Fodor's Expert Review Brasserie Mon Chou Chou

Surprisingly, the concept of a French restaurant with Southern hospitality works well here. That was the dream of the three Frenchmen founders from different regions in France (Strasbourg, Chartres, and Lyon) who met up in San Antonio; some of the dishes are a tribute to their respective grandmothers and meals shared around family tables. They have an all-day menu and a Sunday brunch menu, both featuring French comfort food (think Cheeseburger Mon Chou Chou, with Gruyère cheese and shallot sauce), salads, and sandwiches. Entrées include delectable creations of lamb, duck, pasta, poultry, and beef. Luscious desserts include a fruit-topped crème brûlée, a caramel apple tart with crème fraîche, and more. The cocktail menu features Mon Chou Chou creations like French Colada, Marguerite, and Paris-Texas, plus a good selection of wines by the glass and bottle.