Mi Tierra

If you've come to San Antonio with the idea of tasting traditional Tex-Mex, this is a great place. Sure, you do see out-of-towners finding their way here because the restaurant is so famous, but you see a lot more locals than anybody else -- locals who know their city and know their restaurants. The atmosphere is unselfconsciously so San Antonio. I love it. Past the bar are three dining rooms. I like the first one the best, but walk around; in the last room is a big mural with famous San Antonians.

Don't order the mole or the fine cuts of steak -- that's not why you should be here. Order the Tex-Mex and bring your appetite. You can start with the botanas platter, which offers a good smattering of such dishes as flautas and minitostadas. The top-shelf margarita makes a nice accompaniment. Then move on to the classic Tex-Mex enchiladas bathed in chili gravy.

Mi Tierra is also noted for its bakery, which produces all the baked sweet breads of Mexico collectively known as pan dulce. Try one, along with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate Mexican style. I would suggest an oreja, made of pastry dough, or a sugar cookie known as a polvorón.

You may pay a couple of dollars more here than you would at a Tex-Mex joint in the barrio, but it's well worth it -- for the food, for the atmosphere, and for the convenience. The place is open 24/7, so you don't have to check your watch or your calendar before heading on over.

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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