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    Peter El Norteno

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Chicken Fried Steak Plate
    Travis C.

    The Chicken Fried Steak at Peter El Norteño was recommended as one of the top ten CFS' in town by the San Antonio Express-News and it did NOT disappoint. The restaurant is a nondescript joint on Fredericksburg Road; definitely no frills. But it's very clean and the waitstaff were all professional and on-the-spot in their service. The Chicken Fried Steak was indeed good, though not really anything that would set it apart from most other CFS' you could get elsewhere. But I took advantage of the Tuesday special price and it was worth every penny. I plan on returning for the breakfast tacos, which I hear are also good.

    Chicken Fried Steak lunch special
    Vanessa C.

    Went for the first time for lunch on a Monday. It was $6.99 for a chicken fried steak plate. It was a large portion a very good! The meat went all the way to edge of the crust. It is a seat yourself kinda of place where pay at the counter. And FYI the parking is crazy. Definitely a great value for lunch. I'll definitely be back!

    Chicken Fried Steak plate
    Rudy F.

    This little neighborhood (Mexican) restaurant was the biggest little surprise of the month. I went in for lunch on a recommendation to try the chicken fried steak and WOW! I never would have thought this "bigger inside than it looks outside" place would even offer a CFS... then you realize it is priced at under $10 and comes with two sides! Great value for the meal. The Chicken Fried Steak was extremely tender and able to be cut with a fork. There was a good breading-to-steak ratio, and it was a good size too. I ordered the CFS with mashed potatoes and green beans. The mashed potatoes were very good and worth mentioning. The service was very friendly and the dining room was almost completely full. This would explain the lack of parking requiring having to park down the street. I don't find myself in this neighborhood often, but next time I do, I'll definitely think about stopping in again.

    Baddass breakfast.
    Felix G.

    Its ok definitely not in the top 20 best in SATX. Fajita plate. Huevo ala mex, pancakes with bacon and eggs and a bean and cheese three sweet teas and a lemonade was right around $45 but again just ok. The sweet tea and lemonade were pretty good though. Also if you walk in the place con el nopal en la frente and your smoking hot Irish wife expect the staff to stare and chisme like no other here! But hey its raza its expected que no?

    Wednesday chalupa compuesta special
    Mari A.

    It's my 1st time here. The place was packed. Parking can be challenging. Service was not on target. The server seemed to have forgotten to place our order and had us wait almost 40 minutes, while everyone around us was getting prompt service. The food was a bit bland for my taste. It's great for people with high blood pressure, tho. It's low in sodium. Good size portions. The Wednesday special is advertised at $5.99 with free tea, but it's actually $7. My overall experience wasn't pleasant. I don't see myself coming back again. Come check them out for yourself.

    Chicken Strips- $5.99 with tea included Friday lunch special.
    Ellen E.

    The daily lunch specials here are amazing. We came here on a Friday where the lunch specials were chicken strips, flautas, or fish for $5.99. I went with the chicken strips and it came with three HUGE strips, French fries, and a large tea. The chicken was hot And fried nicely- it didn't have an overly oily flavor and tasted fresh. The gravy was a little bland so I added some pepper and it kicked it up a notch. You seat yourself for lunch- we were here before 1130 and most of the tables were already filled up. This place is super busy! And with the lunch specials they offer I can see why. We waited a good bit to have our drink order taken, but they were obviously busy and not intentionally being neglectful so it wasn't an issue. The food came out quickly. I definitely recommend coming for lunch during the week!

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    10 months ago

    Great food at a great price! Service was excellent. The down side is that it closes too early.

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    11 months ago

    Currently, the customer service is much to be desired. However, the food and ambiance is great!

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    Like this place good prices an waitress are nice and very helpful. Also like that's it's walking distance to my house.

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    Food is on point. Hot and Fresh. Service is Friendly and they are on top of refilling your drink.

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    3 years ago

    Homemade everything. Their specials are amazing! Their service is excellent. Got a hour for lunch, you will not be disappointed!

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    Super cheap and food is delicious! I've never eaten in the restaurant but I usually order to go and the food is always quick.

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    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown
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    It's a must if you like German food and are on the riverwalk. Trust me...don't waste your time on…read moreother places. So few are good but this has been a staple since 1917. To remain that long in anything, they have to be doing something right. The Reuben is a perfect Reuben as you'd expect. The chicken and dumplings are a good hidden gem, especially if it's cold or you're hung over. The hefeweizen on tap is the bomb. The breaded cutlets...all of them...pork, veal, and chicken are fantastic. The deviled eggs are purely what you'd expect. The atmosphere is pristinely German. The German chocolate cake is delicious. The potato salad is very good and nothing funky. This place is exactly perfectly German and if you know...you know. Don't forget the homemade root beer.

    I really wanted to enjoy this restaurant, especially being German myself and always looking forward…read moreto authentic German cuisine. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing, which is why I'm giving 3 stars. I ordered the veal Schnitzel with mushroom gravy (Jägerschnitzel) and red cabbage. The gravy had a strange gelatin-like consistency and lacked the rich flavor you'd expect from a proper Jäger sauce. The veal was extremely chewy and honestly made me feel ill afterward. The red cabbage was also very undercooked and completely lacked flavor. Overall, I personally did not find the food authentic or representative of true German cooking. What truly saved this experience was the outstanding customer service. Our server, Joseph, was attentive, professional, and genuinely kind throughout the meal. I also greatly appreciated Mr. Adam, the kitchen manager, who personally came out to discuss my concerns. He handled the constructive criticism with professionalism and openness, and I truly respected the fact that he listened carefully and considered my feedback regarding the sauce. Although I wouldn't personally return for the food, Joseph and Mr. Adam turned what could have been a terrible experience into one where I still felt valued as a customer. Their professionalism absolutely deserves recognition.

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    Like true downtown fashion, their parking lot was full so we had to park down the street Luckily,…read morethe restaurant itself wasn't busy at all on a Wednesday morning and we were seated immediately. The inside was super cute and had a really chill vibe. Our server was sooo sweet and amazing! I ordered the hot chai latte and it was really good. I also got the Big Easy biscuit with a side of grits. The grits were really good too and had a little spice to them. The biscuit itself was SO good and fluffy! definitely the star of the meal. It was a little messy with the eggs and sauce, so I ended up eating it with a fork. The biscuit came with potatoes on the side, but unfortunately they were overcooked and super hard/crunchy, so we could barely eat them. Overall, I'd definitely come back and try more menu items!

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    Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Hotel Collection

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    1.9 miDowntown
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    What a BEAUTIFUL hotel! This hotel has a beautiful mix of rich historical Spanish aesthetic meets…read moreromantic 2026 5 star vibe! If you want to stay in San Antonio, this is the one to choose. If you want to find a hotel that has a beautiful romantic classy aesthetic, this is the one! Expect candles everywhere, beautiful fountains within its lobby and soft undertone lighting. Right on the Riverwalk but away from the crazy noise the Riverwalk can bring! The heart of the Riverwalk is less than a block away if you stay anytime during the holiday season, you will be surprised how beautiful how many Christmas lights hanging create a trip to remember! Clean comfortable rooms, beds are so comfortable, I felt as though I slid in a bed of butter. Pillows were so freaking amazing- I took photos of the labels so I can get the same when I get home! Quiet hallways, no noise and away from the craziness that the Riverwalk can bring. The only issue I had was every time I stay at this hotel, I have to call the front desk to reserve a room that specifically faces the Riverwalk, otherwise you won't know what room you will get.

    Beautiful place to stay while your in San Antonio Texas. As we checked in we were greeted with…read moremargaritas for my wife and myself. The hostess was super friendly with a big smile on her face even helped us with our luggage to the elevator which is uncommon nowadays. The room was super comfortable with a southwestern flare. The hotel is centrally located and is on the Riverwalk of the San Antonio River. We'd love this place so much that we're planning on going back in November.

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    Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Hotel Collection - Underwhelming room for over $300/night... it was clean

    Underwhelming room for over $300/night... it was clean

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    1.9 miDowntown
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    OMG I cannot say enough good things about this place! We were in San Antonio for a conference and…read morewanted to get out of the hotel for a dinner. Firstly, we had trouble getting an uber at first and when I called the staff was very friendly and were able to hold the table a little longer which I appreciated. The menu is a mix of Asian Fusion small plates and I would have loved to have had more of a sampling of the menu but it wasn't that large of a party. The cocktails were not too sweet and perfectly balanced. The Fist of Fury was so refreshing and the Yuzu margarita was delightful! The plates come when they are ready and I have to say the food came really quick! All of it was fantastic! Surprisingly the shredded vegetable salad was amazing and one of my favorite dishes! The tamarind glaze on the Chicken Karaage was not overpowering and so tasty. The service was amazing and the vibes of the restaurant were a lot of fun. The bathrooms were down the stairs and there was a little bar off to the side. Would definitely go back! I couldn't stop talking about it the next day to anyone that would listen.

    Great food, although the salmon was not as fresh as I'd hoped... Appetizers were excellent... Fast…read moredelivery... However, the hostess was so focused on keeping nine empty tables for reservations yet we finished our dinner by the time those guests arrived and she put us next to the AC vent where it was extra hot with the outdoors of 90°F... That is, don't go if you don't have reservations.

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    Mogwai's Night Out (left) and Lords of Death (right).

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    1.9 miDowntown
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    Another great meal! Our server Brahim provided the perfect service: attentive, thoughtful, kind…read more Really enhanced our meal. For a starter we shared the cornbread with another couple and it was plenty for 4 people. If you are from out of town and looking for some Texas-shaped vittles or just want something substantial to stretch your meal I recommend it! Very tasty and filling. For my main I had the scallops with creamed corn risotto. It was a dainty portion but the flavors were nice. My husband had the short rib tagliatelle which he loved. It was very rich and filling. We had the buttermilk pie again for dessert and this time it tasted sweeter than I remembered. It was good but we couldn't finish it. Idk if it was my tastebuds or if it was different. Anyways still a great meal overall and we will be back!

    We arrived in San Antonio after an 11+ hour road trip from New Orleans. By 7 pm hubs wanted dinner…read moreas soon as we checked into our hotel. Checked Yelp for dinner suggestions so Doc drove us to the paid lot next to where all the Cinderella lit up carriages drawn by horses were lined up. It seemed the boats going up and down the River portion of the Walk were busier. While we were walking I had my eyes open for a table with a view. We stopped at Four Brothers. The receptionist went over suggestions on the menu on her outdoor podium. Cornbread in the shape of Texas, shareable items like Dino ribs for $82, plus Pork Shank and ice tea completed our order. Everyone was very friendly. We had an exceptional view and we had more than enough food that we had to ask for take out boxes. My favorite was the Mac & cheese though I'm usually not a fan. This dish used cork screw shaped pasta and it was moist and not stuck together. I had to share a photo of it with Sweetie who is in Tokyo right now. Doc liked the pimento for the cornbread. As it was almost 9 pm we decided to pass on the boat ride but just walk on the other side with shops and more eateries. We're back on the road again tomorrow to Arizona.

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