This is San Antonio and the number of Mexican restaurants can hardly be counted. One of the older…read moreestablishments around town is called Garibaldi. There are four Garibaldi's located in San Antonio and eating at any of them is garuanteed to table a meal that is very hard to beat. I have been eating at their location on Pinn rd. for many years with no complaints, so, when they opened a establishment on W. Military dr. recently I knew I had to give their new kitchen a try. As I admit openly in my Yelp profile I am a crispy taco foodie and I prefer ordering a plate of good crispy tacos over just about any other Mexican dish. Today was my third visit in about six months to this new Garibaldi's. For my first visit I ordered a Super Chilaquiles breakfast plate that was excellently prepared and I would have rated it five stars had I been Yelping at the time. I stopped in a second time and bought three Beef Fajita Soft Tacos to go and I just can't put into words how tasty they were. I ordered their Crispy Beef Taco Plate for my third visit. Even on a really busy sunday morning, parking is not much of an issue at Garibaldi's. It occupies a space on one end of a strip mall so it's not hard to find a parking place. The parking lot is usually clean and there's good lighting for the early morning customers. The Garibaldi menu doesn't have a dinner list since they're not open after 5 o'clock. The Garibaldi menu consists of a variety of breakfast and lunch choices that are competetively priced with most other restaurants in the area. The menu descriptions are accurate and overall the menu is arranged so that it is easy to read and understand. Dining at Garibaldis is a pleasant family dining experience. There are two large dining areas seperated by a dividing wall and there is plenty of seating in both areas. The kitchen is located at the rear of the restaurant behind a service counter and two large pass thru windows allow the customers to watch some of the action going on. The lighting is good, the tables are kept clean and the restrooms are conveniently located. No matter which Garibaldi I eat at, I have always been treated very well by the staff. They have always been friendly and attentive. They're easy to speak with and ready to help in any way they can. When I have ordered to go I have recieved all the condiments with my food and been treated as if I was dining in. The rice and beans served at Garibaldis are prepared with a more authentic taste than most mexican restaurants on the westside. They always seem to be seasoned just right and served in portions that are the perfect accompanyment to their traditional main entree on the plate. The corn taco shells were toasted warm and their texture was crisp but resisted breaking at the bend quite well. Fresh cut lettuce, tomato pieces and onion came with the plate in abundance and ready to stuff into the tacos. My meal arrived at the table with three taco shells that were packed with a meaty concoction of pan simmered crumbled beef that was seasoned with a mouth-watering blend of flavorful and auromatic spices and was topped with a generous serving of melting shredded cheese. I put together a crispy taco starting with a light drizzle of the house Green Salsa over the meat blend and then I put the lettuce, tomato pieces and onion inside the shell before taking a big bite. Everthing seemed to go together perfectly and it was absolutely the best crispy beef taco that I've had in a very long time. After sampling the rice and the beans I mixed them together and began devouring my meal, alternating between spoonfulls of rice/beans and mouthfulls of crispy beef taco. I was quite full by the time I got done eating and I didnt have enough room to get some dessert. The desserts have been very good at the other Garibaldi locations I have ate at. I'm sure I'll get around to trying this locations desserts soon. Whether it's a cake or a pie, there's usually a freshly baked dessert located on a counter somewhere in view and they're worth trying. The Crispy Beef Tacos Plate at the W. Military Dr. Garibaldis is at the top of my 'West San Antonio Mexican Restaurant' list. Garibaldi gets five stars.

The setup was confusing. I had to place my to-go order in the back of the restaurant, then walk all…read morethe way to the front to pay -- even though I ordered it with a server who was standing right next to a register. Then go back to the back of the restaurant to get the tacos I ordered. I usually don't complain, but the experience was frustrating. I was also surprised by the total: $2.99 for a single bean and cheese taco with no specials or deals. It was the most expensive bean and cheese taco I've ever bought, especially at 8am. Unfortunately, the quality didn't match the price. It was the worst bean and cheese taco I've ever had -- it tasted awful. I'm not sure if it was just an off day, but none of the 4 bean and cheese tacos got eaten. We ended up throwing them away. That's the first time I've ever not finished a single taco from a restaurant.

What a pleasant roadside surprise we experienced at Route 35 Diner…read more On the way to a South Texas Ranch, a group of 7 of us met here to have lunch one Saturday morning. It's very easy to miss while traveling down IH-35 S, because by the time you see the sign "diner", you have passed it by. Although all 7 of us have been right by this place many times over the years, this was a first time experience for the group. In fact, we all failed to realize the diner was even here, as it is also overshadowed by the adjacent service station. The consensus was this was quite the unexpected surprise and each person gave a huge thumbs up for their own meal choice. Personally, I went with the poblano chicken and it was the best I've ever had, which is saying a lot. I believe I ordered this same dish dozens of times in a 60 mile radius and what set it apart was the tasty creamy sauce on top of a very flavorful chicken. The chicken was prepared differently and not the usual stringy stands of breast meat used in other local taquerias. The other dishes from the group were street tacos, shrimp quesadillas, fajitas and even a few with breakfast entrees. We all agreed this place is now on our radar and we are all coming back. A few of the waitstaff did not speak English, which was OK, because a few in our group grew up in Mexico, so the transition was easy. It also gave that authentic feeling that we are in the right place. But please don't let the language gap discourage you because the other helpers spoke English well enough for even the gringos in our group got what they wanted. So owners of this restaurant keep doing what you are doing and if you want to be busting from the seams with business, stick a huge sign in a strategic place and be prepared for more great reviews.

I went with 3 other people ... service was questionable considering we were the only folks in…read morethere.. food was average I ordered a breakfast item and it was ok and SCREAMING hit the others ordered lunch items and all gave a fail

We are from Dripping Springs and always stop here while we are in SA! The best fried chicken we…read morehave probably ever had. Owner is very nice Inside ambiance is cute too and patio is chill for nice fall nights. The chicken and waffles are our go to here! Medium is perfect level of flavor and HOT IS HOT! Absolutely worth the money. On the pricey side at about $20 per person for entree and side but so worth it. Newest fav is the fried pickles OMG! This place is a 10/10

Pete's Hot Chicken is one of my go-to lunch spots, and this visit was another winner…read more The Chicken Caesar Salad was honestly a 10/10. The lettuce was super fresh and crunchy, the dressing was just right, and adding the crispy chicken in mild was the perfect choice. It had just enough heat to make the salad even better without being overpowering. You can never go wrong with the hot chicken tenders. They're a classic for a reason...crispy, juicy, and consistently delicious every time. And let's talk about the bacon mac and cheese. It's easily the best in San Antonio and a must-order every single visit. So creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon. We also tried the jalapeño smash burger, and wow. It was juicy, flavorful, served hot, and had the perfect amount of kick. If you're looking for a great weekend lunch, Pete's Hot Chicken is always a solid choice. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently good. We'll definitely be back.

Service is immaculate, very friendly and fast. Best…read morequesabirrias ive had in town. Theyre crispy and very chunky with meat! The RED Sauce is to die for if you're an actual salsa person!

Mexican Cowboy came through with bold flavors and zero hesitation…read more The food has that rich, seasoned taste that lets you know somebody in the kitchen cares. It's hearty, satisfying, and exactly what you want when you're craving something filling and flavorful. It's not trying to be trendy--it's just focused on being good, and honestly, that's more important.

Ok this food is freaking awesome. They also have freshly squeeze lemonade that taste like you just…read moregot it at the county fair. The owner is a hilarious guy from New York. Super fun to hang out with him while I'm waiting for my food. Great for a quick bite at lunch or breakfast tacos in the morning. Fast friendly delicious.

The bacon mac & cheese hotdog was to die for. My son wanted to eat it with a fork because it was so…read morebig. The hotdog is a quality. The mac & cheese was great and the extra cheese on top was phenomenal. Even the bacon was good. It's way better food than ballfield food. Good job!

Let me say the food here was really good. But the margarita my god was excellent! The service is…read moremaybe one of the best in San Antonio! The vibe here is low key open setting with a vibe ready to explode with the right resident DJ playing outside the doors. I give it a few years before this location expends because it is that good! Pictures tell the whole story. Enjoy!

This is why it's important to revisit places you have given great reviews too, again after a while…read more I can't believe how epically bad they have gotten. Our waitress was awesome, and the corn tortillas are still great. The menu is completely different, the quality has gone down, and the overall execution of dishes has taken a back seat. This is a prime example of HOW NOT TO adapt to the changes in the economy. You either shrink potions, but keep same quality or make substitutions and keep same prices.. Shame shame...they did all the opposite! All of our fav dishes are no longer on the menu. I didn't even bother taking pictures anymore. I'm so upset, because this a shell of one of our favorite places used to be! Just a few pics from drive thru menu, because honestly, there are NO good options in the 90/Montgomery rd area.

We first had Vicious Eats when they had their food truck at a favorite brewery. They've since moved…read moreinto Wonderland of the Americas mall. Their burgers are awesome! Perfectly seasoned & cooked. I love smash burgers and these are my favorite! The SAVAGE sauce... oh my! The fries are great too! Not nuts about the new location, but we'll go when we are in that part of town.

Delicious smash burger, which is honestly a massive compliment from me because I'm not a smash…read moreburger person. Fresh toppings. Well-designed flavor combos. The location is a bit sketchy and the tables in the food court are not maintained well by the mall staff, which is definitely not fair to the tenants paying to be in that space who are bringing in customers... because I honestly wouldn't go back to that mall except for more burgers. I'm sincerely hoping the owner of vicious eats considers a new location when their lease ends.

One of the best pollos asados in town! The platters are on point and the chicken is amazing!read more

Always love getting food from this really close and convenient location! There's not many good…read moreplaces out here, but then I discovered this place! The food is ALWAYS hot and fresh, for me at least. The service is great, they are more than willing to help you out with the menu. The inside is very clean, it's surprisingly so much space inside. Getting it to go is super convenient and has the same flavor. I'd recommend trying it out, the more service the more specials they may give! Let's give them some business.