This was our very first meal we had in San Antonio, no more than an hour after getting off the plane first things first, the ceviche is un-freaking believable. The cocktails were refreshing and went down a little too easily if you catch my drift. Sitting outside on the patio was a great way to enjoy the beautiful San Antonio weather, and the service was perfect But a great way to kick off our first trip to San Antonio! read more

My boyfriend and I visited La Gloria on Thursday night. After having such a great experience with the culinaria week menu during lunch we decided to come back. However, this time the experience was very different in a really negative way. We arrived around 9pm. Our server took quite some time to greet us. A woman in her 40s-50s with curly black hair arrived. We placed our culinaria order right away. After some time, our entrees arrived before the appetizer. When we asked the server she just said "Oh yeah, the tostadas are coming". We were confused since the whole point is to enjoy the three course meal, but decided to let it slide. The whole time we were eating our food, we had to constantly ask for drink refills. Even though she was just conversing with another server in the middle of the restaurant. Although La Gloria at the Pearl advertises to close at 10pm, we witnessed the workers started to shut down the restaurant at 9:30pm. Turning off lights and turning people away. At that time, we received our mango cheesecake for dessert. Around 9:40, I had finished my cheesecake, however my boyfriend was half way through his. Our server then approached the table. She asked if we were going to order anything else, we said we were not and thanked her. She stood there with the toast tablet in her hands. My boyfriend asked if we could have a receipt. She said "of course", left and came back in a couple of seconds. She then put the receipt on the table and stood there. My boyfriend (who was clearly still eating) said "Thank you, we'll pay in a moment" to which she replied "Oh, it's because we are closed" and did not leave until paid AT 9:40PM. My boyfriend didn't even finish his dessert. We were very upset. She ruined the whole dining experience for us. We just paid and left. I have never had anybody in the food industry be so unprofessional at "closing time". She was not attentive to the table whatsoever, until it was time to pay the bill. For her to proceed to rush us out, even thought another table was still right next to us. With that being said, we are not planning on coming back. Such a shame that a server can ruin the great experience we had the first time. read more

I really wanted to love La Gloria, but unfortunately it just didn't hit the mark for us. To start, the service was just okay. We've definitely experienced more attentive and engaging service elsewhere. I asked our server if the bistec taco was a top seller, and she seemed to take that as me ordering it which I get, things get busy, but it felt a little rushed. For appetizers, we ordered the guacamole and the chile con queso. The queso was actually pretty good and probably the highlight of the meal. The guacamole, however, fell flat for me. it definitely needed salt, pepper, and a good squeeze of lemon or lime to bring it to life. As for the entrees, I ordered the bistec tacos and was honestly disappointed. The meat was rubbery and lacked flavor. My husband got the shrimp aguachiles, and the shrimp were extremely soft almost raw and just tossed in the sauce. The presentation was beautiful, but it was missing that bright citrus and seasoning that really makes aguachiles shine. The seafood overall had a fishy/shrimpy taste that didn't come across as fresh. My mother-in-law ordered the Torre de mariscos, which leaned heavily on soy sauce and ended up overpowering the dish rather than enhancing it. Overall, the food just didn't wow us. Maybe my expectations are a little higher as a NOLA foodie, but this one missed the mark. Would I go back? Probably not. read more

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I'm honestly the most disappointed I have ever been in trying something I've been wanting to for years. I cannot belive for one second that a "chef" owns this place. I've eaten his food years ago. This is not even remotely the same. Why?! What causes a chef to let his name be associated with this? I know dam well he isn't trying the food. Let's get through this dumpster fire. Originally I had reservations at toro, but they had issues with plumbing and canceled my reservation. Bummer. Came here instead. The place is kinda cool. Will give them that. The staff AMAZING!!! They alone deserve a 5. The rest pretty much sucks honestly. Had the Enchiladas Oaxaquenas, dorados verdes, and guacamole. The guac and the brown salsa they brought with chips were actually quite nice. A tad bit too much garlic on the guac, but mix it with the brown sauce and you have something. Let me get to the only plus of the regular meal. The mole sauce on the enchilada was very nice. Not sweet, not burnt, just right. It's refreshing to find a place in town that doesn't make mole as a "desert". That's about it. The plating was beautiful. The enchiladas were comically under filled. The dorados verdes..it's like the mini tacos they give you at Jack and the box, and then smothered in a waay to sweet tomatillo salsa. The worst offenders were the beans and rice. Some of the worst we've had in town. This restaurant is the example of tourists or guests being brought to eat, and thinking this is great food in San Antonio. Chef Johnny, Porfavor. This place is a joke. Those beans and rice I guarantee he has never had. The pearl is genuinely like 90% overhyped places. The two is genuinely more for the staff and just the mole sauce. I'm putting this in our top three of the most disappointing places of the year, it's neck and neck with violas ventanas. For shame!!!! Never again! read more

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La Gloria has a really chill vibe and was really enjoyable sitting out on a summer night. Our waitress was so polite, personable, and thoughtful. The shrimp tasted so fresh and the fresh fruit in margaritas were a sweet surprise. read more

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We walked around the area and eventually found ourselves at La Gloria. Like everyone else, we grabbed a drink and found seats right in front of the live band. We had such a great time - I especially enjoyed chatting with Joe, the bartender. He had a fantastic biker-style look that really stood out. We left after just a few sips since I couldn't finish my drink, but I truly enjoyed the company and the overall experience. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. It seems so lively with outside seating by the river and music playing. That's what caught my attention. The service was quick. We got seated within a few minutes. The inside seating had the restaurants name on the chairs which were so cute and they had unique decor on the walls with windows so we can see some of the outside view. I ordered the deshebrada sope. It was a nice presentation but overly seasoned. I couldn't finish the whole thing because it was very overwhelming. The sope part is more like a thicker corn tortilla not like a traditional sope. I'd say it was more tex mex. I also ordered the Fundido con chorizo which comes with chips and corn tortilla . The cheese was very good but you have to eat it quick before it settles and then it's hard to pull apart. This and the chips together were probably my favorite part of the meal. My friend got the Al Pastor taco meal. I had a taste of it and her meat was also overly seasoned which is odd because the rice and beans were on the bland side. Again I really wanted to love it. Everything was beautiful even the food and our waiter was quick to tend to us but the food didn't meet our expectations .Maybe we will go back and try something different next time. read more

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I stopped in for lunch with friends while visiting San Antonio, and the location itself is really cute. Our server was helpful, and the chips, salsa, and queso were a great start. I initially ordered the shrimp tacos and the corn elote, but everything tasted overwhelmingly like mayonnaise, so I couldn't eat either dish. I ended up switching to a quesadilla, which was flavorful but nothing to write home about. Overall, the service was good, but I didn't enjoy the food. read more

La Gloria - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It was delicious. I'm a huge fan of enchiladas verdes in general though. I also got a margarita and it was extremely tasty! When in San Antonio, you have to try it. My party also liked the tortas de carnitas there as well. The restaurant itself was beautiful and very rustic. It has mosaic tiles and a more lived in feel that kinda matched the dish ware. It had rained earlier so they had shut the walls and didn't allow outdoor seating, but I was told the outdoor seating was quite nice and really nice vibe. I believe it faces the river walk. There's around 50 people worth of seating, and even more if there was outdoor seating. Service was fast and accommodating. They were really busy during this time though so there were less check ins with my party though. It has a huge lot for parking, so I wouldn't worry about that being a problem either! read more

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

Best margaritas and other drinks (yummy pina colada). And the food was sooooooo good. Get the queso fundido!! We also loved the tacos and the Torre de Mariscos. But truly the friendly and fun atmosphere was everything and we'd go back for that alone!!! read more

La Gloria - Ultimate San Antonio experience - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Great restaurant on the river with an awesome ambiance, amazing happy hour that starts at noon! They have happy hour small bites We had the nachos with queso Fries with queso Chips & salsa The house margarita was delicious, I asked for jalapeños on the side to add to my margarita. The servers were very attentive & friendly, always making sure our drinks were filled & if we needed anything else. read more

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I have visited La Gloria before but the one located inside the airport. My mother-in-law stated that she has never been so we stopped in for some birthday lunch celebrations. We arrived as they opened and were promptly seated inside. We opted for inside because it was hot outside. The place itself is nice and spacious. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered some chilie con queso to start. I ordered a vegetarian tostada, and a side of elote with a diet soda. My mother-in-law ordered Deshebrada quesadilla and coffee. Everything came out pretty quickly and was absolutely delicious. We even ordered a birthday Flan to split. We did request a tres leches cake but they were out. Our server was extremely nice and patient with us throughout our dinning experience. We walked away happy, full, and satisfied with our food. Great experience and service. The food was perfect. Thank you to our server and staff, who made my mother-in-law feel special on her big day. Would recommend and return. read more

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It was a hot day walking around the Pearl District, and I was craving a cold margarita and some Mexican food. My husband found La Gloria online, so we decided to give it a try. My first impression was great--I loved the outdoor seating area, the quirky decor (perfect for photos), and the DJ playing fun music. The wait time was about 40 minutes, which was expected for a Saturday evening. I did appreciate that they texted us when our table was ready so we could walk around instead of waiting at the restaurant. The timing was pretty accurate, and we were given the option of indoor or outdoor seating--we chose outside for the vibe. Our server came quickly and was very friendly, but unfortunately, things went downhill from there. We ordered two margaritas and two virgin cocktails for the kids. When the drinks arrived, mine was in a plastic cup while my husband's was in a traditional margarita glass, which felt inconsistent. Both margaritas tasted watered down and lacked flavor, and my son didn't enjoy his virgin daiquiri either. For food, we ordered steak tacos and two quesadillas. The portions were small and honestly underwhelming. Overall, it felt overpriced for the quality of food and drinks. While the atmosphere was fun, this wont be somewhere I would return to. read more

Went for a birthday dinner with a party of 20. There was only a 30min wait! San Antonio can get pretty cold in January, so while the restaurant prepared our seating, we hung outside next to the patio heaters and sipped on some signature margaritas! Once inside the restaurant we were greeted by our waitress, she immediately grabbed our drink & appetizer order and brought out some chips and salsa. For a busy Saturday night, service was very smooth and the waitress was very helpful and attentive. Arrived around 7:30pm and finished up by 9pm. Lots of photo ops around the property. The parking lot is not free so be sure to have your camera ready on your phone to scan QR code. Always a pleasant experience when we visit! See you next time amigos! read more

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If you decide to come apparently you have to ask for chips where in most Mexican places it is a given you will get. Since it was restaurant week, i decided to have the $30 lunch, included birria tacos, i never tried. Not a fan. They were not horrible but seem to lack that Mexican spice/flavor. The appetizer was a shrimp tostada, it was ok. Honestly best part of today's meal, the beer i had. Would i do it again? NO. Would i do it for the dinner price of $45, HECK NO. Staff was nice. Food, at least what i had, pass. Ambiance, it was good. read more

We arrived just in time for Happy Hour. Got seated right away. Our party of 10 order drinks and appetizers. The flautas were very good. The chips and Queso were just as delicious. read more

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Mexicans don't eat here. Locals don't eat here unless they want very Americanized Tex-Mex. It's not a tourist trap but it's very business meeting, out of town family visiting, white washed Tex-Mex. The enchiladas are okay at best. The ingredients on the menu are toppings not fillings - and I tried 3 different ones. So if you get the veggie enchiladas then expect a cheese enchilada topped with everything else. The chips and salsa are both okay at best. For the price you can do way better. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. read more

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The food here was over all great, definitely needed a nap afterwards. The queso fundido with chorizo is essentially a meal for one with 4 corn and/or flour tortillas you can do half and half. The tostada and the sope were one each but very filling with delicious braised meat. Carolina who served us was delightful, she was quick and easy to order with. The place was definitely a vibe, the outdoor was next to the river, the decor was festive for November and had a great out door bar. This is definitely a happy hour spot for next time I'm in San Antonio, the location is PRIME! Right next to hotel Emma, which has a nice walking area and dozens of little local shops with coffee, pastries and so much more. read more

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Happy Hour is my favorite time, they only have drinks on happy hour, but the ambiance is quite comfortable, the servers are attentive. read more

La Gloria - Good deal for a quality frozen margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Been here twice, and it's a decent taco spot overall. I get the 3‑taco beef combo with rice and beans, and no complaints. But the salsa? Bangin'. I mostly come for the chips and salsa. Only downside is it's a little pricey. read more

They are on the pricey side, for sure! $80 for two margaritas, queso, and Campechano. With that said, service was friendly, the food tasty, and the location right next to the Go Rio shuttle stop made it a quick in-and -out. The Campechano was absolutely LOADED with seafood! It had a bright punch of acidity. Their salsa has a flavor that is very familiar but that I can't quite place. It's worth a stop if you are catching the shuttle, fo sho! read more

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The bartender was attentive and assisted me in choosing my dinner option. He was friendly and professional. He recommended the ceviche and a few other items, but since we weren't very hungry, we decided that the ceviche and a frozen margarita would be enough. The ceviche was good, and the overall vibe of the place was relaxed. read more

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The food here seems very fresh and authentic. It came out quickly and hot. Our waitress was knowledgeable and helpful. The atmosphere was clean and upbeat. If you have sensitivity to sound you will definitely want to sit outside. We had an assortment of tacos tostadas, and sopes. We would come back for sure but sit outside. The table salsa is not the everyday salsa you are use too. It is good on food, but for chips it needs a bit more flavor is all. We still ate it up though. This is a tasty choice and a fun atmosphere with a calmer side of the riverwalk. read more

Not sure what the hype is about. Been here a few times over several years of coming here for work and the service is consistently terrible. Order a drink, asked if it was spicy, server told me no, yet it came out spicy and we talked about it and he just sat and stared at me. He left and came back and said the bartender made it spicy and still didn't offer to fix it. I order queso fundido and queso was brought out. It was fine decided to eat it. Server came back to check on us and looked at my phone I had open my last review, and said oh your looking at reviews. I explained to him I ordered queso fundido and was showing my partner the picture and what he brought rad wrong and just continued to explain the difference and didn't offer to bring what we ordered. There is a dj outside where we sat, we love the music vibe but I think it hinders communication with our server. read more

La Gloria - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food at La Gloria was good. The drinks were not very good My friend ordered the La Gloria Margarita and after he took a few sips the waiter said that he had been thinking about telling him not to get that one because it wasn't that good as it had been premade yesterday and the other margaritas were fresh. We asked him if he could exchange it and he said no You have to pay for this one and then you can order another. It was extremely unprofessional and just bad customer service. We probably won't go back. read more

I have mixed feelings about the food which is why I'd give it 3 stars. I enjoyed some things and then didn't enjoy others, about 50/50. Complementary guacamole, queso, salsa, and tortilla chips. Guacamole was light and refreshing, also really liked the queso. The salsa though was not it, it tasted salty and almost resembled a burnt taste? Even the color was more like grey/ black. We got the ceviche rojo and the torta to share. The potato chips were bland, tasted just like oil and not much of a potato flavor oddly. The carnitas was okay, the best part of the torta was the bread but even that felt kind of too oily. Ceviche was good, cucumbers felt like it didn't contribute much to the dish. I think this one needs a side of small bread to eat with though. We used the bun from the sandwich to eat some of the ceviche and it was way better than eating it alone or with the potato or tortilla chips. I'm not sure I'd get it again, I do think eating it plain is just too much. read more

La Gloria - Ceviche Rojo - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Came here just for a few drinks with friends. Our server "Jelly" was so sweet. Knew exactly what the drink menu was all about and was amazing. Not too expensive, wasn't loud, was great! read more

Had a quick lunch date here last week and it was well worth it. The place was also neatly decorated for Dia de las muertos! The staff was friendly and on point and the tacos were yummy as well! Wish the prices were not so steep though! read more

Service was fabulous, festive decor, great location but the food was not good. It looked good but it didn't taste good. Friends had apps, I had chili con carne enchiladas. Stick to a beer and maybe some guacamole. read more

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I am spending a couple days in San Antonio and on the recommendation of our Trolley Tours Bus driver I hit up La Gloria for some dinner. I ordered the verdes enchiladas and a margarita. Both came out pretty quickly and were delicious! It was super cold outside, so I at inside and not out on the patio. Next time I'll be sure to come when it's warm outside. The margarita was wonderful! Even the beans and rice were great. I would definitely recommend La Gloria! read more

La Gloria - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Server was not as attentive as he could be, but we weren't in a rush. Posole verde was absolutely delicious, I wanted to ask for a second bowl. Rice was pretty good too. Margaritas were tasty and not overly strong. Overall a good experience. read more

La Gloria - Posole verde - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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What a hidden gem!! (Not really hidden, a bunch of people go here but it's kind of hidden behind the parking lot) La Gloria's is phenomenal. A lot of fresh dishes, like made in house food. Fresh chips, salsa, tortillas and more. Incredible food and I believe good prices. Definitely stop here next time you're at the pearl. Food came out extremely fast and stayed hot. Casual set up but high end food. read more

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

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Service was good, the place itself was really nice but the food was not good at all the shrimp cocktail tasted like cinnamon and sugar and the shrimp tacos had the tiniest slice of fish. Wouldn't go back. read more

Overrated & expensive for what you get in exchange. I don't know what the hype is about except for maybe the location. However I wanted to find out for myself. I give the service 3 out of 10 for the ones who were willing to try. As soon as we walked in I didn't feel welcomed at all. The employees in the front were just silently staring as we walked in on a Sundays evening. No one greeted us, the lady just asked how many people and got sat down promptly. We didn't even get smile from the lady who sat us. It was our first time there. It seemed to me as if the employees upfront did not want to be there. The place is hot and muggy running on fans. If you happen to sit at the wrong table expect the sunlight to hit your face. Food did not meet our expectations. It was just really disappointing. I would highly suggest you greet and welcome your customers! Smile! *many may be first timers Fix or figure out y'all's A/C situation inside. Put some shade on y'all's windows. Make your margaritas bigger. Someone else might like y'all's food. It just wasn't for us. read more

This was a place my brother and I stopped to eat at while visiting San Antonio. This was an amazing place. The food was fantastic. The chips and salsa were refreshingly delicious. The service was fast and friendly. They had inside dining and outside but it was very spacious and clean in here. Also, the bathrooms were really clean. Not sure if I will ever be back in San Antonio, but if I do, I'm stopping here! read more

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I stumbled upon this place when parking at the Pearl and thought it looked super cute so I decided to give it a try. I looked up their menu and saw that they supposedly had award winning margaritas. I LOVE margaritas so I was excited to give it a try. I walked in and was seated promptly. They really need to figure out their A/C situation. It was muggy and hot indoors. They had fans but I'm not sure if they didn't work or if they just weren't turned on. Now sweating, I was craving a nice, cold margarita more than ever. The waiter suggested a signature margarita and it sounded good so I decided to get it. It was supposed to come with mango, pineapple and Granny Smith apply garnish so I was expecting a gorgeous margarita topped with fresh slices of fruit and I asked for tajin run. The cocktail they brought out was basic. They didn't even add garnish. When I asked the waiter what happened to the garnish he said the bartender forgets sometimes and that he would bring me the garnish. He proceeds to come back with finely diced fruit in a small cup and dumped it on top of my margarita lol it was embarrassing. I ordered the chicken sopes and a side of carved elote. The Sopes was yummy but the corn was not good and had a bunch of corn silk mixed in so it was hard to remove it from the cup. I also saw that they had a happy hour menu and the margaritas were $8. I wanted to give it a try to see what the difference was between their happy hour Margarita and their specialty margaritas. Their happy hour margarita was absolutely terrible. Tasted like watered down margarita mix lol. So I guess if you go here, the specialty margaritas are what you're going to want to get. I wouldn't call them award winning because I've definitely had better at Texas Road House lol but they weren't bad for $15. Overall, I was disappointed. The place looked so cool, artsy and unique but was another tourist trap with subpar food and drinks. read more

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Our server was friendly, but very slow. When our food arrived, she took our appetizer plates, and I was definitely not finished with what I had on my plate. The same thing happened with my drink, another server came and took the "empty" glasses, but my drink was certainly not finished and she took it away. We also waited over 10-15 minutes after our table was cleared before we had to ask for our checks, when she should have just realized everything was gone and brought them. They also don't tell you that if you have a group of 6+, 20% gratuity is included in your bill. My three little things below cost over $40, which in my opinion is extremely overpriced for what I received. Paloma 7/10 This tasted very much like a plain lime margarita on the rocks, not very grapefruity at all. It was happy hour when we ordered, but we definitely did not get charged happy hour prices. Queso and guac were very good. Bistec especial 7/10 The only difference between this and the regular bistec tacos is the cheese. It was good, there was a lot of meat on these tiny little 3" shells. I just wish there was more flavors to it, it's so plain. Little bit of lettuce or some type of sauce or crema would just take it to the next level of flavor. I also think an option to pick 3 different tacos would be fantastic and super popular. Elote 4/10 Definitely not even close to elote. My corn was sitting in a TON of corn juice/water, like when you heat up corn in a boiling pot of water on the stove (see photos). On top was a dollop of mayo and ton of cotija. When I mixed the mayo in, it basically dissolved in the water (that I didn't realize was so watery because the cheese covered it, but by that time it was way too late)... Disgusting. It was like just eating plain sweet corn out of a can. Not even close to elote AT ALL. The amount of corns was nice though. But they really need to serve this not in corn juice/water, and just some sautéed or grilled corn and all the other ingredients. Would not order this again here. read more

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A solid option for Mexican cuisine that is not too fancy but not too casual. It is usually pretty busy but we often show up just after opening and have no problem getting seated right away, even on the weekends. There is seating indoors and ample seating outdoors. The outdoor area is super cute as it overlooks the riverwalk and there are cute lights at night. Our favorite is the veracruzano ceviche. The fish is always very fresh and it has the perfect amount of salt vs citrus/lime flavor without leaning too heavily to each side. We once got the olive ceviche and it has very strong olive flavors so I would not recommend it unless you really enjoy olives. The tacos are the smaller street taco size and the combo has some delicious fluffy rice and beans.The bistec especial is good but has A LOT of cheese, fair warning. The fish tacos are awesome. The tostadas, tortas, and quesadilla are all very good. The maragaritas are strong but very tasty. I especially enjoy the mangonada that comes with a tasty Tamarindo straw. You can't go wrong when choosing to dine at La Gloria! read more

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We're visiting from Seattle to San Antonio TX and had a dinner at LA Gloria on Sat around 5pm. There is a pay parking but full. But we found free street parking near by the restaurant. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were seated at a table. Inside the restaurant is a colorful and outdoor patio area available but we sat inside w 6 ppl as it was a cold day. We ordered 3 different of Margaritas and everyone choose Tacos. Mango Margarita is a easy drink and love it. I liked Torre de Mariscos w corn chips. I wanted more flavor to Al Pastor Tacos. I would like to come again read more

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I haven't eaten at La Gloria in a while, but I did visit it again last weekend when I was in the area. La Gloria is one of those places that are just so Texan, so San Antonio. I probably take places like this a little for granted, but it's definitely worth a visit. Why? The property is pretty incredible. Unless it's a really horrible day (too hot for you, too cold for you, or raining), you absolutely must sit outside. Gravel under your feet, tables overlooking the river, ping pong tables, shade from the live oak trees, an outdoor bar...it's a place that's made for a pretty day outside. Last weekend, it was a little hot for me (already in April, typical for Texas), so I was called to La Gloria, to enjoy a frozen margarita at one of the tables facing the river. And it was exactly where I wanted to spend a hot day with a cold drink. So whether you live in San Antonio or are just visiting, remember that La Gloria has this great patio for a pretty day! read more

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