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El Bucanero

Mexican Restaurant and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
San Antonio
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8.7/10
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    Jaime G.
    "Excelent I really liked the michelada bucanero and the ceviche"(16 Tips)
    Diana V.
    "Don't forget a michelada with Tecate Light"(4 Tips)
    Jose C.
    "Fried Mojarra was the best I've ever had."(2 Tips)
    Jose D.
    "great shrimp and octopus soup!"(3 Tips)
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  • Rodrigo C.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo ChamorroDecember 30, 2017
    Where to start? If you like a very close to Mexican and Central American coast environment, this is the place. The ceviches are really good. If you come with friends, La Pachanga is a must.
  • Jaime G.
    Jaime GaonaJuly 5, 2015
    Excelent I really liked the michelada bucanero and the ceviche
  • Renee P.
    Renee PinedaJuly 9, 2013
    Oysters and our meals were great, sea food was very fresh. The below was a lil spicey but extreemly pleasing.
  • Janine M.
    Shrimp cocktail is the bomb! Shrimp ceviche and shrimp ahoggados!!! Pretty much anything shrimp from the seafood menu is delicioso!
  • Sarah E.
    Sarah E.October 26, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Real authentic Mexican cuisine. Live the frozen margaritas. My second time here and I tried the "el bucanero" shrimp wrapped with bacon. Tasty and scrumptious;)
  • Mia B.
    Mia BadilloAugust 11, 2017
    Good seafood and good margaritas. It's a cute place to celebrate a birthday; they have mariachis and everything!
  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie RiosAugust 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Shrimp Ceviche is the best I have tasted and the Tacos el governador are delicious and the Shrimp Enchiladas are excellent.
  • Maclovio G.heart icon on user image
    Maclovio GarciaAugust 7, 2017
    Had the El Sinaloa plate and green ceviche! Both were outstanding!! GREAT service as well....
  • Zac N.heart icon on user image
    Zac NOctober 1, 2015
    I like eating here the ceviche is really good
  • Paulina B.heart icon on user image
    Paulina BalliApril 14, 2017
    Order the ceviche in the pineapple! And the aguachile!
  • Judd K.heart icon on user image
    Judd KieferOctober 3, 2017
    Make sure you visit the dessert food truck in the parking lot when you're done with dinner!
  • Diana V.heart icon on user image
    Diana VillanuevaApril 26, 2013
    Ceviche verde & Camaron al mojo ajo is the bomb! Don't forget a michelada with Tecate Light
  • Blanca B.heart icon on user image
    Blanca BravoApril 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Ostiones preparados are a must try and their Hawaiana Ceviche is worth every penny.
  • Jose D.heart icon on user image
    Jose DelgadoJuly 6, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    If you like a good seafood soup, here is a great shrimp and octopus soup!
  • Jaclyn C.heart icon on user image
    Jaclyn CantuJuly 11, 2014
    Oh my seafood this place is amazingly delish I'm coming back no kidding
  • Jose C.heart icon on user image
    Jose ColucciNovember 12, 2014
    Fried Mojarra was the best I've ever had. And biggest too.
  • Lizeth R.heart icon on user image
    Lizeth RuizAugust 9, 2015
    The Mojarra Frita is Big. And very good. I recommend it!
  • Carlos
    CarlosSeptember 16, 2012
    Food it's great, Great service Camarones ala diabla are awesome!!!!
  • Maricella C.heart icon on user image
    Maricella ChavezFebruary 5, 2016
    I got the mixed pineapple ceviche and it was amazing!
  • Alejandra O.heart icon on user image
    The green salsa is the best!
  • Carol W.heart icon on user image
    Carol WellsApril 5, 2016
    Michelada! Best drink I've had. No complaints on food...
  • Alexa C.
    Alexa CavazosJuly 14, 2012
    Food here is amazing!! Don't get enchiladas get seafood duh! Molcajete Bucanero for sure!
  • Daniel D.heart icon on user image
    Daniel DelgadoJanuary 11, 2018
    Beer + ceviche = happy life
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin M.September 5, 2013
    Mmmm, the ceviche and Guacamole are so good!
  • Louis G.
    Louis GuidoJuly 14, 2013
    Have to have the tres leches for dessert if you have room.
  • Rossy B.heart icon on user image
    Rossy BenavidezMarch 13, 2017
    Ceviche is great! 👌🏻
  • Rae L.
    Rae LawsJanuary 24, 2020
    Best chicken street tacos 🌮 ever!
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CJune 19, 2016
    Octopus ceviche
  • Jim L.
    Jim LJune 9, 2017
    FYI, they leave the tails on when cooked. I am used to this in Asian style cooking, but not Mexican.
  • Miguel D.
    Miguel DelgadilloJanuary 5, 2013
    You MUST ask for the Caldo de camarón and pulpo
  • Terry F.
    Terry FordNovember 13, 2015
    Excellent Cerviche bit mediocre fried seafood.
  • Daddy B.heart icon on user image
    Daddy BearMarch 18, 2017
    Damn good!!!
  • JoseAngel & Erika R.heart icon on user image
    Everything and everyone..a plus
  • Flavia Q.heart icon on user image
    Everything
  • Martha O.
    Martha OrtegaSeptember 13, 2014
    The ceviche is AMAZING!!
  • Quincy J.
    Quincy JonesJuly 14, 2014
    Everything is made fresh!
  • Louie V.heart icon on user image
    Louie VillarrealJanuary 28, 2016
    Really great food.
  • Joel S.heart icon on user image
    Joel SApril 20, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Best shrimp enchiladas I've ever had.
  • Kevin P.
    Kevin ParkerApril 20, 2012
    Order from the Sinaloa style menu!
  • Britney C.
    Britney CarmackMay 30, 2015
    DONT GET THE CHICKEN. JUST DONT.
  • A. C.heart icon on user image
    A. ChristinaJune 12, 2015
    Frozen Margaritas good though
  • Veronika S.
    Veronika SegoviaJanuary 4, 2013
    AAHHHH...not TOOOOOO good..had send my fish back..8(
  • Nora P.
    Nora PatlanApril 15, 2012
    Best place for shrimp!
  • Hugo A.
    Hugo AguinagaNovember 25, 2012
    Look at that shrimp and octopus tostada... I mean cucumber tostada with a bit of shrimp and octopus, TERRIBLE!
  • Jared S.heart icon on user image
    Jared SernaAugust 16, 2014
    Mexican seafoodCeviche
  • Wd H.heart icon on user image
    Wd HillJanuary 11, 2013
    Ceviché craving satisfied.
  • Alice C.heart icon on user image
    Alice ChaiJanuary 24, 2016
    This place gets so busy! For what? Food is barely mediocre. I did like the mariachi band.
  • Ramiro M.
    Ramiro MendiolaFebruary 22, 2013
    Third and last chance....aaannnndddd I will not come back again.
  • Picasso G.
    Picasso GarzaJuly 19, 2013
    Service is slow
  • Kyra T.
    Kyra TorresMay 14, 2012
    Gross! Everything is frozen. So disappointed :/
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