Boudro's

loli
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4 out of 5
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3
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The Best Stop on the River Walk

  • June 30, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Eric from Aiea from San Jose, California
The Best Stop on the River Walk

Hard not to stop at a place calling itself a Texas Bistro with the wonderful smell of mesquite grilling surround it. Boudro's falls somewhere between a really good bistro – and a great steakhouse, and you are bound to find that a lunch or dinner here is to be savored. This is a place that will provide you some of the best Texan and southwestern U.S. specialties that you will find in the state itself, with each and every dish seeming to be even better than the last one that arrived.
Relax and take your choice in three different seating areas – alongside the river, outside next to the restaurant – or inside (particularly at lunch time in the heat). Go ahead and expect a line if your arriving around dinner time – but the wait was not that long for an outside table.
A friend of mine had recommended me going and trying their made before your eyes guacamole, with the implication of that it would be the best I have had – and that I would finish it before I started my meal – even if the food was in front of me. She was right – it was excellent as were the chips served with it, and we finished it before touching our other food.
The steak and blackened prime rib are Boudros big draw – but if you are looking for something under 20 dollars – don’t pass over the vegetarian enchiladas which were delicious! The other item that may well be the best pick is the mesquite grilled stuffed quail with wild mushrooms, roasted corn, dried apricot, apples and hot poblanos served on vegetables and roasted potatoes. This is a Texas dining experience to sit back and just enjoy.
Boudro's can be either an ideal spot for intimate lunches or for large party dinners. Lunch will run about 10-12. Dinner – 20-40.

Boudro's

  • January 19, 2008
  • Rated 2 of 5 by VanessaK from Claremore, Oklahoma
Boudro's is a Texas bistro located on the Riverwalk with a menu focused on the area Southwest specialties. The menu ranges from seafood to Mexican to prime rib.

While reservations are preferred, they really didn't mean that much that night. We waited over an hour outside while they prepared our table. They at least could have offered a free appetizer or something. Once we were seated, the restaurant was loud and busy. It was difficult hearing what the person sitting next to you was saying. The decor was pleasing, a mixture of woods and deep colors. We were seated near the large window in the front of the dining room which was very nice. I love to people watch so the window was a nice plus.

Our group decided to start with a few appetizers. We chose the Guacomole, the smoked chicken quesadillas, and the seacakes. I enjoyed the quesadillas and the seacakes but the guacomole was not the typical guacomole. It is made with roasted tomatoes and basil. Don't get me wrong it was good, but a disappointment to someone who loves Mexican food. Most of our group chose the Prickly Pear Margarita, it is supposed to be the best drink there. I have to admit, it was fabulous. I didn't know what to think about a drink made from catus, but it was sweet with a touch of sour. Wonderful.

For our dinner, I chose the Seafood Platter. It was a sampler of lobster, shrimp and fish in different sauces. I am not someone who likes spicy food so the entree not entirely to my liking. I did however enjoy the salmon spring roll and the lobster tail. My husband had the Prime Rib. He stated that he felt for the price we were paying, the Prime Rib was definitely not worth it. We did not get dessert.

Overall, I felt Boudro's was overpriced and overstated. I will say that the service was wonderful. I'm not sure that we will visit this restaurant again.

From journal Business Travel in San Antonio, Texas

Boudrou's on the River Walk

  • November 14, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by loli from Miami, Florida
Here you have good ambience inside or by the river. The food is good southwestern cuisine for a good price. I put $10-20 in the price range, because you have to have a margarita!

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