I'll be there next month. Two things I want to challenge is A. Florida-Cuban-Mexican food vs Texas-Mexican food, and B. Does Texas have the best BBQ. Where should I go? Bonus if the restaurant you mentioned is not on any Google top ten list.
Mexican and BBQ recommendations for the San Antonio, TX area
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Honestly, I have never found good BBQ in San Antonio. The original Rudy's is there, but its not all that good compared to others in surrounding cities. Its worth driving to Austin and go to Franklins but prepare for a 2+ hour wait normally, Seguin for Burnt Bean Company or Lockhart for any of the big names there....Blacks, Kreutz's, Smitty's etc. None are very far from SA. Good Mexican food is easy to find everywhere.
Rudy's is terrible.
Two Brother's BBQ is regarded very welll
Augies BBQ is another one that was good, but i havent eaten it in a while.
as far as mexican food, how local/rundown do you want it to be?
Rosario's is the better big tourist type mexican food places, downtown, etc.
if you want like hole in wall, you're the only white person in there, dont check any health inspection scores, then let me know and i can point you in the right direction.
I saw one before that said something like, "our food is made by an authentic Mayan virgin. His name is Juan. He says he's not, but we don't believe him."
There is a Rudy's near my work that is ok, but the one in San Antonio is horrible. I tried the San Antonio location once and it was absolutely awful.
Google search "Nidia's Latin Grill Dover, FL". Click to street view the location. That is my goto for chicken and ribs. And they make a killer horchata. Just to give you an idea of my type of fare.
Just stay away from any joint on the River Walk, they're mostly all over priced tourist traps.
Thought we just did this one a few months ago?
Regardless, more/better eatin’ outside San Antonio, but a side trip to Luling will get you some of the best bbq in the world.
There’s also a bbq joint in Cibolo down by the RR tracks that’s just OK, but their smoked chicken is about the best I’ve ever had…can’t recall the name though.
Local mom and pop mexican restaurants > any chain
Truly great dining at Bliss, Bohannon’s, and The Palm downtown, but it’s not bbq or mexican.
Several awesome options in New Braunfels.. Try La Cosecha for Mexican. Wagyu fajitas or their carnitas is unreal
Regardless, more/better eatin’ outside San Antonio, but a side trip to Luling will get you some of the best bbq in the world.
There’s also a bbq joint in Cibolo down by the RR tracks that’s just OK, but their smoked chicken is about the best I’ve ever had…can’t recall the name though.
Local mom and pop mexican restaurants > any chain
Truly great dining at Bliss, Bohannon’s, and The Palm downtown, but it’s not bbq or mexican.
Several awesome options in New Braunfels.. Try La Cosecha for Mexican. Wagyu fajitas or their carnitas is unreal
I almost had explosive diarrhea in the riverwalk river one night....
lots of alcohol...large meal somewhere...into a bar on the riverwalk for more alcohol...gastro intestinal emergency developed... couldnt find my way back to the Menger hotel.... contemplated seriously just dropping my pants and blowing it out into the river...nobody would have noticed.
lots of alcohol...large meal somewhere...into a bar on the riverwalk for more alcohol...gastro intestinal emergency developed... couldnt find my way back to the Menger hotel.... contemplated seriously just dropping my pants and blowing it out into the river...nobody would have noticed.
For BBQ, go to Lockhart and enjoy. There's Black's, Terry Black's, Smittys, Kreuz, Chisholm Trail and Rileys. Riley is the cheapest, Black's and Terry Black's is the most expensive and Terry Black's is prob the best. For Mexican food, Mi Tierra downtown SA is the best. I live in Lockhart and have eaten at all the BBQ places and we always go to Mi Tierra when we go to SA. There hundreds of great BBQ places all over this part of Texas. Good luck to ya.
For BBQ Luling or Lockhart (towns), touristy.
I like BBQ sauce on my BBQ, so I'm not a fan of Texas BBQ.
Regular Mexican:
Taco Garage by the airport
Henry's Puffy Tacos on the south side
Pico de Gallo and Mi Tierra (touristy)
Taco Tote (fast food but good) right on I-10
I like BBQ sauce on my BBQ, so I'm not a fan of Texas BBQ.
Regular Mexican:
Taco Garage by the airport
Henry's Puffy Tacos on the south side
Pico de Gallo and Mi Tierra (touristy)
Taco Tote (fast food but good) right on I-10
Harmons is the one in cibolo. I remember when they used to be a food truck like 20 years ago or so. It’s pretty good to me.
Drive to Naegelin's for breakfast one morning.
It's in New Braunfels, and absolutely worth the trip. We are no carb folks, until we get to Naegelin's. Bratwurst kolaches, cherry struedel, maple bacon doughnuts, and pecan bars. For Pete's sake, their breakfast sandwich is a glazed doughnut, split, with eggs, sausage, and cheese. Have mercy!
Thank me later.
Then go to Dury's Guns on your way back. If you run into Johnny, tell him his Georgia buddy said hello.. Great gun store.
It's in New Braunfels, and absolutely worth the trip. We are no carb folks, until we get to Naegelin's. Bratwurst kolaches, cherry struedel, maple bacon doughnuts, and pecan bars. For Pete's sake, their breakfast sandwich is a glazed doughnut, split, with eggs, sausage, and cheese. Have mercy!
Thank me later.
Then go to Dury's Guns on your way back. If you run into Johnny, tell him his Georgia buddy said hello.. Great gun store.
And a few doors down at The Alpine Haus is the best German food I’ve had outside Germany…better than a lot of my dining experiences there too!
And around the corner is Muck n’ Fuss… awesome burgers!
And off the roundabout/town square the opposite way is Krauses, Huisache Grill, and Codys ($pendy but great food). Plus Myron’s Prime Steakhouse (better than Ruth’s Chris), and a great seafood restaurant too: McAdoos.
Then since you've come that far, hit Gruene… We always go to Mozie's, but there’s a ton of great food to be had there too.
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