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Oro Restaurant Review

Emily Morgan Hotel
705 E. Houston St. (Avenue E) Send to Phone
San AntonioTX 78205
210-244-0146 | Menu
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Oro’s output shows signs of being burnished anew. Oro Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 San Antonio Brunch Restaurants |

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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily

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Sporting salmon-colored banquettes, sophisticated lighting and dark wood details, Oro gleams with a restrained luster, to which the adjacent bar---under-lit onyx counter and all---serves as a suitable introduction. The kitchen has endured its ups and downs, but offerings such as a proper ceviche with mango and an unexpectedly good chorizo corn dog with jícama slaw offer hope of a renaissance. Broccoli and guajillo chile soup is way better than it sounds, and the flame-grilled Angus burger remains a dependable staple. But Shiner Bock-braised short ribs needed more time on the back burner for us, suggesting there’s still room for improvement. Loss-leader martinis at select times make up for much, however. Canine and feline companions will appreciate the special pets’ menu, which is always available.

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