Tavel Bristol-Joseph is an acclaimed pastry chef and restaurateur, co-owner of the Emmer and Rye Hospitality Group. He is recognized for his innovative dessert creations and his commitment to mentoring and supporting...
Tavel Bristol-Joseph is an acclaimed Pastry Chef and Owner, recognized for his work at Nicosi, a Michelin-starred dessert bar. He is also associated with the Emmer and Rye Hospitality Group.
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The restaurant was very aesthetic and had a nice ambiance. Service was attentive and very helpful. My friends pressured me into getting the mezas de alegria, which I still regret because it's quite pricey though you get to sample quite a few of their dishes. I didn't get to eat everything because I'm quite picky but really liked the olive oil cake, the butternut squash dip which was surprisingly lovely and the pita was heavenly. The pork shoulder appeared very fatty but didn't taste fatty at all, which took us all by pleasant surprise. I was not the biggest fan of the saffron chicken which took me by surprise. All in all, was a nice experience and while I may visit again, I'd never do the meza de alegria. Sat in the patio area which felt very comfortable in spite of the warm temperature out.
Such an amazing culinary experience at Ladino in San Antonio, TX. My colleague and I truly enjoyed how they layered and played with different flavors, everything was creative, bold, and very well balanced. Each dish felt thoughtful and unique, while still being approachable.
The food is also shareable, which made it a great experience for us. With drinks included, it came out to about $50 per person, which felt very reasonable for the amazing quality.
Ladino isn’t Michelin-starred, but it’s recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, which highlights great food at a great value and it definitely lives up to that recognition. Overall, a fantastic experience, and we’d absolutely come back.
I would rate this place six stars if I could. From the moment I walked us the service was attentive and friendly. The menu has options for every course and everything sounded so appealing. To get a great experience of the menu we opted for the chef's choice option. They pick items from the menu for you keeping in line with any dietary restrictions you have. There are so many outstanding items on the menu such as spicy feta. Why I never thought to season all the feta I have eaten is beyond me but its such a great idea. This was so addicting and with the fresh pita bread its heavenly. The butternut spread is very tasty too but I am a cheese head so the feta was my favorite. I also really enjoy the lamb dumplings. These little orbs of delicious lamb in a yogurt sauce that also pairs with everything. The braised leeks were tender but flavorful. Tis dish might throw you off texturally but i am glad I tried it. The sweet potatoes with the tahini sauce was a wonderful surprise of flavors. All this and we hadn't even gotten to the entrees yet. We had a pork souvalki and chicken skewer. Both were so tender and seasoned perfectly. They were melt in your mouth good. Lastly was a chocolate pudding that was the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. I was so stuffed at the end but I had to power through to finish that pudding. No pudding left behind. Our waiter Richard gave us wonderful recommendations and his enthusiasm was infectious. It was a wonderful experience for my birthday and I really thank the staff for their stellar performance. I don't know who the chef is but they deserve a raise.
We were able to get a reservation the day for my birthday and were greeted with a warm welcome by the hostess and manager and were sat immediately. Our waiter Jonathan was amazing and had great suggestions for everything from wine, appetizers and entree. Every dish was so fresh and flavorful. Didn’t get pics of everything but trust!! Can’t go wrong with anything! I have a gluten intolerance and he was knowledgeable of the menu and GF options. Most of the menu was naturally gluten free so it was perfect. The interior and exterior of the restaurant is beautiful, clean, and it had such a great atmosphere. We sat inside but next time will sit outside for a more relaxing environment. With it being Friday night inside got a littleeee noisy but that’s expected. We can’t wait to return 🥰
Best meal of my weekend in San Antonio and I wished I had time to go back before leaving.
The pita with dip and saffron chicken were great but the roasted sweet potato and turkish chocolate pudding with orange marmalade were on another level. Both dishes were an absolute explosion of flavor from the first bite, still dreaming about them!
Only thing was the server had a bit of an attitude but I was too busy enjoying the food to let it bother me. Ladino is a must-visit!
