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Boudro's On the River Walk
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
421 E Commerce StSan Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-8484
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Touristy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
345 reviews for Boudro's On the River Walk
Review Highlights
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"Everyone also raved about the prickly pear margarita." In 56 reviews -
"The best blackened prime rib we've ever had." In 32 reviews -
"This bread pudding melts in your mouth." In 19 reviews
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345 reviews in English
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Review from Steve C.
Chesterfield, VA
4/22/2012
Excellent service, great atmosphere, average food. We had a large group (12) and the waiter was very efficient and handled the crowd well. The restaurant was packed as well, and somehow he managed to get our meals out without the standard wait for large crowds.
The waiter suggested a few appetizers to get us started and they did not disappoint. The shrimp cocktail was exceptional! The shrimp were fresh and huge and the serving was massive. The crab cakes were very tasty and served with a great jicama side salad.
Entrees were all right sized and very tasty. I ordered the Drum Fish which came with couscous and a spicy sauce which was fantastic; a creamy mixture of chili and fire roasted peppers.
This would not be alsace for a quiet intimate meal, but with a large crowd, it is perfect. -
Review from heather h.
Leander, TX
5/21/2012
About a 2.5
I made reservations in February for our 10th anniversary in May to ensure we could eat at a reasonable hour (per the encouragement of friends). On the reservation page, they asked if your reservation was for a special occasion, etc. I noted that it was for my 10th anniversary.
When we arrived for dinner, we advised we had a reservation and they promptly seated us, having never asked our name to confirm the reservation or our special occasion. I was a bit surprised at first, and then assumed that they must just be that good that they knew a party of 2 at 7p was us.
They seated us in a small alcove inside, where we assumed it would me more quiet and romantic (yes, I know the River Walk can be loud, which is why I assumed the inside seating would be more romantic). Boy, was I mistaken. There was a large party (in physical size as well as numbers) who was QUITE boisterous. Enough so, that others placed in our area asked to move. We should have done that, as well.
Our server was unhelpful and distracted (he was not serving the large party). He did not advise of any specials, offer any input on the menu, etc. I even asked about some of their starter beverages and appetizers and received vague and unhelpful replies.
Thankfully, I had done quite a bit of research before our dinner and had an idea what I wanted. I had the Strawberry Caprinhara (sp), which was divine! I thought it might lessen the noise level from the party behind us, and I was - once again - mistaken. They became so annoying to 3 other couples in the room, we were all making eye contact and comments to each other about them. It was awful. I have had a more quiet, romantic, and stress free dining experience at Chuck E Cheese.
Now, I know that a lot of these complaints are about other guests, and not the restaurant. But, I have to set the mood. My husband and I were trying VERY hard to have an enjoyable dinner.
For an appetizer, we had the Sea Cakes. We received 3 small crabcakes, about the size of a piece of fried zucchini. Seriously?! They were very mild in flavor and the sauce was extremely thin. I must say that the small mound of slaw that accompanied the cakes was mighty tasty, though.
For our main course, my husband ordered the pork tenderloin (after we tried to get some input on the duck dish and our server was SO uninformed that I knew more about what was on their menu and it was my first time dining there). The portion was terribly small, but the fried jalapeno slices and sauce for the pork were tasty. I ordered the smoked shrimp enchilada. What a mistake. It was so overcooked there were crisped areas of the sauce on the plate. The side of beans tasted like they were just dumped from a Bush's can, and the shrimp was chewy.
At the same time as our main course, we received bread and COLD butter. Butter so COLD you could not spread it on the bread!
So ... we walked out $100 later annoyed, still hungry and with a headache from the other diners. Had I not been overly worried about getting other satisfactory food at 7p on a Saturday night, we would have left after the starter beverage.
Don't go looking for a special night or attentive service. -
Review from Betsy M.
4/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ick, Ick, Ick. I was more than disappointed in this restaurant for two reasons. The waiter sucked and my food was tasteless. When you put those two together what do you get? An Angry yelper.
I had enchiladas that tasted like paper. I couldn't put enough salt or salsa on those bad boys to make them have taste. blah.
Just thinking about it makes me mad. I wouldn't suggest this place. There are way too many other places on the Riverwalk to choose from. -
Review from Morgan H.
4/22/2012
Comes in average for me. Depending on your taste, there are far better places to eat on the Riverwalk.
The hype leading up to my experience...pretty much killed my experience. While the food there is tasty, for me it was just a margin above average. I was not too much for the smoky and chunky guacamole as I prefer my guacamole traditional style.
Moreover, the best dish that came recommended - the blackened rib eye, was just okay and I actually ate more of my friends fish dish than my own.
Can't say I was over joyed with the experience or that I would even be back. For tourists or those new to San Antonio, this may come in a good place to eat but for me it is just okay, naw mean. -
Review from Joy J.
Dallas, TX
5/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great table side guacamole, Big Tails Little Tails, crab cakes, seafood platter, bread pudding, and prickly pear margaritas. Even though we had a spill and additions to our party, the service was outstanding.
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Review from Vyna H.
Arlington, TX
5/21/2012 2 photos
Went here for drinks after walking around all day & it was perfect! Although tables are small their Outdoor dining was great. Good people watching in a relaxing casual setting. Their guac. prepared table side was delicious, & the dessert crispy tortilla fan is perfect for the sweet tooth. It has lots of whip cream so if you're not a fan of cream request little cream. Bloody Mary's were good, not too spicy or salty. Overall great date day/night place.
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Review from Rebecca G.
Long Beach, CA
5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great Food with the river for ambiance.. Prices are a little high but totally worth it for the food.. I highly recommend their homemade guacamole they make in front of you... yummmmmmm
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Review from Sheila F.
San Antonio, TX
5/19/2012
Great atmosphere. Went for lunch. The shrimp bacon sandwich was awesome. And the prickly pear margarita was one of the best margaritas I've had. The service was a little slow, but the staff was friendly enough.
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Review from Bob C.
Houston, TX
5/17/2012
Food was good, waitstaff was very knowledgable of the menu. Over all great atmosphere to hang out on a Saturday night. Our waiter was very helpful by showing us how to walk back to our hotel
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Review from Hope M.
Tomball, TX
4/17/2012
We came here on the first night of our honeymoon (this draft was originally written 08/01/10). We ate outside and the placed was PACKED, to the point of being uncomfortable, touching the person at the table next to you.
The quail appetizer was mediocre. Quail was tougher than it should've been. The gumbo was lukewarm and salty. NOT Cajun. I'm from south Louisiana and this almost offended me. lol. The tomato salad was the best thing we had. The seafood platter was good, not great.
The only thing great was Stephanie, our server. Don't think we'll be returning. -
Review from Jonathan M.
El Granada, CA
5/17/2012 1 photo
THEY ARE NOT MESSIN AROUND HERE!!!... Our party was warmly greeted and quickly seated for a Sat lunch. We got a round of limeades that were recommended by our server that proved quite refreshing on a hot hungover Saturday afternoon. While reading the menu we ordered fresh GUACAMOLE. This was prepared table side and tweaked to our spicy liking. The house smoked oven roasted tomatoes they add in to the guac and also the salsa give a great depth of flavor. Our server was VERY HELPFUL in describing different dishes and honestly answered all our questions about the various meats and their preparations. CHICKEN FRIED STEAK stole the show... MASHED POTATOES and COLE SLAW were on point. A very fresh smoked SHRIMP BLT and the PULLED PORK sandwich were also favorites of our table. This was a highly recommended spot from a San Antone native...and I'll do my best to pass it along.
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Review from Tom E.
Frisco, CO
5/17/2012
The Riverwalk is a really cool place. Yes, there are tons of tourists and it is crowded. I can't believe that I gave this place a 4 star. We had to wait over an hour for a table, but got one right on the river. The waiter was nice, but not into it and the ONLY reason he is here is for the good money they make here. They cram you in, but the food was great. It was expensive, but the food is so much better than all the other places on the river, that it was almost worth the price.
Good appetizers, way too expensive Prickly Pear Margarita, really good entre, wonderful/romantic atmosphere. Stay at the St. Anthony Hotel (highly recommended) and walk to this place for dinner. Put your name on the list, walk the Riverwalk and have a great meal. -
Review from V.J. M.
Brighton, CO
3/30/2012
There are SO MANY places to eat on the Riverwalk, and we tried to do our research before choosing where to eat dinner. Budros was recommended to our group by 2 different people, so we went for it.
First, every single person we came in contact with who worked at Budros was rude. What happened to southern hospitality?! Our waiter acted like HE was inconvenienced by the fact that we were a party of 7 who were forced to squeeze into a table made for 6 people. Trust me, sir, we were not thrilled either! He also rushed us out of there, and took away plates from several people while they were still eating. This is totally unprofessional.
Second, they had NO beer on draft. They didn't even have bottles of anything mainstream. I would expect a place like this to AT LEAST have Bud or Coors, but instead I was forced to drink a "Lone Star Light"....not only was my beer pretty disappointing, but other people at our table had a house margarita that they could barely drink because it was so salty.
Third, I had the "Big Prawn, Little Prawns" platter. It was lobster tails, shrimp, crawfish, and risotto. It was really salty, I had at least 4 bites with crawfish and/or rogue lobster tail pieces, and the risotto was not cooked fully. It was crunchy, and really a let down.
This place clearly isn't in the business of getting repeat customers. They just bank on the poor tourists who happen to be unlucky enough to stumble upon this place in hopes of getting a great meal....And leave disappointed, but, Budros already has their money for the overpriced, mediocre meal.
The only reason I gave this place 2 stars is because the guacamole WAS quite good. -
Review from Dan D.
La Mesa, CA
4/9/2012
This place was recommended by a friend who said, and I quote, "If you absolutely insist on dining at the Riverwalk -- and I don't suggest it -- go ahead and try Boudro's."
That about sums it up, folks. This is not fine dining by any stretch of the imagination. They want you in and out as quickly as possible so another tourist can sit where you just ate.
While I wouldn't define the waitstaff as rude, I saw them as pushy, impatient and tired of tourists like me. Hey, guilty as charged. Sorry, Matthew, you did a fine job under the circumstances.
Now, having said that, I will tell you that we scored a table right on the water (reservations) at 7:15PM. The food was pricey but tasty and comparable to what one would pay downtown...more or less.
I had the blackened prime rib ($28); others had their surf and turf special ($38), the seafood platter ($25) and a steak ($28). All of us enjoyed our choices; they were prepared well, came out quickly and tasted good.
We dropped some coin -- and probably could've eater better for less elsewhere -- but it was in the heart of the Riverwalk and we just didn't want to go exploring (even though my wife has the Yelp app on her iPhone).
The four diners last evening (old friends with whom we were catching up) were pushed and prodded to get up and leave -- or buy more desserts or more expensive drinks. While we kept the beers and margaritas flowing, that wasn't enough to hold a prime table for over an hour.
Looks, it is what it is. Quality dining at more reasonable prices is available just a few blocks away. But if you're dead set on eating amidst loud, sweaty tourists, ducks and pigeons, then this isn't too bad of a choice. -
Review from Matt Q.
Cerritos, CA
3/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
During our first 3 days in San Antonio we ate here 3 times. It was steps from our hotel and recommended. The TeX Mex lunches were exceptional and a good value for being right on the river-walk.
At lunch, we had the ropa vieja one time and the other time the salmon salad. Both are excellent and an excellent value. For dinner I tried the blackened prime rib. It was very good and they give you a small amount of potatoes and a few veggies. Most of the river-walk restaurant seem to offer a la carte entrees to make you pay more. I enjoyed the seasonings of the meat. The wife tried the seafood platter with shrimp, lobster and grilled fish.
The only peeves I can give this place is the the up-sell. The way they sell guacamole for one. For 8.55, they prepare it at your table but chips do not come with it. They play it off because they offer you salsa and chips for another 2 dollars and 75 cents. That's cheating! All in all a great place and great location but just beware that due to its location, they do a lot of add-ons to make more money. -
Review from Lee C.
Ridgecrest, CA
5/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Had a nice lunch on the river walk. Rib-eye sandwich $12 was extremely tender and tasty. Fire fries were very salty. Service was fast and efficient. Good portion size.
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Review from Fran G.
Los Angeles, CA
5/8/2012
great service for our 15 person group. The signature prickly pear margarita was a hit. the ambience was festive. like the chunky guac. the lots of fish choices as well as beef & chicken entrees. Like my fish, drum ( had never heard this fish before) everyone seemed pretty happy w/ all the choices. fun desserts too. We're from Los Angeles . Nobody in the group specifically ordered Mexican entrees, so I can't give an opinion 1 way or the other.
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Review from Steve B.
Calabasas, CA
2/24/2012
Delightful from start to finish; Boudro's is a gem. The location along the Riverwalk gave us pause, as such a touristy location typically doesn't boast the best cuisine. But from the moment the door was opened to us on this rainy afternoon, we were so pleased we took the chance: the artistically prepared chunky guacamole prepared at tableside to your liking...the tasty tapas, and the succulent roast duck and langostine courses, each plate as moist and delicious as the first...Boudros is a true find along the Riverwalk.
Linger on the patio with tapas and a warm Mexican blanket offered by the waitstaff if you want al fresco dining by the water, despite a wee chill in the air. Or, relax in the charming interior with a Prickly Pear cocktail, as both venues are commendable. The service was prompt, thorough, friendly and informative. Our waiter even took time to tell us a bit of the history of the building itself. The salsa is unusual as it is prepared with a beef stock base and the smoked tomatoes give it a delicious roasted earthy essence; I intend to try recreating it at home in my own smoker! Boudros is highly recommended by this foodie, who will recommend it without hesitation to friends and clients as well. -
Review from Sara B.
2/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
One of the more packed places on the Riverwalk. But, there was little to no heat from the one lonely heater for all the outdoor tables. The little blankets they provide are cute and nice but how often are they cleaned in between people wrapping up in them?
The waiter was super uncomfortable. He always pats you on the back...WEIRD. It took a lot longer than you would think for a drink delivery or even the check.
The guac was tasty, and made table-side (not by our waiter). the black and white soup was super boring. The grilled veggies were yummy. The fish, pretty boring.
Martini's were a bit too dirty.
The presidente coffee at the end of the meal was tasty. -
Review from andrew w.
2/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Food was decent at best. Freezing cold out and one heater to 6 tables.
Waiter REALLY enjoyed back pats after checking on us. Weird. Not to mention super slow service.
Guac is pretty decent. I think I've been spoiled by real mexicans and Sara B.
Won't be going back, but altogether an interesting experience. -
Review from Kacie D.
Miami Beach, FL
4/17/2012
Excellent.. The guacamole is so fresh, it was made right at our table. Service was prompt and efficient and the food was delicious. The little family of ducks that swam past our table topped out the serene setting at Boudros.
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Review from Jenn G.
1/31/2012
One of the few highlights of my trip to San Antonio!
I can't say a ton about the city in general, but Boudros absolutely made the drive out from Austin totally worthwhile.
Great food, great ambiance, great service. We were able to sit at a table outside on the riverwalk, which was picturesque and great people-watching during our meal.
Our waiter was extremely attentive and we weren't rushed at all during our meal, as I would have expected for the table we were sitting at. The waiter made table-side guacamole (featuring a hint of fresh orange juice - very interesting and yummy!). He was both polite and informative in his overview of the restaurant and river walk area. It was the kind of service that makes me happy to tip more than 20% - he earned his tip that night.
We ordered the seafood enchiladas, which were a bit smokey, but still delicious, and the big tails little tails. I didn't like that one quite as much because there was something about the tomatoe risotto that wasn't sitting well with me - but the fresh lobster tails, shrimp and crawfish were fantastic.
The only thing that annoyed me - and this is a very little thing - was that they automatically brough chips and salsa to the table, but then they charge you for it. It was only $1.50 and I would have paid that anyways if asked, but it just seems silly.
Boudros is a great date night restaurant. The food is all sourced locally and the menu changed regularly to reflect the fresh catch of the day. I'm a big fan and would recommend swinging by if you're in town! -
Review from Maggie W.
Roswell, GA
4/16/2012
We were traveling on business and this was recommended to use by two different people so we thought we would give it a try... why not it was within walking distance. We were seated right away but that became the only highlight...
Our server arrived carrying someone elses hot pink margarita, and proceeded to spill the entire thing down my back. When I jumped up she claimed that she did not spill it but rather I ran into her?? How can I run into someone while sitting?
We then ordered appetizers, I selected some sort of roasted mushroom dish. It tasted like the lid on the salt had fallen off and no one noticed. I never send food back but this had to go it was inedible. The waitress made a big deal of how inconveniencing it was to remove the spoiled food from the bill...
The last straw was it took an hour and half between appetizers and dinner. By the time the meals came all we wanted to do was leave. This restaurant embodies a tourist trap on the riverwalk, dont waste your time. -
Review from Monica R.
Austin, TX
4/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Mediocre food, mediocre service, terrible pickles, but good company saves it.
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Review from Albert N.
12/13/2011
Food - 5/5
Service - 4/5
Price - 3/5
Atmosphere - 5/5
Best Dish: Vegetables (and I'm a meat guy!)
To me, Boudro's On the River Walk should be considered as one of the Mount Rushmore restaurants of San Antonio. Great food. Great location. Great history. Is it the best tasting food in town? No, it's not. Is it the best value in town? No, it's not. However, if you combine all of the factors together, Boudro's deserves nothing but respect. The cool thing about this restaurant is that the "go-to" dish or the best thing to order is different for everyone. You have fans of their steak or their seafood or even their gaucamole. Being a jack of all trades is always a plus in my book. -
Review from Erika W.
Arlington, VA
4/7/2012
You can't beat the homemade guacamole here. Served table side, it is a delicious mix of savory and spicy with just a tinge of citrus. I also loved the atmosphere here. Although the patio was a little crowded, as are all of the patios on the river walk, it was warm and cozy thanks to heaters And blankets. The food was pretty amazing, and the service was even better. Our server even walked us to the street level after our dinner to ensure we made it to our after dinner bar plans. I'll definitely be back my next time in San Antonio.
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Review from Cheri D.
Mountain View, CA
12/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had lunch here yesterday and the food is good, but didn't really amaze us. Would highly recommend calling at least an hour ahead for a reservation for lunch or dinner because it gets packed very quickly! The service is great, though - the waiter complimented my brother on his choice twice and brought us everything we asked for without hesitation.
Here is what we ordered:
Pulled Pork Sandwich - not as pillowy and tender as I thought it would be (and it lost points for being doused with BBQ sauce), so would probably pass on this next time
Boudro's Burger - really nothing special, but served with fresh, tasty guacamole and delicious, crispy fries
Blackened Yellowfish Tuna Salad - fresh greens, tender tuna, and delicious dressing, would definitely order again
Grilled Chicken Salad - the chicken breast meat was a little on the dry side, but the rest of the salad was great
Wood-Grilled Ribeye Sandwich - ribeye meat was extremely tender and juicy, one of the best dishes we ordered -
Review from Cristina D.
Grapevine, TX
5/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great food! Great service! Drinks are way overpriced. That is the only reason I gave it 4 stars.
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Review from Ako E.
12/9/2011
A few years ago H & I spent our first couple weekend on the river walk. Once settled in our hotel we walked around and ended up at Boudro's for a drink & some light bites. We snagged a table by the river. We noticed they offered a dinner cruise on one of the many tour boats that putter around. So we signed up and enjoyed the food and cruise. So much so, we decided to have our 1st anniversary dinner there.
H called and made reservations, stressing to the staff that we wanted a particular table. Lo & behold we actually got the table we sat at 5 years ago. Our server Jerome immediately approached the table and after a brief discussion he was off to place our drink order. While H perused the wine list I scanned the menu and my eyes stopped at the Blackened Prime Rib with rosemary potatoes and roasted veggies. I quickly closed the menu and told H what I wanted. "Really? So quickly?"
Yep, 1) it's prime rib 2) it's blackened & 3) rosemary potatoes...hello!
Jerome delivered our martinis and started in on the off menu items. Once he completed his spiel, H ordered the Blackened Prime Rib & the Center Cut Filet which came with roasted veggies and corn pudding. We added a bottle of Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon. Nope, no appetizer thanks. We enjoyed our martinis while looking at the water and the many ducks gathered around begging for scraps (geez, I get this at home with my dog...can't we have one night without the begging?).
Our meal was delivered as we finished our cocktails and oh heaven did it look and smell divine! The prime rib was rare and slightly blackened and was juicy with an awesome buttery texture, the rosemary potatoes were roasted but still tender and the roasted veggies included zucchini, squash and carrots. We both didn't say a word the first 10 minutes of our meal, we were too busy stuffing our faces. When we finally did say something we both blurted "you've GOT to try this!"
Jerome was awesome. I could tell he was extremely busy but it never affected the service we received. Ask for Jerome to ensure you get the full Boudro's experience. Fine food + exceptional service = One heck of a anniversary dinner. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back!Listed in: Carnivorous Cravings, A Weekend In San Antonio
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Review from Mary S.
"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined at Boudro's"
Mary S. Dallas Yelp-
I simply can not explain my dining experience here, First off our table was diverse, of course it's my Family, but the conversing was most interesting part mainly engaged by our Server Anthony. What a gem- I think we all had a good time.
Food was Innovative and "Damn Good" Loved the table side quac- (used freshly squeezed orange juice) what a nice citrus twist. Ordered the in house lime-aides (YUM) and went with the Slow cooked blackened prime rib- a carnivores wet dream. Nom Nom Nom Nom pan-seared lobster tails and spicy shrimp topped on roasted tomato risotto. "Oh that wine list" Don't waist your time just stop here and dine-
Staff was wonderful, shared stories with us, The owner seems like a very interesting person. Sorry to have missed him.
"until next time" -
Review from Stephany C.
Houston, TX
3/30/2012
it's on the riverwalk so of course the location is ideal. I had the duck three ways. I really like one of the ways, the second way was ok and the last one I wasn't a fan. This place gers ridiculous packed so expect to put your name on the waiting list and go for a stroll and return for dinner in an hour or so. Service was decent enough.
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Review from Ellen F.
Boston, MA
1/23/2012
I'm giving this 5 stars because this is the best place to eat on the river walk by a very long shot. We got the table side guacamole and we had 7 of us, everyone had amazing meals, drinks, etc.
We had a bit of a wait for a table, but not as long as they said. It was very easily the best food we had in San Antonio. -
Review from Jeff M.
Olathe, KS
12/19/2011
Outstanding place. We started with the fresh made guacamole. It was incredible. The ONLY iffy part was the store bought chips. The prickly pear margaritas were delicious.
My friend got the rosemary chicken, and I got the big little tails. Both meals came with avocado risotto which again was amazing. Finished the meal off with three more prickly pears and bread pudding. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting or who lives in San Antonio.
Now that I am finishing the review, to let everyone know we went to Boudro's for three straight meals. Dinner, lunch and then dinner. -
Review from Kathy D.
12/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Being in town for a couple of days, I had a mission to at least eat at a good restaurant to satisfy my foodie stomach. After quickly yelping, I found this spot that everyone was raving about compared to other restaurants on the riverwalk. Texas bistro... what could it possibly mean? Well I surely found out! I don't know if i was just really hungry at the time, but I definitely enjoyed the food and service here! It was not too crowded (probably off season right now in December) but just enough people to make the place enjoyable.
Ordered:
1. Prickly Pear Margarita- Yes, I ordered this at noon.. Just because I saw so many reviews about it and I didn't have any other opportunities to enjoy a drink.... This was not too strong(which would of been better but hey its lunch! haha). I loved the pear puree with the chipotle salt on the rim to combine the flavors.. Definitely delicious. tasted like an icy smoothie that I can enjoy all day long by the beach ;)
2. EMPANADA LANGOSTA- Pan-seared lobster tail on a pepper jack cheese and spinach empanada, with avocado, crème fraiche and red pepper chipotle beurre blanc... This was recommended for a light lunch by the waiter... and boy it was tasty and delicious!! The lobster tails come in a pair.. but don't expect a huge main lobster tail or anything.. They are about half the size of those.. but just enough to not feel automatic food coma right after lunch.. (which was what I needed)
In general, I was very pleased with my waiter and the service. He was very friendly and made me feel comfortable eating by myself at the table.. (I hate eating by myself at restaurants but I just wanted to try good food during my stay here! haha) Fairly priced to pair with its great food.
Oh and they serve your guacamole table side too for those guacamole lovers! :)
Definitely would come back if I am ever in town again! Hopefully I can enjoy sitting outside! :) -
Review from Ann Beth C.
Glastonbury, CT
12/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had the Ropa Vieja
Braised beef flank steak with sofrito, capers, matchstick radish, cilantro and
grilled pineapple on fresh mini corn tortillas. Had good flavor, but really was a bit on the dry side. Some more pineapple on top may have helped.Listed in: Date Night, San Antonio
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Review from Debbie M.
Prescott Valley, AZ
1/30/2012
Everything about Boudro's was wonderful.
Cocktails: Margaritas on the rocks were tart and refreshing made with fresh lime juice and served in chipotle salt rimmed glasses. Best on river walk.
Food : We ordered the prime rib and mahi mahi, both of which were flavorful and cooked to perfection. Came with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. Beautiful presentation and tasted as good as it looked. The creme brûlée was fab too.
Service: we didnt have reservations but were seated immediately. The restaurant was totally packed and like others writing reviews we were seated in an extremely high traffic area near the bar. Awesome people watching and made for amazing service as bartender and other servers consistently made sure we were good throughout the nite. Didn't feel rushed to leave at all. And our waiter was great....almost anticipating our needs before we asked.
Price: definitely spendy but well worth it with the amazing food and great service. -
Review from Debbie C.
Chandler, AZ
1/28/2012
I had high hopes for this restaurant ... everything on the menu looked fabulous.
Service started a little slow but picked right up.
For lunch, I had the seacakes and they were fabulous including the jicama slaw.
Unfortunately my husband had the waiter recommended ribeye sandwich ... The steak itself was not good ... At least 1 quarter of it was fat ... the outer edges were not edible. The other silly thing is that they served it as 1 lump piece so every time he took a bite, half the sandwich pulled out. The meat would not cut with his teeth. So he was left with at least half of the bread, dressing and vegetables with no meat. And that is a shame because if the meat had been decent, the bread dressing and vegetables was really good.
BTW - the steak sandwich came with fries, they were OK ... not really that hot, just kind of warm.
So my food was a 5, my husbands was a 3 at best ... I could tell he was trying to put on a good face since it was my birthday and he didn't want me to know he wasn't having a good time. But as soon as we got back to the hotel, he ate a half a bag of almonds cuz he was so hungry. -
Review from Chris T.
Westminster, CA
11/22/2011
Journeying down the Riverwalk, we stopped by Boudros and had lunch. Our decision was based on a recommendation by a good friend and it turned out to be an excellent choice.
The freshly made guacamole (at your table) was delicious. The addition of oranges and use of fire roasted Roma tomatoes made the final product distinctive and flavorful. There were a little too many onions used for my taste but otherwise, it was worth trying!
The prickly pear margarita (a house special) was incredible. The color was amazing and the taste was even better. The addition of the chipotle salt around the rim of the glass seals the deal!
I had the pan seared chicken crusted with rosemary, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and laid to rest on a bed of avocado risotto. It was as good as described!
Try Bourdos if you're in San Anton. You won't regret doing so! -
Review from Brandon M.
Houston, TX
2/18/2012
Listen up. I'm from Houston, the capital of diverse food. All types. San Antonio sucks for any food. They can't even do Mexican food right and I miss Houston food. A lot. I went here for my birthday the past two years, I live in San Antonio now. This place is the shit. If there were no prices, everyone would eat here even more. This place doesn't have to be on the river walk, and would prob do better if San Antonio knew about food above tourism. Great eats. Check the blankets outside. The fresh guac made at your table out of FRESH AVACADOs. The food here rocks. Value out the ass. It's a little pricy, but worth the dime. Easiest way to make her wet without pushing her into the San Antonio River. Trust me.
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Review from Natasha M.
Boston, MA
4/21/2012
Guacamole made at the table was simple, yet tasty. Margaritas also yummy and unique. The filet was cooked to perfection! Had just the right consistency (I asked for it to be between medium rare and medium, and the waitress knew exactly what I meant. She was very attentive and made the experience even better. The corn pudding that went with the filet was amazing, I didn't even touch the vegetables bc everything else was so good. My boyfriend had the blackened prime rib and that was an equally great food experience. WOW! We had reservations for 1030pm (booked out for friday nights so call early!), unfortunately, but it was well worth the wait. Best food on the riverwalk probably.
