If you're craving Indian food, one place to get it near Retreat at Cross Mountain is India Taj Palace. The buffet at lunchtime is a great way to sample an array of authentic dishes. You can also order off the menu from a wide variety of options.

India Taj Palace's appetizers include Vegetable Samosas – fried turnovers stuffed with potatoes & green peas, Papadum – crackers made from lentil flour, and Mixed Pakoras – crispy, deep fried veggies dipped in garbanzo batter. Main dishes include Mixed Grill Tandoori with chicken, shrimp, lamb & fish cooked in a traditional clay oven, Chicken Tikka Masala – chicken cubes in a creamy tomato sauce, and Lamb Korma – lamb cubes, cashews, raisins & almonds in a cream sauce. There are also plenty of vegetarian entrée options.

India Taj Palace is open every day in San Antonio, Texas.

India Taj Palace
20323 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 497-4800
www.indiatajpalace.com
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Just off the scenic San Antonio Riverwalk, Zinc Bistro and Bar transports diners to a quaint European eatery in both its cuisine and atmosphere. Snag a table in its picturesque courtyard and enjoy the bubbling melodies that emanate from its fountain. They set the soundtrack for a romantic dinner, worlds apart from the busy riverwalk just beyond the brick patio.

Begin your meal with one of the popular prickly pear margaritas and a serving of the truffle fries, which come loaded with Parmesan cheese. Pair it with a few other small plates from the tapas menu to create a full feast, such as the flash-fried calamari, the garlicky escargot, or the spicy two-alarm hummus. You can also opt for your own entree, like a bubbly pizza topped with Italian sausage or New York strip steak with home fries. Wash it all down with your margarita, a glass of wine from the lengthy and internationally inspired list, or a craft beer.

Zinc Bistro and Bar
207 N. Presa Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-2900
www.zincwine.com
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Looking for an elegant bar and dining spot for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch? Look no further than Silo, where a classy ambiance, expert service and delectable food combine to form a primo dining experience. Nestle up to an artisan-made cocktail or glass of wine and a sumptuous starter like Pan Roasted Mussels with grilled foccacia, Black Angus Beef Lettuce Wraps, or Chicken Fried Oysters with mustard hollandaise. Entrees include Prime Centercut Ribeye with red wine reduction, Chilean Sea Bass with Vietnamese lemongrass jus, Five Spice Duck with blackberry cider sauce, and Seared Sea Scallops with saffron buerre blanc. Brunch fare features a three-course prix fixe menu with champagne. Groove to live music in the bar on Thursday through Saturday nights.

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Silo:
434 N 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 483-8989

www.siloelevatedcuisine.com
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