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Ocho: Enjoy Cuban-Inspired Cuisine on the River

June 2, 2016 by

A restaurant bar located inside Havana Hotel on the San Antonio River Walk, Ocho is known for its charming ambiance, mixed drinks, and food. Havana Hotel is more than a century old and lends the weight of its history to Ocho, which locals love for its classy furniture and stately chandeliers. Popular menu items include the chorizo con queso, the salmon con arroz gandules, the pollo al sarten and the Havana cubano. Round out your meal with the mojito, locals say it is superb.

Like other restaurants on the River Walk, Ocho can be a bit pricey, but locals say it’s worth it for the food and ambiance. Though the wine list is not extensive, regulars feel that it’s well-matched to the menu. Ocho doesn’t take reservations, but business here is booming so be prepared to wait for a table. Ocho is open Sundays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Ocho
1015 Navarro Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-2008
www.havanasanantonio.com/ocho.shtml
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Choose from 58 Ceviches at Muelle 58

July 30, 2015 by

San Antonio locals recommend Muelle 58 for its quirky atmosphere, friendly service and wide range of fresh seafood options. If you like ceviche, this is the restaurant for you—the menu features 58 different kinds of ceviche, and indecisive customers can order a ceviche sampler to try several varieties. Other popular dishes at Muelle 58 include the sautéed octopus, the enchiladas, the salmon al pastor, the tostones, the fish tacos and the churros, which some Yelp reviewers have called the best they’ve ever tasted.

Regulars say that prices are particularly reasonable at Muelle 58, and that it’s a good place to catch the game. Kids love eating at Muelle 58, and customers say that staff are always willing to explain menu items. Service is generally swift and courteous.

Muelle 58 is open Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Muelle 58
19903 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 267-5865
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Raising Cane’s: Dig Into Some Chicken Fingers

May 28, 2015 by

At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, every meal centers on a helping of chicken fingers. Raising Cane’s brags that its chicken is never frozen, and fans say they can taste that this is true. Choose from one of four combo meals that contain three to six chicken fingers. The kid’s meal gets you two chicken fingers, sides, a drink, and a prize. The sandwich combo for adults, on the other hand, includes three chicken fingers on a Kaiser roll. Sides include fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast.

Buy tailgates—quantities of 25, 50, 75, or 100 chicken fingers—to feed a group. Locals love the chicken fingers, the special dipping sauce, the slaw, the fries, the Texas toast, and the lemonade. The quality of the food remains consistent with each order, regulars say.

Raising Cane’s is open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
19110 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 499-0011
www.raisingcanes.com
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Italian Fare Staples Are Served at Milano

April 23, 2015 by

Milano has been one of San Antonio’s most popular Italian restaurants for more than 22 years. Locals say the food is delicious, the portions are generous and the staff is friendly and attentive. Milano’s casual-but-refined ambiance makes this restaurant the perfect choice for a romantic evening, a family outing or a celebration with friends. Regulars recommend the chicken cannelloni, the baked ziti and the linguini carbonara. Most customers go with the daily special, which they say is always delicious. Previous specials have included chicken picatta, chicken Napolitano, sea bass and Colorado rack of lamb.

The owner, Talal Hajali, welcomes many customers personally, and goes out of his way to make every diner feel at home. Enjoy a drink with your meal from Milano’s fully stocked bar.

Milano is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Milano
19239 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 495-3663
www.milanoitaliangrill.com/
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Oaks Crossing Bistro and Bar: Barbecue, Tacos, and More

January 29, 2015 by

Located in a San Antonio HEB grocery store, Oaks Crossing Bistro & Bar offers a menu of sliders, tacos, pizzas, small plates and barbecue. Regular events at Oaks Crossing Bar & Bistro include kids eat free Mondays, live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Locals appreciate that Oaks Crossing Bar & Bistro allows them to grab a quick bite to eat while they’re running their errands. Popular menu items include the brisket, the brisket beans, the creamed corn, the Texas-sized barbecue nachos, and the barbecue brisket and slaw sliders.

Oaks Crossing is open Mondays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Oaks Crossing Bistro & Bar
23635 Wilderness Oak
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 482-3360
www.heb.com/page/oaks-crossing
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The Station Cafe: Grab a Slice or a Sandwich

December 22, 2014 by

A trendy little pizza joint in Southtown in San Antonio, The Station Cafe serves a creative array of hot and cold sandwiches as well as whole pizzas and pizza by the slice. Other offerings include soup and salad, so you can enjoy a soup and salad, pizza and salad, or a pizza, soup and salad combo. Locals love The Station Cafe’s sandwiches and particularly recommend the pulled pork sandwich, the Turkey Chupacabara, the jalapeno turkey sandwich, the San Antonio cheese steak and the jalapeno roast beef.

The Station Cafe is a reasonably priced option for lunch or a quick dinner out with friends. Next door, you’ll find The Filling Station Tap Room, a pub owned by the same folks. The Station Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Station Cafe
701 S. St. Marys Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 444-2200
www.thestationsa.com
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The Luxury: Relax on the River

October 23, 2014 by

With outdoor seating adjacent to the River Walk and an extensive beer and wine selection, The Luxury tops the list of many San Antonio locals’ favorite restaurants. Place your order at the counter, seat yourself and wait to be served—but be advised that lines can get long and many customers approach the counter still undecided. Those who know the menu well will probably order the French fries right away, however, which come with a special sauce. Other popular menu items include the milanesia, the veggie banh mi, the pura vida salad, the cargo salad, and the pulled pig sandwich.

Though the outdoor-only seating at The Luxury can get hot in the summer time, locals say it’s worth it for the food. While you wait for your food, enjoy a craft beer from The Luxury’s long list, people-watch or play with your table marker, a toy animal. The Luxury is open Sundays through Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Luxury
103 E Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 354-2274
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Luxury/117378781683528
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Tacos El Piquin: Affordable Mexican Cuisine

October 2, 2014 by

Tacos El Piquin worked its way up from a food truck to a taqueria in San Antonio, opening its brick-and-mortar location on Huebner Road in 2012. Regulars say Tacos El Piquin uses fresher and tastier ingredients than other taquerias in the area. The salsa bar here offers plenty of fresh options as well, including pickled red onions and roasted serranos. Popular menu items include the asada and al pastor tacos, the quesadillas, the tostra al pastor, the El Impossible taco, the huarache, and the costra.

Locals say that Tacos El Piquin serves some of San Antonio’s most authentic Mexican cuisine. You’ll often find expatriates from Mexico dining here. Since Tacos El Piquin stays open late, it’s a good option if you want to grab something on the way home from a late night. Tacos El Piquin is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Thursdays through Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Tacos El Piquin
19211 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 303-4129
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Marioli: Sandwiches by Day, Tacos by Night

September 25, 2014 by

Owner and chef Mariana Oliver brings her Mexico City roots to bear on the menu of Marioli. It serves sandwiches and salads by day, but brings out the spitted pork to transform itself into a taqueria after 6 p.m. Regulars say that Marioli may serve some of the tastiest and most authentic Mexican food in San Antonio. Locals recommend the ceviche, the chicharron de queso, the tacos al pastor and cochinita pibil. If you’re in the mood for a sandwich, try the Marioli’s special or the club sandwich. For dessert, try one of the Mexican-style pastries, like the tres leches cupcake or the concha.

Customers almost invariably say that the service at Marioli is warm and welcoming. Marioli also caters corporate events, lunches and formal dinners of all kinds. Marioli is open Mondays through Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Marioli
18730 Tuscany Stone
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 496-1111
www.marioli2go.com/default.html
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