It appears that Jackie did not like these suggestions and reposted.

Fyi: Jackie posted her original question on 2/22 at 10:59 am and got no response so she started a new one at 3:24, this one. The someone picked up her old post and started posting to it thus making it look like she ignored these suggestions when in fact she did not. Now say you're sorry for being so harsh.

I don't think there is any harm in posting again. If you think about it, there are dozens of questions (or it seems so) about Hawaii every day. To me, it's more irritating that people don't do a search before they post. But I keep my comments to myself about that (okay, except now) since life's too short to bitch at innocent people.

I just came back from San Antonio on Sunday. We ate at La Margarita and Mi Tierra (same owner), and I think I liked Mi Tierra better. I liked Rosarios--the shrimp nachos are great, any shrimp dish, really--but it was a little too noisy. My cab driver also recommended Little Red Barn but we didn't have time. Better work off all that food by salsa dancing at Club Agave at the Sunset Station!!!

I'm surprized no one has mentioned the Alamo Cafe in San Antonio. They have delicious food and fresh made tortillas. mmmm. We used to have one in Dallas, but it closed :(. Anyway, the food is great there (I highly recommend their chile con queso), and I belive there are two locations in town. I have always been to the one on the outskirts of town. Go check it out.

YUK-The original mexican restaurant on the riverwalk is as disgusting as it comes-it's so bland and plain jane. Not to mention it's scarce when i've been on the riverwalk. Everone on the board has said how good they think Mi Tierra is and the lines prove it. Casa Rio is pretty good. El Matt's is good in Austin. I want to try Rosarios and Don Pedros (off the riverwalk) when we return in August. Paco-you have a definite different taste so i'd have to stick with doing opposite of what you've said in this forum.

Cantina Laredo is wonderful. Incredible margaritas made tableside and they prepare guacamole by your table, much like continental restaurants used to create the ceasar salad. A Cantina Laredo just opened in Fort Myers, Florida and I am ecstatic. Very well done. LMF

I am surprised no one mentioned Chuy's in Austin. You probably already know but Tex-Mex is quite different from "authentic" Mexican food. The real deal is actually pretty bland but the sauces are what give it the flavor. I have learned to make a few authentic dishes since my husband is Mexican. I actually like Tex-Mex better.

In Dallas (off of Loop 12) there is a fairly authentic place called Lupita's. I don't know what they offer besides tacos because that's all I have ever eaten there. The pork or barbacoa tacos with cilantro and onion are great with a twist of lime. If you go, hopefully you speak Spanish because they only spoke Spanish every time I have been there.

I lived in Dallas and now Austin and visit San Antonio often and I have tried almost all of the restaurants listed. For the most part I like all of them. Some visits were better than others -- just like anywhere. In the Dallas area I also like On the Border and Abuelo's - I think it is still there.

Just like anywhere you may not always like what you ordered or may not get great service, etc. Hope you have good experiences wherever you go. :-D