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    A&W Restaurant

    3.1 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Hot Dogs, Burgers
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Rootbeer float
    Monica G.

    This was my first time to get a root beer float at A&W. I also got the chili hotdog but I do not have a picture of it. The hotdog was OK. Nothing that would make me want to order again. The chili was a little too heavy for me and a little too much spice. I was looking more like for something that like sonic serves but that's OK. This just was not my cup of tea but the piece of fish that I got was amazing. It was crunchy and hit all the right spot. It was delicious. The root beer float just finished it. It was on point and amazing. I will definitely be back for these items.

    The hybridized store front. Oooo!
    Michael B.

    Note: This is a combo A&W / Long John Silvers, and I only ate from the LJS portion of the menu. Does anyone still expect much of anything from LJS? The chain's been in a long-term decline for decades and it's a flip of the coin if you'll get anything fresh. I suppose I split the difference on this visit as they were OUT of cod, which really is the best thing to eat on the menu since they have to make it fresh. All they had was their usual diamond-shaped fish fillets, which arrived lukewarm along with warm-ish hush puppies. Service was friendly-ish but lackluster, like the food. On the plus side, the root beer tastes exactly like it should: alive, zippy, and cold if you throw enough ice cubes at it. Average it out, I'd call it a 2.5 star experience. Have to round it up to a three for Yelp, though. I might try this place again, see which side of the coin I get. This place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

    Place looked like it needed severe remodeling. Bathroom was horrible and smelled awful!! Food was good but the drink area was not very tempting! I'm not going back, no wonder they're hardly any left anymore.

    Shrimp, Chicken and fish
    Juan G.

    I have to be honest, I stopped because I had a weird craving for Long John Silvers, was not expecting much since most Long John's have really gone down. But I have to say the service was friendly and everything was fried fresh to order, it was steaming hot! Fries were crispy, fish, chicken and shrimp were full of flavor and crispy! Provided a nostalgia of when Long John's glory days! Not sure if it was just by chance it was good, but if I was ever craving it again, I would wait till I was in this area to give it a go!

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    Great food nice hot and fast. Great management! Will be my goto spot when in the area

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    The food has went down hill at this location! Save your money! The place also made my clothes stink.

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    The Dogfather

    The Dogfather

    4.5
    (723 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    I ate here with some friends and we had a great time! I ordered the Pop it like it's hot with curly…read morefries which had cheese, cream cheese, and fried jalapeños. It tasted great and it made me excited to come back and try the other options they have! The curly fries were also seasoned well and very crisp. They might've been a bit understaffed because there was no one at the register when I walked in so I had a wait a minute or two before receiving service. But when she took my order and gave us our food she was super nice. The food also didn't take long to come out either. I very much enjoyed the outdoor area I sat at with my friends. The cars driving by were a bit loud but my friends and I still enjoyed our time and the flowers around the area were very pretty. Highly recommend and I need to come back here!!

    This is an official Local Favorite of mine! Dogfather is in a really low key location, and when you…read morewalk in the vibe is completely chill. My partner and I went on a Sunday morning just after 11am and there were already people coming in to eat. It's popular for a reason! I've eaten here a few times and had a very consistently good time, but this review will be about my most recent visit. We visited on a rainy day, but luckily we were able to snag one of the inside tables, we ordered at the counter and our orders arrived very quickly. I got the Ratchet dog which is a beef dog with queso, hot Cheetos and fried jalapeños. Dogfather uses quality dogs and buns for all of their gourmet dogs. I found the Ratchet to be meaty, salty with just right amount of spice from the jalapeños. My partner got the Pop it like it's hot, but removed the jalapeños. This was good but lacking a bit of flavor, however she and I both agreed that was on her for taking the jalapeños off the dog. Both dogs were extremely tasty, and we devoured both. I also got an order of curly fries loaded with their chili and cheese. For me, these did not have to go as HARD as they did. The chili they are using at Dogfather is seriously good, with a slight tang and a good amount of spice. It thrills but does not take away from your meal with too much heat. Very tasty. My only feedback is that Dogfather needs a larger space! There's a good size outside seating area, but for times like today when it's raining people need some coverage. They're doing it right and the crowds want to come! As I have stated this is a local favorite. If you live nearby, make it a regular spot. If you live in San Antonio, do yourself a favor and make a trip over at least sometimes. If you like hot dogs you won't go wrong.

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    Tots with Chipotle Mayo and Parmesan
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    Alamo Hot Dog Co.

    Alamo Hot Dog Co.

    4.5
    (113 reviews)
    11.5 mi
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    Worst service ever the girls behind the counter cared more about their two boyfriends being at the…read morebar then they did working . I ordered for my band playing next door it took 30 mins for the two girls to make four hotdogs . When I walked it over to them ( 50 ft ) they said the hot dogs were so cold it was as if they just took them out of the fridge . Prob would be good if you got better workers

    What a find! We…read morefound this place while participating in a Sister's Grimm Ghost Tour. Our tour guide said "Best hotdogs in San Antonio," so naturally we had to try them. As soon as the tour was over we walked back to the corner of W. Crockett and N. Presa to give them a try. Our tour guide was right, these are the best hotdogs in San Antonio. Bacon wrapped with a multitude of options for toppings, paired with a toasted bun, we literally sacrificed our keto diet on these. 100% recommend. We had two of the bacon wrapped with ketchup and mustard, and shared an everything (ketchup, mustard, mayo, and jalapeños). I can't decide which is better so you will need to give them both a try as well. Great location. Nice easy walk from the Alamo, and they are open late to give you the snack you need while doing a historic tour or of the city or spending a night out on the Riverwalk. I also have to give the guys working the stand a compliment, they were fast regardless of the line, and happy to be giving the customers a great experience. Bottom line, this hotdog stand is unlike any other I've been to (and I'm from the New York area - hot dog stand capital of the world). Go give them a try!

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    Wrigleyville Grill

    Wrigleyville Grill

    4.5
    (723 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Can I tell you I was on the way to work the other day and I passed by some umbrellas that look like…read moreVienna beef umbrellas and I quickly saw that it was a hot dog restaurant I used to run my own hot dog restaurant many years back and it's hard to find a good Chicago dog that's made authentic that's made with all ingredients proper way I was blown away by this place I absolutely love their food the atmosphere everything was just exactly what you want from a hot dog restaurant Umm this place should have a chokehold on every other restaurant in town that serves hot dogs because these guys have got it down pat i'm going back with my father on Wednesday to have the Chicago special I recommend this place to anybody who loves hot dogs Definitely need to go here it's a must!!!! The service was impeccable the staff and everybody was very quick friendly and the food came out within minutes and it was very busy at that time They have their stuff together here so I definitely recommend even as a restaurant owner myself it was easy to see how well these guys do their hot dogs.

    Our first night in San Antonio, we checked into the hotel, rested for a little bit, and…read morethen.....boop.....out to eat we went because that's what we do . My husband found this spot, and being from Chicago, I was immediately interested. I grew up on thin crust pizza, cut in squares, with Italian sausage and jalapeños. That is my kind of pizza, period. So of course that's what we ordered, except we added pepperoni too. And listen.....it did what it needed to do. The pizza was thin, cheesy, flavorful, and cut the right way.....in squares. We got a small, I believe around 12 inches, and it was perfect for us. I also had to get a Chicago dog because.....hello.....CHICAGO. Fresh ingredients, poppy seed bun, all the proper toppings, and the Vienna Beef dog was right on point. My husband also ordered a pizza puff because somehow this man claims he doesn't remember eating pizza puffs back in the day. Sir.....we definitely used to get those for you . The only thing missing was some good Chicago mild sauce. Had that been there, whew.....complete throwback. But honestly, the experience was bigger than just the food for me. The decor is ALL Chicago. Cubs, Bears, Bulls, jerseys, memorabilia, old photos, Chicago PD references.....everywhere you look, there's something that takes you back. I was walking around recording with my Ray-Ban Metas because the memories were just coming. I even asked who was from Chicago because I already knew SOMEBODY had to be . Turns out, the owner is, and he was actually the one who took our order and brought out our food. Service was great. You order at the counter, they bring your food to the table, and there's a self-service area for drinks and condiments. They also offer beer and wine, although we stuck with fountain drinks. And then my husband handed me an RC Zero. Listen.....I had not had RC Cola since before I left for the military at 19. Talk about a blast from the past. Overall, great food, great service, and a serious dose of Chicago nostalgia. If you're from Chicago, or just love Chicago-style food and sports culture, this place is worth checking out. Whenever we're back in San Antonio, we'll definitely be back for my Chicago fix. I almost forgot... they was on Triple D's w/Guy Fieri... Diner, Drives & Dives.

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    In my hands, the "Maxwell Street Polish Sausage Combo Meal" The other picture is what is is SUPPOSED to be... especially for the cost
    In my hands, the "Maxwell Street Polish Sausage Combo Meal" The other picture is what is is SUPPOSED to be... especially for the cost
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    The Shack

    The Shack

    4.6
    (537 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$

    They have keto buns!!! But it's hit and miss, i've gone a handful of times where they didn't have…read morethem or times where the bun is extremely small. But they do lettuce wrapped, still not the same though. The service is always great since I have the extra modifications. The ambiance is nice, we are able to hear each other speak even though there are tv's playing. I'm a sucker for their bistro burger and the cucumber cup as a side.

    FIRST TIME VISIT!…read more Woohoo! Been looking for chili cheese fries and happened upon a review for this place boasting fries with a homemade chili so we HAD TO stop in tonight. THE LOCATION: on the very end of a string of businesses in a strip mall that I've never been in before, so that was cool. Lots of parking, that'll never be an issue. And right off the 410. THE MENU: Burgers, dogs, Mexi-style munchies and a variety of frozen dessert-type items like shakes, frozen fruit concoctions and Italian ice. THE STAFF: I wasn't overwhelmed with a warm welcome and smiles, at least from the guys. Lol! They should really work on that. There was a sweet gal who ran out our food orders and she was great. THE FOOD: I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich deluxe with tots and a sweet tea. The grilled chicken was juicy and cooked well and the bun was lovely, slightly sweet and toasted. Overall, the sandwich could've used more flavor, like a creamy bbq spread and cheddar instead of the "Swiss" cheese that tasted more like American cheese. But overall, 7/10. The tots were extra crispy and the guy who took my order didn't take heed to my request for ranch. I was too lazy to get up again so I settled for ketchup. The sweet tea was nicely sweet and fresh, I'll be sipping this in my dreams. The hubby ordered the bacon cheeseburger with chili cheese fries and an Oreo cookie shake. The burger looked good and he ate it quick, so there's that. This guy can EAT so it surprised us both when he slowed down fast after eating that burger. Lol! He kept saying how filling it was, but then he also killed a large shake before the food arrived, so there's that. He ate most of his chili cheese fries, leaving me a few bites to sample. Not bad. I order a Coco Haven frozen dessert to go and omg is this thing delightful! Vanilla ice cream and coconut Italian ice (?) with a blue snow cone-like syrup drizzled throughout. I loved the texture of what I believed to be Italian ice. Smooth and flaky, a perfect icy dessert. OVERALL: decent eatery, the hubby said we can go back (LOL!) Shockerrrrr! But I recommend the staff tries harder to make customers feel welcomed and comfortable. The next visit will be telling.

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