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    Ernesto's Mexican Specialties

    226 Reviews
    #67 of 4,140 Restaurants in San Antonio
    $$ - $$$Mexican, Seafood
    2559 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230-5246
    +1 210-344-1248
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    Overview
    4.5
    226 reviews
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good15%
    • Average7%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible2%
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    CUISINES
    Mexican, Seafood
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    LOCATION
    2559 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230-5246
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    Reviewed 16 April 2011
    Oustanding Gourmet Mexican & Unbeatable Service

    My wife & I ate here on the recommendation of other TripAdvisor's and, we were not dissapointed. We were promptly greeted by Ernesto and, after seating us, he led us through his personal recommendations and suggestions of both on, and off, menu choices. We tried...More

    Thank VindexInjuriae
    Reviewed 30 March 2011
    The food was overpriced, there were ants in my water and smelled like moth balls.

    I was not impressed and I feel like the waiter sold the food. When the food came to the table it was not very appealing. My bill was over &50.00 and I was not satisfied.

    Thank Jkraja
    Reviewed 28 March 2011
    French- Mexican vs Tex Mex

    Like many others I give Ernesto’s the Top Award in San Antonio. My Wife and I went to Ernesto’s on March 24th 2011 and were amazed at the Classic French approach to Mexican Fare. His sauces were as good as I have experienced anywhere. I...More

    1  Thank Ronnie R
    Reviewed 25 March 2011
    Delicious!

    Found Ernesto's on TA and the food was wonderful! Will come back everytime we visit San Antonio.

    Thank Lemosfamily
    Reviewed 24 March 2011
    Trip advisors #1 restaurant for a reason

    I went to Ernestos because it was rated #1 in SA and I was staying at a nearby hotel. Everything already said in every TA review is true, food is spectacular & Ernesto and his family personally treated me like I was part of their...More

    Thank findsthegoodspots
    Reviewed 16 March 2011
    Gourmet Mexican!

    Do not let its humble, strip mall location fool you. Ernesto and his family create a gourmet Mexican cuisine using 9 specialty sauces that will tickle your tastebuds. Let owner, Ernesto or his wait staff (usually family) entice you with their description of the offerings....More

    Thank VaporK8
    Reviewed 14 March 2011
    old style personal caring into preparing our lunch!!

    Ernestos was like going back in time. The owner/master chef came out and introduced himself and his restraunt. His recommendation was excellent, not only for my wife and I, but also our 4,7, & 10 y/o.We were glad to get away from the tourist traps...More

    Thank jawisenbaker
    Reviewed 9 March 2011
    Ernesto's now this is a restaurant!

    Walk in the door and step back into a restaurant reminding us of how a restaurant is suppose to be run! No loud music, crowded tables, noise so loud you can't talk, wait staff that knows the menu and the most delicious food ever! Ernesto...More

    Thank miki1957
    Reviewed 2 March 2011
    Simply the ultimate Mexican&Seafood- gourmet dining experience.

    Greeted by the charming Ernesto, as you enter. . . he will then recommend the perfect dish for each. Once you are served- the mouth-watering, green salsa. . .you're already halfway to heaven as all the sauces are prepared to perfection. The succulent fresh snapper,oozing...More

    Thank KathyKutler
    Reviewed 2 March 2011
    amazing

    Excellent food and outstanding service. Ernesto and his family treated us like family it was wonderful

    Thank peace48044

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Mexican, Seafood
    Meals
    Dinner, Lunch, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout
    Good for
    Kids, Business meetings, Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Romantic
    Open Hours
    Monday
    11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Tuesday
    11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Wednesday
    11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Thursday
    11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday
    11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Saturday
    5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 2559 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230-5246
    • Location: United States  >  Texas (TX)  >  San Antonio>  > Northwest Side
    • Neighbourhood: Northwest Side
    • Phone Number: +1 210-344-1248
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