"Monterrey-born chef Alfredo Villanueva has established himself as a serious player for his clever takes on dishes and deft hand at making food that’s simple, beautiful, and delicious. Villanueva’s new space is a sunny, inviting patio attached to the Santo Tomás winery in San Antonio. Chocolate clams are prepared with baby vegetables and a light squeeze of lime, while sweet duck breast is grilled and sliced, then set in a garden of lettuces and a bouquet of wildflowers. For a taste of Villanueva’s northern pedigree, order a grilled medium-rare steak, served sliced on a board with salsa and tortillas." - Bill Esparza