Best Authentic Restaurants in South Side East

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A photo of Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas restaurant

1. Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Puerto Rican • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Authentic Puerto Rican cuisine right in the heart of Downtown San Antonio. Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas, is a family owned restaurant that will give you an experience you won't soon forget! Your senses will be entertained and appetite will be pleased.el sabor de la vida...The savory pernil y arroz con ganudules, mofongo, sorullitos, tostones and more. From Spain, we will offer the amazing paellas, tapas and sangria. The Tapas concept offers patrons the option to choose from a variety of tasty dishes to share. We offer a fully stocked bar specializing in a variety signature Puerto Rican rum cocktails, tropical margaritas and a selection of tintos and white wines.

2. Casa Catrina

4.0

Excellent(48)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Casa Catrina, our unique Dias de los Muertos themed restaurant on the historic River Walk, will offer a delightful array of authentic Mexican fare. Indulge in specialties like tender charred octopus and recado rojo rubbed Cochinita pibil tacos. Explore the diverse flavors with at least seven different salsas inspired by recipes from all over Mexico. Savor classic seafood dishes such as ceviches and compechanana cocktails, and don't miss out on our unique huitlacoche quesadillas. The bar will also shine with exquisite margaritas and craft cocktails, including a mezcal martini made with marigold flowers. Casa Catrina goes beyond being a mere restaurant – it's an immersive experience. Our establishment not only boasts captivating design and decor but also offers spectacular hospitality and elevated food and beverage options. With the ambiance inspired by the day of the dead, we bring the excitement and majesty of this celebration to San Antonio year-round. CComing Soon!

3. Bliss Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(4966)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Bliss Restaurant is an authentic and high-quality dining experience. The reviews rave about the 'exceptional' and 'thoroughly enjoyable' food, with 'attention to detail' evident in each dish. The ambiance is described as 'romantic', 'quaint', and 'comfortable', with a 'great menu' and 'excellent service'. The reviews consistently mention the 'high quality' and 'meticulously prepared' food, with a 'true gem' in the fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is described as 'modern and classy', with a 'relaxed yet elegant dining experience' in a 'genuine and comfortable environment'.

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4. Nixtamali Molino Comedor

4.1

Excellent(7)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Nixtamal is a traditional maiz process that has been a staple for Mexican food since the Mesoamerican cultures. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Nixtamali Molino + Comedor is a unique Mexican culinary experience bringing flavors from different regions of Mexico like: Mexico City, Yucatan, Oaxaca among other Northern regions of Mexico.Over the years, the value of corn has deteriorated, and our main objective is to revive and maintain this value in Mexican gastronomy. Nixtamali Molino Comedor is an authentic and regional Mexican cuisine in the United States. More than a restaurant, we offer an experience that takes you to Mexico with its flavors and, with the nixtamal process, to pre-Hispanic times.

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5. Fiume Pizzeria and Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(112)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Comming Soon-Fiume - in English meaning river - is a restaurant concept that merges the authentic flavors of Italy with traditional Texas ingredients. The artisan, Texas-crafted pizza incorporates local flavors that highlight Neapolitan-style pizza in what we define as Texapoletana.Fiume - also once a city in Italy - was known as a cultural melting pot in the height of its existence. Similarly, the San Antonio River is the core of our dynamic and culturally diverse city of San Antonio. Our vision and menu are exemplary of an elevated dining experience revered for its deep local roots and hyperlocal culinary craftsmanship

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6. Landry's Seafood House - San Antonio

4.4

Awesome(2582)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

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7. Little Rhein Prost Haus

3.8

Excellent(115)

Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Historic Texas Country Icehouse & Premium River Walk Patio Nestled on the edge of the historic La Villita Village is a very special place, the oldest two story rock building in Bexar county built by Otto Bombach in the mid-19th century. A pleasant surprise to behold! The Prost Haus, German by design but Texas country by application. Admire the museum like spectacle of the interior restaurant and bar architecture and slide outside to the most beautiful patio on the San Antonio River Walk. Live country music radiates as guests indulge in cool Texas brews or hand-crafted colorful cocktails. The menu items are made from scratch daily and offer delicious delicacies from hand pulled giant pretzels, Texas corned beef Reubens, and mouthwatering USDA steaks. This is the best patio on The San Antonio River Walk to wind down, enjoy Texas country music, and watch the best sunsets in the southern USA.Prost Y’all!

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8. The River’s Edge Café & Patio

4.1

Excellent(115)

Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Situated on the famed San Antonio River Walk, River's Edge offers the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a delicious cocktail to relax and enjoy the view. Executive Chef Benjamin Callahan and his team create traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flare and presentation.

9. Mezquite

4.5

Awesome(179)

Price: Moderate

• Northern Mexican • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

THE FLAVORS OF SONORACelebrating the food pathways of the Sonoran region, Mezquite offers grilled meats, flour tortillas and delicious cocktails. This vibrant space is perfect for gathering with friends and reveling in the end of a work week. Open for lunch and dinner, you won’t want to leave.

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10. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou

4.8

Exceptional(3352)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 66 times today

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is a vibrant place, bustling with energy and celebrated food prepared in a French style, with free-flowing drinks and people connecting over the every day and the special. We feature quintessential French comfort food that showcases simple, earthy, flavorful dishes from regions throughout France. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is located in the Pearl district near the entrance of the hotel Emma at 312 Pearl Parkway Building 2, Suite 2104, in the space formerly occupied by The Culinary Institute of America's Nao. "Mon Chou Chou" is an affectionate French nickname given to a person who is special to you. Usually a person of unmatched care, love, and beauty who makes your world "go round".

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Micahvip
San Antonio •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We live in Southtown and love to walk to Fiume for date nights, it never disappoints. Some of the best pizza in town, the Sweet Texas Heat is a must! Great wine selections both from Texas and outside, and amazing people watching on the riverwalk.
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Fiume Pizzeria and Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Downtown
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4.9
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Joevip
Central Kentucky •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were visiting San Antonio on vacation and had dinner at Bliss. The food was outstanding, service amazing and the atmosphere delightful. We enjoyed the scallops and red fish for our meal and the butternut squash cheesecake for dessert. All were incredible. If we make it back to the area, dinner at Bliss will be a must.
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Bliss RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.9
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Marcelvip
Dallas - Fort Worth •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic food for a Fantastic price, wouldn't change anything. We had all the tapas except the nachos, too scared, but will try next time.
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Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y TapasPrice: Expensive• Puerto Rican• Downtown
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4.5
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San Antonio •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Checked all of my boxes! Guava Margarita was perfect! Food was perfect! Service was over the top perfect! Keeping this on my faves list.
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Nixtamali Molino ComedorPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
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4.1
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HEATH
Memphis / West Tennessee •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Service was absolutely wonderful! All of the staff were extremely friendly and attentive! The happy hour margaritas specials were a favorite! Their specialty tacos and homemade salsas are all fantastic, although I highly recommend the Carnitas! The Los Muertos art & decor adds an additional feel. You can't go wrong!
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Casa CatrinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas

2. Casa Catrina

3. Bliss Restaurant

4. Nixtamali Molino Comedor

5. Fiume Pizzeria and Wine Bar

6. Landry's Seafood House - San Antonio

7. Little Rhein Prost Haus

8. The River’s Edge Café & Patio

9. Mezquite

10. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou

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