Locations in San Antonio

The "cabin" food may be rustic, but it's puro Mexico and right-on. Try the hearty huaraches, the superior, chicken-filled sopes, the earthy molcajete plate, and the subtle enchiladas verdes. -- Ron Bechtol (08/08)

La Madeleine (Broadway)

4820 Broadway San Antonio

(210) 829-7279

French, Smoking Prohibited

Fine French cuisine served in a quiet, elegant atmosphere.

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La Madeleine (Ih 10)

11745 Ih 10 W San Antonio

(210) 691-1227

French, Smoking Prohibited, Menu

Fine French cuisine served in a quiet, elegant atmosphere.

La Madeleine (near 1604)

18030 San Pedro San Antonio

(210) 499-0208

French, Smoking Prohibited

Fine French cuisine served in a quiet, elegant atmosphere.

La Madeleine (North Star Mall)

7400 San Pedro San Antonio

(210) 308-8028

Breakfast, French, Smoking Prohibited

Fine French cuisine served in a quiet, elegant atmosphere.

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La Unica Barbacoa

2622 Goliad San Antonio

(210) 337-0026

Barbecue

The one and only.

Las Brazas

2727 Vance Jackson San Antonio

(210) 349-6566

Mexican

An outstanding 24-hour inexpensive taqueria located only 10 minutes from downtown. Some of the best carne guisada around.

Las Canarias

112 College, Omni La Mansion Hotel River Walk

(210) 518-1000

Nouveau, Romantic, Smoking Prohibited, Menu

Under the hand of Chef John Brand, the ambitious New American menu is worth the trip for locals as well as tourists, and the River Walk seating is as romantic as ever. -- Ron Bechtol (05/09)

Las Mariposas Cafe

1701 Guadalupe St. West Side

(210) 223-8201

Tex-Mex, Casual Dress

The risque entertainment is the draw at this taco joint -- and it's already drawn neighborhood protests. -- Nicole Chavez, 02/08

Las Salsas

2018 San Pedro San Antonio

(210) 732-5366

Breakfast, Bistro, Diner, Mexican, Kid Friendly, Casual Dress

Lazarus Coffee House

1420 S. Alamo St., Ste. 001 San Antonio

(210) 595-1537

Bistro

An art-community cofeehouse with a good vibe, notable panini, and passable coffee. -- Jennifer Herrera, 02/08

Le Peep Cafe

1896 Nacodoches San Antonio

(210) 832-0090

Breakfast, Fine Dining, Kid Friendly

Liberty Bar at the Convent

1111 S. Alamo San Antonio

American, Contemporary, Romantic, Slideshow

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Lighthouse at Olmos Park

4212 McCullough Olmos Park

(210) 805-9229

American, Breakfast, Staff Pick

The Lighthouse shines as a purveyor of pumped-up comfort food -- with prices to match. Beware the religious-merch islands, but don't miss the meat loaf or the sauteed snapper. -- Ron Bechtol, 04/08

Lisa's Mexican Restaurant

815 Bandera Rd San Antonio

Mexican, Casual Dress, Kid Friendly

Awards for best cheese enchiladas, best tortilla soup, best frijoles borrachos and best Mexican in San Antonio tell the story at this legendary West Side treasure. ;The sopes, rajas con crema and spinach enchiladas get highest marks for execution, authenticity and intense sabor. Don’t miss the tender, fragrant house-made corn tortillas and Lisa’s signature salsas- a vibrant, playful tomato serrano, and a sexy, rich roasted jalapeno, garlic and tomato number. Modern chic decor and art by Brother Cletus.

The Lord's Kitchen

118 Seguin St San Antonio

(210) 354-3888

American, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Menu

This unassuming little joint hits your gut with burgers of epic proportions, emphasis on portions. Get down with the 2-pound Hurt You Burger, or for the less adventurous, the fish burger and onion rings.

Los Valles Produce

3915 Nogalitos St. San Antonio

(210) 927-9595

Mexican, Kid Friendly

This outdoor fruteria/taqueria is the prefect place to watch the world go by as you're devouring a gigantic fruit cup: melon, pineapple, mango, and occasionally strawberries, topped with chile and salt.

Lula's Mexican Café

137 E. Travis San Antonio

(210) 472-3300

Mexican, Smoking Prohibited

Mexican fare in a pedestrian downtown setting.

Lulu's Bakery & Cafe

918 N. Main San Antonio

(210) 222-9422; (210) 212-3895 (FAX)

American, Breakfast, Diner, Casual Dress

Housed in a defunct Denny's, Lulu's is about comfort food, wi-fi, and late-night eats: platefuls of chicken-fried steak, and, for bad cases of bottle flu, greasy omelettes slathered in fresh salsa.

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Lulu's Jailhouse Cafe

1126 W. Commerce San Antonio

(210) 224-5001

American, Bistro, Smoking Prohibited

Madhatters Tea House and Cafe

320 Beauregard King William, Southtown

(210) 212-4832

Bistro, Coffee/Tea, Staff Pick

; Madhatters woos early risers and late hangover-nursers with pitchers of mimosas and salmon, sausage, or traditional Eggs Benedict on the weekends. Enjoy homey sandwiches and desserts all week long in the Alice-in-Wonderland-like Southtown house.

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Magnolia Pancake Haus

606 Embassy Oaks Hill Country Village

(210) 496-0828

American, Breakfast, Casual Dress, Kid Friendly

Not as international as the well-known chain, Magnolia nevertheless touches many bases on its way fro New Orleans to old Bavaria with reward points and travel glitches along the way. -- Ron Bechtol, 02/08

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