Great first experience at Paladar trying Mexican-Cuban fusion. I had the Empanaditas which were…read morereally tasty. I have never had one with flakey wrapping like that, but it was delicious and held together really well. Each one had different shredded meat flavors and the serano dipping sauce was great for spicing up a bite! Kid ate the whole child quesadilla, so kid approved! It also cane with a side of black beans topped with queso fresco. Had a bite of the cuban sandwich and ate those unique fries which were so good...I need to get those again next time! The staff was very nice and brought a complementary cheesecake to celebrate a birthday for us, too!

This place ROCKS!…read more Yes... they had a great couple singing some great music... But the food! The FOOD! A Mexican / Cuban fusion cuisine! The food was amazing! The flavors and spices meld together so well. The pork sandwich I had (Lechon!) was the best I have ever had. So good! So tender!

Just amazing! Food quality is outstanding,service is super friendly,it's just a hidden gem!!!…read more One of the best spots do dine in SA if you want fresh food and chill vibe! don't forget to try their guava goat cheese cheesecake!

This is one of those places that you may not have realized the city was missing, but now that it's…read morehere we see what we have been deprived of for all these years. Was that too dramatic? Come try the Cuban and then tell me what you think. Pro tip: ask for a side of their habanero sauce and dash that on your Cuban or one of the arepas and thank me later. The folks here are friendly and have a chill, welcoming pep in their step. They were around enough to make us feel valued but away enough to allow us to enjoy our meal and conversation. The space is bright and airy with lots of windows for a very Miami-meets-South-Texas vibe. No notes. This place is great and we always look forward to coming back and trying another thing on the menu.

Do you want to try authentic Latin food with amazing drinks? This is your spot!!! I loved, loved,…read moreloved the ambiance here. I came on a Wednesday evening and enjoyed a quiet dinner with my friend. The service was impeccable and the food came out quick. There's a small parking lot on the side of the hotel or you can find free street parking behind the building or along Navarro. Let's get into the food: *Costilla Lomo Salgado (short rib): 4/5 it was very flavorful and well cooked. Just a little on the saltier end but I ate it all! *Pescado Zarandeado (grilled red fish): 4/5 *Fall Back to You: Bourbon drink. Very tasty. Not too sour or sweet. I will definitely be coming back.

Today we had lunch at Ocho on their outdoor patio overlooking the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk…read more It was a peaceful view and we were able to have my sister's dog since they are pet friendly. Angela was our server and she was very friendly and helpful while we made our menu selection. She always kept our drinks full. The food was amazingly delicious with every bite. We even had enough to take home for later.

I'm sad I didn't take pictures! They would be a total thirst trap for my foodie peeps out there!…read more We enjoyed the buffet today at Luna Rosa. There was a lot of variety (pechuga ajillo, chuleta, pernil, arroz con habichuelas, arroz blanco, salad) available to us on the buffet. Right away, our waiter brought sopa de platano, which was part of the buffet as well. Service, from start to finish, was excellent! Dessert is even part of the meal - the buffet had chocolate cake and fruit salad (with fresh mango, apple, pineapple, and watermelon). The restaurant is nice, feels like a family vibe. Great music playing in the background and smiles all around. Loved it!

Saw this place featured on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive Ins and Dives. I'll be honest, most of the time…read moreI try to hit his featured joints when I'm visiting a new city. Only recently found out this location had been on the show, so my wife and I thought "why not?" Bottom line: I'm usually underwhelmed by the places Guy features on DDD. However, I wasn't this time. We were pleasantly surprised by everything. Got lucky our server was Puerto Rican and could walk us through some different items and words on the menu. She was a gem. I knew NOTHING about Puerto Rican food before last Wednesday night. Started with the plantain chips and dip: we ate the whole thing. Wonderful. Highly recommend. My entree was the El Condado steak with arroz con gandules and savory beans. Highly recommend, although I found my steak pretty damn tough to cut and undercooked. Like, seriously pinker than I'd like considering I ordered it medium. My wife ate one of the Mofongo dishes. Everything was very good. Wish my steak had been cooked more and that service hadn't trailed off toward the end, but I still think the whole package is worth that fourth star. Great date night location.

To call this restaurant a hole in the wall would be a disservice. The food is always on point, very…read moreattentive service and the ambience is incredible. It's akin to having a party in your own dining room. Dollar for dollar it's the beat deal in town. Naturally, your taste buds must be familiar with flavors from the Caribbean: Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Cuba, etc. but if you feel adventurous suggest stop on by and give it a chance. Regularly scores high from the food inspectors. Chef Waldito's the best! Always welcomes his customers with the highest respect. Highly recommend.

Great Service and lot's of Great Food... Chef Waldo is a charismatic and energetic person that…read moremakes you feel more than welcome to his space.... Loved the Lunch

Food was delicious, and flavorful. The carnitas were hot, fresh and crunchy. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Can be buys due to limited hours especially on the weekends. Seating is outdoors but in a nice shaded area. Sometimes have events going on and live music occasionally. Highly recommended to family and friends.

The chicken pinchos with garlic bread - great! The alcapurria was made to order but lacked…read moreseasoning in the masa and they were cheap with the ground beef. We didn't get to try any of the other food, but the service was great. Was warm inside with poor ventilation but had some outdoor seating - completely shaded - felt nice a cool on a hot day.

Came here during the lunch buffet and it was pretty good. The waitress was happy to greet us first…read morething we came in and quickly got us a spot. It was pretty busy inside and they ran out of plates for a moment. The atmosphere during the lunch rush was definitely there but quiet enough for a normal table conversation. Food was hot and fresh. The only thing that got me was the loose bits of shell inside the paella.

There's always a long wait for food. Like 60 to 90 min. For a place that doesn't serve alcohol,…read moreit's just an unnecessary wait time. Other restaurants like Luna Rosa will bust your food out WITH alcoholic beverages in a fraction of that time. The last time we went there, we decided to just order to go, in advance. We were told a pick up time and we still had to wait 30 minutes for it to be done. When I got home, I realized they didn't even give me one of my steaks that I paid for, and the woman on the phone had the nerve to argue with me. Poor service, horrible wait, and you won't even receive your food.

Ordered the Cubano sandwich and a cortado and both were among the best I've ever had. The coffee…read morefeatured a drizzle of chocolate on top that made it absolutely perfect, and the sandwich was massive--two of us shared one, and neither of us could even finish our half! This place was a hole in the wall but once you got past the door it was a very clean, modern interior. Real dishes and silverware. A nice setting that was a surprise. ​The quality of the ingredients and the generous portions make this spot a standout.

The food was fantastic. I ordered tostones, ropa vieja, black beans, rice and maduros. Everything…read morewas so flavorful! The service was fast and friendly. My only complaint is the packaging (I got my food to go). The juices from the meat had spilled all over the bag by the time I drove 5 miles home. Thankfully the mess was contained in the bag. In spite of the mess, the food was delicious and I cant wait to try some of the other menu items.