I'll be in SA later this week. Looking for recommendations for a couple meals along Riverwalk... at least one tex-mex.

Thanks for the suggestion. According to the map online it looks like it might be walking distance from the hotel (although I'm not very familiar with the area... last time I visited SA was late 20th century). Any non-Mexican restaurants along the Riverwalk you recommend.

Well, I don't live there anymore so I'm out of date. But, biga on the banks was one of my faves. Pricey but very good.

Walk to roasrios and hang out in southtown. Go to the friendly spot and grab a beer across the street.

Yeah, nothing wrong with walking along the river walk and grabbing a few drinks, but for food, move off out of there for better food and value. Stop by the Esquire and have a drink. Also stop in the Menger Bar and see some history. If you don't make it to Rosarios and still want Tex mex, pop in to La margarita or Mi tierra for the experience you want. Check the map, the south town area isn't too far away, grab an Uber if it's too hot, won't cost much.

The walk direct from downtown along the surface streets to King William wouldn't take long, but I would suggest an easy stroll along the riverwalk starting at Nueva St and pop up at Arsenal and cut through the neighborhood.

It'll take a little longer, but the walk would be more enjoyable.

Doesn't Rosario's own Acenar? When I went recently it was pretty similar and very good.

BlackLab said:

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Doesn't Rosario's own Acenar? When I went recently it was pretty similar and very good.

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Yep. Lisa Wong still owns it I believe. Bruce Auden (Biga on the Banks) had a hand in it too, IIRC.

I haven't been there in years, but we enjoyed it. I wouldn't call it TexMex though.

p_bubel said:

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The walk direct from downtown along the surface streets to King William wouldn't take long, but I would suggest an easy stroll along the riverwalk starting at Nueva St and pop up at Arsenal and cut through the neighborhood.

It'll take a little longer, but the walk would be more enjoyable.

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Use to do that when I worked downtown, great suggestion.

Budros and Biga on the Bank

Acenar is decent. They make a great mojito and you can make reservations using the open table app so you never have to wait.

Thanx again for the feedback

So I went by Rosario's for a late lunch today... but had to call it off as I couldn't find anywhere to park (that I was willing to leave my truck). It's too far to walk to from where I'm staying... but I might give it another try before I leave town.

Even though it was super hot outside... I walked to Rosario's this afternoon. I probably should have ordered something more adventuresome, but the chicken flauta flautas were good.

Bump. 10 year anniversary trip to SA coming up. Would like a nicer "anniversary" dinner and then other good spots for a breakfast, couple of lunches and a dinner.

Bliss for anniversary.

Magnolia pancake house for breakfast.

Bliss for anniversary.

Magnolia pancake house for breakfast.

Bohanons for anniversary.

Anniversary dinner considerations should include:
Bohannons (Steaks with excellent service although the Seabass is my favorite)
Biga on the Banks
Bella on the River (intimate)

Breakfast considerations
La Fonda on Main (Excellent Mexican fare in a classy setting)
Feast (Southtown brunch spot)
Las Canarias (high class and expensive brunch setup)
Nola (beignets in a low key setting)

Lunch
The Pearl (any of the food court places and eat outside are fun)
Shuck Shack (Fun out door vibe with oysters)
Pig Pen (fun outdoor vibe with Brisket Nachos)

I wouldn't eat anywhere on the River Walk.

I would check out some of these if you have the time.
Battalion
Feast
Range
Rebelle

Enjoy!

Has anyone been to Casa Rio lately, my wife went last month and reported the food was actually better than she remembered. The manager informed her that they have made changes.

I love Mexican Manhattan on Soledad. From the street it looks like a hole in the wall but go in and ask to sit on the patio.

My family has always gone to Casa Rio. Always loved it. Any time we try to get adventurous and try somewhere else, it does suck. But really do recommend Casa Rio.

I cannot speak from recent experience on Casa Rio as I haven't been there in 10-15 years but it historically was very touristy. I like Mexican Manhattan because it is the exact opposite. As an added bonus the Owners have several kids that are Aggies.

One of the few places we consider going to eat on the River Walk is Boudro's.
Been consistently good for years. For Mexican, La Margarita and Mi Tierra's for the downtown flavor and atmosphere - (walking distance from River Walk).

http://www.boudros.com/

Good Bull Jones 17 said:

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My family has always gone to Casa Rio. Always loved it. Any time we try to get adventurous and try somewhere else, it does suck. But really do recommend Casa Rio.

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Sorry to disagree, but this is just bad Tex-Mex

The only good place on the Riverwalk is Boudro's.