The family and I went at open on a Sunday. It was a gorgeous day so we sat outside which was perfect as thy have a small playground that our youngest loved. The yard was decorated with metal sculptures, there was a huge screen that they use for sports and Friday movie nights, and lots of outdoor seating. Francisco was very attentive to us. He explained that this is their second location (the first is at the Pearl and that one focuses on traditionally Southern Mexican food- mostly seafood). This location focuses on traditional, northern Mexican food with smoked meats and moles. They are hoping to open a 3rd location at La Villita that will focus on food from central Mexico. All I know is, we plan to visit each one and frequently! The food was incredible. My husband got the El Vaquero plate that had pork ribs and longaniza and chorizo verde sausages. You could taste the mesquite smoke and it was delicious! We also tried the carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, and the Baja shrimp tacos. Each one was amazing. The meats are all so flavorful. The rice and charro beans are equally as good. I also had a house margarita that was refreshing. Overall, this place is excellent. Chef Johnny knows what he's doing and the community needs to come out and support. We'll be back! read more

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I don't eat out often so when I do it's a special occasion, I've been to this location twice and my expectations were exceeded both times. On my first trip, the manager introduced himself, asked about our food and took time to explain that each La Gloria has a different culinary style based on the different regions of Mexico. This location is all about fire cooked meat so the prices may seem a little high, but once you taste the food you know it's fairly priced. They make their own tortillas and every ingredient from meat to garnish is well thought out and artisan crafted. And goes for their cocktails as well. On top of exceptional service from our host server and even the manager, the ambiance and decorations set an open welcoming vibe rooted in culture. There's plenty of parking and I highly recommend this location la Gloria brooks. read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Chili con queso, asada tacos, meat trio platter - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cute little shop at entry add to the decor and inviting atmosphere Lunch specials available, they do change over the quiet summers Lots of drink choices but high priced for any alcohol Service excellent but server talked real fast in English and hard to understand if she was adding Spanish to her sentences Vegan options available Fish and veggie options are very good They do have padded individual seats, yay! Cute place for a date or meeting Large private parking lot Play area outside for kids Join their rewards club but you have to attach a credit card to it, not happy about that read more

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I went here for brunch with some friends. Its a cool Mexican restaurant with a whimsical patio play area for kids and kid and those easily amused such as myself. It was a rainy day and we were the first ones in. We were quickly seated by the waitress. The owner ( a striking resemblance to Richard Boone from have gun will travel) told us about the grill/smoking set up. I went with the pork adobo plate. It comes with charro beans. I am not typically a fan of pinto, tho charro beans can be more flavorful. Theirs are good here. The adobo pork was delicious with right amount of smoke. I did ask for a sweet tea and was served a regular iced tea, there was no sweetener offered. looking at the menu, sweet teas is not listed, I wish they had stated this. read more

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I was looking for a restaurant where I can host a birthday party for myself. I wanted something easy where I didn't have to do a lot of work. Where we could just show up and have people come and go, order food or drinks, and have a stress free time. I called three different places and they all had these crazy requirements. One had a $300 room reservation fee. Another one had a requirement that everyone must order food but no way to really enforce it. They were stressing the work that it would cause their wait staff. I would tell them that I would tip and make sure that all the tabs were covered but I couldn't guarantee that everybody wanted to order food. I tried two of Johnny Hernandez's restaurants. And one actually has closed down, la Fruteria. Casa Hernan never returned my calls or the email. I had not been here before but I figured it's in my neighborhood at Brooks City Base. I didn't have to drive far and parking was accessible and free. So I called La Gloria and the woman who answered said yes. She said Thursdays are not busy so we can have you use our separate room. There is no food or drink minimum requirement. So I booked it and then reconfirmed. It seemed almost too easy but I said let's just go with it because I knew at least the decor was going to be festive. I arrive and some of my guests were already seated ordering their drinks. The room is really beautiful with wood panels. They had a long table ready for me that seated 20 people plus a few four tops next to that. I wasn't sure how many people were going to show up but I probably had about 30. We ordered appetizers and drinks. The machito has a lot of food. Most of us ordered plates. All the plates are very well served. Everyone was able to grab a bite from the large amount of food. The bacon wrapped shrimp was especially delicious. Even the chicken was very flavorful. We all had such a great time. We also got to play Loteria and get up and move around. We were not stuck bumping into each other trying to get in and out of our seats. We used one table for all the gifts. We probably could've danced to the festive music that was playing in the speakers. I am an event planner but this night I did not want to be in work mode. I was able to show up looking cute, relax and enjoy my guests. Best of all, one of my guests surprised us by paying for the entire tab. Staff was ready to issue separate checks. I made sure to check in with our waitress to make sure they were tipped properly and they were. I highly recommend having your next gathering at La Gloria Brooks! Thank you to all the staff. It was a memorable night. read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Mangonada margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I forget to not expect tex-mex when I eat here. I saw chili con carne enchiladas, and was expecting the yellow cheese. It's Oaxaca and so good, and drizzled with crema. My free appetizer was crunchy tortilla chips and dark roasted salsa. The enchiladas come with refried beans and rice. Refried beans weren't runny. I recommend the La Catrina margarita which has bits of apple and pineapple. Everything on the menu is about $15-18 so not cheap, but well worth it. read more

Great service, and the food was so good. Definitely get what you pay for. Delicious!! Such a nice restaurant. read more

We stopped in because we saw the El Machito sign out front. It turns out this specific La Gloria restaurant merged with the old El Machito restaurant (formerly at Quarry Market), which we absolutely loved back in the day when it was open. We were very glad we found this place. We ate fantastic food and had delicious drinks. There was a wonderful outdoor space with a play space for kids and huge outdoor screen to watch games. The service was great, too. We will definitely be back! read more

La Gloria - Brooks - La Gloria Margarita and Fundido Con Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So my overall experience at La Gloria was good. The service from every person working was hands down excellent and warm. The shrimp tacos with sides of charro beans and rice were delicious. I will say that we came for the margaritas voted best in town, but the margarita was just ok. It didn't seem to have a good balance between the flavors and the alcohol, and with it being as strong as it was, I could only have one. Of note to me, the menu seemed to be pretty small with limited options for dinner. We ate outside and the patio is beautiful with the rustic Mexican decor. Overall, I would think about coming here again, especially given the many options for Mexican food and margaritas in town. read more

Chips and salsa are edible but not great. The fish tacos need more flavor. The chile con carne cheese enchiladas are just ok. Too much chili on them which was very thick. The kids meals are $5 but it only comes with a taco or quesadilla. No drinks or sides included. Service was fast but the staff could be friendlier. The playground is nice but not completely fenced in on the side towards the street. read more

Cheese dqqqqQip was delicious Queso dip was delicious Great patio Full bar Good service Great Christmas decorations read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Newer place for Chef Johnny and like the others it did not disappoint! The indoor seating is minimal but the outdoor area is large. Great place to have some drinks and let the kids enjoy the outdoors- weather permitting of course. The tacos were just perfect servings and the rice and beans were delicious and perfect portions! They were made to focus on the main dish and not just large servings of rice/beans like other Mexican restaurants. The service up front for seating can be a bit more friendly and warming but the wait staff made up for it. The drinks were tasty and refreshing! read more

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We come here often and always love it. Monica specifically is a fantastic waitress. She was very attentive and super sweet! She's super hardworking and truly cares about everyone having a great experience. read more

Went the day after Mothers Day service was Great our food with the exception of my plate was delish. Pretty disappointed I ordered the Market Fish which was the, Costa Rican Sun Fish it was BBBUUURRRNNNTTT to a crisp. Pretty Terrible. And everybody kept telling me to send it back, I did not. I do not like to complain for fear of what can happen if cook has to make your plate again. Can't say I've had this ~food experience~ at Any if the other locations. I am Always -shocked- when the cooks plate these dishes. It was "VERY OBVIOUSLY BURNT!" I unfortunately, did not take a pic. It is what it is. I can understand the 3 star rating now. Came anyway as it was closer for the other parties in attendance. But rating stood true. Not bad & NOT GREAT! read more

Great service and wonderful charro beans as well as refried beans. There was a slight taste of bacon in the beans.Which was a delight. The enchiladas were also very good and tasted like they were made at home. The restaurant is decorated for the holiday in Mexico called Day of the Dead.so there's plenty of refprincess and metallic statues throughout the restaurant. Plenty of parking and and indoor as well as outdoor seating. read more

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Updating here to say that the grilled menu remains on the menu and is just incredible. This time, my husband tried the Carne Asada, and I had the Shrimp and Chorizo. Both blew us away. This is officially the better La Gloria location. The menu is a hybrid of the Pearl La Gloria and the formerly amazing but now closed El Machito. The atmosphere is even better than the one on the Riverwalk, thanks to the very classy and beautiful folk art everywhere and the gorgeous live oak trees that they maintain on the property. The outdoor seating is so peaceful, but it's also gorgeous inside. The staff is so friendly and attentive. The coconut mojitos are my favorite! The fresh tortilla chips are a beautiful touch and not at all greasy. Great homemade tortillas. I can tell they use a special corn for the corn ones. Their salsa is understated but addictive. Very similar to food I've had in Mexico. High quality ingredients. I cannot say enough nice things! read more

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First of and foremost the place decoration from the outside to the inside invites you to have a beer time I mean a great time... also the environment the atmosphere and the personnel awesome food service and ambience too 100!!! Keep up the good work!!!! read more

I love it here! They have made improvements since it first opened. It now has an outdoor screen and kids playground. The atmosphere is great and outdoor seating is so much better than the Pearl location. I will say it's not very crowded but I like that! Lol This place does not get enough credit! The food is always good and the drinks are strong. The staff and managers are very friendly and accommodating. I even had my daughter's graduation lunch here and they had everything set up for when we arrive no waiting required! I love hanging out here! read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Date night is always a good night, but when you come here, expect a nice experience Beautiful evening allowed us to sit outside. Our server was AMAZING. Wanting to try something new, the time our server used to explain the menu was greatly appreciated. Tacos Al Pastor, man, if it was a bit less dry, it would be magic! The arroz del día and charro beans were perfect. They did not overdo it with salt and we didn't need to add some. Had the shrimp cocktail that came with crackers and hot sauce. Those who put salt in their food before trying: try this before putting hot sauce because it has a kick! Spoke to, the manager who mention that the recipe comes from Vera Cruz. Shrimp cocktail with a nice kick! Yum Can't wait for next time read more

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The service was friendly and helpful. The young lady knew the menu and had really good recommendations. The drink menu offered a really nice selection and not overpriced. The only negative was the rice and charro beans could have been hotter in temperature. The food was not cold but some consideration could be given with how cool the restaurant was. I understand that it gets pretty hot in San Antonio and people don't want to be sweating while eating but it also cools the food down. Something to consider. read more

Great place for lunch or dinner the mole enchiladas were delicious!!! And the salsa was on point. The staff are amazing as well

I forgot to take a picture of everything because I dug right in! As with the Pearl location the food is yummy and the drinks are delicious. Unlike the Pearl location, this one has plenty of free parking. There's a lot more of Chefs Johnnys style art at this location providing more photo ops. Manager came by our table and explained they are expanding this location to include and outdoor grill. El Machito (once at the quarry) is making a comeback at the Brooks location. read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Enchiladas verdes - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food very different for any Mexican dish I've tasted. I chose cheese enchiladas and they were not the usual cheese enchiladas.

I visited La Gloria Brooks with my family recently, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. My son ordered tacos al pastor, but they were barely filled with meat, and the pineapple tasted old and oddly fishy. The lemonade was also stale, like it had been sitting around for too long. To make matters worse, our waitress misheard us and for my order brought out tacos asadas, which looked so unappetizing and I had to correct the order. However, we never received the corrected tacos al pastor. our whole party had finished eating and I was still waiting for my order, we just decided to cancel the order. Honestly, I'm glad we did, because my son didn't even finish his tacos (they were that bad). I tasted them, and the ingredients didn't seem fresh at all. The only saving grace? Their chips and salsa were great and the ambiance is beautiful. Unfortunately, that's not enough to make up for the rest of the experience. Definitely won't be returning. Sad to say that Chef Johnny Hernandez is valuing quantity of restaurants over quality. read more

went in to watch the longhorns game sat with belinda she was great gave my fiancé a great drink recommendation she ended up loving it! we will definitely be back to sit with belinda! read more

The Cabrito Al Pastor was great. Freshly made very hot. Tender. You have to try this plate it has great sides. Thanks to Diana our server she was very attentive. We eat Cabrito anytime we get a chance so when I say it's good. It's good. Not very pricy read more

We came for dinner on a Saturday evening. We were greeted and seated immediately. The staff is friendly. The ambiance is relaxing but a bit noisy inside, echoey. It is recommended to sit outdoors where there is live music and a beautiful setting. Complimentary house made chips & salsa arrived quickly. The food is pricey for being traditional tex-mex food, but it is tasty and well seasoned. Try their ceviche verde, its pretty good! ! Try their margaritas or their Jamaica Mescalito they are awesome!! Needless to say, we had a satisfactory experience, and I will be coming back again. Come check them out for yourself!! read more

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Lived the service and ambiance. Decor was cool and a bunch of pic worthy spots. Food was quick to get to table and tasty, salsa and chips were delicious. Margaritas were amazingly delicious. read more

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I absolutely loved how I was greeted the moment I walked in.... Everyone was super helpful with the menu. One thing I love about this La Gloria is that rice and beans are included with the plates. Normally they are à la cart. The vibes are super cute and the area has a lot of room for parking and a good time! My drinks was on point! I had a basic margarita with tajin on the rim. read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It's just okay. I usually judge a Mexican restaurant by their rice and beans and I was disappointed. The charo beans were slightly hard and the rice wasn't very flavorful. I have no complaints about the margarita, I would definitely go back for happy hour drinks. read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We went on a Friday night and it was surprising dead! We got greeted & served quickly! I got a mango margarita- so smooth! The chips and salsa were really good- seemed to have a little kick of lemon. Would go back again! read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Drinks were great and the atmosphere was very family friendly! The staff has always been so kind.

Came for lunch after church. Ordered the chopped chicken salad...very fresh & refreshing & light! Perfect meal if you don't want to feel full. read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Chopped chicken sandwich - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Absolutely delicious food. Amazing service! They will always accommodate families with children. Plus they have a kids playground. Drinks are always delicious too. Highly recommend La Gloria brooks for family friendly dinner nights. They never disappoint read more

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Drinks were on point. Ordered the House margarita, Paloma and cantarito which were all great. Our bartender was very attentive. This place has a great vibe. read more

Service was outstanding! Danny was our server and gave us good suggestions with a lot of in-depth knowledge. Manager visited a few times to see how we were doing and how the food was. We had the chicken tacos, vegetarian enchilada, coconut Mojito. All were very good! read more

La Gloria - Brooks - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I am not a big fan of the LA Gloria at the Pearl, but really enjoyed this one. It just opened and the space is beautiful. So many instragramable picture opportunities. The decor inside and around it is great. The inside is fairly small though. They have a nice patio that is not street facing and were setting up for live music when we left. The restaurant was very clean and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We started with a mangonada margarita and a coconut mojito. They were both great. Perfect amounts of liquor. They had complimentary chips. I appreciate this change from the chips we had to pay for at the Pearl location (maybe they have changed that too it's been a few years since I have been to that one). We started with queso fundido. I am not sure what type of cheese it was, but it was a nice change from typical tex med queso flameado which is so greasy. This one got crispy around the edges and I pull off some crispy parts to eat and they were so tasty and not a drop of grease left in the bowl. I liked it better with the chips than the corn tortillas it came with. The corn tortillas were not good. Probably the worst thing we tasted there. To eat we shared the arachera molcajete. To our surprise it came in a bowl and not a molcajete and we got flour tortillas which were way better than the corn but not amazing. Acceptable though. It didn't come with any sides which I thought was kinda cheap since it was like $28. It was good and lots of meat, we couldn't finish it and were very full. We would probably get something else as a main next time though. Overall, a pleasant and slightly pricy experience. We will add it to our rotation and are glad for new restaurants on the south side! read more

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The Food & drinks were delicious , freshly served & the staff was nice the atmosphere was beautiful I would come here again it was a nice date for taco & margaritas! read more

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I'm not sure if it was us or if people are really paying for this overpriced warm up Tex mex. The tortillas were not homemade and hard, the waitress completely forgot about us after the appetizer, besides the playground they have really nothing to offer for kids. The outside seating is nice however the stump tree seats takes a toll on your body after a while. I wouldn't come here again nor would I recommend to anyone. read more

Unfortunately, I really wanted to like this place, but it's going to be a no for me and my family. I'm all for a boujie Mexican restaurant, but this isn't it. We got an order of enchiladas, a kids bean & cheese, a cheese quesadilla, and an elote (on the cob) None of our meals really stood out to us where we would be looking forward to going back. Our server was great! It was the middle of a lunch rush and he was on it. We drank our waters fast because the salsa was a bit spicy to us, and he kept them filled. The decor is beautiful! We loved the heart shaped cactus art! I really wish the food was a big more flavorful & had a hint of authenticity. Also- if you're vegetarian, the veggie options don't include a lot of veggies, just a ton of cheese. Would be nice to see some black beans, roasted veggies, or even just some pepper and onions on the veg options. -wish I got pictures but unfortunately I did not- read more