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Panuchos de Cochinita from Yucatan  - Nixtamali Molino Comedor, San Antonio, TX

Nixtamali Molino Comedor

4.6
4.6
42 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
728 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78210-1373

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Nixtamal is a traditional maiz process that has been a staple for Mexican food since the Mesoamerican cultures. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Nixtamali Molino + Comedor is a unique Mexican culinary experience bringing flavors from different regions of Mexico like: Mexico City, Yucatan, Oaxaca among other Northern regions of Mexico.

Over the years, the value of corn has deteriorated, and our main objective is to revive and maintain this value in Mexican gastronomy. Nixtamali Molino Comedor is an authentic and regional Mexican cuisine in the United States. More than a restaurant, we offer an experience that takes you to Mexico with its flavors and, with the nixtamal process, to pre-Hispanic times.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Arturo Fernandez
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

  • San Antonio

    Mexican

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

  • San Antonio

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nixtamali Molino Comedor offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible food and wonderful staff." The restaurant is praised for its "authentic Mexican cuisine" and dishes like ribeye tacos and cochinita pibil. While some note slow service and high prices, the "beautifully presented" meals and welcoming ambiance make it a must-visit.
42 Reviews
  1. Marc VIP

    Montreal36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, food was well presented and fresh.

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  2. Stephanie

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for my birthday. The service and food was amazing! Highly recommend Sabana Nixtamali ribeye. Flavorful! And the Paloma was so refreshing

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  3. Jennifer

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the fideo! Husband got the burger and loved it. Waitress was very helpful!

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  4. Alejandro

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the best Mexican food I've had in the states. Get the tuna tostada!

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  5. Kyle

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great drinks. Would like to go back and try some other dishes/drinks!

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  6. ARTURO VIP

    San Antonio10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit to Nixtamali Molino comedor, and it did not disappoint! I enjoyed it so much the first time that I had to bring more friends along to experience the incredible food. Every dish was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with quality ingredients. While the pricing is a little on the steep side, it’s absolutely worth it for the experience and the taste. The service was also attentive and welcoming, making the evening even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a place that delivers both quality and great ambiance, Nixtamali is a must-visit!

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  7. Benjamin

    San Antonio13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The singular positive note about tonight's dinner was the bar program. Great bartender who knew what he was doing. The rest was an unprofessional mess. Awful service from a server who clearly had major issues understanding English... So we switched to Spanish and he still got things wrong and took entirely too long (or entirely forgot) to do simple things. My food was uniformly bad. Flautas that tasted as if they had been sitting on a counter for twenty minutes before being served. Thst made them not only cold, but chewy. The brisket inside of them was also cold, tasting like a gelatinous, fatty mess. For $150+ for two people, this was a complete waste of money. At this price point, they have a lot of issues in the kitchen and with service to fix.

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  8. Jeffrey VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the most unforgettable dining experiences I've ever had, and my friends agreed. This is Mexican cuisine at its absolute finest, but in surroundings that are both beautiful and humble. Service was excellent, and I can't wait to go back!

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  9. Julie VIP

    San Antonio45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A colleague in town for business came with me to try out Nixtamali. There was no visible name on the restaurant, so we were a bit confused going in. What we found was a nice place with a rustic interior, good music and a nice ambiance. The main room was about half full and we were able to hear each other talk easily. The food and drinks were delicious! My colleague had passionfruit margaritas and I had a Diego Rivera Old Fashioned and regular Mezcal old fashioned. All were quite good. Each dish was a standout, from the guacamole, to the salsas, grilled baby corn, pulpo tacos and cochinita pibil tacos. We just ordered appetizers so we could try many items. The chips were also delicious. Service was a bit uneven. The cocktails were slow to be delivered, but food came out quickly. Our primary server, who may have been inexperienced, didn't seem to be comfortable checking in or even bringing the check at the end of our meal. That is the only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five. I suspect that will improve. Definitely recommend it for Oaxacan flavors and excellent cocktails.

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  10. Diane

    San Antonio11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The food was incredible and very unique. The drinks were also very unique and delicious. The lady helping us was very attentive and nice. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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FAQs

Nixtamali Molino Comedor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 369-8170.

Nixtamali Molino Comedor is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
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Booked 5 times today
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728 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78210-1373

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Arturo Fernandez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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