Zuni Grill

Frommer's Review

With its ristras (chile peppers on strings), stylized steers, and chic Southwestern menu, this popular River Walk cafe is a little bit of Santa-Fe-on-the-San-Antonio. If you've never had a prickly pear margarita, this is the place to try one: Puréed cactus fruit, marinated overnight in tequila and cactus-juice schnapps, turns the potent, delicious drink a shade ranging from pink to startling purple, depending on the ripeness of the fruit.

This is a good place to come from morning 'til dark. You can kick-start your day with a breakfast taco, or take a mid-afternoon break with a smoked turkey sandwich, with bacon, lettuce, and tomato on bread baked with bits of ancho chiles. At night, vegetarians will appreciate the gardener and gatherer platter (grilled vegetables accompanied by roasted garlic mashed potatoes and wilted spinach). For something more substantial, try the honey-coriander pork loin with adobo sauce or salmon with a creamed corn tart. While the food is as good as ever, the service seems to be slacking lately. Be aware that your visit might be more leisurely than you'd like.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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