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La Gloria

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Tobin Hill, San Antonio
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    Brett T.
    "only reliably wonderful items are the molcajetes"(10 Tips)
    Jeff M.
    "Good Mexican street food"(4 Tips)
    Foodspotting
    "Try the Tacos Potosinos"(3 Tips)
    George F.
    "Great Margaritas but the food portions are a joke though..."(18 Tips)
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  • Sarah M.heart icon on user image
    Sarah MezaJuly 25, 2015
    The frozen prickly pear margarita is delicious and strong! Two of them and I'm 👌 Helps keep you cool through these hot San Antonio summer
  • Elena H.heart icon on user image
    Elena HoffmanJune 21, 2017
    Awesome tostadas and Elotes! Also good selection of cocktails (that can easily be made virgin). Definitely street food style on a plate.
  • Visit San Antonio
    Visit San AntonioAugust 15, 2011
    Be sure to sample several of La Gloria’s authentic Mexican dishes like the ceviche, queso and molcajetes. Talk with Chef Johnny Hernandez if you need to accommodate a special diet! –Race to the Alamo
  • Visit San Antonio
    Visit San AntonioSeptember 6, 2011
    Local chef Johnny Hernandez’s tasty, authentic Mexican street food is served in a casual, airy ambiance at the Pearl Brewery complex. Read more
  • Clark L.
    Clark LesleyOctober 2, 2013
    They don't have "happy hour" but they have good tacos and Aguas frescas (try the Jamaica.) The Queso is super good and served with white corn tortillas. Be careful if you ask for chips, you'll pay.
  • Heidi M.
    Heidi MillerJuly 6, 2013
    This place is awesome! We are here in San Antonio for vacation. It's our 3rd day in a row @ La Gloria. The food is fresh & delicious! If you are in San Antonio, this is a must!
  • Monet S.heart icon on user image
    Monet SpellsFebruary 18, 2013
    Had the the Panucho Cochinita Pibil, the elote and the ceviche verde -- all delicious. But you can't go wrong with anything you order
  • Amanda R.
    Amanda RaeDecember 30, 2014
    Although it is a little pricey, the food & drinks are so good! My favorite is the prickly pear margarita! They are definitely worth the price!
  • safoodiegram
    safoodiegramJune 6, 2014
    Hernandez has perfected the mexican street food scene with a bonus riverwalk view. What to order: frozen drinks, guacamole, roasted corn (elote) & a skirt steak molcajete.
  • AndrewGroveSanAntonio G.
    Great ceviche! Chips/queso/guacamole were all good too. Service was attentive and atmosphere fun. Will go back.
  • Nicole S.heart icon on user image
    Nicole SpaceyJuly 7, 2012
    This is THE BEST food! The fried tacos with verde and the red sauce were fantastic! Try everything, you won't regret it. I regret we found it on our last night in town!
  • Cemil A.
    Cemil A.July 16, 2018
    Very good choice for those who love mexican foods. Everything I tasted was so delicious, I strongly recommend. Reasonable price and good service..
  • Rossy B.heart icon on user image
    Rossy BenavidezAugust 7, 2017
    Margaritas, queso fundido and alambre tacos are what I usually order when I go here! 👌🏻 However, service might be slow depending on how busy it gets.
  • Justin W.
    Justin WidemanApril 5, 2014
    I love this place. The food is always great. It's served A La Carte so be sure you pay attention to pricing and servings!
  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BallesterosAugust 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    House salsa is good. You can taste the roasted tomatillos and it has a slight tobacco flavor to it somehow.
  • Darden R.
    Darden RiceAugust 18, 2014
    Hands down, the best authentic Mexican food we encountered. Even the tortilla chips. The big pot of simmering pork amazing.
  • Lauren B.heart icon on user image
    Lauren BernalJanuary 5, 2018
    Food has never done it for me, but theory's are good and strong. Original, mangonada, and many of the others were awesome.
  • Mat B.
    Mat BrownNovember 16, 2015
    The steak molcajete was, honest to God, one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. I live in New York City.
  • JenKuduheart icon on user image
    JenKuduApril 25, 2016
    Queso fundido was solid. The al pastor tacos are some of the best I've had. The mangorita was okay. I disliked the chips, too thick!
  • Allison M.heart icon on user image
    Allison Morang TalonJanuary 31, 2014
    The ceviche is fantastic. Sitting outside is the way to go.
  • Heather S.heart icon on user image
    Heather SpeckMay 7, 2013
    Ever thought liquor in your Agua Frescas would be a good idea? Try La Sandia. "Grown-Up" Agua Frescas for sure ;)
  • sad c.
    sad chalupaOctober 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    A bit pricey, but definitely worth it! Love the margaritas!
  • Emily C.
    Emily CarltonOctober 18, 2014
    Tiny street portions, so get multiple items if you're hungry. Dorados Verdes was excellent!
  • Ramon G.heart icon on user image
    Ramon GonzalezAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Molcajete: Puercos con Chile and a Corn on the Cob is perfect every time!
  • Ellie H.
    Ellie HolmesJuly 23, 2013
    Portions are small so get lots if little things. Mexican pizza is HUGE. But so good. Wonder why frozen Ritas cost more though.
  • Francisco P.heart icon on user image
    Francisco PerezNovember 13, 2017
    Good ceviche. The bun on the hamburger was hard. The tortillas for the tacos weren't hot. The order of my appetizer and entree were reversed.
  • Jack B.
    Jack BraganMay 13, 2014
    The tacos I'll plus store were great ... Getting the food out was a little bit slow but the waitresses were very nice..
  • Tiffany C.
    Tiffany ClearstoneOctober 14, 2012
    Decently good fish tacos. One is enough. Will try different one.
  • Shena D.
    Shena DunsJanuary 8, 2014
    This place is fresh and flavorful. Smaller portions so you can try more items. Feel good food.
  • Gina R.
    Gina R.November 15, 2012
    I had the avocado panuchos. Great vegetarian option. Ridiculously good. And their queso is amazing!
  • Ally H.
    Ally HernandezMay 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Be sure to get the Hamberguesa, for sure one of the best things to get on the menu. I get it every time I'm here YUMMY!
  • Laksamee P.
    Laksamee PutnamDecember 27, 2012
    Great food and drinks! We recommend the ceviche and anything listed on the servers shirts.
  • Maclovio G.heart icon on user image
    Maclovio GarciaOctober 30, 2017
    It was alright. Best part is the scenery. Had a torta and it was mostly bread. Need to upgrade wherever they get their pan!
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CSeptember 9, 2014
    the tamale of the day was substantial in size and delicious and so was the elote.
  • Abner A.heart icon on user image
    Abner AcevesApril 15, 2015
    Sopes are delicious. The Paloma is one of the best I've ever had anywhere. Must try.
  • Wes S.heart icon on user image
    Wes ScalesAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The house marg is to die for, and the mangolada is quite tasty too
  • Jantzen F.heart icon on user image
    Jantzen FosterMarch 19, 2016
    Margaritas are strong. They also have a tequila that can only be found at La Gloria
  • Mario G.heart icon on user image
    Mario GiacaloneJuly 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Always packed but hang around the outside bar easily snag a seat enjoy some great cocktails by Armando and listen to the band
  • Genna S.heart icon on user image
    Genna SpeedJune 21, 2015
    It was just slightly better than ok, but nothing about this visit makes me want to return. It was just "meh". Molcajete and tacos were ok. Nothing to write home about. No military discount.
  • Lisa R.heart icon on user image
    Lisa RollApril 11, 2015
    This is a great place for Mexican street food. Love the outdoor seating.
  • Paul W.heart icon on user image
    Paul WestfallSeptember 25, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The food was ok, but the tortillas where stale and it was expensive for the food. The michelada was good, the queso fundido was good, just the tortillas where hard and old! Not good for dinner!
  • Isaac A.heart icon on user image
    Isaac AcostaJuly 9, 2012
    Decent food, 1 and 1/2 hrs to get our cold food. After talking to the manager the best he could come out with was..."you shouldnt have eaten it"so we just paid $120+ for bad tacos with a view hah
  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BallesterosAugust 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is a la cart so order up the goodness.
  • K. G.
    K. GilMarch 23, 2014
    I arrived and I was given a waiting time. Some ppl are VIP as the manager said and they were given preferential treatment and no waiting time. Very upsetting!!!
  • Bart B.
    Bart BNovember 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    great venue. fantastic ambiance. and you pay for it in mediocre food with a great vibe. do it once.
  • Maggie C P.heart icon on user image
    Maggie C PerkinsMay 6, 2015
    Belly up to the the bar if you're eating alone and skip the wait.
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HaleyApril 11, 2015
    Great place for a unique Mexican meal (not TexMex).
  • Brett T.
    Brett T.July 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Tried a number of things on the menu, and the only reliably wonderful items are the molcajetes, battered fish tacos and crispy chicken tacos.
  • Jonathan C.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan ContrerasAugust 7, 2014
    The tortas are excellent. Wash it down with a Margarita!
  • Rosalind J.
    Rosalind JukoFebruary 24, 2013
    Mahi mahi tacos with cabbage & pico de gallo are bland! However I do like the atmosphere!
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