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The Zaffran Delight

4.4 (19 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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John P.

On this days adventure we were craving some Mediterranean food and I was in the downtown San Antonio area. I found a small place called "Zaffran Delight", but don't let the size steer you away. From the beginning, the parking might be an issue but if you're in downtown you know. As you walk in you are greeted cheerfully and if you are sitting down you'll find plenty of room for the size of the establishment. But you can preorder or choose to go option. Now the most important thing about a restaurant is the food, you'll not be disappointed, plenty of options to choose from. I chose the "Gyro Plate" and it was prepared correctly and the taste was delicious. The meat was tender and very flavorful, it was accompanied by a sauce that gave the dish an extra layer of flavor. The plate came with some rice that was equally delicious and a Mediterranean salad that brought the whole meal together. Overall this place is worth the visit if you're in the area and if not it's worth the drive. You won't be disappointed.

Chicken Tandori

Zaffran Delight -- 136 Main Plaza, San Antonio I travel to San Antonio for work a lot--sometimes for more than a week at a time--and I usually stay at the Westin on the River Walk. After a few trips you get tired of the same heavy tourist menus within a few blocks of the hotel. Zaffran Delight is an easy walk from that stretch of downtown, and it has become the place I keep going back to. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and nobody rushes you. That matters when you're eating there two or three times in the same stay. The food is the reason. It's Indian and Mediterranean, cooked with actual seasoning instead of the generic "River Walk plate." Compared with most of what's around the water, it feels lighter and a lot healthier while very satisfying. My favorite is the tandoori chicken kebab. The chicken is marinated, tender, and has that real grill flavor--not dry hotel banquet chicken with a red stain. I get it often enough that it's become my default downtown meal. If you're staying downtown for work and want something better than another basket of chips and queso, go here. Highly recommended.

09.3. Garlic Naan and 09.5. Cheese Naan
Molly L.

We came here on a weeknight and found the food to be pretty good. We ordered the chicken tikka masala (which came with rice), garlic naan, and a mint lemonade. The chicken tikka masala was pretty good, but the chicken was a bit more on the bland side and could have had more flavor. The garlic naan was good and the cheese naan was pretty good too with just a little bit of cheese in it. It was nice that the entree came with rice. The mint lemonade tasted more like mint than it did lemonade, which I could not taste. Overall, this place is a solid Indian restaurant right off the riverwalk. It is near the locket street where a lot of locks are hanging. In fact, the restaurant has a sign that says that they sell locks here as well. This is a cute place locally owned and operated and I hope that this business does well. Service was nice and the mom and pop who own the shop put a lot of care into their service and their shop.

gulab jamun

was looking for dinner along the streets of downtown san antonio & had walked from our hotel. we stumbled upon this hidden gem! our server had informed us that the place was formerly known as "indian night" and they reopened as "zaffran delight"! (they've only been open for 5 days since posting this review!) Food was delicious! not too spicy, just a perfect amount of heat! it does take a while for the food to come out but it's worth it!! service was great & attentive! inside was cooled and perfect for escaping the heat outside!

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It was the worst biryani I have ever had. The quantity was not good enough. Would not recommend it to any biryani lover.

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Great place to enjoy halal food in downtown, San Antonio. Excellent food, great service and good environment to enjoy with family.

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