Original Mexican Restaurant

In Short – Open around-the-clock on weekends, this location pays homage to the oldest Mexican restaurant across the river that closed in 1960. Featured traditional dishes range from cabrito (young goat) served in a mild ranchero sauce to tamales. Private banquet facilities in two rooms can accommodate from 45 to 100. Strolling Mariachis provide music most evenings. Drink specials are rotated. The most exotic cocktail is the frozen mango margarita: Triple Sec, tequila, pureed mango and sour mix.

Editor's Tips

Save Money:: Parking is free for two hours upon validation of your ticket from Hemisfair, Marina, Mid-City or River Bend garages.
Before You Go:: Reservations required for parties of six and up.

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10/06/10

Native San Antonian likes it!

by Pat Johnson at Citysearch

So I started off with the salsa, spicy and tomato based. My margarita was good. I had the strawberry margarita, the strawberries helped take away some of the bite from the actual margarita. I had the bacon wrapped chicken. I forget what the name of it was, but the chicken was tender and it was stuffed with something nice. For dessert, I had the sopapillas. They were light and fluffy, and perfect when you have them with honey. So i recommend this place if you want to have a nice relaxing dinner by the river.

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