Tokyo Cowboy

Name: Tokyo Cowboy
Address: 135 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78205-2226
Telephone: (210) 305-7075
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

209 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Hot spot
Great for creative cocktails

Asian-inspired diner with creative cocktails and a great selection of whisky!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(210) 305-7075
Website
http://www.tokyocowboytx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nash Zink
Private party facilities
https://www.tokyocowboytx.com/private-events

Location
135 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2226
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
3 doors West of Commerce and St. Mary's.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Commerce and St. Mary's.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Tokyo Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us for brunch on the River Walk! Whether in the mood for cozy Shrimp and Grits, our twist on the traditional breakfast with Char Sui house cured bacon and our own edamole, or a sweet bite of Milk Toast with Seasonal Fruit or 5-Spiced Apple and Waffle, we have something for you! And, of course, an array of delicious house cocktails to make it a perfect midday meal!

Offers

Lucky 7 Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for $7 Happy Hour! (...well, $7-ish) $7 Bites | Togarashi Chicken, Soboro Fries, Cured Salmon, Crispy Mushrooms) $7 Old Fashioned, Toki Highball, T.C. Martini $7 Well Cocktails + Discounted bubbles and beer!

House Pickle PlateUSD 6.00
Seasonal vegetables pickled in-house
Hearts of PalmUSD 11.00
Kimchi vinaigrette, sesame
Shredded Vegetable SaladUSD 9.00
Crispy shallot, peanut, herbs
Hot Chicken Chili DumplingsUSD 13.00
Chili oil relish, scallion
Brisket Egg RollUSD 9.00
Pickled collards, queso asadero, chili herb ranch

In Between

Dashi Corn WaffleUSD 17.00
Pork belly, shrimp, Japanese BBQ, kewpie, bonito
Viet-Cajun BBQ PrawnsUSD 25.00
Large gulf shrimp, viet-cajun butter, herbs
Sukiyaki BurgerUSD 21.00
Dashi jus, white American, caramelized onion, crispy shallot
Blistered Green BeansUSD 12.00
Tamarind fish caramel, black vinegar

To Share

Tamarind Crispy ChickenUSD 19.00
Chicken thigh, furikake, lemon, squash pickles
Steak BavetteUSD 36.00
Hondashi onions, chili, herbs
Crispy Pork ChopUSD 31.00
Apple curry gravy, pickled red cabbage
Grilled SalmonUSD 22.00
Scottish salmon, thai basil butter
Green Chile Szechuan Pork BellyUSD 19.00
Szechuan dona, radishes, coriander

Sushi Handhelds

Krab & Crab Butter PonzuUSD 9.00
Hamachi Leche De TigreUSD 9.00
Salmon Poke TacoUSD 7.50
Spam Musubi RollUSD 6.00

Sides

Jasmine RiceUSD 4.00
FriesUSD 5.00

House Cocktails

Lords of DeathUSD 14.00
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Chinese 5 spice bitters, cherry wood smoke
Mogwai's Night OutUSD 15.00
Japanese vodka, smoked jalapeno, cucumber, nigori sake, lime, togarashi salt
Six Demon BagUSD 14.00
Baijiu, caramelized pineapple, acid adjusted grapefruit, elderflower, tonic
Slums of ShaolinUSD 14.00
Rye, benedictine, coconut sugar, yuzu bitters
Liquid SwordsUSD 15.00
Japanese gin, plum wine, dry vermouth, fino sherry, shiso bitters
Fist of FuryUSD 14.00
Rum, lychee, strawberry, lime, mint
Tokyo Cowboy GrasshopperUSD 14.00
Cacao, crème de menthe, branca menta, pandan, oatmilk
Toki HighballUSD 13.00
Japanese whisky, super carbonated water, lemon essence
Kota's TeaUSD 14.00
Japanese whisky, Thai tea, demerara, cream, cinnamon
36 ChambersUSD 13.00
Rum, toasted rice, mango, manzanilla sherry, lemon
YuzuritaUSD 15.00
Blanco tequila, yuzu, triple sec, lime, togarashi sugar
Senpai SourUSD 14.00
Rye, spiced pear brandy, oolong tea, lemon
Cobra KaiUSD 13.00
Japanese whisky, ube, coconut, pineapple, Becherovka

Wine - Sparkling

May Georges Crémant De Loire Brut Rosé
Loire, France
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 58.00
Duc De Chagny Blanc De Blancs
Burgundy, France
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 40.00
Las Espinas Red PiquetteUSD 40.00
Texas high plains
Roger Goulart Brut Cava 2017USD 50.00
Catalonia, Spain

Wine - Whites

Xarmant Txakolina
Basque, Spain
- GlassUSD 11.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Bischöfliche Dom Riesling
Mosel, Germany
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc
Walker Bay, South Africa
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Cantina Terlano Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige, Italy
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Crossbarn Chardonnay
Sonoma, California
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 58.00

Wine - Reds

Fableist Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, California
- GlassUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 54.00
Cloudline Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 58.00
Lost Draw Kindred Blend
Texas high plains
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Bootleg Red Blend 2016USD 90.00
Napa Valley, California

Wine - Champagne

Chartogne Taillet Cuvée Sainte AnneUSD 125.00
Champagne, France
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée BrutUSD 110.00
Champagne, France

Beer

Kirin IchibanUSD 6.00
Kirin Ichiban LightUSD 6.00
Hitachino Nest White AleUSD 13.00
Lucky Dog Pale AleUSD 11.00
High Wheel BettyUSD 7.00
Moody Tongue Lychee IPAUSD 8.00
Echigo Red AleUSD 9.00
Echigo HefeweizenUSD 9.00
Hitachino Espresso StoutUSD 14.00
Kyoto Matcha IPAUSD 15.00
Kyoto KuramameUSD 12.00
Michelob UltraUSD 6.00
Hitachino Non-AlcoholicUSD 10.00

Sake

Lucky Dog "Juice Box"USD 12.00
180 ml bottle
Yuki Tora "Snow Tiger" NigoriUSD 13.00
180 ml bottle
Tozai "Snow Maiden" Junmai Nigori
- 2 OzUSD 5.00
- GlassUSD 12.00
- 300 Ml BottleUSD 25.00
Hakutsuru "Sho-Une" Junmai Daiginjo
- 2 OzUSD 7.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 70.00
Suigei "Drunken Whale" Tokubetsu Junmai
- 2 OzUSD 6.00
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 65.00
Kikusui Junmai GinjoUSD 85.00
Brooklyn Kura "Number 14" Junmai Ginjo
- 2 OzUSD 8.00
- GlassUSD 18.00
- BottleUSD 90.00
Uchigasaki Honjozo
- 2 OzUSD 6.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- 300 Ml BottleUSD 30.00
Heiwa Shuzo "Kanjuku" Tsuru Ume
- 2 OzUSD 7.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 75.00
Kiku-Masamune Junmai Nigori
- 2 OzUSD 4.00
- GlassUSD 9.00
- 500 Ml BottleUSD 35.00

What 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tokyo Cowboy offers a unique fusion of Japanese and Texan flavors, delighting guests with standout dishes like the brisket egg rolls and tamarind chicken. Many guests rave about the "best desserts" and creative cocktails, making it a favorite spot in San Antonio. However, the frequently reported "AC issues" can impact the dining experience. Overall, it's a culinary adventure worth exploring for its "amazing food" and innovative menu.

209 Reviews

M
Marcel
Dallas
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good chicken and cabbage salad. Whiskey sour was one of the best in town. Pretty good value for the quality.
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Gerald
San Antonio
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We made the mistake of going on a Sunday evening. After being seated outside we were forgotten. When I went back inside to find our server, we were told that they were out of a number of menu items. We made the best of it and sat riverside with our drinks.
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angell
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent fusion concepts. Delicious! The tres leches was my favorite
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Jordana
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the counter, we had a wonderful meal! Specialty cocktails were outstanding!
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Michelle
Austin
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The chicken karaage and the green beans were delicious. The Mac and cheese was an interesting concept on paper but failed on flavor and the texture was just weird. The burger lacked flavor and the brisket egg rolls lacked salt (which may be the issue all around). Just disappointing. If you come here get the classics, they do those well. If it weren’t so expensive I would have just accepted defeat but 20+ for a burger (not including the fries that also lacked salt) that has no flavor? I’m bummed.
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Roy
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A group of 6 of us enjoyed the restaurant and the food but there was one exception. Our entree's did not come out in one batch. Instead they were to the table during a 15 min span from the first meal to the last. All items tasted great and we enjoyed the cocktails as well.
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ittai
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot with yummy items on the menu. the Lords of Death cocktail was excellent. we had the Chicken Dumplings, Kimchi Salad, Fries and Shrimp & Noodleswhich was our favorite!
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Stephanie
San Antonio
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Loved the location, food - man that cured salmon! We shared 3 items and had a lovely brunch
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Elizabeth
San Antonio
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was good. We were charged $51 for a tip with a party of 8. We were not informed there would be 20% gratuity added. Perhaps I should have known but, perhaps we should have been told. My main complaint was the food and prices. The food was way more Tokyo than cowboy and we were told the portions were “large and family style”. I did not feel that was so. The Mac and cheese was served lukewarm and had a weird mouthfeel. The brisket egg roll at $9 was just ridiculous. The taste was good but, come on, at that price there should have been two! I had literally one waffle cut into four little squares for $17! They just weren’t that great and way overpriced. I think if the flavors would have been awesome then the prices would have been more understandable. Lastly, after I got home and looked over the bill more closely, I was charged $10 for a food item we never received.
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Tom
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal and service at Tokyo Cowboy. My wife and I had a great vacation in San Antonio. Several great meals, yet Tokyo Cowboy was the best! Food was very unique, and while we read a few comments about food delivered to the table at inconsistent times (i.e., entrees may arrive before apps), we enjoyed food being delivered when ready to serve. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

Tokyo Cowboy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 305-7075.

Tokyo Cowboy is rated 4.5 stars by 209 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

135 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2226

Additional information

Cross Street
3 doors West of Commerce and St. Mary's.
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Commerce and St. Mary's.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nash Zink
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tokyocowboytx.com/
Phone number
(210) 305-7075
Private party facilities
https://www.tokyocowboytx.com/private-events

Tokyo Cowboy

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tokyo Brunch

Lucky 7 Happy Hour!

Small

House Pickle PlateUSD 6.00

Hearts of PalmUSD 11.00

Shredded Vegetable SaladUSD 9.00

Hot Chicken Chili DumplingsUSD 13.00

Brisket Egg RollUSD 9.00

In Between

Dashi Corn WaffleUSD 17.00

Viet-Cajun BBQ PrawnsUSD 25.00

Sukiyaki BurgerUSD 21.00

Blistered Green BeansUSD 12.00

To Share

Tamarind Crispy ChickenUSD 19.00

Steak BavetteUSD 36.00

Crispy Pork ChopUSD 31.00

Grilled SalmonUSD 22.00

Green Chile Szechuan Pork BellyUSD 19.00

Sushi Handhelds

Krab & Crab Butter PonzuUSD 9.00

Hamachi Leche De TigreUSD 9.00

Salmon Poke TacoUSD 7.50

Spam Musubi RollUSD 6.00

Sides

Jasmine RiceUSD 4.00

FriesUSD 5.00

House Cocktails

Lords of DeathUSD 14.00

Mogwai's Night OutUSD 15.00

Six Demon BagUSD 14.00

Slums of ShaolinUSD 14.00

Liquid SwordsUSD 15.00

Fist of FuryUSD 14.00

Tokyo Cowboy GrasshopperUSD 14.00

Toki HighballUSD 13.00

Kota's TeaUSD 14.00

36 ChambersUSD 13.00

YuzuritaUSD 15.00

Senpai SourUSD 14.00

Cobra KaiUSD 13.00

Wine - Sparkling

May Georges Crémant De Loire Brut Rosé

Duc De Chagny Blanc De Blancs

Las Espinas Red PiquetteUSD 40.00

Roger Goulart Brut Cava 2017USD 50.00

Wine - Whites

Xarmant Txakolina

Bischöfliche Dom Riesling

Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc

Cantina Terlano Pinot Grigio

Crossbarn Chardonnay

Wine - Reds

Fableist Cabernet Sauvignon

Cloudline Pinot Noir

Lost Draw Kindred Blend

Bootleg Red Blend 2016USD 90.00

Wine - Champagne

Chartogne Taillet Cuvée Sainte AnneUSD 125.00

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée BrutUSD 110.00

Beer

Kirin IchibanUSD 6.00

Kirin Ichiban LightUSD 6.00

Hitachino Nest White AleUSD 13.00

Lucky Dog Pale AleUSD 11.00

High Wheel BettyUSD 7.00

Moody Tongue Lychee IPAUSD 8.00

Echigo Red AleUSD 9.00

Echigo HefeweizenUSD 9.00

Hitachino Espresso StoutUSD 14.00

Kyoto Matcha IPAUSD 15.00

Kyoto KuramameUSD 12.00

Michelob UltraUSD 6.00

Hitachino Non-AlcoholicUSD 10.00

Sake

Lucky Dog "Juice Box"USD 12.00