cascabel mexican patio

this is where it's at if you want authentic mexicanfoodin san antonio. no tex-mex here! i go to mexico at least twice a year & have been searching for a place with comparable food. there are only a handful of places, this is one!

pues aqui no me gusto!. well that's what my mexican mother said and we all agreed with her. since we eat in a lot of mexican restaurants in the west side of san antonio this place is just another among the rest. thefoodwas not impressive but it was expensive. the white rice has no flavor the mini bean & cheese burritos for $7.50 are not worth price. we take mommy here again she will disown us enough said.

excellent food!! loved everything we ordered....enchildas verdes, birria, and pastor tacos. thefoodwas authentic and cooked to perfection! exactly what we were looking for. would recommend to anyone who loves real mexican food...no tex mex stuff here.

better than rosario's!. went for lunch on last day in san antonio and were looking for good mexicanfoodand we found it! the waitress was very nice and told us right from the start that this is not tex mex but authentic mexican which was great because that is what i wanted. the menu is small and most stuff is $ 7.50. she translated and explained what the meats were. she directed us to the marinated pork and steak and we were very happy with our choice!foodwas fast and delicious and meat was great! definitely recommend.

cascabel walks the walk!. honestly, i thought i had reviewed this place a while back. evidently not. (i may need to get back on my ginko biloba!) anyway, here's what i'll say - one of the best breakfast's of my life has been here. huevos a la cascabel. simply joy on a plate. two eggs with a rich salsa, black beans with queso fresco, and fresh made corn tortillas. so unbelievably good.
and the whole menu is a joy really. i've eaten dinner and lunch here too, and the authenticity is refreshing, but what really draws me back here is the freshness of the ingredients. everything here is handmade when you order it, making this some the most originalfoodin the city with prices that makefoodthis fresh hard to beat anywhere.
the place is small, and i actually love all the (graffiti?) on the walls. service is always fast and friendly, and parking is a little disjointed, especially if its crowded, but somehow i always find a spot.
lots of places talk the "authentic" talk, but cascabel walks the "authentic" walk.

above my expectations!. just dined with a girlfriend at cascabel. i was so impressed. thefoodwas so good! unique and different, but delicious. i cleaned my plate! service was excellent and so affordable! i will be back... soon!!!

superb food. expect a wait after ordering because goodfoodtakes a while. well worth the wait. unique and seemingly authentic taste. thank god texmex.

words fail. this is a lovely little place - can tell it's different right away, with the bright but simple table cloths & cloth napkins - not fancy, just nice. people working there are just the same.

and thefoodis wonderful. eating it, one can feel a connection to the earthy history of this part of the world. i had had nopales - cactus - before, but not prepared as such a tart and tangy accompaniment to meats with dark sauces. it all goes so well together into one of the hand-made corn tortillas.

portions are not huge, but reasonable. price is quite reasonable - really cheap considering the quality of ingredients and care and skill that have gone into preparation. we'll definitely be back for more.

i love this restaurant. it's been said, and it will be said again, this is not tex-mex.

there will be dishes you've never heard of, with names you would swear are made up! try a dish, though, everything here is very tasty. the owners really made sure thefoodthey serve isn't the standard, greasy fare you'd expect of a mexican restaurant. also, the little sopa they bring before your meal is great!

a notable dish: the pozole. it's made with lean pork and is refreshingly complex in flavor (very hearty, earthy broth).

not tex-mex. this is real mexicanfoodand it is really good. the patio is awesome on a very nice day, sit back relax and enjoy some delicious food. recommended.

incredible!. we love dining at cascabels. thefoodis consistently tasty. this is not tex-mex. the flavors are well thought out and complex without being overpowering. the service is quite friendly without being intrusive. the only downside is somewhat inconsistent hours. well worth trying!