Anybody have any favorite places in the Alamo City?

One of mine has always been Mi Tierra's, but I'm looking for some variety. The only other place we've been to is the County Line BBQ downtown on the Riverwalk.

Thanks,

William

William:

You have been so helpful in the past. I really appreciate your support on the Starwood site.

Mi Tiera is one of our favories. Another in San Antonio is The Little Rhein Steakhouse on the riverwalk. I has been a couple of years since visiting it, but it was always excellent.

Hope that this helps.

Taylor

William: I hope you come back to this and read some suggestions. I rarely tear myself away from FT Miles as that is time consuming enough. Maybe this will help others who are searching for some great SAT restaurants.

Try:

Mexican not downtown: La Posada del Rey (Quarry), El Jarro, Los Barrios

Mexican downtown: The Mexican Manhattan (a place locals love)or Rio Rio on the Riverwalk. Rio Rio's portions are huge.

Paesano's downtown or Quarry: Be sure to eat the shrimp Paesano.

I have heard that Azuca downtown is wonderful.

And William, I'll meet you at the Countyline any time!

Thanks. The last time in SA, Mrs. Lurker and myself managed to make it over to Mi Tierra's for breakfast. Had Chilequilles with shredded pork for the first time in years. Have never had it at a restaurant before this - always had them at someone's house, but never at a restaurant. Man, that was a good breakfast. Mrs. Lurker had breakfast tacos - also very good from what I hear.

Sincerely,

William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services

[email protected]

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Azuca http://www.azuca.net/welcome.asp is excellent. If you go there ask for the owner or the chef (I believe the chef is also an owner), and ask one of them to prepare what he feel's is a sampling (for 2, if there are 2) of the best food representation of Azuca. When we went there, we did this and with a bottle of recommended wine, I believe the cost was $50 or $60 with tip.....Excellent place. We dined on the patio, as the weather was excellent.

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When I go to San Antonio, I enjoy staying downtown, but I like to get off the beaten path in terms of restaurants. Some places that I like:

Liberty Bar - definitely a funky place, off the tourist beat, although i tend to get lost on the way
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Liberty Bar, 328 E. Josephine, San Antonio, (210-227-1187) The walls of this old house lean, but the kitchen's regional offerings are reassuringly dependable. Goat cheese topped with an intense brown sugar chile morita sauce wakes up your taste buds for entr�es such as pot roast and great crab cakes. The food is simple but usually prepared with care. Bar. Open Sun 10:30 10:30, Mon-Thur 11:30-10:30, Fri & Sat 11:30 midnight. Moderate. AE, MC, V.

Rudy's BBQ - I prefer the Bourne Stage Rd location for its roadhouse atmosphere, but you may think that it's a bit out of the way (unless your'e staying at La Cantera )
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24152 I-10W on access road; take Boerne Stage Rd exit, San Antonio, (210-698-2141) This review from February 2003. The barbecue has a deep smoky taste, and the variety is laudable. We went for lean brisket and nearly fall-apart-tender pork loin. A dash of the tart, thick, barely sweet sauce added pizzazz. Sit indoors or out at this pure Texas spot. Beer & wine. Open Sun-Thur 10-9, Fri & Sat 10-10. Inexpensive. AE, MC, V.

Earl Abel's -- it's basically just comfort food, but it's a San Antonio Classic
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Earl Abel's 4200 Broadway St San Antonio, TX 78209-6317 Cross Street: E Hildebrand Ave Phone: (210) 822-3358 -- An institution in San Antonio, this diner where extended families meet once a week to share a big meal.From the outside it looks like a diner that was built in the 1990s but was built in the 1930s. But once inside, it's clear this restaurant is the real deal: picture dark wall panels and waitresses dressed like Bavarian beer maids. The menu offers good meat loaf, and many swear by the fried chicken. For dessert try the German Chocolate Cake, it's rich and moist.

Another off the beaten path experience that I love: having beers at La Tuna on a warm night -- it's an outdoor bar consisting of a bunch of picnic tables by the railroad tracks. It may look a little seedy, but no worries -- the folks are nice, and the beers are cheap.
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I think these places provide a perspective on San Antonio that few tourists ever see.


Sources for quotes: Texas Monthly and Citysearch


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