Birthday Freebies [Eat]

Who doesn't like to be treated on their birthday?  Well I do! I am subscribed to some of my favorite restaurants and this year, I did take advantage of all the free things they offered for my birthday. Here are 5 places (local and chains) that will treat you on your birthday. 

1.- GRIMALDI'S (Nationwide)-  One of my favorite pizza places! I do use my coupon every year! It is totally worth it. If you are subscribed to their e-club you get a free large pizza with one topping, for your birthday, every year! I always end up adding 2 or more toppings. Sign up to their e-newsletter and never miss a thing.  

Fiesta Food Edition [Eat]

Michelada (beer + clam juice + tons of Mexican spices)

It is that time of the year, where the city of San Antonio shuts down to FIESTA!
Today, I had lunch at market square. I wanted to eat more but I can only handle so much food. 

Here are some food pictures ... everything was AMAZING! For you vegetarians and vegans out there, there are several options such as roasted corn, fruit cups, bean and cheese tacos and alcohol! 

Enjoy the picts and happy Fiesta!

Corn in a cup (My appetizer)

Tacos de Asada and al Pastor ..Con TODO (My Salad)

Gordita de Chicharron (My Entrée)

Other options! 

Vegetarians and Vegans! 

I ended up like this!

Street Tacos

A photo posted by By Irasema Ortiz (@treastblog) on Mar 28, 2016 at 12:59pm PDT

Recently, a friend asked me if I had any good restaurant recommendations. I stated a few, but then she asked me if I've ever been to Chela's Tacos, which I said no. She went off talking about how good their street tacos were and how they recently opened a new location by my work. I was very intrigued, and as a taco lover, I couldn't resist it and ended up going the following week. Actually, I visited Chela’s several times before writing this post. I have ordered different things, but today I will focus on my favorite ones; the "Taco de Asada" (beef taco) and the side of Chips and Guac. The Asada has been by far my favorite casserole, but I still have a few more to try. The guac was delicious and fresh. As a good Mexican I like to smother everything with avocado, so I prepared my taco with some guac and purple onions from the salsa bar.

My friend ordered the "Costra de Asada", which is prepared by grilling cheese with beef and placing it on top of a corn tortilla. This is also amazing! (You can share this dish, it's super big). They have a salsa bar, with different condiments and spices. The corn tortillas are handmade and are delicious and big. I was satisfied with one taco and a side of guac.  

They also offer breakfast tacos, which I still need to try! See complete menu HERE.  

Chela's is located at 5231 Broadway Ste. 117, San Antonio, TX 78209 and their Food Truck at the The Block by UTSA, 14530 Roadrunner Way San Antonio, TX 78249 at The Block. 

Cons.  

One time I ordered the taco combo that comes with beans and rice, the beans did not taste as I was expecting and the rice was meh! I recommend to stick with the tacos.

Sunday Brunch at Liberty Bar [Eat]

A photo posted by Treast (@treastblog) on Jan 4, 2016 at 10:35am PST

Brunch is the most important meal on Sundays, especially after having a crazy weekend! I usually go to brunch on Sundays with my friends.  This Sunday was not the exception! We decided to have brunch at Liberty Bar. This place is super good, either you want to have brunch, lunch or dinner. They re-purposed an old convent and made it a restaurant. They did a great job in the remodeling. Back to the food, we barely made it to brunch since it ends at 2:00pm.

I ordered the Huevos "New Braunfels” [scrambled eggs mixed w serrano, tomato, green onion & your choice of lamb sausage or pork sausage. served w/ black bean refritos, papas rancheras & house-made toast & jam.] and a cup of coffee, everything was delicious and just what I was craving.

My vegetarian friend ordered the Chilaquiles Norteños [sautéed legumes w/ poblano, onion, & crispy corn tortillas mixed w/ scrambled eggs. served w/ corn tortillas, vegetarian black bean refritos & roasted tomatillo salsa] she gave me some to try and they were delicious.

Liberty Bar is a great option for brunch, they make their food from scratch and the menu changes every now and then.

Cons.

They only have brunch available until 2:00 pm.  

If you want to learn more about Liberty Bar visit www.liberty-bar.com

Liberty Bar is located at 1111 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78210

Feast [Eat]

Feast is one of my favorite restaurants in San Antonio.  This contemporary restaurant offers exquisite dishes, mainly tapas (small plates). The menu changes seasonally, but there are dishes that remain year round. Feast has a great atmosphere and excellent service. Also, their drinks are to die for. 

This weekend me and a group of close friends decided to celebrate life by dinning there. We ordered so many different plates that I can't even remember them all. Here are a few that caught my pallet's attention; Chicharrón con Mole and Queso Fresco, Mussels, Calamari, Mac and Cheese, Beet Salad, among others. To Drink I ordered the Princess and the Queen, I highly recommend both. 

We had such a great time drinking and eating a little bit of everything.