San Antonio Area - New Restaurant Openings -and- Restaurant Closings (Schertz: federal, tourist)

[rynetwo]

Originally Posted by sapphire

Right, but the location of Casa Rio is right in the middle of things. Seems like that intersection is the hub of activity for tourists and it's a shame there isn't something respectable there for them to get a real taste of our local cuisine. La Fogata is quite a hike from downtown by cab or Uber, in my opinion. Sammy's would be a huge stretch for a tourist with no transportation. Yeah, they can get there, I know but it is doubtful they'd even try.

If we have out of town guests, they can get in the truck with us and go wherever we want but if you don't know the area, then you get sucked in to Casa Rio and the like.

Trust me I get it, if only Rosarios had better service and was one mile north or La Fonda moved onto the river....if only.

[TXEX06]

Mexican Manhattan is my favorite Tex-Mex place on the river, and a gorgeous patio to boot.

[sapphire]

Oh yum, Mexican Manhattan sounds amazing.


Mexican Manhattan:*110 Soledad St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Date:*05/11/2018*Score: 88*
Highlights:*Inspector observed dead roaches and road droppings in basement, dead roaches in storage unit by cold-hold near outside patio; food-contact surfaces must be clean to sight/touch (black buildup in ice machine); food not protected from cross-contamination (raw meat, cheese); employees’ personal beverages must have lids, straws; “thoroughly clean” basement area, remove unused items; discontinue use of broken/chipped wares.
Source: mysa.com

[Bo]

Originally Posted by TXEX06

Mexican Manhattan is my favorite Tex-Mex place on the river, and a gorgeous patio to boot.

I ate there once before going to an event at the Tobin. Below-average food and the kitchen was so slow I didn't have time to finish my meal to get to the event on time. If Mexican Manhattan is average, then Rita's is 5-star dining by comparison. The only thing I will say in its favor is that the prices were reasonable, by downtown standards.

We do need better some better restaurants to open on the River Walk.

[zcondren]

I agree Casa Rio needs to die a painful death, the food quality and service are horrible.

[malcorub16]

^^ Apart from the prime location, I think I read somewhere that it's the oldest restaurant on the River Walk. If that is true, it's a darn shame the owners let the food quality go down the toilet.

The Yelp and Trip advisor reviews seem more positive today than the last time I looked (which is around when I went in 2014), maybe things have improved....

[WilGar]

Originally Posted by malcorub16

^^ Apart from the prime location, I think I read somewhere that it's the oldest restaurant on the River Walk. If that is true, it's a darn shame the owners let the food quality go down the toilet.

The Yelp and Trip advisor reviews seem more positive today than the last time I looked (which is around when I went in 2014), maybe things have improved....

It was the first restaurant to take a chance on the Riverwalk.

[txtea]

It's a shame that the only restaurants that can afford to operate on that zoo water riverfront property,
are corporate chain restaurants, or tourist traps that are only open because of their location and popularity with naive tourists. (and locals that have a need to be seen at a popular spot)
If Casa Rio wasn't on the Riverwalk, it wouldn't be open, serving that poor quality food at those prices.
The best restaurants are mostly mom and pop operations that could never survive the overhead there.

[sapphire]

The South, Chicken and Waffles is opening up an "express" location at Nacogdoches and O'Connor in the old Carl's Jr. building. Facebook page says they hope to be open "sometime in June."

[MikeCheckA]

Chacho’s Fried Chicken at Hwy 90 and Military Drive.