YUM!! great texas bbq, we were passing by and as true texans needed some BBQ. great customer…read moreservice, great location. The turkey was amazing, brisket was phenomenal! and all the sides are great as well. What more could you ask for? Need a BBQ fix and you're passing by? STOP ON BY! will be back.

3.5-4 We decided to…read moretry this place out after having it on our list for some time. The brisket was great! Really tender, I liked the bbq sauce, a little different than "traditional bbq sauce" here, my boyfriend didn't like it. We also got the smashburger and the potato skins. The potato skins are a perfect appetizer and the smashburger was alright. The service could have been better, they kind of side eyed us, not sure why, castroville is a small town but I assume this is not a spot "for the locals" only. In general the space had enough seating for the time we went but I could see it getting packed.

We stopped in for lunch today at the Golden Chick in Castroville; our town doesn't have a Golden…read moreChick, so we often visit if we find ourselves near one of these great restaurants. In addition to the store being so clean, the delightful person who took our order added to our pleasant experience. She warmly welcomed each visitor and made sure everyone was taken care of. Her energy and great attitude were very uplifting. We had the roasted chicken. Delicious!

We don't usually review fast food places. I mean you know what to expect. It was there, we were…read morehungry, and tired. Convenience doesn't usually equal great flavor. This place is no different. We ordered the tex mex tender combo, jalapeño poppers, corn nuggets, and wicked chicken sandwich combo. The Tex mex combo was a sham. First they sprinkle the tenders with some type of powdered seasoning that barely had any kick. It included a jalapeño, fries, roll, and a cheese dipping sauce. The jalapeño oddly was not spicy at all. Very strange and equally disappointing. Go get one at churches, there they are spicy. The fries are coated in a batter. They were just ok, but soggy. The cheese sauce was the worst thing. Not spicy, not good, and horrible texture. The roll was the best thing! It's was freaking awesome! The sandwich was small, not spicy, and wish it was just crispier. The poppers more of the same, churches are 100 times better. The corn nuggets are also 100 times better at chicken express. With bill millers and bushes nearby, I wouldn't come back.

I just popped my Sonic cherry and I think I picked a good location. Service was fast and friendly…read more I was also pleasantly surprised to receive a 50% off Tuesday burger discount. Worth the $3.79 regular price, but qualifies as a damn fine burger at $1.89 (before tax.) The burger and everything with it was fresh. Warm bun and burger, cold and crisp veggies. Outdoor seating as well; everything looked very clean. In SoCal, we don't have Sonic (although I've heard some are coming.) To compare, I'd say Sonic is not as good as In-n-Out, but (at least this location) is better than just about any other fast-food burger joint we have. It's much closer to a restaurant burger than most fast food burgers.

Ahhh this poor little place. I live in the area and come here often. And every time I cross my…read morefingers and hope the order is right. I've learned not to leave because 12 times out of 10,,,,,, it's wrong and I send it back. Today no exception. Asked for extra ketchup and got none. Ordered a Blackberry Slush and got Strawberry,,, sent it back. Food is good, people are nice,,, they just can't follow instructions

ordered the chicken liver plate with fried okra. we have had this dish several times in the past…read moreand we enjoyed it. until today. the livers had way to much salt on them. service was good place of business was clean. thank you

-1 Star for the cashier/service. Came Saturday 10/03/26 at 545 pm. My friendly "hi! How are you…read moredoing today?" Was answered with "What can I get you?"... and my husbands equally friendly "Thank you so much!" At the end of the transaction was met with "I'll get your drinks"... The 4* are for the other gentleman and the lady that made our chicken! It was delicious and hot!! Thank you.

Greeted right away as we walked in the door. Staff was disinfecting the area, ordered our food sat…read moredown. Within about 6 minutes our food came out, nicely on the the tray with everything that we ordered. The fries and onion rings were hot, fresh and crispy! The pico de Gallo Burger had lots of sauce and pico, and my wife's jalapeno Burger had lots of jalapenos, just the way she likes it! Will definitely go back again!

Food poisonoing from the breakfast! They have to be serving old food or not holding things to a…read moreproper temperature. This could kill a person with a weakened immune system.

I have eaten there many times and the food and atmosphere has always been great and the service is…read moreoutstanding. Would highly recommend it to family, friends, coworkers. We have other Mexican restaurants in the area but the food and atmosphere just lacks something that El Portal has, AUTHENTICITY.

It's a Hit! Our…read moredentist office across the street suggested El Portal when I asked for best Mexican in town. They mentioned the great daily specials for 8.99 which includes a drink. Mon 21 Sep 26. Daily special Pork Chops That's what I ordered, with charro beans. My companion had the Mexican Plate combo with two cheese enchiladas de carne, charro beans. Those beans are up there as some the best compared to my own. Those two sauces in my pic were super good... Green and Roasted. Tortillas are homemade, both corn and flour were excellent. Chips weren't my favorite, but everything else was great! Service was fabulous too! She smiled big when ordered the charro beans. She was right!

Food was delicious as always. Service is top-notch and I love being able to sit inside or outside.read more

There is so much of Castroville to explore, and every time I visit my family, I always find a cool…read morenew place. Did I know there was a beautiful golf course in Castroville? No. Did I know there was a Castroville-favorite restaurant there as well? Also no. We had to try it. Located inside the Alsatian Golf Club's clubhouse is their 19th-hole restaurant and bar: Julianna's Restaurant. Upon entry, you realize the place has been around for some time. It feels very classic San Antonio, with wooden walls accented by tan and white bricks. The restaurant's aged interior gives it a cozy, lodge-like charm. Though the restaurant was pretty busy on a Saturday night, we were seated instantly at a booth that gave me a perfect view of the Georgia-Alabama game on the bar's TV. After nine or eighteen holes, you never know what you're in the mood for. That's why Julianna's has plenty of options: sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks, and other meat dishes. Our server came by very quickly and got us our drinks, which for me was a tall Saint Arnold Oktoberfest. I had a tough time deciding between two options: a bone-in pork chop or their creamy Cajun pasta. I opted for the bone-in pork chop with a Caesar salad, bacon green beans, and herb rice. My dad got the creamy Cajun pasta, and my mom got the Southwest chicken. It wasn't long until the Caesar salad came out, with huge croutons and a generous helping of dressing. It was excellent to the point my mom wished she had ordered it over her chicken tortilla soup, which she also enjoyed. If you ever order a meat entrée and they stick a steak knife in it, you're in for an ESPN Instant Classic. The pork chop was huge, topped with a house raspberry chipotle sauce. It was tender and cooked well. I'll admit, trying to find the bone versus the pork was a challenge, but I think that was a me issue. I would order it again. As for the sides, the bacon green beans were sneakily running for Sixth Man of the Year, and the herb rice paired with the pork chop quite well. I would go back. The meal was high quality and felt like a hidden gem even for longtime Castroville residents. What a treat. RIYL: Going to golf courses while being very bad at golf.

Awesome sweet potato fries and onion rings. Customer service was pleasant, after getting an order…read morewrong, they corrected or refunded the item. 100% recommend. Never been inside, just drive through.

Normal classic burgers what more could you ask for. Service was fast and food came out quick. Price…read morewas ok $30 for standard meals so normal for today. Inside had a good oldschool aesthetic to it.

I'm part of the Jr Panthers football organization and I always stop at the Valero for ice. One day…read morethere was a sign that read "be back in 5 mins". An employee from subway had stopped by the store as well. I told her I was in need of ice for the boys football team. She was sweet and provided ice for free. They have been helping keep our kids hydrated in this HOT weather and for that, I'm thankful

If I could leave less than one star I would. I ordered on the app and it showed it to be ready at…read more6:05. I received my order at 6:50. the one kid that you had working is really, really, slow. never coming to this subway.

The service was great the restaurant was clean and the food was hot and fresh! Cant ask for much…read moremore than that from a fast food spot! Chicken tenders were crispy and juicy! The fries were crunchy and soft in the center! They have a nice sauce bar and a refrigerator section that offers a few desserts. I'll definitely be going back when I have a chicken tender craving! Maybe even get some ice cream this time.

Dairy Queen in Castroville is the best! Always great service! $1 off with the app through 2/15…read more The staff are always great at helping us old folks with the app! Thank you DQ!!