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    Mambo Seafood

    3.7 (179 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Tacos

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Maria S.

    We had a bad experience the last time we were here and decided to give them another opportunity but the food is still horrendous . My boyfriend had fish and shrimp and the fish was overcooked because it was so dry, he said the rice was greasy. I ordered vuelve a la vida small soup my soup juice was all on my plate with my spoon all full of the juice. You can literally see all the grease on the side of my bowl. I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT

    Joyce K.

    Mambo Seafood became my go to place when I cannot think on where to take family and friends. It never fails with the service, ambiance, and the real good food! The menu is huge and everything they serve is delicious! Every time I go the crawfish has to be ordered and I try more things on the menu No other restaurant beat the crawfish they serve at Mambo!

    Oscar M.

    Unfortunately the close the location that was closed to my house, so we decided to come to this one, a very good location with a playground for the kids, the food was as expected, really good and the good prices complete a good experience for this restaurant

    Crawfish
    Ausanka D.

    This restaurant has a large variety of seafood, you can choose your fish and they will cook it in front of you. There crawfish are huge and the price is right. Good drink, large amount of food.

    Yosu was the best waitress. She came by to make sure are dining experience was exceptional.
    marian r.

    Love Mambo seafood!. I ordered the grilled fish tacos with a side of mambo rice. You get 3 tacos with a generous piece of fish , cabbage, and lime slices. It was with 2 sauces all I can say is I loved the green sauce and forgot to try the other one. Wonderful margaritas,I ordered a mango one. I like the interest that the manager had in my dining experience. Olivia the manager stopped by to ask how everything was and see if I needed anything. Will definite be back again.

    Number 7 Grilled Octopus with Mambo rice
    Raul Z.

    We had reservations, but didn't really need them. It wasn't too busy. We were greeted warmly as soon as we walked in. Plenty of parking outside, and definitely plenty of room inside. A play save for the kids. Patio seating, and a bar. We had a mango margarita, very good. I couldn't taste any liquor, but it was delicious. Also ordered the calamari, plenty on the plate to share. Maria ordered the classic number 7, grilled octopus and mambo rice. She loved it, it has good flavor and not too spicy. I had the fried crawfish, which came two pieces of fried fish, and about 4-5 fried shrimp. The best part of the plate, for me, was the stuffed shrimp. Wish the plate had more than one. Ernest had the special rice, and it was a lot, rice with pork chicken and shrimp. Of course you can customize the rice with your choice of protein. Service was really good. Waiter kept checking on us, and even the manager spent time talking to us. Very polite staff. We spoke about the food and how I am staying away from too spicy food, and want some flavorful food. He brought us the Diabla sauce, and I need some help trying to figure out what is in the sauce. I smelled the sauce and I could smell the peppers, so I was worried was going to be too spicy, boy I was so wrong. You can taste the peppers, but not the heat. Don't get me wrong, it has heat, but no so much that you start sweating or you nose starts running, or maybe that's just me. And the prices are a hit. Definitely going back.

    Frozen Mango Margarita
    Jonathan C.

    Right when I walked in I noticed it was pretty empty. I was greeted right away and was assisted. I was here for a Yelp Event. So I was treated to some good food, and a margarita. I ordered the fried calamari, fish tacos, and a frozen mango margarita. All of it was amazingly delish. "Abel" was my waiter and the next time I visit, I will be sure to ask for that guy. He was very professional, polite, and helpful. I also met the Manager "Lupe". He was also very courteous and knowledgeable about the ingredients of the drink, to which he told me that the margarita was not made with tequila...it was made with agave wine? That explained why it was so dangerously smooth. I would order this pool or beach side all day long. The calamari was superb.

    Mambo shrimp & fried rice
    Nick M.

    Great service from Justin. That was highlight of meal. Choices of tilapia or basa for fish are just sad for a "seafood" restaurant. They also had salmon unless you wanted to order entire whole red snapper. Wife's Basa fish tasted like the grill. I skipped fish and went for mambo shrimp. They were ok. Fried rice is promoted as a great choice. Well... It's fried rice. Nothing special at all. Vegetables had nice presentation. Wife's were barely cooked and remained on plate. It was not bad but doubt we'll go back.

    Mixed Grill shrimp skewers & Fish Fillet Z-style
    Andre C.

    I had a few oysters that my friend ordered and they tasted very fresh and clean. Their house chelada was tasty as well with a bit of a kick. My grilled fish and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the side of fries and rice were well made as well. I have not tried the regular seasoning, but the Z-style seasoning was a nice zesty chili rub that I would order again. In fact, the side of rice was so good I would probably order a rice dish next time I go. Our server was friendly and helpful, plus the food came out fast. I was impressed by the value of Mambo's because a portion like the one I ordered (for about $16) would typically be much more expensive at a seafood restaurant.

    Front of restaurant
    Olivia G.

    Lets begin with the rice!! Wow so delicious and comforting! While visiting our old stomping grounds we stumbled upon this delicious restaurant called Mambos and we were so delighted! The food was great and so were the drinks! I had a cucumber frozen mixed drink with chamoy. I also had the fried fish and shrimp plate that was delicious. The service was great and on top of things. The looks to the was restaurant was clean and well organized with great decor. The assistant manager came up to us and asked if everything was good and we let him know it was excellent! I definitely recommend.

    This is their lunch plate special
    Brenda G.

    This place has really good lunch specials for $10. They serve you a full plate of food. The service is amazing. Their drinks are pretty good for $6.99. It's a must try if you haven't already. It's the old Joe's Crab Shack location off 410/Callaghan.

    Indoor
    Felina S.

    First timer and I was pleasantly surprised. Came during lunch and the restaurant was very clean and super spacious. Bathrooms were clean and smelled great! Keep it up! The server was training and is not only being taught well but is super friendly and helpful. Very surprised to have seen the fish market area with all fish looking very fresh and on ice. They have a very large bar area too. Playground is a plus if you have kiddos! We had the #7 special and fish tacos. The taste of food is very fresh and has great spice! Can use some plating help but that was probably the only issue. Great seafood for the pricing.

    Briana E.

    From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a treat. Every meal is made to order, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The margaritas are refreshing and the perfect start to the meal. I absolutely loved the crispy empanadas--so flavorful and the perfect size to kick off the feast. The new seasonal fideo soup was like a warm hug on a chilly day--comforting and packed with flavor. If you love a little heat, the La Diabla plate is a must-try, and don't even get me started on the Mas Mambo Rice--it's a game changer. Whether you're here for a casual bite or a full-on seafood feast, Mambo Seafood has you covered. Highly recommend

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    Hi Maria, thank you so much for your visit, hope to see you soon!

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    Ask the Community - Mambo Seafood

    Los Weyes de la Asada - EL TACO MAMON, EL FAVORITO DE MUCHOS, ARRACHERA, QUESO OAXACA, PIÑA ASADA, CEBOLLA, CILANTRO Y UNA TOQUE DE NUESTRA SALSA DE CHILE DE ÁRBOL

    Los Weyes de la Asada

    4.5(35 reviews)
    7.0 miDowntown

    There's a certain kind of joy you don't plan for, it just hits you. Like pulling up to your primo's…read morecarne asada, the loud one, the one where somehow the music is always right, the grill is always going, and for a few hours nothing else matters. That's exactly the energy at Los Weyes de la Asada. From the second you walk up, it feels alive. Not in a forced way, more like you've been there before, even if it's your first time. The kind of place where your stress, your diet, even your cruda takes a backseat. Now the food. No overthinking needed here. Everything coming out of that truck is a straight up pow pow of flavor. The carne is cooked just right, juicy with that perfect char, and the corn tortillas are legit, soft but with enough structure to hold everything together. I ordered the Mamón and the Chingón, and honestly, both lived up to the names. No misses. And the agua fresca de fresa? That sealed it. They serve it in a little bolsita, which somehow makes it hit even better. Simple, nostalgic, and just cool. It's all tucked inside El Camino, which adds to the whole vibe, string lights, people hanging out, that easygoing outdoor feel where you lose track of time a little.

    Finally made my way back and I was not disappointed! Everything was so good!! I'm assuming it was…read morethe owner, he helped me with my order. Muy guapo.

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    Los Weyes de la Asada - Outdoor seating

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    Los Weyes de la Asada - EL TACO RANCHERO, LA MEZCLA PERFECTA DE ARRACHERA Y CHORIZO, CON UN TOQUE DE CEBOLLAS ASADAS Y CHILES JALAPEÑOS

    EL TACO RANCHERO, LA MEZCLA PERFECTA DE ARRACHERA Y CHORIZO, CON UN TOQUE DE CEBOLLAS ASADAS Y CHILES JALAPEÑOS

    Los Weyes de la Asada - EL TACO CHINGON, UNA DELICIOSA MEZCLA DE SABORES TODO DENTRO DE UNA TORTILLA DE HARINA O MAÍZ HECHA A MANO

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    Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Fillet and Shrimp

    Boudro's, a Texas Bistro

    4.1(3.7k reviews)
    7.1 miDowntown
    $$

    I always feel very badly when I don't do a review of such an excellent restaurant and frankly…read moreBoudro's is an example of an exceptional restaurant. Firstly, the ambience is incredible. We were right on the river walk, but walked through the entire restaurant on our way to be seated and every bit of it is as lovely as where we ended up sitting. The Riverwalk, however, is a people watching place and so there really isn't any place in this particular restaurant which is not gonna be pleasant. Secondly, the service is exceptional. This is a very busy place. However, the waiter was simply incredible. Very attentive, very informative quite humorous. He was frankly part of the river walk entertainment. Extremely accommodating and instructive as well. You can't hope for much more from a server in Restaurant than this activity. The food is really quite good. How are the drinks. Extremely dependable and the portions are generous and equally wonderful. There are many places to dine in San Antonio. However, this is an experience not to be missed and I mean that quite sincerely. Kudos for a very, very well run well situated and well managed enjoyable place to dine on the river walk in San Antonio.

    Over-hyped, over-priced, unfriendly staff, watery drinks and terrible guacamole…read more My wife and I had a very bad experience while dining in this restaurant during the Fiesta San Antonio. Boudros was highly recommended by friends, and was the first restaurant on our list to dine in during our recent visit. We arrived at the restaurant on a Thursday around 7:45 pm and were told by a young Hostess that no walk-ins were allowed until after 9 pm. We decided to modify our itinerary and instead had dinner at a different restaurant on the riverwalk, and made a reservation for Boudros online for the following evening. When we arrived the following evening for our reservation at 7.30 pm, we were escorted to a small table in the bar that was next to the entrance to a small room. The area was noisy with a lot of foot traffic. We asked for a table in a quieter room and were moved to a room in the back of the restaurant where it was easier to have a conversation. A few minutes later our waiter, Stephen, approached the table. We asked him for drink recommendations and among others he recommended the "Prickly Pear Margarita". I ordered the Prickly Pear Margarita, and we also ordered the tableside Guacamole. The restaurant was busy, but there were several empty tables in our dining area. After about 15 to 20 minutes, the waiter brought our drinks. The Prickly Pear Margarita I received was not even close to the description on the menu. The ice was melted and it tasted like Fruit Punch with alcohol in a martini glass. A few minutes later, Stephen approached our table with the Guacamole cart. There were pieces of onions and cilantro all over the dirty table cloth on the cart. He prepared the Guacamole in front of us and it looked very unappealing. We watched as he added an excessive amount of diced onions and cilantro. Being a connoisseur of Guacamole, and making my own for most of my life, it was obvious that Stephen had not been trained well in how to make Guacamole. After he mixed the sliced avocados, the diced onions and cilantro, he wiped the edge of the stone tray with a dirty cloth. The onions and cilantro over powered the taste of the avocado. Later that evening, Stephen brought a very fancy drink for a customer sitting next to us. The drink looked like frozen lime juice with line of frozen strawberry and a nice scoop of frozen lime juice on top. I asked Stephen for the name of that drink, and he replied that it was the same drink that I had ordered. I asked why it looked so different and he muttered something about it being the end of the batch and then said "I'm not the Bartender". He blamed the Bartender for making the terrible drink, and made no effort to correct the problem. Later Stephen returned with our dinner, and as he approached our table, he ordered my wife to "move your glass!" Needless to say she was quite taken aback at his abrupt manner with no please or thank-you. In all the staff did not have a very good demeanor and were very sullen and grumpy. Even asking for directions to the bathroom barely elicited a glance and the needed information. Maybe the staff was overworked because of the number of visitors for the Fiesta, but the terrible, over-priced food, did not make up for the unhappy staff, and we do not plan to return.

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    Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Private dining space

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    Boudro's, a Texas Bistro - Chicken enchiladas verdes

    Chicken enchiladas verdes

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    Sanchos - Bistec Tacos Lunch Plate

    Sanchos

    4.2(658 reviews)
    6.0 miFive Points
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    As a 15 year plus downtown resident, this is our backyard. With 30 plus years in the hospitality…read morefield (now retired) I feel I can bring you real insight into our locations. The good, the bad and the ugly. If we run across a serious issue, I will always go directly to management and not post it. I truly believe you always must give management an opportunity to correct a serious issue. If not corrected and or just ignored, then I feel it is correct to inform the public - professionally. No establishment is perfect. I will bring to you smaller hiccups we may have come across. I will rarely comment on the taste of food - being bad, as that is a very personal thing. My wife and I disagree on taste of food and wine, no one is wrong or right. Now if the food is on fire, burned, under/overcooked to our requests, that would be mentioned. My favorite thing about our visit to SANCHOS was their hospitality. Sometimes things do not turn out as you think (the customers end). We had a scheduled event planned at SANCHOS, and some of the RSVPs didn't show up. Nothing changed at all from our server, he was simply amazing. Rearranged the tables to make it more suitable for us. And we received more one-on-one attention and interaction with him - he was amazing. Then the food and drinks. To say a solid happy hour menu for both drinks and food is an understatement. It is worth the Uber if you live downtown SATX! Had some amazing apps and drinks! The price point you can't beat! Live music every Thursday, SANCHOS has a real neighborhood feel to it, but has a downtown view. We will set up another Thirsty Thursdays event in the spring. PS on the happy hour bites - try the croquetas de Camaron - "take a cold shower good"! See you soon, just Cindi and I!

    The food is great but the service is slow and sometimes you're not even acknowledged. Tonight we…read morewalked out after being ignored for over 15mins. It's very discouraging because it's our favorite taco joint but the service is not the best, they need more servers on busy nights.

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    Sanchos - Cool setting for a good time. Too bad their food Sucks

    Cool setting for a good time. Too bad their food Sucks

    Sanchos - Picadillo (5) with arroz and beans

    Picadillo (5) with arroz and beans

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    Pete's Tako House

    Pete's Tako House

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    7.0 miDowntown
    $$

    Here's a cleaner and more professional version that still keeps your personality and honest…read morefeedback: This restaurant is perfect for a date night. The atmosphere and lighting create a very intimate vibe, and the darker setting really helps it stand out from other restaurants in Laredo. Just a heads up -- they do have a dress code, which honestly adds to the overall experience. The food was excellent. I ordered the chicken mushroom plate, and all the flavors were bold and well balanced. For drinks, I highly recommend the Jardin Eden. The fusion of lavender, blueberry, fruity liqueurs, and aromatic herbs made it one of the best cocktails I've had in a while. My only complaint was the service. We had a party of 10+ people with only one server assigned to us. He was very kind and professional, but it was difficult to find him throughout the night, especially when we were trying to pay our checks. The restaurant also wasn't very busy at the time, so service felt slower than expected. Overall, this is still a great spot for a special night out, and I would definitely come back.

    Ordered a big delivery from here: street tacos for a small event- they were a huge hit! Received…read moremultiple inquiries on where the tacos were from. Thank you so much! Delivered quickly via DoorDash. Ordered the chicken, beef fajita and pastor street tacos- they come with 5 tacos per order. Friendly service and delicious, we work nearby and will be ordering again!!

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    Mambo Seafood - seafood - Updated May 2026

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