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Ernesto's Mexican Specialties

2559 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230-5246
210-344-1248
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Ranked #42 of 3,353 restaurants in San Antonio
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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San Antonio, Texas
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

If you are a foodie this is a must. Ernesto is a french chef. Each dish is a creation of his. Have been dinnig with him since his openning years ago. Dont be put off by the dated interior of the resturant. The food is fantastic. Lunch is the best bargain.

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See 5 more reviews by tiburonel for San Antonio
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This is always a great dining experience. We have been there many times even though we live 70 miles away. We are treated like royalty from the time we enter until the time we leave. We have taken many guests there and they are always soooo impressed. One couple said it was the best dinner they had EVER had. The... More

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Houston, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Went here on advice of Trip Advisor. I knew something was wrong when we were the only family in the resturant, grant it was a Monday night. Ernesto did greet us explained the menu. The food was ok, they are proud of their sauces but they did drown the food in it. Also everythiing tasted good until I ate the... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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3 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We went there last night and had the off menu specials which were stuff snapper with lump crab and beef tenderloin topped with lump crab. Then you get to choose a sauce which is there specialty, but the food was swimming in the sauce and everything was wet. Maybe that is a typical mexican seafood plate, but it wasn't for... More

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San Antonio, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

My wife and I found Ernesto's on trip advisor. I knew it was going to be good when Ernesto greeted us at the door and promptly seated us. His colorful description of the menu made me want to order it all. We settled on the seafood crepe for an appetizer. It was heavenly. I had the snapper stuffed with crab... More

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Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

A GREAT place to enjoy with family, associates, or friends. We have always been treated with kindness and as if we are the only people there. This restaurant was enjoyed by my father and mother, now my husband and I enjoy it as well. If you want an expierence that will be unlike other run of the mill places in... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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190 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

One of my pet peeves is about integrity, truth in advertising, and upcharges of both the hidden and explained type. What does that have to do with a review of this restaurant you say? Let me regale you with the facts of my experience. I had been here before and enjoyed the food enough to choose it when it came... More

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san antonio, tx
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2012

We live in San Antonio and have been coming to Ernesto's for years. This restaurant is one of our absolute favorites, anywhere. Even when we don't make reservations, Ernesto is always a gentleman and greets us at the door. He is gracious and charming and is genuinely pleased to see you and serve you. The food is wonderful, as is... More

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Conroe, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

Quite dinner for my wife on our escape weekend to San Antonio. Recommend by hotel staff as an unexpected delight. The Crepe with crab meat,and the fried oyster was outstanding. Also the steak with shrimp main course with the sauce as shown great. Will return on our next trip. Great value in custom design meals.

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San Antonio, Texas
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Ernesto's is not easy to find, but if you do you will be pleasantly surprised. Not only is the food some of the best in San Antonio, but Ernesto is usually there to greet his guest. The service here is outstanding and the atmosphere is wonderful.

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