aldaco's mexican cuisine

food isgreatbut view is even better!

great view bad food. superb view, food was below average.greatdrinks definitely a happy hour place

we had seen this restaurant reviewed on a tv show and decided it was worth a visit because it looked a little different that your typical tex-mex. the chips and salsa were definitely not the usual, and we were al big fans. the lunch menu value is outstanding. the brunch steak and eggs with grilled serano peppers was delicious.greattortillas. everything our group ate and drank was enjoyed. we would definitely return if in this area of san antonio again.

always agreatexperience and our favorite is enjoying margaritas on the patio in the evening. they havegreatstaff and the table side guacamole is a must have. the only downside that they changed their chips to an inferior brand. they don't taste like real corn tortillas.

aldaco's is agreatrestaurant for mexican food. there is an option of dining inside or outside. from the outside, there is a beautiful view, overlooking a gorgeous vista. aldacos' decor is extremely authentic and very pretty. the seating is really comfortable. their chips are gluten-free and delicious. also, the salsa has a wonderful flavor. i had the chicken fajita's, gluten-free, which were very tasty. the guacamole wasgreatand the meat was cooked perfectly. i really look forward to going back there sometime!

impressed! i hadn't been in a hurry to try this place since in san antonio we don't necessarily equate the stone oak area with good, authentic mexican food. but since my parents were in town celebrating my mom's birthday, having readgreatreviews, and the restaurant being recently added to my airline dining program, i decided to give them a shot. i'm very glad we did! excellent service, excellent food, and we even got a table visit from the owner after our meal. absolutely wonderful birthday meal. my favorites were the grilled panela and zucchini from the centerpiece plate, the marinated steak on the arracheta plate and the borracho beans were all very delicious. i would definitely recommend this place to others and will be back. my only complaint was the noise level, it was very very loud, hard to have a conversation, but perhaps a few carpets would help the acoustics aspect.  when it warms up a bit, i'm looking forward to having a meal on the patio and take advantage of thegreatview! well done aldaco's, see you soon!

even the martians didn't care for this poor excuse for texmex. today for lunch.

martians landed in our back yard and we decided to take them to a mexican restaurant.

the leader's name was gorp and he had heardgreatthings about "our" texmex. i told them i was not excited with this place but they had heard good things - i had gone there a few years back.

he ordered the jose plate - the enchiladas were tough and the beef fajita was average; gorp said it tasted like "brokjabaraia" - which in english stands for garbage you get from the frozen section of the local "martianmart."

he couldn't believe that people called this mexican food - they're trip to the southern peninsula of mexico was way better.

further, he couldn't believe how easy people were in san antonio in accepting this cuisine as authentic quality fare.

i couldn't agree more. i sure hope san antonio has more to offer. incidentally, they had stopped at a local taco cabana while fueling up 3 years ago - and this was no better at twice the price.

service was poor - unfriendly imo.

so, to all you intergalactic travelers? don't bother stopping at aldaco's.


-----31 oct, 2012-----

average - at best. went today for lunch.
the person who seats you didn't even try to smile - he was tedious - tho not unfriendly.
we both had a luncheon special #5 - cheese enchiladas and a beef fajita.
i swear - i think a frozen meal from heb would've been just as good.
beef in the fajita was tough. service was adequate.
will not go back - not worth the time or energy.
can't recommend.

fish was fishy. me and a friend went to aldacos for lunch because of how good they we're suppose to be, but after ordering the fish tacos i was extremely disappointed , from the first bite i couldn't take a second . the tortilla tasted as if it was made from stale old oil that was reused several time over . when i asked about getting something else the waiter was kind enough to have me select a different dish . the second dish i ordered was the half chicken which was ok. not what i expected expected especially for the price. what was even more upsetting was that by the time they brought my second dish my friend had already finished her meal so i had to hurry up and eat alone . any time i eat at a restraunt i rarely finish my food but at this restraunt i left still hungry.... the only positive thing i have to say is the view is beautiful and the alvarado margarita was absolutely delious!!!! so if your not to hungry but what somewhere that has agreatview and have a drink this is the only reason to come here.

sub par for price. the gals at the hostess stand aregreatbut that's about wheregreatended. as a frequent business traveller i am accustomed to wait times but not once seated. we were seated outside and after 20 minutes of wait staff running around finally asked one who was going to wait on us. a party of 2 can be lucrative if handled well. last night that wasn't happening. i took a day before reviewing to attempt to find more good than the hostess staff but alas, no go. food was bland and greasy and while plate was hot food not so much. chips were cold and stale as well. i had enchiladas and the sauce was nothing to write home about. husband had puffy tacos and was as boring as taco cabana. margeritas were ok but not worth 9$. went to del fuego tonight - way way way better. taste, service, price points similar. skip aldaco and head to del fuego if you only have a few nights to experience good tex mex!

great casual dining. we were in san antonio for a convention and wanted to get away for an evening. the concierge at the jw marriott suggested aldaco's and we were thrilled with the suggestion. some in our party ordered the fajitas and others order the enchiladas and everyone was happy. we had agreatserver and even better meal. thank you!

agreatpatio and food!. for anyone looking for good mexican food and agreatpatio......aldacos stone oak is the place to go. the owners are wonderful people and the service is great. i have my favorites but the centerpiece is fantastic! margaritas of any kind are good here. love it!

top-notch mexican food. the overall rating is surprisingly low.

in a city overflowing with mexican restaurants, aldaco's is one of the best. in the stone oak area, it is my favorite upscale mexican eatery. we have eaten here at least 20 times, so this is based on our overall experience. ambiance is upscale but comfortable and not snooty or stuffy. ample indoor seating. weather permitting, there is a large deck with agreatview of san antonio. a newly added tarp keeps the elements at bay. the staff are always prompt, attentive, and friendly. service speed varies, but is reasonably fast. chips (yeah, i'm talking chips!) are thick, fresh, and crunchy. they don't taste like typical nasty bag chips you get at most places. salsas are awesome. the food consistently arrives nicely presented, piping hot, fresh and tasty. the best thing about aldaco's, for me, is their list of top-notch margaritas. they've won several awards and we've tried them all. sure, you have ask for a cheapy house margarita made from mix, but we're top-shelfers and have tried just about every margarita in town. these are easily amongst the best. you can taste the qualify of the tequila and the fresh ingredients. no fake sugary flavors here. yum! if you're into desserts (seriously, how often do you have room left for dessert after eating mexican), the few times we've tried them they've been dee-lish. the only negative is that their prices a bit steep, but not out of line given the location.

overall: excellent

highly recommended!

excellent food (selection and quality).greatpatio view too; chips and roasted garlic salsa is possibly the best in the city; staff providesgreatservice; the owner, blanca aldaco, is usually on-site, greeting the customers and making sure that everyone has agreatdining experience; bar service is great... they make "world class" margaritas and bloody mary's; like la fonda, mi tierra, los barrios, casa rio and jacala, aldaco's is agreat"destination" mexican restaurant. it is definitely worth driving a few extra miles to the far northside of town for the experience. reasonably priced too! enjoy!

we really enjoy aldaco's! the shrimp wrapped in bacon is heavenly! beautiful view from the patio


-----06 jun, 2011-----

delicious food,greatservice and fabulous patio! too hard to visit in larger groups inside, bc it's so noisy on busy night.

update: sadly, i have to say that the service has declined significantly in the last few months. the food is still delicious, the ambiancegreatand view at night is beautiful. i've been two days in a row, once for supper and once for lunch. both times, the servers were slow to bring water, slow to bring other drinks and even slower to take our orders. neither time was busy since supper was at 8:00, mid-week and lunch was after the noon-time rush. also, both times someone had to get up and go track down someone to get our server so that we could pay. we've never had friendly service, but, in the past, the service was, at least, efficient. not so, anymore. i hope that blanca can be more available to supervise and train her employees and make the necessary improvements.

gustavia's 90th birthday party. just wanted you to know that blanca and her staff was wonderful, accommodating, friendly with excellent service. the food delicious. my mom's 100+ guests were delighted and enjoyed it to the upmost. what agreatchoice my daughters and i made in selecting this venue.

we recommend it highly for just a dinner for one or one hundred.

gracie poe and family