Restaurant Review: The Alamo Cafe

Eating out in San Antonio, Texas is a fairly simple process. You have plenty of choices, after all. The only problem you'll have is picking the right type of restaurant to visit. As for the restaurant that you should go to, I suggest trying the Alamo Cafe. In this article, I will write about what the Alamo Cafe is like.

What type of restaurant is the Alamo Cafe?

When you first arrive at the Alamo Cafe, you'll notice that it's a nice looking establishment. The parking lot is in good shape, as is the building itself, and the landscaping is nice. After you go inside you'll be greeted by some of the staff who will take you to your table.

There are two floors that make up the Alamo Cafe. Your table will almost always be on the first floor. The second floor is mostly used by large groups of people. So parties and family reunions are some examples of what the second floor would be used for.

One time when I visited the restaurant, they had a huge group of Aggies who were apparently in the military sit upstairs. So unless your group is larger than ten people, don't expect to sit on the second floor.

As for the table selection, you can choose from a normal table, a booth, you can sit at the bar, or you can even sit outside. Just let the waitress know if you have a preference. After you are seated you will be given some complementary hot sauce, chips, and flour tortillas. The hot sauce can be quite mild or hot. It's random.

The Alamo Cafe is a family restaurant that caters to many different tastes. Their menu is comprised of an assortment of entrees such as Mexican food, barbecue, appetizers, salads; etc. Some examples of what you can eat at the Alamo Cafe are brisket quesadillas, puffy tacos, country fried steak, chicken flautas, and much more. My favorite meal is the brisket quesadillas.

With the brisket quesadillas, you have your choice of the half meal or the full meal. The full meal will give you about six quesadillas, while the half meal will only give you around three quesadillas. Sour cream is included with the meal, but you can have it replaced with something else such as guacamole.

And what restaurant wouldn't have a dessert menu? The Alamo Cafe serves a couple of different types of desserts. There is cheesecake for starters, or you can just select ice cream if you like. You can also select a Margarita pie, if you so desire. And yes, it's alcohol free.

Is it an expensive restaurant?

The Alamo Cafe is definitely an affordable place to eat. It's not super cheap, but it isn't very expensive either. Most meals will cost between seven and twenty dollars each, and the appetizers will cost between three and ten dollars each. The desserts cost between two and thirteen dollars. So the price will just depend on what you order. For more information about the menu prices at the Alamo Cafe click here.

How's the atmosphere?

The atmosphere at the Alamo Cafe is quite friendly and care free. This is a casual dining restaurant, but you will see many people dressed up sometimes. It just depends on when you decide to eat. On Sunday, more people might be dressed up because they may just be getting out of church.

As for the interior design of the restaurant, it sports a Western theme. You will notice pictures of different Texas landmarks, people, and other Western symbols. There is also a small fountain that runs through part of the restaurant. You can throw pennies in it for luck, if you wish.

At times, the Alamo Cafe can become very crowded. Especially on holidays or the weekends so try to arrive around eleven or after two in the afternoon. You stand a better chance of avoiding the crowds this way.

This restaurant is also quite clean, so don't worry about germs. The occasional fly may sneak into the restaurant, but overall the sanitation is very good. All the spills are mopped up quickly, and disinfectant is used to clean the tables.

So the next time you feel like eating out in San Antonio, try the Alamo Cafe. The food is good, as is the selection. You might just decide to become a regular visitor.