Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St, San Antonio
(210) 940-4488
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The food was terrible. Don’t go here. Chicken was absolutely awful. Your money will be wasted if you eat here.
Food: 1
What a great place!
Been in the area for years and finally started trying this place. 2nd visit and was awesome!
Happy Hour here is where it’s at!
The wings, Buns, Drinks 🤌🤌🤌
It’s a must add to anyone’s regular sports, especially the happy hour 😅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My and son and I went down to grab a quick bite to eat after he got off work. We had both ordered the Spam fried rice. I also ordered the 4 piece egg rolls and he ordered the Lemon Pepper Curry Wings. First let's stay with the egg rolls. They were light and crispy with a nice flavor. Just the right size not big or small. They had a nice crunch without burning the inside of my mouth while eating them. The sauce served with them was good not to sweet. Then came the chicken. Now man that Curry flavoring was excellent. It wasn't over powering like I've had at other places but it have just the right kick in each bite. The cilantro crema gave it a nice balance with the lemon pepper tying everything together neatly. An finally the Spam fried rice. My son and me are both decent sized guys so this plate meant for sharing was an individual plate for us. The amount of Spam was great and they didn't go overboard with the pineapple. Nice individual grains of rice not all clumps like some places serve. The seasoning and green onions they use help give it a nice flavor with a good mix of color for a great visual meal as well. Overall I was very pleased with the meal and would go back again. If the dodge hasn't looked so good and tasted so great I would have taken photo but it didn't pay long once it was set down in front of us. The stay was very nice and attentive and the decor is great to look at.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spam Fried Rice, Lemon Pepper Curry Wings, Egg Rolls
I definitely recommend this spot the food is very yummy and great! And drinks are strong! Definitely come during happy hour 5pm-6pm half off wings and frozen and classic 🍸 🍹 ✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So, we visited for dinner on Sunday evening and were very excited by the cool decor, upbeat vibe, so were expecting really tasty food. We ordered Pineapple Chicken and Sesame Chicken, and both dishes were large, ample portions, but unfortunately the chicken was in tight, compact, dry and chewy chunks. Theee was not ample enough sauce to wet your rice when forking it with a piece of chicken. The white rice as cooked fine. We ordered two cocktails, which glasses were full of crushed ice. We probably shouldve order the Spam Fried Rice instead. We left without having eaten even half of our plate, as hobestly, we could have way better, tender chicken at a fast food place. Maybe this place is just more for drinks than food..., but total bill was over 74.00 for 2 people.😥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had a great experience at Hoy Joy in San Antonio. Our server was outstanding — super friendly, patient, and attentive. They had an awesome mustache and really made us feel welcome the entire time.
We also had a service dog with us, and they treated us with complete respect and understanding, which we deeply appreciated. Not every place handles that the right way, but they did everything perfectly.
Best tres leches cake ever!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wings were so good, service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food and atmosphere honestly. Worth the wait in the line to find a seat. Started with the twice fried wings (6pc) and egg rolls (4pc). Both were hearty sized, and enough to serve as an entree on their own. Followed with the Spam Fried Rice and the Tiki Pork Belly and both were just as good. Oh, and the lemonade is homemade and tastes great, sweet if you like that!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good food fun atmosphere. great aervice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Dinner was delicious and our server, entertaining. As soon as we told him we were from out of town he proceeded to tell us everything about the area and why dining with them was one of our best choices. They are located in one of the most entertaining areas in San Antonio, River Walk.
The entrance to the restaurant is off of the main road, down the alley. It’s well lit and inviting. Feels like you’re entering through a speak-easy entrance.
The food is great and so are the drinks. Great place to go with company or by yourself for lunch. You have to try their wings, so, so good and satisfying.
We sat near the kitchen so seeing the chef in action was amusing in and of itself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Everything was awesome!!!!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing server. Good recommendations and great food. Definitely going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sat at the bar and had a few cocktails. All the drinks were great. Didn't order food but it smelled and looked amazing! Very cool decor inside too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not very full but still required a reservation was odd. Ordered the firecracker wings, pork belly sandwich, and the Udon soup. All were extremely greasy and lackluster in flavor. All overall price because of the location. Come for the atmosphere but definitely eat before going here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
My husband and I love to try new foods all the time. We’ve been to Hot Joy at the old location and twice to the Broadway location. Tonight Abby the waitress described the new dishes in total detail and recommended some of her faves: Firecracker Wings and booyyyy when I say these were fire! They’re spicy, perfectly crispy and are given with a side of tangy pop rocks to dip them in then explode in your mouth! A straight 10! She also recommended & told us the ingredients for what My husband had the pineapple chicken, which was amazing and he also had the crab rangoons w/a side of crab paste, which he truly enjoyed as well & I had the Brisket Broccoli and again wow, another 10 for me! Their new menu didn’t disappoint! Thank you Abby for your recommendations and thanks to Chef John for his creativity on the menu and his great culinary skills! We will return😋 If you enjoy different foods and an mouth explosion stop by and try these dishes, they won’t disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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