Our mini critic club was back together this Friday for dinner at Il Sogno. We’ve been once for lunch, and I thought my margarita pizza tasted like Chef Boyardee boxed pizza.. but, everyone raves about this place, so we went back. I was hopeful when we walked in as it was so bustling and filled with yuppies. But, hours later, as we cast our votes… it became clear: Il Sogno is overrated. Continue reading
Category Archives: Just OK. (Score of 4 – 6)
Grease ‘n Cheese at Chris Madrid’s
meh.
Someone please tell me: Is there a good burger in this city? The two burger places that are frequently recommended to us are Longhorn Cafe (previously reviewed) and Chris Madrid’s. I am not the biggest fan of either, but Chris Madrid’s is definitely my less favorite of the two. However, judging by the crowd at this place, I am definitely in the minority. Chris Madrid’s is, I am told, a San Antonio institution. I can’t figure out why. To be fair, J does really like this place, but I have a feeling it’s because it reminds him of his old college days. Continue reading
Tex Mex Trial (and Error)
tangy
We don’t really like Tex Mex that much. There, I said it. Maybe it’s the places I’ve tried (if someone has a reco, send it my way). Since I moved to Texas several years ago, I’ve repeatedly attempted to like Tex Mex. In San Antonio and Houston alike, margarita happy hours with chips and salsa are practically a way of life. Anyway, my parents were in town and they really love Tex Mex. Unfortunately, they live in Pittsburgh and the options are limited. Based on a friend’s recommendation, we decided to take them to Los Barrios on Blanco Road. Continue reading
Week of Chains: Pei Wei and Yard House
chain week
This week was especially chaotic and J was working non-stop. We didn’t have time to think about what and where to eat, so we went the chain route this week. If you’ve read the San Antonio Palate before, you know I am not a chain fan… but sometimes, it’s just so easy, you can’t resist. This week, I had Pei Wei take out when J was working late, and one night we went for drinks and burgers at the Yard House. Continue reading
Greasy Goodness at Longhorn Cafe
A friend of ours gave us a very long list of places we have to try.. and for great burgers, Longhorn Cafe topped her list. Our intent to have a late breakfast turned into a quest for a yummy burger and we found ourselves at Longhorn Cafe. In my book, a good burger is a Super Burger from Eat’n Park. This burger wasn’t quite like that, but good all the same. Continue reading
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