Sustenio

This upscale-ish restaurant is located in the Elian Hotel at La Cantera. We picked this place for Restaurant Week because we wanted something new. We were greeted as soon as we entered. Valet is complimentary when dining at the restaurant. That is particularly helpful in this cold weather. When we entered the restaurant the dining area was empty. There were a few patrons at the bar but no one at any dining tables. Maybe a sign?? The reviews on Google and Yelp are all over the place. The decor is nice but the seating is a little outdated and worn. I can understand this, though, because I am sure they get a lot of family traffic being a hotel so close to Six Flags. Our waiter, Robert, came right over to take our order. He was friendly and personable. The Restaurant Week menu had two choices for each course, so my friend and I ordered everything so we could try it. First up, the appetizers were poblano and corn soup or heirloom tomato salad with blue cheese. The soup was delicious but was not very hot temperature-wise. The salad is a beautiful idea, but the tomatoes were just bad. They were out of season, mushy, and tasteless. I love tomatoes, so I was disappointed. Next up entrees. My friend had the braised short rib with beans and rice. I had the Redfish with rice and green beans. The short rib was excellent, but it came out at room temperature. Considering we were the only ones there that was a red flag. My fish was seasoned well, and I enjoyed it, but it was room temperature also. Is there a draft in the kitchen? Other reviews mentioned their food was not hot so it seems like a trend. For the amount you pay, the food should be piping hot when it comes to the table. Finally, we got to dessert. I had the creme Brulee cheesecake and my friend had the campfire dark chocolate torte. The desserts were delicious with no complaints at all. This place has a lot of potential, but there are too many restaurants in San Antonio, so you have to make a positive impact on your customers, so they want to return.

We had a phenomenal anniversary dinner at Sustenio. The experience we had from beginning to finish was wonderful. Nancy welcomed us in with smile and recommended the Culinary Week menu which didn't disappoint. The shrimp and poblano bisque, the red fish, and the cheese cake all exceeded my expectations. The wines paired with each course went beautifully. Our server Victoria did an exceptional job of checking in on us, making conversation and making us feel welcome. The courses were paced well. The restaurant itself was cozy and romantic.

We visited after a long day of travel. Cody was so personable. There weren't a lot of patrons but all servers were attentive. The queso was tasty with the brisket. The brisket adds so much flavor. The homemade chips that come with the dish are really good as well. We also indulged in their combo pizza. It was fresh and not overly oily at all. The only disappointment was they serve the pizza with cheese packets verses fresh cheese. Might still be Covid protocol.

Sustenio the restaurant inside Eilan Resort. the few times we've eaten here it has been good. this was pre-"pandemic". recently they've re-opened to full capacity and hours i believe. so our fingers were crossed it would still be good as some reviews stated otherwise. it wasn't busy. we got there just after they opened. my salad was good. apparently chicken cost $12 extra for a few dry chicken strips. overpriced to say the least. otherwise the salad was good. husband ordered the filet medium. the waitress even came back to confirm we understood medium to be a warm pink center. Little did she realize we are from the Texas panhandle. We know our beef and we know exactly what the meat is supposed to look like on the inside after cooking. in actuality she need to confirm this very question with the cook because the steak came out with NO pink whatsoever inside. none. zilch. nada. can you say overcooked? we did discuss it with the waitress and she informed the cook and manager. waitress offered to have re-done but husband declined. it was still edible and quite frankly i would've been done eating before he got his new meal but we did want them to know the cook was overcooking steaks and at the price they charge for them ... you want it cooked right !!! the manager eventually came over to the table. i honestly didn't think she was going to. they did offer up a free dessert. I took it. IT WAS AMAZING. best thing on the menu no doubt. our waitress was amazing and extremely apologetic thru this ordeal.

My husband and I celebrated the New Year at Sustenio's New Year's Eve party. The cold display, hot items, and carving station were nice. The desserts did not seem to be chef made but rather something purchased at the local Sam's Club. We expected more. The music was geared toward a younger crowd. Oh well. ‍Unfortunately, we didn't see any fireworks either. Happy New Year!

Came for my birthday the staff was so nice! The food was so good. The jalapeño margarita was just the right amount of spice.

I ordered the lunch special for $12.50. You get your choice of half a sandwich and your choice of soup or salad. I went with the smoked turkey club sandwich and the Texas Bluebonnet Salad.The food was really good - the turkey club sandwich was loaded up with turkey, smoked bacon (bacon was perfectly cooked - not too crisp), plenty of bean sprouts (which I love), tomatoes, avocado, pickles, and a decent sized slab of provolone. It was wrapped up with a very tasty toasted sourdough bread (who doesn't love sourdough?) and a dab of aioli (which I still believe is just a fancy word for mayo).The Texas Bluebonnet Salad was good - consisted of fresh greens, a couple of cherry tomatoes, and some red onion slices.The food was good, the ambiance was nice, but the waiter was clueless. Our group had several questions about items on the menu, but he wasn't able to answer most of them.Everyone was happy with their food, and the ambiance of the place, but the service really knocked them down to a three star rating. And this was on a weekday lunch when they weren't terribly busy.

My husband and I were here for both the Super Bowl and our 34th wedding anniversary. Our waiter/server was Hector. He was professional, courteous, and all things consultative in relation to the menu. ALL of our needs were met and the conversation was great when he could spare a moment. We enjoyed the classic wedge salad, the classic pizza with pepperoni, and the tangy & crispy wings which were both beyond satisfying. I'd encourage all to stop by for a visit. Feel free to request Hector. We will definitely be back when in the area.Served well,Joseph & Jocelyn ReynoldsCanton, GA

I stopped into Sustenio picking up some food to-go but I decided to hang out at he bar while my food was prepped. Hector and Kayla were super friendly and the food came faster than I could finish my drink. So I will say that the service was incredible. I am sure the food will be as amazing as well.

Very good food and very good service. Very convenient if you're staying at the hotel as we were. They also make good drinks. We had the brisket queso which is always good. I did notice that many of the chairs are looking pretty worn and old, to be an upscale restaurant in an upscale hotel I would think an upgrade is needed.