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    McAlister's Deli

    2.3 (230 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Moldy fruit
    Haley D.

    When we got home my daughter wanted fruit but couldn't open it. I told her to give it to me so I could open it for her. Thank God I did as it had mold on the fruit when I opened it. I had to tell me daughter she couldn't have it & called the restaurant, when I spoke to the manager and told her the issue all she said was oh no & offered me a $4 refund on a $40 order. However after this I was worried about the freshness of the food and none of it was eaten as we were all grossed out so $40 for lunch went to waste.

    parchment paper in my sandwich
    Jaqueline C.

    I give it a two only bc the young manager gave me a refund n got me to a VIP free meal for the inconvenience but this was my first time going w my bf we ordered online so we paid before hand. As soon as we got there we waited 5min at the window, i had to call the restaurant n tell them i was waiting to be attended mind you its 8pm n noone was in the restaurant. As we got home we took a bite of our sandwiches n there was parchment paper on them melted!! GROSS never again. Definitely dont recommend.

    Choose 2 King club and broccoli soup
    Louie D.

    I would love to give 5 stars because the food is always so delicious here but the customer service was bad. She had a horrible attitude. She shouldn't be front counter.

    Choose 2 Jalapeo Turkey Crunch and chili
    Chrystal G.

    So it has been years since I have been to McAlister's basically I'm a new customer! I arrived about 1:45pm so I missed the crazy lunch rush. I was greeted upon walking in the door. The cashier was super helpful as I was unfamiliar with the menu. I have commitment issues so I chose the Pick 2 in which you can choose a half of any 2 sandwich, soup, spud or salad. I had the Jalapeño Turkey Crunch sandwich and a cup of chili. First, I wish I had gotten the whole sandwich because it was delicious. The sandwich is served with jalapeño kettle chips and this really made the sandwich! If you grew up eating ruffles on your bologna sandwich (like me) this sandwich is for you! Lastly, the chili was fantastic, no beans, just the way the Texas gods intended lol! Iadded a little cheese and onions and *BAM* chili does a meal make! If I where to have and recommendations, order the jalapeño chips on the side if you're getting the sandwich to go, soggy chips won't do! Also the onions are not chopped and makes it a bit harder to eat. Get the onions on the side and with a couple cuts they're perfect for your chili masterpiece! In summation, eat at McAlister' and eat the Turkey Jalapeño Crunch sandwich and a bowl of chili sent straight from the *beans don't belong in chili* Texas gods! Lol #chipsonsanwiches #beansdonotbelonginchili

    Outside
    Vonia P.

    Decent eats, above average service, but honestly priced for something much better. Nice to note that customers have the option to order table side through their application. Would recommend trying Schlotzky's instead, where the prices are slightly lower, accompanied by noticeably higher quality meats and dramatically tastier sandwich bread buns! My favorite thing was the Fresh Strawberry Lemonade, which is not a good thing to say for a delicatessen. Other reviewers have noted "huge portion sizes". To each their own, but my opinion is that they were pretty average main dish sizes.

    Why would a container of butter be in the bottom of my cup of broccoli?
    Alan O.

    Today, I had my wife pick up lunch from here. USUALLY, the food is pretty good and nothing to write a bad review about. As I was getting to the middle part of my broccoli, I noticed something strange in it. Upon further review, I saw that the object was a small butter container, at the bottom.I didn't eat any more after that. As I was getting to the bottom of my sweet tea, also from here, I noticed some strange looking things floating and settling on the bottom of the cup. Whatever it was, I couldn't see it when I initially got the tea, until after the ice had melted. I immediately stopped drinking it. After work, I went to this fine establishment and asked to speak to a manager on duty. I showed her the broccoli cup with the butter container in it and the ice tea with the strange particles in it. I'm paraphrasing her comments, but they were something to the effect of, I think I know what they did and how that got in there. OK. Tell ME how you think it happened and let me know what you're going to do to fix it and/or prevent it from happening again. When I showed her the tea, she looked at it and said that it looked like SUGAR, that hadn't fully dissolved. HUH?!?! WHAT?!?!I've never seen SUGAR look like that, especially after being in a liquid for so long. (See attached photos). You may have noticed that I never mentioned the managers name. That's because she didn't give it to me, didn't introduce herself and she was not wearing a name tag, that would have identified her by name and as the manager.‍That's another issue all together. Someone else mentioned the employees there not wearing nametags? I wonder why they don't and if it's a requirement? It should be, if it isn't. My wife said she went back there when I told her about it and the manager on duty refunded her $4.I didn't ask for a refund. I just wanted someone there to SEE what they gave me. It will be awhile before I go into this particular McAlister's restaurant again. Is this place locally franchised, locally owned? Anyway, others have left negative comments about the place and I really hope the owner/manager takes heed and gets those discrepancies taken care of, ASAP. Even if it means shutting down for a couple of weeks, to clean the place from top to bottom, they should do it. A lot of people look at the cleanliness or lack thereof, of a restaurant's bathroom, as the measuring stick for how much the managers and employees care about the place. The bathrooms need some serious cleaning.

    The first time I tried McAlister's it was at this location and since then I have been going back ever since. Today I stopped by just to get a quick lunch. I ordered on the app and went to pick it up. Just got home and sat down to start eating and as I was unwrapping my soup I found a little note that says " thanks for your loyal-tea" I know it's probably such a small thing but to me it meant a lot :) the service here is always so amazing and the staff is so friendly and makes the food always just how I like it !

    Nacho Basket, only half full if that.
    Chris J.

    Very disappointed in my experience with this McAllister's deli. When you place and expect to get what you want or what you order and you don't it makes the experience not good when you get home, and it's that much worse. I should have learned by now to check all my food, but I figured since there's was no people in the restaurant and I was the only one of two people in the place, while they had at least eight workers that they would get my order right. Boy was I wrong, When you ordered a nacho basket and you pay eight dollars for that and get half of an order of queso that's the size of the two dollar add-on. Then did not get two of the Add ons that I ordered with my meal. I will just avoid this location and maybe McAllister's altogether. It is sad because I really enjoy their food, that's when you get what you Pay for.

    Orders
    Liz L.

    The worst McAlister's deli in San Antonio!! I will never come back here. This establishment is in need of a NEW MANAGER. The floor is so sticky. I've been here for 15 mins and only one order had come out. Shout out to Breanna who was taking the initiative.

    Southwest Chicken & Avocado Salad

    Given that this place is already rated at 2 stars, shame on me for not looking at Yelp first. I did an online order for pickup and had to wait an additional 20 minutes from the time the receipt said my order will be ready and I live about 15 min away. I order 2 Avocado and chicken salads and one with no onion or corn relish. Then...... I finally get the order, get home, AND THERE IS NO CHICKEN ON MY CHICKEN SALAD and corn relish and onion on both. As you can see on the receipt it clearly states to omit these ingredients. How does this even happen? I'm already upset because I'm hungry but to add on...... are you all ready for this? I call the McAllisters location and the lady that answered responded to my issue with "well we are under staffed and very busy" AND HUNG UP THE PHONE ON ME! The audacity. I pay $32 for food I basically didn't order. Please help me understand how they can keep my $32 when they didn't give me what I ordered. This place was horrible and I think it's safe to say the customer service was the icing on the cake....HORRIBLE.

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    Always Amazing food and service!! There has never been a negative experience, I highly recommend!!

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    The various club sandwiches are good. I don't recommend the nachos though since they have a bitter burnt taste and appearance.

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    We finally decided to check out 375 Social Kitchen, and I'll be honest... I was a little hesitant…read moreat first. I had heard service can take a bit longer than your typical brunch spot. But once we sat down, it made sense. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the difference. There was only one server handling the entire floor, and when a rush hit all at once, it definitely got busy fast. But here's the thing... she handled it with grace. Even when you could tell she was juggling a lot, she stayed attentive, kind, and kept checking in on us. That kind of effort deserves recognition. Now let's talk about the real star of the show... The Texas French Toast. Oh. My. Goodness. Thick, golden, perfectly cooked slices topped with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries that tasted like they were picked that morning. It wasn't just good, it was indulgent in the best way. Sweet without being overwhelming. Rich but balanced. I couldn't even finish it (which says a lot), and happily boxed the rest up. The only regret? I ate all the berries first. Rookie mistake. My husband ordered one of the hash plates and said it was solid comfort food... hearty, flavorful, and filling. He couldn't finish his either, so I'm definitely sneaking a few bites later. Overall, we left impressed. The food feels intentional. The flavors feel thoughtful. It's the kind of local spot you want to root for. And the fact that they serve pork lumpia for lunch? Say less. We'll be back for that. If you're looking for a cozy, made-from-scratch brunch spot in Universal City, this one is worth the wait. Good food takes time, and this place proves it. ***This review is based on my taste buds. Not all taste buds are created equal

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    54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse

    3.5(424 reviews)
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    Family-owned & operated
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    Stopped in on this rainy day and the loaded baked potato soup with turkey sandwich was amazing. The…read morehearty soup really hit the spot. Cc G. was friendly & quick. Sweet personality. Love the refurbished atmosphere. From the new furniture to the music. Great experience! We'll definitely be back!

    My wife and I are visiting from Colorado. We decided to go check out this restaurant for lunch…read moretoday. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly staff. As she was walking us to our table, I noticed right away the awesome ambiance of the dining area and bar area. Their menu items looked great. They have lots of Gluten Free options, so my wife was happy about that. Their food prices are pretty decent. Their lunch specials look great and prices were pretty decent. Our waitress was very friendly, polite and professional. She was very attentive also and keeps checking on us to make sure everything was OK. My wife ordered the grilled chicken salad(GF) and I ordered their lunch specials Chicken Fried Chicken plate. Our food came out pretty fast and it was hot and fresh. My wife enjoyed her salad and I thought my meal was very delicious. The chicken patty was huge, crispy and very tasty. The garlic biscuit and coleslaw looked homemade and was very delicious. The French fries were very crispy and tasty and looks like it was made from fresh cut potatoes. Overall experience was excellent. We will definitely come back here for lunch and dinner. If you're visiting San Antonio, we would highly recommend this restaurant for your friends and family.

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    4.5(167 reviews)
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    I've been meaning to leave this review and it just hit me after posting about another spot... so…read morehere we go. The husband and I decided on Italian for date night, and Bella Sera did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the place felt warm, clean, and inviting. It had that cozy, relaxed Italian atmosphere that makes you want to slow down, sip your drink, and actually enjoy your meal. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered the Chicken Marsala, and as someone who absolutely loves this dish, I have high standards. I'm happy to say it exceeded them. The sauce was rich and savory, perfectly balanced with the mushrooms, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. Every bite tasted like it was made with care, not rushed, not bland, just right. My husband ordered his go-to favorite: Chicken Parmesan. He's had this dish at countless places, so he's not easily impressed. But this one? He loved it. So much so that he took the leftovers home, and actually finished them the next day for lunch. That's always the true test. Overall, Bella Sera stands out above most Italian spots we've tried. Great flavors, solid portions, and a comfortable atmosphere that makes it perfect for a casual date night or special evening out. This place is an absolute must-try. ***This review is based on my taste buds. Not all taste buds are created equal.

    First time - not packed for a Friday evening- no reservations needed. Service very friendly and…read moreconsistently with a smile! The restaurant is clean and inviting. The food was yummy! Chicken soup or salad with your meal- salad was fresh and crisp, soup was hot and flavorful. Chicken piccata and shrimp scampi a bit different to my previous experiences- loads of liquid as you can view in the picture and the Chicken seemed a bit more like fajita type meat. But the flavors were good! Overall and enjoyable experience and I would like to come back and try another menu item.

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    Right inside the front door

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