Lorie

Spending one to two nights in each of the following towns:
San Antonio
Santa Fe
Carlsbad, nm
Looking for restaurants that aren't touristy. Any suggestions? Hole-in-the-walls are okay so long as they serve good food (where locals hang out).

mary

Did you look at Fodor's Restaurant index? We ate at Cafe Pasqual on a corner in the center of town. If there really crowded you can sit at a large table in the center of the restaurant with other people, part of the charm. food was impressive. Fodor's reccomends Coyote Cafe. But I don't, too much "aren't we wonderful"

Lorie

Thanks, Mary. We'd like to try Cafe Pasqual but we're not sure which city it's in. Where is it located? We appreciate your help.

Christie

Recommendations for San Antonio:
1. Tomatillo's on Broadway near downtown
2. Rudy's BBQ at I-10 and Leon Springs (go to the Leon Springs Dance Hall afterwards!)
3. County Line BBQ on the Riverwalk or at I-10 and Huebner Road
4. Patio Cafe on Pat Booker Road near Randolph AFB.

Christie

Oh one more:
Las Palapas at I-10 and Boerne Stage Road. They are open very late!

howard

I'm not sure what you mean by "touristy," but it would be a shame if that's why you elminated it for dining at Santacafe in Sante Fe. Tourists go there--so do locals--because it's the best!

Liz

In San Antonio: Shilos, a German deli-restaurant just off the Riverwalk (I'm thinking it might be Commerce St.?) One of our favorites back when we lived in SA. Great Pea soup and Cheesecake.

Beth

Mary's posting was referring to Sante Fe.