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Where to eat in San Antonio?
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SciAggie
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I'll be at the ISTE conference all next week in San Antonio. I'm staying within walking distance of the convention center and the river walk. Are there any "don't miss" places on the river or nearby? Other suggestions welcome also.
Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon
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It was all the way back in 1990 but I remember eating at a German place near the Riverwalk. The name escapes me right now.
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If I'm ever down there. It's going to be all Mexican food
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I always wander along the river walk and just find a place. We have been to Mi Tierra several times - just looking for new ideas.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
Paging @Foghorn#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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It's a chain, but great food and you've probably tried it...PAPPADEAUX.Tyler, TX XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019, MES, 18.5 WSM, Akorn Jr, 36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB, FB 300, Thermapen
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Breakfast: Magnolia Pancake Haus
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@cazzy Thanks. Are you in SA?Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
Uber to Austin"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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Gunther House is also a great brunch or lunch spot. Thai Dee and Tong's Thai (get the spring rolls) are good Thai spots. If you're into Pho, hit up Pho Nguyen in the Stone Oak area. Wild Fish is another great dinner spot.Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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JohnInCarolina said:Uber to AustinColeman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
Mi Tierra. Most of the river walk is crap for tourists.
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pgprescott said:Mi Tierra. Most of the river walk is crap for tourists.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
With the sh!t you cook I'm surprised you are even able to eat out at all. I'd be pissed off every where I tried to go.
Little Rock, AR
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Rosario's is also a good Mexican spot!Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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If I recall right didn't Valentina's move closer to SA a few months ago? If so, I would make that road trip.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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lousubcap said:If I recall right didn't Valentina's move closer to SA a few months ago? If so, I would make that road trip.
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Well, I tried...Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Biggreenpharmacist said:With the sh!t you cook I'm surprised you are even able to eat out at all. I'd be pissed off every where I tried to go.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
Gulfcoastguy said:It was all the way back in 1990 but I remember eating at a German place near the Riverwalk. The name escapes me right now.
In regards to the OP, dining on the riverwalk is just sort of "meh." Casa Rio is probably the most popular spot on the riverwalk, but every time I eat there I leave disappointed.
Mi Tierra or La Margarita in the Market Square are much better than what you'll find on the riverwalk. You can take a trolly to the market square from the convention center. -
Just re-read that you've been to SA a bunch before, sorry for the useless advice above, lol. There's this place called the Alamo though, it's like a really old church you should check out. It's where James Bowie invented Texas or something.
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Guajillos is my recommendation to most people. Not Tex-Mex, but central and southern Mexican foot: grilled meat with cheese, the hottest salsa you will every try and very good fish dishes. The best fideo soup I have ever had. a bit of a hole in the wall but well worth it. If you want to stay in the down town area, I would highly recommend the local upscale steak house Bohannans. great food. Also, Little Rhine steak house and The Fig Tree next door. both are on the river walk. my .02
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@pgar171 Thanks. @Tettletime Yeah, there was that one dude with the big knife and another feller with a coon skin cap... Seems I've heard of them boys.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
pgar171 said:Guajillos is my recommendation to most people. Not Tex-Mex, but central and southern Mexican foot:
Little Rock, AR
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Pico de Gallo is really good.
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
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JohnInCarolina said:Uber to AustinNew Albany, Ohio
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THEBuckeye said:JohnInCarolina said:Uber to Austin
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Boudro's. Have them make the guacamole tableside. I never liked guac until I had guac there. Everything is outstanding. The @cazzy already gave a lot of good advice. And Little Rhein is great but pricey. The main thing is to avoid the Mexican food on the Riverwalk. Pretty much any Mexican restaurant in town is great - unless it is on the Riverwalk... Gunther House is awesome.
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San Antonio, TX
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@Foghorn Thank you.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
If you are going to be downtown I would recommend checking out the following places:
Casa Rio - Mexican. It's the oldest and most iconic restaurant on the Riverwalk. I think it's pretty good.
The Esquire Tavern - Gastropub with excellent cocktails.
Zinc - It's a wine bar that serves a little bit of everything. (I love the burger). It is owned by the same people that own Budros.
Bella on the River - Mediterranean.
I will say that there is a lot of garbage on the riverwalk so choose wisely and avoid MICHELINO’S and the county line the plague.
If you want to stray from the river walk you can head to Southtown (might require a cab)
La Frite Belgian Bistro - good mussels
Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina - Good Mexican
Frank - sausages
Hot Joy - Asian Fusion
Battalion - Italian in an old fire house. It's amazing.
B&D Ice House - pretty decent BBQ
You might also want to hit up the Friendly Spot and La Tuna for beers afterward. (Both ice houses)
You could also head up to the Pearl (by river taxi or cab). There are a lot of great restaurants there.
Cured - Charcuterie. Try their pig cheek poutine.
The Granary - made Texas Monthly's top 50 BBQ spots. They do elevated BBQ in the evening but you can get their market place which is regular BBQ.
La Gloria - Mexican street food
IL SOGNO OSTERIA - amazing Italian (make a reservation) - New American
Super - New American
SOUTHERLEIGH FINE FOOD & BREWERY
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any u
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