Tomatillo's Cafe y Cantina
San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: (210) 824-3005
Fax: () -
- Cross Street:
- Eleanor Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Family-Friendly Dining 2005, Group Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Tomatillo's Cafe y Cantina – by Ben Niekerk
The Scene
This Mexican eatery may seem ordinary on paper, but once you experience it, you'll be yearning for an empty seat at the bar for days afterwards. The music is low-level pop and classic Latino tracks that set the stage for a pleasant mood. Known for its happy-hour crowd, Tomatillo's makes sure that appetizers are served in large portions.
The Food
The all-white-meat chicken quesadillas are a crunchy, caramelized treat. All of the sauces are made from scratch and are available for purchase. The margaritas are famous and don't disappoint. Spinach enchiladas and the veggie burritos are a solid vegetarian option. Appetizers and main dishes are impressive in size. Try a half-rack ribs plate and watch the meat fall from the bone. The Tejas platter comes loaded with surf-and-turf fajitas bursting with authentic flavors.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyAppetizers are as big as a meal. Many combination plates can be split along with an appetizer to make a meal for two--with room for house margaritas to spare.
User Reviews for Tomatillo's Cafe y Cantina
03/30/2008 Posted by SATXFamily
This used to be one of my favorite places. My family and I ate there last night. My wife said her tea had a hint of sour milk flavor. I tried it and indeed it tasted funky. She ordered the Sonora Plate and I ordered the Tres Colores Enchiladas. My wife wondered why her enchilada tasted like fish, because she thought the menu said it was a chicken enchilada. I tried her enchilada and it tasted exactly like canned tuna. A blindfolded person would not have been able to tell the difference between tuna and what was in that enchilada. To be sure she didn't misread the menu, I grabbed one and yes it was "supposed" to be chicken. I am unaware of any mexican spices which impart fish flavor. On the bright side, the chicken enchilada which came with my plate only had a slight fishy flavor. In addition, the waiter provided decent service. Won't be going back.
01/14/2008 Posted by dcis1970
I have only eaten there twice but will definitely go back. I LOVE their salsa and tortillas taste homemade. Their sopapillas are wonderful! The only thing I would say they could improve on is the service. Their staff does not appear to be very friendly. The hostess we have had both times didn't smile and there was some manager with blonde hair that looked uncomfortable because she was walking REALLY funny in shoes that were obviously too high for her. She did not smile- probably because she couldn't walk in those shoes and her feet were killing her- and did not appear to be friendly. The waiters could have been a bit more attentive. We waited quite awhile before they refilled our drinks and came to check on us to make sure we didn't need anything. The food WAS great! The atmosphere is GREAT and we will go back but I would like to see an improvement on the staff and service.
Pros: Food, atmosphere, authenticity
Cons: service, restrooms too small for size of restaurant, staff seems unfrlendly
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