This restaurant's
Refried Beans
currently holds the title
The Best Food Anywhere
1422 W Commerce St, San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210) 223-5718 Website
Menu Items Reviewed
Reviews
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2nd Visit Tried The Beef Fajita Plate Which Didnt Disappoint
After my first visit, I wanted to come back and try some of the other items on the menu. I had a good experience the first time, with fast service, reasonable prices, and food that was better than I expected for the price. This time, I decided to go with the beef fajita plate.
The beef fajitas had really good flavor. The fajita meat was tender and easy to eat, with that smoky, slightly charred flavor you want from properly grilled fajitas. There was enough meat on the plate to make it a satisfying meal.
I also took my friend's advice from my previous visit and actually ate the fresh tortillas this time. I'm glad I did. They were soft, fresh, and made a noticeable difference with the fajitas. The combination of the warm tortilla, grilled beef, and salsa worked really well together.
The refried beans were just as good as I remembered from my first visit. They were flavorful and had a good consistency, and they've easily become one of my favorite parts of the meals I've had here.
The entire plate was enjoyable from beginning to end. There wasn't really anything on the plate that I felt needed improvement.
The customer service was excellent as well. Everyone I encountered was friendly and welcoming, and the food came out quickly. It's one of those places where you get the feeling that the staff genuinely wants you to have a good experience.
Parking is also convenient, with plenty of spaces available behind the restaurant, which makes stopping in pretty easy.
After two visits, I've now had several different items here, and the quality has been consistently good. The combination of good food, fresh tortillas, friendly service, quick meals, and reasonable prices makes this a great place to stop for a meal. I'll definitely be back.— Paul
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First Time Dining Here. Good Food, Service & Prices. Will Return Again.
This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and I was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. I ordered the enchilada and taco plate, which came with refried beans and the usual accompaniments. The food came out quickly, the service was fast and friendly, and the prices were very reasonable.
The refried beans were probably the standout item on my plate. They had a good flavor and consistency, and were noticeably better than the beans I've had at some other Mexican restaurants around town. The taco was also good, with good flavor and a satisfying filling. The enchilada was decent, although it was more average compared to the beans and taco.
A friend who has eaten here before told me that I really should have tried the tortillas, since they're made fresh and are supposed to be one of the better things on the menu. Unfortunately, I didn't try them on this visit, so that's definitely something I'll have to remember next time. He also mentioned that both the red and green salsas are made fresh every morning, which is another nice touch.
What really surprised me was the price. My entire plate, including a drink, came to around $8. For that price, I felt like I got a very good meal. In fact, the food was better than what I've had at some more established and considerably more expensive Mexican restaurants around town.
Nothing on my plate was bad, and there were enough things that I enjoyed that I'm interested in coming back and trying some of the other items. Between the fresh tortillas, homemade salsas, reasonable prices, and generally good food, this is a place I'd be happy to visit again.
For a first visit, I came away impressed. It may not have been the best Mexican meal I've ever had, but considering the quality, speed of service, and especially the price, it was a very solid meal and a good value.— Paul