Beer Battered Fish & Chips. This plate was huge so I helped him a little (as usual). We both loved the Fries! They are those crunchy kind we all love. My wife loved her 1/2 pound Cheddar Cheesy Burger! I didn't get a bite because it was that good. We both agreed that these burgers were super fresh with an elevated taste. Just what we wanted! I'll be back for the Ribeye Sandwich or the Roasted Lamb Sando. Both look amazing.

    Melissa V.

    Michael was friendly & made great drinks! The atmosphere is perfect for a nice sunny day outside. There are plenty of tables & there was a fire burning that you could sit around. We'll be back!

    Brisket burger
    Paolo B.

    This was a recommendation from a person in our group, and I'm so glad we came. Big portions, big smiles and an overall amazing spot! Let me start by saying their outdoor patio/seating area is massive just like their portions! I can definitely see this being a cool spot to spend warm Texas nights at. Since it was our first time, we asked for recommendations, and the first thing they said was getting a full order of the fried mushrooms. Great choice, highly recommend if you love all things friend and mushrooms, they did not disappoint. They had a special brisket burger, topped with onion rings bbq sauce and the fixings. I wasn't a huge fan as I didn't think the burger had that much flavor and I think with the onion rings I had hit my fried food limit. I did try my friends blacked chicken sandwich po boy, not gonna lie, that was the best tasting chicken I've had anywhere! I couldn't stop eating it, it was that good. Someone got the fish tacos and that was hella good too. Bummer I ordered the wrong thing, but everything else we had was off the hook. If you love supporting locally owned businesses, I'd recommend checking this place out. Everyone we interacted with was gracious and friendly!

    Classic Fish & Chips.
    David G.

    If you're looking for good Fish & Chips n San Antonio, head over to La Tuna Grill in the Arts District. This LatinX Owned business is rated 4.5 Stars on Yelp. Shown here is their Fish & Chips plate with house-made Cole Slaw. The fish is meaty and firm cooked with a crispy batter which is not too greasy at all. Fries are also crispy with lite sprinkling of salt. Finally the Cole Slaw is freshly made with just a hint of Dill. The service here is friendly and quick. My meal arrived within five minutes of my order. There is seating both inside an air conditioned room, about 13 tables as well as seating outside under a covered patio. Give La Tuna Grill a try, it could be your new favorite place for Fish & Chips too. Eat in Good Health.

    Grilled salmon salad
    Darlene K.

    Fun night spot. Owners are super nice. The tickets were a bit disorganized as things were missing. They fixed all the orders. The bread pudding is heavy on the nutmeg. I can't with nutmeg, but if you're into nutmeg, this bread pudding is for you. My favorite thing was the salmon salad with the sweet onion dressing and the queso! I would come back for it.

    Double meat double cheese added bacon
    John P.

    The burger was amazing and I got a double meat, double cheese and added bacon burger with sautéed onions. The atmosphere was good. I really liked the vibe and music and background service was good to Food came out quick. My wife got the ceviche tostada and it was not the best on her side so we gave it a four star, but my burger was fire.

    Chris H.

    Really cool place near the river! Love outdoor seating area. As for the food, not so special. We got the nachos and wings. Wings were good but the nachos were so underwhelming. Kinda disappoint about the nachos cause it is pretty hard to mess up. The chips tasted like Walmart brand tortilla chips. There wasn't much cheese and chicken either. Also there was no sour cream haha

    Crispy chicken sandwich (half)
    Amy M.

    Finally got to visit the La Tuna Grill and Bar (both are separate owners and businesses). Food at the grill is hand selected and locally sourced by the owners. It's obvious they take much pride in their food because it tastes fantastic. My husband and I split the crispy chicken sandwich with fries and were beyond satisfied. They were kind enough to split our meal into two plates which was very kind of them. Service staff is great, friendly and knowledgeable. The bar side has a good selection of beers for a great price. Definitely give this place a try!

    Grilled Fish Tacos with salad. This is ONE plate that they split for us.
    Stephanie M.

    My Mama & I felt like exploring San Antonio's Southtown area and came across this hidden gem. We arrived around 1 PM for a late lunch. We noticed they closed at 2 PM for lunch and they were totally fine with us staying past 2 if we needed to. We ordered their most popular item the Blackened Fish Tacos $12.79 and Refried Bean Nachos $9.29. We said we would be sharing and they were so kind to split into two plates without us asking when served. Ummm the portions here are massive! Haha we left rolling out of there, but it was so yummy! I love a good cheesy and bean nachos. They may be the best nachos I have ever had at a restaurant actually! Fish Tacos were yummy as well! Afterwards we wanted to roam around the area for a drink and our server was super nice to recommend a few spots. She said you know what let me ask my Mom she knows all the spots. Turns out she is daughter to the owner. The owner is beyond sweet and was so nice to name a few places nearby. I would love to come back here to visit during the weekend!

    Stuffed Jalapeño
    Amanda G.

    This place is super cool in Southtown. The staff was friendly, tables are spaced out according so we felt super safe. I ordered the jalapeño poppers, loaded fries, fish tacos and grilled chicken salad. Let me just say the portions are perfect, they are not shistey with the portions. My tacos was full of fish and this green sauce on top was so good I would eat it out of a dumpster!

    Jesus C.

    Came in today for a cold drink and some appetizers. We have the chips and queso which were super tasty. We also ordered my favorite play the fried mushrooms with gravy and ranch dressing. The breading on these mushrooms is amazing. They always come out hot. Can't wait to come back!

    The special: brisket burger
    Joel G.

    One of the better spots for lunch and weekend dining for this side of town LaTuna Grill never disappoints, they have great portion size and flavors that are always bold. Really a good spot to share a plate or if you have the appetite of a grizzly bear you'll be more that satisfied. Small family owned operation so their quality is always there, and their revolving specials unlike most places really are special. They're very creative in modernizing typical American grill items. I really cant bash them for any of their menu items the food is where they shine the brightest. Also if you want a good brunch I highly suggest checking them out. Only issues with this place is small indoor seating section, and parking can be hard to come by. Also I wish they were open a little later especially on weekends with the bar next door it would be perfect for a late night hangout spot.

    Blackened fish tacos
    Nicki S.

    The outdoor space here is phenomenal. Plenty of seating, great atmosphere. The staff is about the nicest I've ever experienced. They were always trying to refill drinks and just overall 5 stars. I love the art inside as well - such a unique space overall with the exterior and interior. Fish tacos were the way to go. This place knows how to perfectly season and cook fish and can I also just say that any place that can make a corn tortilla not fall apart is like my dream come true. The sauce on top was fantastic and the nopalito on the side just made all flavors come together perfectly.

    Chips and queso (salsa)

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    The food was nice and hot and very tasty! The drinks were cold and margaritas were good!

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