Boudro's On the River Walk
- Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Garage
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: No
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
34 Reviews for Boudro's On the River Walk
Gaaawww!!! The TEXAS FILET & FRITES ($24.50) with Chimichurri is out-of-this-world. Seriously, you will have trouble not cracking a grin upon your first bite. By the way, "listed as one of the only restaurants in 100 places to visit before you die" it is in fact the only restuarant listed in TX. Worth a visit. (By the way, if you can bribe the waiter into getting the recipe - would be forever in your debt).
Its worth the wait if it is tourist season. Ask the waiter and they will walk you over to their quiet high-end bar out the back and come get you when your name is called (not bad!) ENJOY!!!
The only thing wrong with Boudro's is the fact that it's on the Riverwalk and is therefore subject to the throngs of mindless tourists present there. I have had two experiences dining there, and enjoyed both of them thoroughly. When I find myself back on the Riverwalk I'll be visiting again.
My favorite dish there is the blackened ribeye steak. I have also tasted their Big Tails, Little Tails (Lobster, shrimp and crawfish tails) plate on well prepared Risotto and loved it. Of course, you should also get the guacamole if not just for the freshness then also for the impressive display of navigating the table amidst the crowd.
And it's the crowd that makes this restaurant the most impressive. Somehow amidst the insane throngs that is a weekend on the Riverwalk they deliver excellent table side service. I recommend getting a table on the river or inside - the tables outside in the common area are cramped.
The food has proven consistently good, and the signature drinks are fine. This is a restaurant that stands on its own and I believe would actually benefit from not being on the Riverwalk - but that may just be me and my aversion to crowds.
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My dad lives out of the country and the last few times he's visited, he wanted to go here but we couldn't get the whole family together to go. The last time he was here we did.
My fam tends to dislike restaurants that are very loud and crowded - they will go out to eat at 5pm to avoid it. However, the food at Boudro's made up for the insanity that was the atmosphere. We went during spring break and tourists were everywhere, the place was packed. I expected the service to lag because of this but our waiter was excellent.
Our party raved about the prickly pear margs, the gumbo, and steak frites. We had the table-side made guac but as others have mentioned, besides the freshness it's just simply good, and interesting that they use oranges in it.
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This place is all right, no real problem. I went to try the guacamole everyone here had been raving about, which was good but nothing that'd blow your mind if you've eaten a lot of guacamole. The freshness is nice, of course.
I had a gulf-shrimp and lobster (?) sandwich that was great, as was the mojito I had. My wife had a cheesy chicken wrap of some sort that was pretty boring, if creamy. We ordered off the lunch menu.
Compared to other river walk places I've been, this one didn't make me feel like a fanny-pack tourist getting ripped off. As such, if I find myself down in the river walk again, I'd probably revisit it if I couldn't find another "normal" place to try down there.
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Thanks to the fellow yelpers - we tried this place b/c of the reviews here and loved it!! We had to try the guac b/c it's what everyone talked about, and that was a fun (watching) and yummy experience. It was delicious.
We started off with an ice cold Dos Equis (for me) and a mojito (fiance). Both good on a really hot and humid day.
For entrees, I had the Wood Grill Fish Fillet (ono fish) and it was pretty good, although it was probably b/c I didn't like the texture, I didn't like the dish so much. The sides that came with the dish were good though - garlic mash and grilled veggies. My fiance had the Gulf Yellowfin Tuna and that was delicious. I liked the tuna better, so we traded.
We left happily satisfied! Also, the riverwalk experience is definitely something to check out!!
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This place was a bit of a hodge podge of stuff but mostly seafood. If you're a fan of fish, this is the place to go. I ordered their herb crusted fish with sautee'd mushrooms, spinach and Israeli couscous that was drizzled with this creamy Chipotle sauce. There was just enough kick to the sauce so you knew it was there but I think I could have done without it. With the 97 degree temperature, I think the minimal cream sauce was even too much. I think something lighter would have been a better compliment. But then again, I'm a bit impartial to slightly tangier dishes that leave you feeling good about what you ate. Nothing heavy. However, I must give compliments to the chef for the fish. The fish of the evening was grouper and usually, I'm more of a fan of the slightly heartier white fish such as halibut or swordfish, but the grouper was surpisingly good. Very tender, flakey and not too buttery like it usually is. To wash this down, I ordered a strawberry breeze that was a combination of fresh strawberries, ice and Texas white wine. It was very very sweet so I wouldn't recommend downing this thing too fast. But man, Texas wine on an empty stomach is a doozy. Careful ya'll.
Recommendations: Table-side guacamole (everyone raved about it), Crab cakes, Prickly pear margarita
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Best table-side guacamole I've ever had! A Cajun name for a restaurant on the River Walk in San Antonio can only mean one thing - Cajun cuisine with Tex-Mex influences... or is it the reverse?!?! It doesn't matter because either this restaurant is awesome. The atmosphere is even a mix of Southwest and Traditional New Orleans. It's all about the blending of these two cultures and it's done wonderfully. It's worth the wait for a table outside.
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I was in San Antonio recently for a conference. Even though I grew up in Corpus, went to UT and now live in Houston, I don't believe I had EVER been to the riverwalk before. Anyway...
The group I went with kept talking about the guacamole as though it was God's gift to avecados. I was thinking to myself, yeah, right, I'm from Corpus, I KNOW guacamole.
This guacamole was probably some of the best I've ever had. It was delicious. Creamy. Smooth. Flavorful. The waiter prepared it tableside, and they had oranges on their cart. I wish I had actually watched them make it, I assume they use the oranges like limes in regular guacamole (although they had limes too).
I had a beef fajita wrap or something as the entree. It was okay. Nothing special. This place gets 5 stars because of it's guacamole. And they seated us right away during lunchtime, Fiesta, and American Association of Petroleum Geologists conference week. Apparently it was a busy time.
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I didn't expect much because the places on the Riverwalk don't offer a high level of dining, but this place proved me wrong. The guacamole was as good as described. My only complaint is that guacamole for 2 is made with one avocado. In CA we make Guac for 2 with 2 avocados, Guac for 3 with 3 avocados, etc. We'll order 2 for the 3 of us next time. The rest of our meals were good but the Guac was the highlight.
We are going to hit it again for lunch before we leave just to check for consistency :)
Note: We DID return and were greeted like old friends. Enjoyed another excellent lunch and came back later for Mojitos and more Guac. Great place to sit and enjoy the sights on the Riverwalk. We'll be sure to stop by here on the next trip to San Antonio.
Good God y'all this place is excellent. I was in town for a conference and after my first dinner here, I looked no further for restaurants on night 2. My first dinner was a red snapper fillet served over garlic mash with grilled veggies~ topped with a spicy crawfish butter. Heaven. At the advice of practically everyone I came across, I also ordered the guacamole which was very good. The berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream was the bomb.
My second night back, I ordered the shrimp cocktail app which was very good and came with a jicama slaw that was really yummy and went well with the shrimp. I had the salmon with mustard-butter (on the side after the previous night's butter over-indulgence) and a double order of grilled veggies (in place of the aforementioned garlic mash which was also an indulgence on the first night).
Both dinners were excellent and service was impeccable each time. Fantastic place and a can't-miss if you are in town and want a great meal.
I love Boudro's! It was one of the places that my friend would take me to when I'd come to visit San Antonio and is now a favorite of mine since moving here.
I agree that the guac is great. However, don't forget to try the Prickly Pear Margarita's. They are fabulous! Everything that I've tried here has been very tasty including the coconut shrimp and the smoked shrimp and peppercorn bacon club sandwich (from the lunch menu). (I've had some other dishes but I don't remember them.)
In the winter they have Mexican blankets and heat lamps out on the patio which is a nice touch.
They can get very busy! You may want to consider reservations if you have a tight schedule or want to dine during dinner hours.
It's one of the two best restaurant's on the Riverwalk in my opinion because it's not a chain (which is something I love to support) and the food is worth the money. A lot of the restaurants are VERY overpriced for what they're serving down on the Riverwalk.
Boudro's is more upscale but I feel like the service and food match up nicely which make it a terrific place to take a date or a business client.
Some years back, after dinner I walked out with a giant bottle of Tabasco and an avocado. I always felt guilty about it and wish I could go back in time and make good on my one and only shoplifting experience. Plus 1 star for my crime of passion.
For the most part, most ot restaurants on the Riverwalk are so so, Boudro's is an exception. They do a decent job serving up some better than average entrees. Nice place for comfort food and can't beat the location as it's within stumbling distance to several of the hotels in the area.
Sorry about the Tabasco.
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Boudro's is one of the few establishments on the Riverwalk that I recommend to friends and clients. The staff is friendly, food amazing, and selection vast. There are a few places, in town, that will always stick in my mind and Boudro's is one of them.
All I remember was the guacamole, which was made tableside and rocked my world. That's all you need to know.
One word: Overpriced.
We went here hoping for good food on the riverwalk because of all the promising reviews on Yelp. We ordered the guacamole and everything was dandy. And then we crashed and burned. We ordered the seafood platter and blackened prime rib. The platter was ok, nothing special. The prime rib looked so good but I wasn't able to cut it o.0. I love my steak medium rare, very reddish pink in the middle but this was inedible. We could barely CUT and chew the thing. So we asked the waiter to have it cooked a tiny bit more--MEDIUM RARE not seared or rare. Long after my bf has finished his plate, the slab of meat comes back black as a piece of coal. Any flavor that I first tasted in its rare state had burnt up in flames, leaving a lovely piece of coal for me to cut and eat. The waiter was a jerk about it since he came after delivering the piece of meat and said, "See, now all the flavor is gone." Not worth the money.
It's not often you find a place that is thought of as a Cajun/Creole restaurant/steakhouse that also has good Mexican food. Then again, this IS Texas.
This is a great place to eat on the Riverwalk. It's a genuine place to eat instead of a chain restaurant with jacked up prices for it's location. We were too cheap to spend much money on lunch here which was too bad since the food was really good.
Boudro's was doing customized tableside guac long before the chain restaurants brought it back. Almost every table was getting it (except ours since the husband doesn't like guac - I need to work on that), and it looked great.
My appetizer portion (but an entree for me because I'm super cheap) salmon tacos were amazing.
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I wasn't all that surprised that Boudro's is listed under the Texas section in the book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. I mean, who wants to die before eating the best table-made guacamole they've had in their whole life? The food is some of the best on the Riverwalk, and the portions are huge so you can take some home to enjoy the next day. If you're not from the South, quail sounds fairly creepy to try but I promise it's tasty. And if you're a real fast runner, my recommendation is to dash inside, steal a guac-cart and take off for home.
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Good... but not great. The guacamole definitely lived up to the hype, and the pork chop I ordered was good. Perhaps it was the overly small wine glasses, or the convention going crowd, but something felt a bit off, which is a bummer because the location is great and overall the food is very tasty.
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I would recommend Boudros to anyone visiting San Antonio's Riverwalk area. There are so many restaurants in the area to choose from that it can be overwhelming. Many are not worth the wait. Boudros is. I was there on a Wednesday with a small group of co-workers. We were in town on business, and Boudros was recommended by a couple who lived in town.
The table-side guacamole really is a must. Our waiter was new and barely out of training, so one of the vets stepped in now and then to give him a pointer or two. This was fine, and appreciated. I had the herb-crusted fish fillet. The fish was flaky and white, flavorful and satisfying. The accompaniments (garlic-mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables and spicy crawfish butter) were delicious as well.
The waiter was helpful with wine recommendations, and let us taste a few things before we decided. Everyone was happy with their meal. We all had a glass of port to top things off and waddled back to the hotel. The best sign? We were all still talking about the great meal we had for the next two days. The rest of the time in San Antonio couldn't compare.
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Service is good and it's located right on the Riverwalk. Gaucamole was really good. I really like how they make it in front of you. I ordered either a rib eye or sirloin. The waiter recommended the dish. It came with a black sauce that was the grossest thing I have ever tasted. The steak was really tough and hard to eat. The bill was HUGE for the amount of food.
Thank God I'm actually from San Antonio, otherwise I'd have to spend $20 in gas just to get here (I feel bad for people who have to fly, BUT it is totally worth it!). Boudro's is absolutely amazing! To start, their table-side guacamole is to die for. My new favorite entree is the wood grilled fish fillet served with garlic-mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables and spicy crawfish butter. For dessert you have to try the Louisiana Bread Pudding. It's heavenly! The only downside of Boudro's is that there isn't one in Austin too. Luckily I'm going home for the holidays soon :)
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This place is one to remember. I will be eating here next time in San Antonio, TX. The server was friendly and made a mean guacamole.
Our menu:
Table side guacamole - this recipe is a must have
Mesquite-Grilled Texas Quail -- who knew quail was so good
Herb-Crusted Fish Fillet
Wood Grilled Fish Fillet
Everything was so yummy. I am hungry for the guacamole right now.
You MUST try this place when in San Antonio.
I've eaten several times here and if you must dine at Riverwalk, I highly recommend Boudro's. Their menus are somewhat inventive and you won't get the gloppy-with-cheese Mexican food here. The food has always been well-prepared and plated. Service has been good despite the crowds.
It's certainly not San Antonio's best restaurant or best value, but it certainly stands head and shoulders above most of its Riverwalk peers.
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Maybe I wasn't as enamored as others of this place today because the river was drained for cleaning....the smell of mud kind of detracts from the ambiance of eating outside on the river. But I'd say it had more to do with the food being somewhere between meh and good.
I decided to eat here based on the enthusiastic recommendation of Yelpers, and to avoid the standard Tex-Mex that seems to permeate the Riverwalk. Unfortunately, we arrived close to 3pm, which meant dinner menu, and $20 entrees for lunch. Which I'd be okay with if they gave me a mini foodgasm, but really, I found myself having to try a little too hard to like it, since I'm the one who chose the place. I'm also the one who picked up the $120 tab (incl. tip), so I guess the joke was on me. Ha ha.
To be clear, the food was not bad. Of course, we started with the table-side guacamole "for two". Consisted of juice of half an orange and one lime, salt, red onion, house salsa, cilantro and one avocado. Very tasty, yes, but being an avocado lover and self-proclaimed guacamole connoisseur, I wasn't blown away. AND, In my creamy green world, one avocado = one person. So I thought $8 for one avocado was overpriced. If I can figure out a way to charge $8 for a small bowl of guacamole and get away with it, then I'm changing my line of work.
For my entree, I went with the Texas filet of sirloin and frites because a few Yelp reviews made it sound pretty good. Yeah, it was a decent piece of meat, and cooked to order (medium), but the chimichurri sauce was rather unremarkable, and I felt the meat was a bit under-seasoned. There were a whole lot more frites, fire fries, or whatever you want to call them than fried jalapenos and plantains, which was pretty disappointing. I was really hoping for some substantial jalapenos to kick my ass, as opposed to thin slivers that really had no heat at all. So there were 4 or 5 slivers of each sort of scattered around a pile of skinny little fries...with olive oil underneath the pile from the sauce, which I didn't dig...french fries do not need additional oil. A veggie side would have been welcome, too....something other than three thin tomato slices on top of the fries. Please, make my skinny little fries soggy on top as well. Thank you.
My wife didn't like her enchiladas, but she is notorious (to me) for ordering poorly. I tried them and thought they were fine, but $20 for two little enchiladas (shrimp & crab, but yes, they were little) just doesn't sit very well. If they were $10, I probably would have thought they were a little better. I didn't try the blackened fish, but noticed that the plate was cleaned, and I'm told the tomato soup with lump crab tabbouhle was good. Quesadillas weren't especially interesting.
The server recovered somewhat after starting out by tossing coasters onto the table like he was dealing blackjack...thanks for the 8-6, buddy. I ended up doctoring the guac he made with some black pepper and fork mashing, but that's just indicative of my taste. Bottom line is, I felt like we could have enjoyed a meal just as much (or more) elsewhere on the Riverwalk for half as much.
Although I started out rounding 3.5 stars up to 4, writing this review has convinced me to round down to 3. I'd say try it for lunch and the more reasonable prices, and decide from there whether or not you'd like to return for dinner.
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The food was very unique and mostly good. I had the flank steak which was very good. Someone else had the tuna which was also good. The herb crusted fish was a downer and not crusty at all while the quail had a unique flavor I think it was overcooked and a little dry. Don't waste your money on the prickly pear margarita, it is a syrupy mix of (IMO) cherry flavored slush. Bourdo's is definitely a change from the typical riverwalk fair and I would go back for the unique dishes, stay away from anything that sounds remotely touristy b/c it is likely bad from my experience. The decor was interesting and a little run down actually but the food was good.
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This is the second place I've been to where they make guacamole at your table. The first place was the reason I started liking guacamole. Therefore, I was excited when I heard that Boudro's did the same thing.
I'm glad I came here because the guacamole was everything I had hoped for. For the entree, I ordered the Sirloin and Frites. I have to admit I had no idea what chimichurri was - in fact, it was completely different from what I expected. I'm not a big fan of parsley or garlic, but I really enjoyed the overall flavoring of the meat. The sirloin was also cooked perfectly so that it was not too dry. My girlfriend ordered the Grilled Prime Rib - also delicious! I never realized you could grill a prime rib, but it seemed to lock in the juices with a nice crispy exterior. I also had a chance to sample the grilled Mahi Mahi - slightly overcooked but still juicy and well-flavored.
As others have stated, if you must eat on the Riverwalk, this is the place to go!
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I read the reviews and went with my wife while on vacation in San Antonio. It lives up to all the hype. I had the yellow fin tuna which was even better than it sounded on the menu. Slightly spicy, slightly sweet...a truly unique flavor that I know I'll be hankering for again soon.
We went for our anniversary and they treated us very well. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely tell anyone visiting San Antonio that Boudro's is a must!
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Many times when people hype of a place it's a disappointment. This was everything everyone said it would be, including the wait! I did get the Texas Filet of Sirloin and it was made to perfection. Well, it's not quite as good as what you get in Argentina but that's not a realistic comparison and for Texas and the US for that matter, it did the job. The Nut Brittle Ice Cream was recommended for dessert and that was the perfect cap! I think ever place on the riverwalk as amazing ambiance so that goes without saying!
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If you Must eat on the Riverwalk, this is the place to go. (I first chose Boudro's because their chairs looked more comfortable than the chairs at any of the surrounding places. ha! but I think I made a good call..) Order the guacamole and they wheel a cart out and make it right there in front of you. Sometimes I think the waiter gets annoyed with this request, but that's too bad. They squeeze the juice of an orange in there instead of just a lime. It's yummy. We ate here twice and found it to be pretty delicious both times. They serve a great little mixed greens salad with goat cheese & walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette. I had something with a flank steak involved and it was quite satisfying without leaving me feeling stuffed. The food here seems a heck of a lot fresher than most of the garbage you'll find in this tourist trap. Even some of the more high-end places along the Riverwalk can leave something to be desired. I wouldn't waste my time walking the length of that river trying to decide on a place. Just go to Boudro's. Having spent a few days on the Riverwalk (seems like an eternity), that would be my Sage Advice.
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The manager needs to work with the staff at Boudro's on customer service. They should learn to treat ALL the customers with respect and zeal instead of select ones. As you already know, many tourists and visitors go to this restaurant filled with excitement and happiness only to have those positive emotions thwarted by bad service. Such was my case when I visited Boudro's a couple of days ago. According to the receipt, my server was John Y. He never cracked a smile, mumbled or spoke almost inaudibly when addressing us, never told us what the specials were (even though the other server at the other table cheerfully told the customers what they were), looked bothered when I made a request or a change, and rarely came around to ask if we needed anything else. Fortunately, my mother encouraged me to not allow his acerbic attitude to mess up our first day in San Antonio. I do not know if he behaved this way because he was having a bad day or because we were customers of a different ethnicity or what, but something should be done. I doubt that the reason was the former, because he was very cordial to the customers, who were of the dominant race in the US, seated behind us.
Nevertheless, the food was DELICIOUS. I ordered the Blackened Prime Rib (well-done) and the Cheese and Chilis Quesadillas as an appetizer; my mother ordered the Crab Enchiladas. I had to return my virgin Pin~a Colada, because it tasted like water with a hint of pineapple flavoring. For dessert, I ordered the Lime Chess Pie to go. If you're NOT a fan of nuts, like me, do not order this pie. I bit right into a bunch of them clustered under the pleasantly-tasting lime custard.
The only factor that would cause us not to return would be the service. We hope that this type of service will be ameliorated in the near future.
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One of the best restaurants I have been to in a while. This place was recommended to me by a friend who lived in San Antonio for a while and knew all the good places to eat. Had the tableside guacamole to start- delicious. Then, had the black beans side and the chicken quesadillas. For an entree, went the the Sirloin Frites with the amazing chimichurri sauce and tomatoes. Great ambience- sat outside under a heat lamp and wore the provided poncho. Boats going by on the river stopped and carolers sang Christmas songs from the boats which was pretty cute. I think people describe the riverwalk as touristy, but as a tourist in San Antonio I thought it was pretty. And, as a big steak and Mexican food lover, will definitely go again when I return to San Antonio for my next meeting. By the way, the service here was also outstanding. My co-worker abandoned me twice during dinner, for most of the meal, to deal with her relationship drama on the phone, and the waiter couldn't have been nicer or more helpful!
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I was expecting good steak in Texas, but not as great as an experience as I had at Boudro's.
Boudro's is located on the River Walk and offers you a variety of dining environments. You can sit outside and be close to the lively atmosphere of the River Walk. Or you can sit inside for elegant dining. Or you can dine on a barge as it drifts down the river. Regardless of which you prefer make reservations or you may end up waiting over an hour.
Most of the tables are closely spaced and it can get loud, which is different from the traditional steakhouse feel. Also, although most people dress in business casual, I did see some in shorts and T-shirts. The interior decor is nice and softly lit.
As much as I liked the setting, it was the food I fell in love with. I started out with a Prickly Pear Margarita, which was made with tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice frozen together and layered with cactus pear puree. It was quite colorful and equally delicious even though I normally don't like frozen drinks.
I decided to start with a salad. I got the Field Greens with Roasted Garlic Croutons. I wasn't expecting much since it was only $3.25. I was amazed at how good this salad was. There were strips of sun dried tomatoes, walnut pieces, and a small piece of goat cheese with a maple vinaigrette dressing that all blended nicely together.
For my main entree, I got the Texas Filet of Sirloin and Frites. I love thin fries with steak, so I couldn't resist. It was beautifully done. The steak was placed on top of a big bed of pommes frites, fried jalapenos, and fried plantains. On the steak was a chimichurri sauce (olive oil, chopped garlic, chopped fresh parsley). Everything was perfectly cooked and it was a real treat when the chimichurri sauce soaked into the fries on the bottom.
I was hoping to try some of their desserts as well, but I was way too stuffed. I was amazed when the check arrived: all the above only cost $41 including tax and tip! I'm glad I didn't eat here the first night I arrived in San Antonio, or I may not have had the willpower to try anyplace else.
Update 12/30/06: Came back and it was just as good as I remembered. I tried the herb crusted fish this time and was very pleasantly surprised by the taste and presentation of this dish. It's going to be a tough call next time on whether I get a steak or a fish dish.
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Boudro's is what I miss most about San Antonio!
The guacamole seems to be a hot topic - so me throw in my two cents. It's not your typical tex-mex pico-n-mashed-avocado garbage. Until I tried the Boudro's version, I thought I hated guacamole in general. They changed my mind! First of all, they gently chop the avocado and its accompaniments together (recipe is on their website under Goodies, btw) preserving the actual flavor of the avocado. Also, someone said they put their salsa in the guac, and that's absolutely not true (they don't even look the same!). The house salsa is completely different - what comes out of the jar on the table-side cart is simply roasted tomatoes. I've seen people smash their guac until it looks relatively like the same tex-mex crap they're used to... after I'm done silently mourning their culinary loss, I feel pretty sorry for them. Also, I'm not a fan of cilantro due to its overpowering flavor, and I found that I like the guacamole even better without it - you can ask your server to leave it out (I think its one of the last ingredients that goes in).
*Sigh*, writing this makes me really hungry!
BEST RESTAURANT IN SAN ANTONIO. MAYBE EVEN TEXAS. STEAKS AND FISH ARE EXQUISITE. WAIT STAFF IS SUPER PROFESSIONAL. PRICE IS HIGH, BUT WORTH IT IN GOLD. TRY THE STEAK MEDALLIONS. THEIR PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA SHOULD BE THE OFFICIAL DRINK OF TEXAS (OR SAN ANTONIO). THEIR WINE SELECTION IS THE BEST IN TEXAS. TAKE A DATE. TRY THE TABLE SIDE GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS. BEST EVER. NUFF SAID.
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