I absolutely love Peruvian food. Brought the kiddos along to this one, and they both fell in love. Affordable, great portions, and wonderful service! Couldn't ask for a better meal to close a not so good week. I feel a great meal, with great company can lift your spirits. Man I needed it. Where do we begin. The Inca Cola was awesome. We don't normally drink soda, but the very sweet older gentleman taking our order recommended it. Even the diet one was great. There were other drinks available, and they will even bring you samples if you're not sure! We had Chaufe de Pollo, Bistec a lo pobre, and Tallarin verde. Each plate, even the simple ones, was simply well executed. I will start with the Tallarin Verde. The meat was tender, and the pasta was cooked al dente. It's not quite Italian pesto, and leans a bit more to chimichuri. Not a bad thing, but it worked so well! The beef was slightly under seasoned. Just a tad. The chaufa de pollo, is labeled as fried rice. You think like chinsese fried rice. Yes and no. Just like the amazing fried rice at Himalaya, it's different enough to be appreciated. It had a more toasted flavor, and not as greasy. Great flavor too. It's great when mixed with the surprising star of the meal. The aji verde sauce. We had to order more three times. It's semi sweet and cooling, but with a kick that builds up. Mixed with the rice, and on top of all the meals, leveled up all the dishes. Not ashamed to say we bought some of the sauce to take home. The last dish was just a simple dish executed to perfection. The egg was just right, and cut the yolk on the steak and wow! Can't say it any better. None of us are fans of fried plantain, but we loved it here. I don't know what they did different, here it was the best we've had. The fries were better than normal. The gripes, because no place is perfect... The plain white rice they served on the bistec a lo pobre, was just plain white rice. I mean it added nothing to the dish. Also the bistec again was a bit under seasoned as well. We can't wait to come back and try more dishes! Def recommend! read more

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Not too hard to find. Strip mall - small restaurant, with a handful of tables. They woman at the counter was very friendly and welcoming. We had the two orders of the beef Lomo Saltado. Just wanted a lil snack do we shared the between the 3 of us and really enjoyed it. It seems to be a local favorite- esp the employee of the other business at this strip mall. Plenty of parking. Would come back here if in the area. Would recommend. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

While visiting my Aunt in San Antonio, her nurse referred my bestie and I to this place, and it was on point! The food was tasty, seasoned and you get a good portion and the prices are reasonable! The server let us taste the drinks and both were delicious. I love the vibe, the service was great and everyone so friendly. I will visit my Aunt again and I am going back here! Good food!!! read more

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Small shop in a strip mall but super friendly employee. Very welcoming. We tried the Lomo Saltado plate of course. It was very favorable and really liked the sauce she gave us with it. Great kick! I can see why this place has wonderful reviews. It's not much to look at at first- but definitely go in and try. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Beef Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

Small restaurant, BIG flavor! We walked in and were greeted right away and sat atbour table. Our waitress came to us quickly and explained the menu for us and gave us her recommendations! She also gave us a sample of the most popular drinks the Chicha Morada and the passion fruit drink which were both great. We ordered a Empanadas de Carne and it was super moist and tasty! Wen only wished the pork was cut or chopped into smaller pieces. Our entrees were the Aji de Galina A Spicy creamy chicken, shredded in a creamy yellow pepper sauce. Served with white rice and three slices of boiled potatoes and wow was it delicious! Felt like comfort food from grandma's kitchen! We also ordered the Tallarin Verdes A Pesto sauce Peruvian style pasta served with steak on top! The steak was tender and moist while the noodles were bright and tasty with the abundant pesto sauce! The restaurant is small, clean and quiet with lots of regulars it seemed. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. We will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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I've been driving past Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill on Bandera Road for awhile, saying to my family that I've never had Peruvian food & wanted to try it one day. Today was that day The family ordered beef Empanadas, Beef Chaufa (beef fried rice), Tallarin Saltado, half a pollo à la brasa with fries, fried Yucca, and a side salad. We all shared & there was so much food that it will be lunch tomorrow because the portions are generous! As my first experience, I cannot talk about authenticity, but the flavors were amazing. I know I'll especially be ordering more of the empanadas and fried Yucca may be my newest favorite side dish. I'm glad I gave it a try. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - The Chaufa with beef and beef empanada. - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

Everything is always delicious! Got the pollo saltado and the passion fruit drink. Perfect as always read more

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My favorite place for rotisserie chicken. And they always pay attention to the notes for app orders. Empanadas and plantains are always delicious. Can't get enough of the chicken and rice. read more

This was my first experience with Peruvian food! Having seen rave reviews of the Lomo Saltado, my friends ordered that and the Tallarin Saltado with chicken to share amongst the three of us. It was just the right amount of food - and it was delicious! Both dishes had an obvious tinge of saltiness to them, but it wasn't overpowering. The noodles in the Tallarin Saltado were more like pasta noodles so I would definitely call it a pasta stir-fry - how interesting is that! The person managing the counter also took our orders and was very courteous and friendly with his suggestions - we got the maracuya (a passion fruit drink) upon his recommendation and it was very refreshing on a hot July afternoon, also pairing really well with the food. I would love to come back here and try the rest of the menu!! read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Maracuya - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

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We have had some delicious Peruvian food & this place is no exception! We ordered sodas- which were cans. If I order soda, I do prefer fountain drinks. However the sw.tea we ordered first had an unusual flavor &was very sweet. We tried to order 2 different appetizers, but they were "out". Disappointing, but we enjoyed our lunch- I ordered the Lomo Saltado. And it was really good! I forgot my husband's meal, but he really enjoyed it! Our food was served quickly, and our server was helpful in explaining menu items. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - 1. Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

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Their food is delicious! I've never had a bad dish here. I've tried the pollo a la brasa, arrow chaufa, lomo saltado, and the tamal Peruano. Even the sides are fresh and tasty. We love that they're open on Sundays now! If you've never had Peruvian food, this is where to try it! read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Tamal Peruano - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

Good food, good service and about average price point. A friend in town visiting that lives in Peru wanted to go so we took her there. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

The Lomo Saltato is so delicious and and the green salsa that they have is spicy with a kick but hits the spot!

FIRST TIME HERE! The kid and I went on a lunch date and we yelped for a Peruvian place nearby for something new. My first choice was El Rocoto, but apparently they've been closed down since December 2021. Darn. Found this place as a Plan B. The size of the space is perfect. The wall art is a little random. There is a small shelf behind the counter with some retail food items to bring home. We ordered the ceviche for an appetizer. Price was $16.99. My son enjoyed it. I'm simply not a fan of Peruvian ceviche but although the red onion isn't marinated, it was still a refreshing touch. I'll never understand how sweet potato is supposed to complement raw fish. Never. For entrees, I chose the Bistec a lo probre. The beef was tough and the only knife they give you is a butter knife. The French Fried potatoes were fresh and crisp! Otherwise, not much flavor to this meal. The kid ordered the Chaufa con pollo. He enjoyed it. Again, flavor was absent. The only flavor I could taste was soy sauce. What boggles the mind is that this place doesn't have a beverage menu so had to ask if they had Chicha Morada and Muracaya. They do! I ordered both and found them both to be satisfactory. I asked for Alfajores for dessert, but they were out. Overall, this place is a good find for those seeking nearby Peruvian. I will drive a little farther to find something with a higher standard. read more

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This place was hoppin mid week for a late lunch. Lots of indoor tables for seating. My fam ordered the lunch special- Polla Saltado with Inca colas $9.99 It came beautifully plated- the fries were nice and crispy, chicken was moist, tomatoes were lovely. Flavorful broth, but very salty. The salt was overwhelming, but mixed with the rice, it eased it up. Growing up with one of my good friends whose fam owned a Peruvian restaurant, I'll always remember the one and only awesome green sauce. The green sauce at this restaurant did not disappoint! Loved the amount of spicy heat. read more

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Bland. The food is bland. Not much going on. Out of the three Of us we all thought the meats tasted like canned meat. "Steak" on one of the dishes came out black and was as tough as shoe leather. She could barely cut it with a knife and fork. Chewing it was all but impossible. Overall bad experience. Would not go back if you paid me. read more

First time coming in for my parents anniversary. Very pleased with my experience here with my family. The food was delicious. We had the chicken, lomo saltado, calamari, hearts and arroz chaufa. The service was good, the staff was very friendly and attentive. The overall feel and energy of the place was good- would definitely come back. read more

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I have been here many times and get to go orders only.They have not disappoint me, when I open the plates the aroma and taste is amazing. It's tuck away in a strip mall. It's one of my favorite restaurants for authentic food. read more

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To much money for leftovers. I dropped in to try something different at this small quant restaraunt. Not being to familiar with Peruvian cuisine, I played it safe and ordered the special of the day. I must say I am super disappointed. The meal consisted of cut up pan fried chicken breast, red onions, 1/4 slices of tomato, and wrinkled French fries. It was all submerged in watered down teriyaki sauce with a side of dry white rice. Again I am not to familiar with the cuisine but, for $12.00 I expected much more. I do not recommend this place at all. Furthermore, there is nothing they can possibly cook to get me to give them another shot at my business. read more

Never disappointed. Every time we go back we wonder why it's been so long. Good stuff, fresh and very tasty. Get anything and you'll like it. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - The Magic Green Sauce. Spicy and fresh- big hit of cilantro and some kind of Peruvian pepper. Awesome. - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

Definitely my favorite Peruvian restaurant. The staff is always very nice. Good place to eat there or like me, pick up. The main dish is always amassing. So much flavor. This time around I got an appetizer that was yuca and onion rings. The onion rings weren't great but I mean it's a Peruvian place. Onion rings aren't their specialty. The yuca however was really good. I will continue to go and go again. Thanks y'all. read more

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Will come back again and again when I need nice simple flavorful meals for the entire family. Great when I don't feel like cooking, but don't want hamburgers, pizza, or fried chicken or tacos. Close to home. Friendly staff. Casual dining. Prices were pretty reasonable, but I'm coming from Delaware where prices where a bit lower. Wouldn't deter me from coming. Posted a few pics of our meal. Saltado de Pollo, lomo Saltado and cheeseburger cut in half for the kiddies. They ran out of rotisserie chicken! New spot so I'll cut them some slack. No bueno, but will come back and try again. read more

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MACHU PICCHU PERUVIAN GRILL Folks if you ever want to try the best Peruvian food in town Machu Picchu is the SPOT! Each dish is slammed with flavor & love. Not to mention the hospitality! Located on 7007 Bandera Rd Unit 12 San Antonio, TX 78240 #peruvianfood #customerrelationships #Machupicchu read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

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This is by far the best Peruvian restaurant in San Antonio. The food is authentic and delicious, the service is fast and friendly. The amount of food is good enough for one person and the price of the food is adequate, compared to other places. This is definitely quality food. I don't live close by, but the thirty minute drive here is so worth it. I had the tallarin saltado de carne, which is juicy with a flamed flavor that makes my mouth water. I love this place. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

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Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill never disappoints. This restaurant continues to be our #1 choice for not just Latin cuisine but restaurant choices overall. They have it all, great service, great prices and amazing food. The flavors and spices in their dishes cannot be compared to anywhere. Yes, they stand alone here and I would go so far as to say they have no competition. I've said it before but it bears repeating. If you visit San Antonio, this is a must stop. If you are a San Antonian and you haven't eaten here, then you haven't experienced what real culinary art is. read more

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Love Peruvian food and with the lack of Peruvian restaurants in San Antonio it was nice choice. Service was good. Ambience was a little cramped with the tables a little too close. Easily remedied. read more

I always enjoy eating here. The owners are so sweet and everything is always fresh and delicious. A true hidden gem. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - 3. Tallarin Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

Love the flavors of your foods. I learned another healthy food option, namely, lucuma , in your fave ice cream flavor. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

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Everything was delicious, we had Lomo Saltado, yucca a la huancaina, ceviche and a few other dishes. Family owned small restaurant. Looked clean. A fly was driving us crazy, but that can happen anywhere. The owner was very nice and gave us arroz con leche to try, on the house. I would definitely recommend eating here. If you are looking for ambiance, this is not your place, if you are looking for good food, this is it. read more

Staff was friendly; the chef came out and said hi to a few patrons. I asked the waitress a few questions about some dishes I thought I'd like to try. I settled on the Aji de Galina - spicy creamy chicken ( my dish could have had more chicken, a little sparse) The sauce was spicy/ creamy not the chicken as the write up said. It was a creamy yellow pepper sauce that covered the entire plate. White rice with 3 boiled potatoes. Is this what is called Peruvian style? Mixing two starches together!? I did not try the entrees that had pasta because I thought it was more like an Asian dish (soy sauce) I'm just confused on what Peruvian style is. ‍Well I guess I can term it as comfort food. Nothing to write home about. During my dining there were a lot of take out going out the door. read more

I was looking for something different to try and this place popped up as a suggestion and had a great rating. The pictures of the food looked really good so I decided to stop in for lunch. The place is not clearing visible from the road (intersection of Bandera/Huebner) but since I live in that area I knew it had to be part of the retail strip. The server working that day was extremely friendly and provided helpful tips about the menu. I decided to go with the daily special, the pollo adobado. While I was waiting for my dish, one of the owners, Maria, came by and started to talk with me and give me a history of the restaurant and her Peruvian roots. She also told me that her husband is the chef/owner and that although he is actually Guatemalan, he has perfected the Peruvian cooking techniques. Maria also mentioned that there is a strong Asian influence in Peru that has influenced the local cuisine. For example, Peruvian dishes use soy sauce, noodles, rice and woks in many cases. Nice tidbit of history. The order came with a side salad and that came out first. It was a simple salad with a very tasting ranch type dressing. Next, my server brought out the main dish and it was well plated and looked appetizing. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was very similar to a Mexican mole sauce just a not as thick. The side of white rice was light and fluffy and paired well with the chicken. Very tasty overall and a good value for the price. Since then, I have returned two more times over a two week period. The second time I came was during lunch and I ordered the tallarin saltado de carne and it was delicious (see pic). Steak strips grilled with onions, tomatoes and served over a bed of pasta. The dish was well seasoned and hit the spot. The third time I came was for dinner and this time I really got adventurous. I started off with the ceviche as an appetizer and the sudado de pescado for my main course. When the ceviche came out the portion size was large and could easily serve 2-3 people (see pic). The ceviche came with a two sides of white Peruvian corn, one steamed and the other roasted, and two slices of sweet potato. Lastly, there was shot glass full of a lime based juice that I poured over the ceviche. I ate with some crackers and it was delicious. I had to leave room for the main course so I ended taking some home. The main course was a steamed fish fillet topped with onions, tomatoes and cilantro served with a side of white rice and fried yucca. The fish was flaky and nice seasoned. The white rice really soaks up the seasoning and is a solid companion to all the dishes it is served with. Overall, all three visits could be summed up like this: this place takes simple dishes and elevates them by using fresh ingredients and great seasoning to give you something that is pleasing to the palate and very healthy. I definitely look forward to returning and this time trying the tamales and empanadas. P.S. There is a light green salsa provided with each dish that is very flavorful but has a bite to it so be careful not to overuse if you don't like heat. A little goes a long way. read more

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WOW! Just recently moved and have been looking for a Peruvian place .. and this place really was wonderful. Prices are not bad at all and the food was AMAZING! The amount of food we got was a big serving.. only managed to get through half before we had to tap out and both ask for to go boxes. Definitely recommend. Wishing this place the best. *only thing is that they are a bit small of a place.. but still great* read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

Unfortunately the food was more like fast food. It didn't taste nor feel authentic. I couldn't finish eating the dish.

My son and I tried to eat here several times, but kept hitting it when it was closed for all kinds of reasons that just don't seem to matter any more. Some things are worth waiting on. Macchu Picchu is one of them. However, we won't be waiting anymore. This is destined to be another of our repeat offenders on the culinary scene. I almost don't know how to approach this review without sounding like a befuddled nincompoop. Everything we tried was wonderful. We experienced flavors that we did not know and flavors that we recognized but had to struggle to remember where we knew them from. Being "just fell off the turnip truck" new to Peruvian food, we asked the server (I believe she is the owner, as well) to help us out. We ordered Ceviche de Pescado, Anticuchos, Tallarin Saltado de Carne, and Aji de Gallina. We also ordered glasses of Chicha Morada. The Anticuchos were grilled strips of beef heart on skewers. They were heavily seasoned and grilled perfectly. The little container of spicy chile paste that came with them knocked it out of the park. My mom cooked beef heart many different ways when I was growing up. It always had an "irony" taste. This did not. It could have been strips of prime tenderloin. The Ceviche was also great. There was so much of it piled on the plate. The lime juice and whatever the other seasonings where exploded on my tongue, and the red onion made it even better. I asked for a spoon so I could taste the Sangre de Tigre (ala Mark Weins) by itself. It was such an amazing flavor experience that I could drink it by the cup. I really liked the freshness of the fish. When I eat ceviche at Mexican restaurants in town, the fish is often lost in jalapenos and tomato chunks. This was just chunks of fish and thinly sliced red onions. The Tallarin Saltado de Carne could also be called Peruvian Lo Mein. But, man did they fine tune it in Peru! The pieces of beef in it were perfectly grilled. You could taste the fire, What blew me away was the flavor of the sauce. It was a blend of spices that created flavors totally new to me. Jared squirted some of the green sauce they put on the table in one of those catsup squirt container. It was such an amazing addition to the already powerful flavors, that I actually squirted some on my spoon to taste it. All I can say is, "Wow!" I'll be looking for bottles of that. Okay... This is going to sound crazy, but I just can't help it. The Aji de Gallina was super delicious. I couldn't place the taste. Then, after eating several bites, I realized what it was. It tasted like something my mother used to make all the time when I was growing up. She didn't have a name for it. It was just a creamed chicken dish she made to serve over rice. I know now that she made it to stretch out the tiny bit of chicken and feed all of us with it. I wonder if that is what some Peruvain mama was trying to do. Anyway you look at it, it is delicious and very filling. The Chicha Morado was a real surprise for me. I expected to taste something like the juice in a can of corn. Nope. I kept sipping it and trying to figure out where I knew the taste from. I had to force myself to slow down with it, because the flavor was tantalizing. Then it hit me. I was tasting a strong blend of cloves and cinnamon. It was like drinking a piece of my mother's minced meat pie! I loved it. Like I said at the start of all of this, some things are worth waiting for. But, don't wait. Get to Macchu Picchu ASAP! read more

This place has some of the best Peruvian food I've ever had!! You guys definitely need to try the Seco and Lomo Saltado. Unreal.

This place had the potential to be a lot better than what it was. I love Peruvian food so much, and this place didn't hit the mark. Firstly, all of their food is way too salty, like nearly inedible. Next, the fries and rice are supposed to be incorporated into the dish, not tossed in in the side. Lastly, the sauce on the lotado should tie the whole dish together, and it didn't. They had the elements to be very good, but it was very underwhelming. There's better Peruvian in this city. read more

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I'm never really on this side of town. I'm glad I was. I was checking on Yelp something new and different. First place that popped up was Machu Pichu. So glad I found this place. Nothing special on the inside just a few little pieces of Peruvian art. The waitress inside was very sweet and informative. I got the most popular dish which was number one. It's a small seasoned steak and she told me they added some soy sauce. Rice, French fries and steamed tomatoes. So simple but amazing! I will def be going back. I ordered a side of plantains and for dessert got rice pudding which had raisins and shredded coconut on top. It is BYOB. If you want to try someplace new you will Not be disappointed. read more

Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Leon Valley, Texas

NOTE: Festejo is now Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill. When I wrote my original review about a month ago, the owners were already transitioning to the new name. The hyperbolic praise I bestowed upon Festejo I now bestow upon Machu Picchu. Read my review and go there. The word "festejo" refers to an energetic, festive form of Afro-Peruvian music. It's a fitting name for a restaurant where every dish is a lively celebration of the varied, multicultural tradition of Peruvian cuisine, a mosaic of native, African, and Asian influences. Festejo is also the type of place that San Antonians need to embrace, lest we resign ourselves indefinitely to the "Big Red and barbacoa" stereotype. Peruvian cuisine is woefully underrepresented here, with only three restaurants (Festejo, Rocoto's, and Ceviche de Waldito) serving a city with a population of 1.5 million. Festejo is arguably the best of the three, with a succinct menu showcasing the considerable talents of chefs/owners Ernesto and Maria Gudiel. Several misguided faux foodies have referred to Festejo as a "Peruvian-Asian fusion restaurant," a redundant distillation of a complex cuisine. Asians (Chinese and Japanese, in particular) constitute approximately 20% of Peru's population, thereby influencing culinary tradition to such an extent that the two seemingly disparate cuisines "fuse" naturally. Applying the "Peruvian-Asian fusion" tag to a staple like Peruvian fried rice would be like calling macaroni and cheese an "Italian-British-American fusion dish." I could write a dissertation on this topic, but I'll spare you from further didactic prattle. On my first visit, Maria was quick to recommend her lomo saltado (literally "stir-fried beef tenderloin"), presumably for two reasons: 1) it's unarguably Peru's most celebrated offering, and 2) it's a dish of familiar flavors, textures, and ingredients well suited to a blue-blooded bolillo such as I. The components differ from chef to chef, but Maria's traditional iteration features sirloin, tomatoes, onions, white rice, and fries. Sirloin lacks the tenderness of a filet and the intramuscular fat of a ribeye, but the marinade (soy sauce, vinegar, spices, and a dab of aji amarillo paste) broke down the fibers. The intense heat from the wok caramelized the edges, imbuing the beef with salty and sweet undertones. The stir-fried red onions retained just enough astringency and snap. The inclusion of two starches might seem odd, but the potatoes and rice represent the Peruvian and Asian influences of the dish. Ernesto and Maria undoubtedly soaked the potatoes prior to frying them twice, resulting in crisp, desiccated wedges that held their own against the sauce and the accompanying aji crema. Traditional Peruvian beef empanadas call for raisins, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and a dusting of powdered sugar, components missing from the ones served here. Nevertheless, Maria's baked empanadas are the stuff of legend: savory picadillo ensconced within flaky, crispy shells drizzled in a deceptively simple sauce of mayonnaise, cilantro, and fresh lime juice. My knee-jerk reaction was to request more sauce, but the amount provided was ideal, with just enough zing from the lime to cut the intense savoriness. The word "anticucho" translates to "cut meat stew" in Quechua and refers to skewered, grilled meats found commonly at street-food stalls throughout Peru. Anticuchos de corazón might sound intimidating, but beef heart tastes of lean pot roast and has a texture similar to poultry gizzards. At Festejo, Ernesto and Maria marinate the heart overnight in cumin, aji pepper, and garlic. The spice from the aji pepper paste is subtle and picks up a bit of smokiness from the grill. Maria warned me to go easy on the accompanying rocoto pepper sauce, an admonition I ignored with defiant glee. The rocoto is indeed a spicy pepper ranging between 50,000 and 250,000 SHU, but my asbestos-lined mucus membranes were up to the challenge. The sauce was slightly tart and added yet another layer of flavor to the offal. No visit to Festjo would be complete without a glass of the sweet Peruvian purple corn drink called chicha morada. Lesser establishments resort to manufactured powders loaded with artificial colors and flavors, but Maria and Ernesto make theirs the old-fashioned way by boiling the corn. They then add pineapple juice, cinnamon, lemon, quince, and chancaca, an unrefined sugar with a distinct caramel flavor. The chicha morada is lightly sweet, not cloying, and pairs well with everything on the menu. If Festejo were located in Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, or New York, then the wait for a table would be at least half an hour on any given day. In San Antonio, expect to be the sole patron during a one-hour, multi-course feast, a sad commentary on this city's culinary xenophobia. We need more funky, charming, family-run places helmed by passionate chefs. Festejo is a hidden gem in a municipality overrun with fast food and nondescript Tex-Mex. read more

Order the "Bistec a lo Pobre" you won't regret it!! We ordered the empanadas and a Guatemalan tamal, all very tasty! Glad they survived the pandemic. Food is fresh and so delicious. Please support them! read more

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After hearing raves about how wonderful the food at Machu Picchu is, my husband and I tried it last week, and we were definitely not disappointed. It was amazing. We had the lomo saltado, and shared the empanadas. Both dishes were delicious, well seasoned beef, sautéed onions, tomatoes all in a rich sauce. It came with fries and rice. The beef in the empanadas was wonderful and they were topped with a mild green sauce that was also served at the table. The restaurant was very attractive, exceptionally clean and Maria the owner is so friendly, has a personality that makes you feel right at home. This is a neighborhood gem, that everyone should try. read more