Ocho

Today we had lunch at Ocho on their outdoor patio overlooking the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk. It was a peaceful view and we were able to have my sister's dog since they are pet friendly. Angela was our server and she was very friendly and helpful while we made our menu selection. She always kept our drinks full. The food was amazingly delicious with every bite. We even had enough to take home for later.

Good place. We have been here a few times, especially before show the Tobin center. We had a salad that was outstanding and some chicken that was just OK. All in all it was a good place.A little bit pricey for the Porsche sizes that she had but we would still recommend it. Try the Tostones!

I was wondering why this establishment had only three stars. It has a nice ambience, the drinks are good, and some of the food is acceptable. But a business that turns away customers 45 minutes before closing is not a welcoming or efficient restaurant - my companion who owns restaurants was shocked at the authority given a bartender to turn away customers 45 minutes before closing. In the past I've had the pancakes and carnitas with were good but any egg dish comes extremely overcooked, mine and the couple next to me had the same problem.My self and my companion live in the area and this is the second time a special event has restricted access to the restaurant. The first time we were granted partial access, but this particular bartender was not in charge. This time she was adamant and rude! - no access 45 minutes from closing. Nice we live nearby, we would've been regular customers-WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING!

Ocho is an absolute gem located in a conservatory with stunning views of the San Antonio Riverwalk. The ambiance is beautiful, with blue chairs and hardware that perfectly complement the Cuban vibes. The fresh flowers on each table add a delightful touch, making the dining experience even more special.The service was top-notch, with multiple staff members checking in to ensure I was well taken care of throughout my visit.The cocktails are a unique highlight, especially the Cancer cocktail, which is made with tequila, cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeño. It's a must-try for fans of spicy drinks. The initial sip is refreshing, with the heat hitting you just as you swallow, all balanced by a salted rim.I started my meal with the PESCADO ZAREANDADO, which features grilled snapper, Romesco con pistachio, herb salad, and charred lemon. It was absolutely divine--flaky, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor.Next up were the MADUROS: sweet buttered plantains with lime queso crema and cilantro oil. As a fan of plantains, I couldn't resist, and they did not disappoint. The lime queso crema added a unique dimension to the dish, and everything complemented each other wonderfully.For dessert, I took the churros to go. Normally, I'm not the biggest fan of churros, but these were exceptional. Filled with vanilla cream and accompanied by syrup and chocolate, they were a delightful treat.Overall, Ocho is a fantastic place to dine, and I can't wait to return. The beautiful setting, attentive service, and delicious food make it a must-visit in San Antonio.

Very cute restaurant! Nice design and great for photo ops. The menu is very unique, even for San Antonio- there's a fusion kinda of vibe to it, Cuban/Pan Latin. The drinks were delicious, refreshing, and stiff! We came for dinner and our waiter was very attentive.

The ambiance was nice overlooking the River but the view is best because of the trees and foliage surrounding it.The service was a little slow but the food arrived hot. I did not like the sopas. They tasted like they were cooked in old oil and they were hard to eat. I ordered spinach salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was a little dry but the salad was fine.

On business and looking for some nice Cuban food and boy did we enjoy it!Nice patio sitting, very quiet and cozy.Great service and the food was out of this world!Flavors were on point, and every single dish was a mouth watering experience!On the Riverwalk (kinda), if you enjoy good food, you will absolutely LOVE this place!

We were really excited to try this place, but ended up feeling underwhelmed by the service and the prices. On a Friday evening, we were one of only a few tables in the restaurant. Our server wasn't mean, but it just felt like we were interrupting his time to talk to the other staff with prices like these, you kind of expect to have a little bit warmer service. It always felt like we were trying to track him down. . And the rest of the staff seemed just as ambivalent. If it were just for the ambience, I would've given four stars. It's not really a popular or busy part of the Riverwalk that it is on, but it's nice to see the river outside. . All the glass is dazzling and I thought the vibes were good. My husband thought the place could look cleaner, but I thought that was an effect they were going for to not be too perfect. If I were giving reviews based on just food, I would also give this place four stars. Everyone liked their meals. I got the ribeye and I thought it was a bit too salty. The portions were not that big either. Maybe 3 1/2 stars if that were an option based on the price. And the menu is not that big, so it feels like it should be perfectly executed. Overall, we thought the food was pretty good, but none of us want to come back. This is a neat concept that we were really excited about and hopefully they can get it together to be a better place to eat

Im giving 2 stars when really our specific experience warrants 1 star - but I want to be fair. Positives: our server was really sweet. She was polite and was trying her best to be accommodating. The food was really good. I imagine if it wasn't 30 degrees inside, the food would have kept its temperature and been amazing. Here's what happened. I made a reservation a week ago. We got to the restaurant, and it's a cold day here in San Antonio. The inside of this place was colder than the outside. We were told to take any seat along the windows. These windows actually lift all the way up to the outside in warmer weather, and there was a breeze coming through them. A couple near us moved to an empty table away from the window, and the guy at the bar told our server that she needed to make them moved because that table was reserved (no one sat there the entire hour we were there....). That couple ended up leaving, it really was that cold. My husband moved his chair to sit right next to me. He was told by the bartender "sir you need to move because sitting there is a fire hazard" even though that was no way true...there was like 10 feet from the chair to the wall and plenty of walk room. They were not accommodating at all when it came to the cold temps. It's a little silly that they can't get some heaters in there like any other restaurant...especially knowing how cold it is. I'm sure it's a great place when the weather is nice, and the rudeness of the guy working at the bar could be overlooked. But I don't recommend going here when it's cold unless you have your snowboarding gear on.

I've been so excited to come here for my birthday, but im not going to lie, the service was awful! :( I work in the service industry myself, and I've never left a review , but I feel like I have to! we ve never dined here before and were confused about the entrance, so we were a few minutes late for our reservation. After we were sat, we waited for about 15 minutes before a server approached us. A few of us don't speak Spanish, so I told our server I may have a few questions about the menu, and she wasn't very helpful navigating it / or mentioned chorizo is an upcharge on the queso. We sat without water for the majority of our meal, and when we requested things it was either forgotten, or brought the wrong item. im never one to go into this much depth, but I just kept getting disappointed. For the atmosphere and the prices I expected a lot better service and it wasn't busy at all!