Fodor's Expert Review Zuni Grill

While its eclectic Southwestern food is nothing special, loft-like Zuni Grill certainly ranks heads above the many tourist traps on the River Walk. The real draws are the views of the river, the spot-on cocktails—including a margarita made with real cactus juice—and a host of great appetizers. If you stay for a meal, you can't go wrong with the scorpion-shrimp-stuffed red chilies or the blue-corn chicken enchiladas. The outdoor patio right on the river is where to roost no matter your dining objective.