Mixtli - Review - Southtown - San Antonio - The Infatuation

"Expectations for a special occasion dinner like Mixtli are sky-high, which is fitting since the restaurant’s name is the Nahuatl word for “cloud.” But the $160-per-person ticket price (not including tax, tip, optional drink pairings, or parking) actually pays off for the fanciest dining experience in the area. On a recent visit, the tasting menu featured 10 courses meant to represent Mexico’s Pacific coast, from briny swordfish to a tamal in heavenly green curry. The standouts were the mains: perfect carnitas with a sope in the shape of a pig, and steak prepared only with salt but cooked to pink-in-the-middle perfection and served with creamy cashew butter. Unless you’re just sipping a cocktail at the bar, where even the zero-proofs have ingredients you might not recognize, save Mixtli for a splurgeworthy event and spring for the wine or cocktail pairings." - Kris Seavers