07/08/09

Poisoned

by nolongerblonde

me and my date got food poisening from this place and we even ate different things. i live in san antonio and will never think about going back.

07/07/09

Don't bother; save your money

by marka

We had our rehersal dinner before our wedding at rita's and it was the worst ever experience. The service was bad just like every other review states. (wish I would of read them first). The food was bland. I'm from SA and that is not Mexican food. After we came back from our honeymoon several of our guest that night confirmed the exact same experience at the restaurant. I wrote the manager a letter, and got nothing but lame excuses. In her reply it was obvious she didn't know what was going on in her rest. She wondered why it took long to complain (like if I'm going to complain and ruin my fiance night). I can go on and on but overall; pay attention to the reviews and stay away. Pico de Gallo has always been great!!!!!

• Pros: Nothing good came out of our visit

06/12/09

Rita's On The River ~ Rocked when I was there!

by BigNTexas

I only live a few hours from San Antonio and we visit it every year. I read the reviews prior to going, but still decided to go and try Rita's on the River. I really disagreed with most of the reviews. By no means is this a five star fine dining restaurant, but I have eaten at many of the restaurants on the river and the food is not the greatest TexMex...at any of them. But I thought the restaurant was a great deal of fun. First, we were seated right by the river which is the prime location. I ordered the Regular Texas Margarita which in my opinion with a really good size and $6.00, which is a really modest price for a tourist area. My husband and I had the Beef/Chicken Fajitas for 2 and my kids had tacos and quesadillas....all served with generous serving of beans/rice. The food was not out of this world and especially since I live in Texas, I have had better TexMex, but it was good and I did not find any of the food to be salty or bad. The waiter was extremely nice & freindly and the service was really good. And really being on the river watching the people walk by while enjoying a Margaritas, well you cannot beat that! Now here is a tip for all of you that are thinking about going...you can buy a Rita's On The River Gift Certificate from Restaurant (dot) com for $10.00 it is good for $25.00 off of $35.00. You can also google Restaurant (dot) com Coupon Codes. I just got one for 80% off so I only paid $2.00 for my $25 off $35. You cannot beat that. We ate there twice this week while in San Antonio. The four of us 2 Adults/2Children at for about 60.00 ($18.00 of that being Margarita's) minus $25.00 plus tip...I think that is a great deal especially for being in such a touristy section! Hope this helps everyone!

• Pros: Great Margarita's and Right On The Riverwalk