The food, the creativity, and the drinks. All amazing. I experienced flavors that were familiar but completely new. Dishes that were traditional but unconventional. Do the wine and cocktail pairings, you won’t be disappointed!
Amie C
Congrats on getting San Antonio’s first Michelin star!!!!! Can’t wait to visit!
Ray Mendez
Good luck today in Houston! I personally think you should be a Michelin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Denning
We ate at Mixtili on the last day of their July-October 19th menu. Interestingly, we were literally the last table, on the last day of this menu being offered.
***SIDE NOTE***: As I write this, we just days away from the first ever Texas ‘Michelin Guide’ being released! Now if there’s one thing I know - it’s good food… I’ve eaten at unlimited dinners, drive-ins, and dives. I’ve also eaten at Oteque (**), ABaC (***), and Cocina Hermanos Torres (***) <— those are Michelin stars ?. To sum it up, the kid’s palette is absolutely diversified! I would like to take this moment prior, to solidify, without a doubt, my impeccable and dependable food acumen. Today, I declare, prior to, that Mixtili will undoubtedly receive a one Michelin star, upon the Texas Michelin Guide being released Nov 11th, 2024.
***Now Back To Business*** It’s not often that you find a Mexican Michelin caliber restaurant, but Mixtili definitely delivered! From the very start of the experience, they impressed with the CORN ESQUITES TART. This was what I could only describe as a ‘freaky lil spin’ on traditional esquites (elotes off the cob), that was served as hors d'oeuvres, in their bar area, where our “experience” began. This was arguably the best thing we ate, but I may be a little biased due to my surprise and intrigue with its composition. Other notable plates were the CORUNDA [White Corn, Rajas, Koji Jocoque] (which semi resembles a piece of cheesecake lol but tasted like a fajita), and the MOLE DE CAFÉ [Brined Pork Chop, Apple, Marigold].
I anticipate Mixtili will explode in popularity over the next 12-24 months, so I encourage you to be a part of the early majority!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alex M
Great dining experience in San Antonio! A must try for foodies. Amazing balancing of flavors and great service. Will definitely come again.
Parking: They provide 90min validation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew “mcsniper” Colaw
Google needs to make exceptions and add more stars for restaurants like Mixtli, not that there are many! An absolute MUST STOP! Michelin star coming soon!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marta A Rivera Diaz
Having lived in San Antonio for four years now, I'm almost ashamed to admit that I've only recently visited Mixtli—even more ashamed after my experience. Mixtli is tucked away in a quiet corner of Southtown, with its own (metered) parking. Finding the restaurant was easy enough, and parking is charged at the average rate of other San Antonio lots. I was given a warm, friendly welcome when I entered and led past the open kitchen to their sunken bar area to enjoy a welcome cocktail. I started with my "tester" cocktail: a classic gin Rickey. It was made perfectly, something that may seem more common than it really is. Chef Rico Torres welcomed me to his Mexican omakase-style home with a smoked oyster and broke down the current menu as it rotates seasonally. I tried my hardest to focus on his lesson, but the earthy flavor of the corn butter and fermented charanda-tepache mixture, melded with the smoke, sent my eyes rolling to the back of my skull. I gathered myself in time to be led back into the main dining room to begin my journey to the Tierra Caliente. This menu focused on the regional cuisine from Guerrero to Michoacan on Mexico's Pacific side. Each course was presented by a different staff member, which is something I appreciate as a chef and former restaurant staff member. It allows the entire cast to interact with a diner, allowing the patrons to appreciate how many people work to provide such a delightful experience. The next course was a sopa de agúcate, which was creamy and served alongside a leg of crab. Subsequent courses were the corunda– a white corn cake with a layer of koji jocoque (essentially a Mexican fermented dairy product similar to kefir), mole rosa (roasted beets with smoked hibiscus, and pomegranate) served on a tortilla to be consumed taco-style, pasta de rancho (a tortellini-esque, lemon, and requezon-filled pasta sat atop a tomato sauce), beef tongue braised until tender and served over plantain pave (layered cake) and a dollop of peanut mole, the mole de cafe was a succulent, brined boneless pork chop served with a sweet-tart apple slaw. Halfway through the meal, I ordered the Mixtli margarita, which has to rank in my top five favorite cocktails worldwide. The salted orange foam lives in my head rent-free for life. I also added the coffee service, which included a café de olla, which was exceptionally presented and easily served two people. My intermezzo was a palate-cleansing sorbet with a mirepoix of crunchy and vibrant fruits and jicama. The final course was a caramelized milk ice cream served atop popped sorghum alongside a hazelnut pirouette. Between the engaged, attentive staff, the ambiance (the quietest open kitchen I've ever experienced), the culinary ingenuity of the chefs, and the cutlery and dishes, I can't recommend Mixtli enough. They are developing and showcasing true culinary art, which is in short supply in San Antonio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stu Stypula
No notes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Yovetich
Dietary restrictions: Vegan meals available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tori Rarity
We are in Texas for a week and a half for a conference and have been trying the best food Austin and San Antonio have to offer. This has easily been the best restaurant and best tasting menu we have tried. Great food, drinks, and service. Would highly recommend. Only place we have tried in Texas so far that seems worthy of a Michelin star and we hope they get one later this year.
We returned to invite a friend and had an amazing time! Food is excellent and staff is experienced and welcoming. Overall a great place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Danielian
One of the best restaurants we have ever been to. The food, service and atmosphere are fantastic. I would highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Fletcher
Highly recommend this restaurant. It was one of the best meals we had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandra Rice
Literally a dinner experience I will never forget. We did the chef's tasting menu with the cocktail pairing and wow. All of the food and drinks were divine, even food and drinks we don't usually care for! Our waitress was excellent (Eve) and each person that created the drink or dish came out and told you the story of it all. Such an awesome journey to go on with the meal! I would absolutely come back here again and recommend it to anyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Milas Dack
Menu changes about quarterly so constantly fresh and amazing
The food, the creativity, and the drinks. All amazing. I experienced flavors that were familiar but completely new. Dishes that were traditional but unconventional. Do the wine and cocktail pairings, you won’t be disappointed!
Congrats on getting San Antonio’s first Michelin star!!!!! Can’t wait to visit!
Good luck today in Houston! I personally think you should be a Michelin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ate at Mixtili on the last day of their July-October 19th menu. Interestingly, we were literally the last table, on the last day of this menu being offered.
***SIDE NOTE***: As I write this, we just days away from the first ever Texas ‘Michelin Guide’ being released!
Now if there’s one thing I know - it’s good food…
I’ve eaten at unlimited dinners, drive-ins, and dives. I’ve also eaten at Oteque (**), ABaC (***), and Cocina Hermanos Torres (***) <— those are Michelin stars ?. To sum it up, the kid’s palette is absolutely diversified!
I would like to take this moment prior, to solidify, without a doubt, my impeccable and dependable food acumen. Today, I declare, prior to, that Mixtili will undoubtedly receive a one Michelin star, upon the Texas Michelin Guide being released Nov 11th, 2024.
***Now Back To Business***
It’s not often that you find a Mexican Michelin caliber restaurant, but Mixtili definitely delivered! From the very start of the experience, they impressed with the CORN ESQUITES TART. This was what I could only describe as a ‘freaky lil spin’ on traditional esquites (elotes off the cob), that was served as hors d'oeuvres, in their bar area, where our “experience” began. This was arguably the best thing we ate, but I may be a little biased due to my surprise and intrigue with its composition. Other notable plates were the CORUNDA [White Corn, Rajas, Koji Jocoque] (which semi resembles a piece of cheesecake lol but tasted like a fajita), and the MOLE DE CAFÉ
[Brined Pork Chop, Apple, Marigold].
I anticipate Mixtili will explode in popularity over the next 12-24 months, so I encourage you to be a part of the early majority!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great dining experience in San Antonio! A must try for foodies. Amazing balancing of flavors and great service. Will definitely come again.
Parking: They provide 90min validation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Google needs to make exceptions and add more stars for restaurants like Mixtli, not that there are many! An absolute MUST STOP! Michelin star coming soon!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having lived in San Antonio for four years now, I'm almost ashamed to admit that I've only recently visited Mixtli—even more ashamed after my experience.
Mixtli is tucked away in a quiet corner of Southtown, with its own (metered) parking. Finding the restaurant was easy enough, and parking is charged at the average rate of other San Antonio lots.
I was given a warm, friendly welcome when I entered and led past the open kitchen to their sunken bar area to enjoy a welcome cocktail. I started with my "tester" cocktail: a classic gin Rickey. It was made perfectly, something that may seem more common than it really is. Chef Rico Torres welcomed me to his Mexican omakase-style home with a smoked oyster and broke down the current menu as it rotates seasonally. I tried my hardest to focus on his lesson, but the earthy flavor of the corn butter and fermented charanda-tepache mixture, melded with the smoke, sent my eyes rolling to the back of my skull.
I gathered myself in time to be led back into the main dining room to begin my journey to the Tierra Caliente. This menu focused on the regional cuisine from Guerrero to Michoacan on Mexico's Pacific side. Each course was presented by a different staff member, which is something I appreciate as a chef and former restaurant staff member. It allows the entire cast to interact with a diner, allowing the patrons to appreciate how many people work to provide such a delightful experience.
The next course was a sopa de agúcate, which was creamy and served alongside a leg of crab. Subsequent courses were the corunda– a white corn cake with a layer of koji jocoque (essentially a Mexican fermented dairy product similar to kefir), mole rosa (roasted beets with smoked hibiscus, and pomegranate) served on a tortilla to be consumed taco-style, pasta de rancho (a tortellini-esque, lemon, and requezon-filled pasta sat atop a tomato sauce), beef tongue braised until tender and served over plantain pave (layered cake) and a dollop of peanut mole, the mole de cafe was a succulent, brined boneless pork chop served with a sweet-tart apple slaw.
Halfway through the meal, I ordered the Mixtli margarita, which has to rank in my top five favorite cocktails worldwide. The salted orange foam lives in my head rent-free for life. I also added the coffee service, which included a café de olla, which was exceptionally presented and easily served two people.
My intermezzo was a palate-cleansing sorbet with a mirepoix of crunchy and vibrant fruits and jicama. The final course was a caramelized milk ice cream served atop popped sorghum alongside a hazelnut pirouette.
Between the engaged, attentive staff, the ambiance (the quietest open kitchen I've ever experienced), the culinary ingenuity of the chefs, and the cutlery and dishes, I can't recommend Mixtli enough. They are developing and showcasing true culinary art, which is in short supply in San Antonio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: Vegan meals available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are in Texas for a week and a half for a conference and have been trying the best food Austin and San Antonio have to offer. This has easily been the best restaurant and best tasting menu we have tried. Great food, drinks, and service. Would highly recommend. Only place we have tried in Texas so far that seems worthy of a Michelin star and we hope they get one later this year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We returned to invite a friend and had an amazing time! Food is excellent and staff is experienced and welcoming. Overall a great place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants we have ever been to. The food, service and atmosphere are fantastic. I would highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommend this restaurant. It was one of the best meals we had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literally a dinner experience I will never forget. We did the chef's tasting menu with the cocktail pairing and wow. All of the food and drinks were divine, even food and drinks we don't usually care for! Our waitress was excellent (Eve) and each person that created the drink or dish came out and told you the story of it all. Such an awesome journey to go on with the meal! I would absolutely come back here again and recommend it to anyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Menu changes about quarterly so constantly fresh and amazing
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