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AngelsSix
01-03-2008, 16:10
Any Texans here on the board?? I will be in SA for the next couple of months for school and now that I am more familiar with the area, I would like to visit some decent places to eat, etc. I like the Riverwalk, but I KNOW there are better places out there!!
Hook a sister up!!
Best mexican in town is the Alamo Cafe - and prices are good there too!
There's a place on 410 that makes the best burger and fries in the State, but I can't remember the name. I'm sure somebody will come up with it.
I've been stationed there twice, and I love that city.
They're very friendly to military families down there.
IRONRKSNS
01-05-2008, 07:36
Best mexican in town is the Alamo Cafe - and prices are good there too!
There's a place on 410 that makes the best burger and fries in the State, but I can't remember the name. I'm sure somebody will come up with it.
I've been stationed there twice, and I love that city.
They're very friendly to military families down there.
I believe you are referring to Chester's Hamburger Co. It is a great place to grab a beer and a burger. I lived in Boerne, which is the start of the Texas hill country, its gorgeous and you couldn't ask for friendlier people.
I lived in San Antonio for a little while and two of the places that come to mind are Pappadeaux Seafood off the 410 loop (good food, but a little pricey) and The Flying Saucer off I-10 (not a restaurant but a great place if you happen to love beer, has over a hundred selections).
if you get a chance to go to Austin, Dirty Martin's lil run down shack off 36th and guadalope i belive(havent been back home in quite some time now) they have the best burgers! Also in Round Rock, north of Austin, the Lone Star Bakery in down town Round Rock for their World Famous donuts(Food network rated them 3rd in the world a few years back). These are secrets are guarded closely from outsiders. I share to live a dream through you. good luck with whatever school you are attending as well sir.
I haven't spent as much time in SA the last few years, but since you are in the area, I would highly recommend the trip up to Driftwood to the Salt Lick BBQ. It is really in the middle of nowhere, I drove thru Driftwood and didn't even know I missed it. Outstanding bbq in a beautiful setting SW of Austin or NW of San Marcos. Warning, they don't take credit cards but they do have an ATM in the lobby. Also, can be huge lines on the weekends. their website is saltlickbbq.com
Dad
I haven't spent as much time in SA the last few years, but since you are in the area, I would highly recommend the trip up to Driftwood to the Salt Lick BBQ. It is really in the middle of nowhere, I drove thru Driftwood and didn't even know I missed it. Outstanding bbq in a beautiful setting SW of Austin or NW of San Marcos. Warning, they don't take credit cards but they do have an ATM in the lobby. Also, can be huge lines on the weekends. their website is saltlickbbq.com
Dad
The Salt Lick is awesome, you are making me very hungry, LOL. If you go, take your own cooler of beer!
Also, as far as BBQ goes, it will be worth it for you to drive up to Austin on a Friday or Saturday night to catch dinner and a concert at Stubb's. Great BBQ, great outdoor venue, right in the middle of everything. Afterward, you will be within walking distance of Sixth Street and various libations.
RUDY's BBQ
There are two SA locations (last time I checked anyway), one in Leon Springs which is on the way out to Boerne out I-10 and the other is by Sea World. It's the best BBQ. Not at all fancy, but gets super crowded in the evenings, so be prepared to stand in a decent sized line to place your order. You'll want to buy a bottle of the sauce to take home with you. I get a case sent up to me to distribute to various favored friends from time to time by my parents. :) The BBQ brisket rocks, and the smoked turkey are my two favorites. If you are a spicy whimp, try the Not-So-Hot Sauce.
If you want fancier BBQ, you can always try the County Line.
Alamo Cafe isn't really Mexican, but it is Tex-Mex at its finest. There are two locations now. One on I-10 by USAA and the Medical Center area (the older location) and a much newer HUGE location on 281 near Blanco (I dont remember the exact exit, but it's on the access road just past Blanco on the east side). For Mexican food there are plenty of places and everyone local will probably have their own personal favorite, but... mine are:
El Jarro De Arturo 13421 San Pedro Ave - near Ft Sam in the Alamo Heights area; and Tomatillo's Cafe 3210 Broadway St also in the same area.
For Italian, Paesanos is at 555 E Basse Rd. They have this shrimp dish that still makes my mouth water and I haven't had it in like 10 years. It right in the heart of Alamo Heights.
Eating in San Antonio is really good - you kind of can't go too wrong. Even the fast food is good if you want fast mexican try Taco Cabana and for fast BBQ, Bill Millers isn't half bad and is a ton better than McD's!
I'm sure I'll think of a bunch of other places to eat, but no matter what, Bluebell is the best ice cream in the country. :p
That is the name I have been trying to remember. Haven't been there in 12 years or so but it was a great place to eat--where the locals went.
RUDY's BBQ = Awesome!!!!!!:lifter
AngelsSix
01-07-2008, 18:06
Good timing on the food discussion, I am watching Anthony Bordain (No Reservations), I love this show!! I am going to check out Paisano's this weekend, and am definitely going to hit up some BBQ as well. If anyone knows where I can find Indian, let me know. Thanks for all the suggestions!!
Kimberly
Bill Harsey
01-07-2008, 18:35
Good timing on the food discussion, I am watching Anthony Bordain (No Reservations), I love this show!! I am going to check out Paisano's this weekend, and am definitely going to hit up some BBQ as well. If anyone knows where I can find Indian, let me know. Thanks for all the suggestions!!
Kimberly
That bubbas not half bad for a big city kid.
I like the show too.