Tokyo Cowboy

4.5

220 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Good for special occasions

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
Gluten-free Options

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 - 16:00 - 18:00
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 PlateUS$6.00
Seasonal vegetables pickled in-house
Hearts of PalmUS$11.00
Kimchi vinaigrette, sesame
Shredded Vegetable SaladUS$9.00
Crispy shallot, peanut, herbs
Hot Chicken Chili DumplingsUS$13.00
Chili oil relish, scallion
Brisket Egg RollUS$9.00
Pickled collards, queso asadero, chili herb ranch

In Between

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

To Share

Tamarind Crispy ChickenUS$19.00
Chicken thigh, furikake, lemon, squash pickles
Steak BavetteUS$36.00
Hondashi onions, chili, herbs
Crispy Pork ChopUS$31.00
Apple curry gravy, pickled red cabbage
Grilled SalmonUS$22.00
Scottish salmon, thai basil butter
Green Chile Szechuan Pork BellyUS$19.00
Szechuan dona, radishes, coriander

Sushi Handhelds

Krab & Crab Butter PonzuUS$9.00
Hamachi Leche De TigreUS$9.00
Salmon Poke TacoUS$7.50
Spam Musubi RollUS$6.00

Sides

Jasmine RiceUS$4.00
FriesUS$5.00

House Cocktails

Lords of DeathUS$14.00
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Chinese 5 spice bitters, cherry wood smoke
Mogwai's Night OutUS$15.00
Japanese vodka, smoked jalapeno, cucumber, nigori sake, lime, togarashi salt
Six Demon BagUS$14.00
Baijiu, caramelized pineapple, acid adjusted grapefruit, elderflower, tonic
Slums of ShaolinUS$14.00
Rye, benedictine, coconut sugar, yuzu bitters
Liquid SwordsUS$15.00
Japanese gin, plum wine, dry vermouth, fino sherry, shiso bitters
Fist of FuryUS$14.00
Rum, lychee, strawberry, lime, mint
Tokyo Cowboy GrasshopperUS$14.00
Cacao, crème de menthe, branca menta, pandan, oatmilk
Toki HighballUS$13.00
Japanese whisky, super carbonated water, lemon essence
Kota's TeaUS$14.00
Japanese whisky, Thai tea, demerara, cream, cinnamon
36 ChambersUS$13.00
Rum, toasted rice, mango, manzanilla sherry, lemon
YuzuritaUS$15.00
Blanco tequila, yuzu, triple sec, lime, togarashi sugar
Senpai SourUS$14.00
Rye, spiced pear brandy, oolong tea, lemon
Cobra KaiUS$13.00
Japanese whisky, ube, coconut, pineapple, Becherovka

Wine - Sparkling

May Georges Crémant De Loire Brut Rosé
Loire, France
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Duc De Chagny Blanc De Blancs
Burgundy, France
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Las Espinas Red PiquetteUS$40.00
Texas high plains
Roger Goulart Brut Cava 2017US$50.00
Catalonia, Spain

Wine - Whites

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

Wine - Reds

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

Wine - Champagne

Chartogne Taillet Cuvée Sainte AnneUS$125.00
Champagne, France
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée BrutUS$110.00
Champagne, France

Beer

Kirin IchibanUS$6.00
Kirin Ichiban LightUS$6.00
Hitachino Nest White AleUS$13.00
Lucky Dog Pale AleUS$11.00
High Wheel BettyUS$7.00
Moody Tongue Lychee IPAUS$8.00
Echigo Red AleUS$9.00
Echigo HefeweizenUS$9.00
Hitachino Espresso StoutUS$14.00
Kyoto Matcha IPAUS$15.00
Kyoto KuramameUS$12.00
Michelob UltraUS$6.00
Hitachino Non-AlcoholicUS$10.00

Sake

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

What 220 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
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Antonio
Hot spot
San Antonio
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tokyo Cowboy offers a unique fusion of Asian and Tex-Mex flavors, with standout dishes like the "brisket egg rolls" and "spicy pork belly." The atmosphere is inviting, though the AC issues have been noted by several guests. Don't miss the "ube tres leches" dessert and expertly crafted cocktails. Ideal for adventurous diners!

220 Reviews

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Jared
San Antonio
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best places on the river for us locals.
Tokyo CowboyResponded 2 days ago
Hi Jared, Thank you for your glowing review of Tokyo Cowboy! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us on the river. It's great to know that we are one of the best places on the river for you locals. We're glad you had a 5 star experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Justin
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute place. Steak and eggs and chicken and waffles quite tasty.
Tokyo CowboyResponded on 9 December 2024
Thanks for the review, Justin! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your meal. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Brian
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really cool spot and interesting menu. Food, ambience and price were great. A very unique spot you should check out
Tokyo CowboyResponded on 9 December 2024
Hi Brian, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us. Come again soon!
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MONIQUE
VIP
San Antonio
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for making our 10 year anniversary an experience ❤️
Tokyo CowboyResponded on 9 December 2024
Wow! We're honored to know that you chose to spend your anniversary with us! Thank you so much for the kind words and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Chris
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was beautiful. The blend of TexMex and Japanese is on point. Love everything we ate.
Tokyo CowboyResponded on 9 December 2024
Thanks so much for the kind words, Chris! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Jade
San Antonio
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The brisket egg rolls are fireeeee, reserve a table online !
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Julie
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner at Tokyo Cowboy on our first night in SA for Thanksgiving Week vacay (4 adults incl. my 75 y.o. mom). We all found the food to be delicious and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Great flavors, creative menu made well and with high quality ingredients. The favorites of the table were the Brisket Egg Roll, Blistered Green Beans and Crispy Karaage Chicken. We also had the Spicy Pork Belly and Gulf Shrimp & Noodles, which were also really good. For a modern, high-concept restaurant right on the Riverwalk, I was really pleasantly surprised at our total bill - IMO the value for your $ can't be beat. (Though we're from SF & NY and perhaps used to higher restaurant prices.) I enjoy trying creative cocktails tho I don't drink alcohol outside of dining out. I ordered the Cobra Kai, which had great flavor, though was a bit too strong alcohol-wise for me, but was polished off by the rest of the table to great enjoyment. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and dine here again.
Tokyo CowboyResponded on 3 December 2024
Wow! What a kind review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share. We're thrilled to hear you and your family enjoyed your experience with us here in San Antonio. We'd love to see you again soon!
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Marissa
West Virginia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing unique takes on dishes that are full of flavor. One of the best restaurants I have ever been to!
Tokyo CowboyResponded on 3 December 2024
Wow, thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad we were able to provide you with a 5 star experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Adelaide
San Antonio
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good service, hard to keep track of who was my actual server but overall it was good. Birthday celebration was never acknowledged like in other restaurants even though it was written on reservation but I don’t think they do anything for celebrations. Would go back for their drinks.
Tokyo CowboyResponded on 3 December 2024
Thanks so much for the review, Adelaide! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your birthday at Tokyo Cowboy. We apologize if the celebration didn't go as planned, and we appreciate your honesty. Feedback like yours helps us to improve, so we greatly appreciate you. We're glad that you'll be returning for our drinks and we hope to make your next celebration even more memorable. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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Ricardo
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic cuisine. Great service. We let the server order for our table of six and knocked it out of the park
Tokyo CowboyResponded on 3 December 2024
Thanks for the incredible review, Ricardo! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us. It's great to know that our service and cuisine hit the mark for your group. We always strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience, so we truly appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
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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 220 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 37 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
Gluten-free Options

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 PlateUS$6.00

Hearts of PalmUS$11.00

Shredded Vegetable SaladUS$9.00

Hot Chicken Chili DumplingsUS$13.00

Brisket Egg RollUS$9.00

In Between

Dashi Corn WaffleUS$17.00

Viet-Cajun BBQ PrawnsUS$25.00

Sukiyaki BurgerUS$21.00

Blistered Green BeansUS$12.00

To Share

Tamarind Crispy ChickenUS$19.00

Steak BavetteUS$36.00

Crispy Pork ChopUS$31.00

Grilled SalmonUS$22.00

Green Chile Szechuan Pork BellyUS$19.00

Sushi Handhelds

Krab & Crab Butter PonzuUS$9.00

Hamachi Leche De TigreUS$9.00

Salmon Poke TacoUS$7.50

Spam Musubi RollUS$6.00

Sides

Jasmine RiceUS$4.00

FriesUS$5.00

House Cocktails

Lords of DeathUS$14.00

Mogwai's Night OutUS$15.00

Six Demon BagUS$14.00

Slums of ShaolinUS$14.00

Liquid SwordsUS$15.00

Fist of FuryUS$14.00

Tokyo Cowboy GrasshopperUS$14.00

Toki HighballUS$13.00

Kota's TeaUS$14.00

36 ChambersUS$13.00

YuzuritaUS$15.00

Senpai SourUS$14.00

Cobra KaiUS$13.00

Wine - Sparkling

May Georges Crémant De Loire Brut Rosé

Duc De Chagny Blanc De Blancs

Las Espinas Red PiquetteUS$40.00

Roger Goulart Brut Cava 2017US$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 2016US$90.00

Wine - Champagne

Chartogne Taillet Cuvée Sainte AnneUS$125.00

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée BrutUS$110.00

Beer

Kirin IchibanUS$6.00

Kirin Ichiban LightUS$6.00

Hitachino Nest White AleUS$13.00

Lucky Dog Pale AleUS$11.00

High Wheel BettyUS$7.00

Moody Tongue Lychee IPAUS$8.00

Echigo Red AleUS$9.00

Echigo HefeweizenUS$9.00

Hitachino Espresso StoutUS$14.00

Kyoto Matcha IPAUS$15.00

Kyoto KuramameUS$12.00

Michelob UltraUS$6.00

Hitachino Non-AlcoholicUS$10.00

Sake

Lucky Dog "Juice Box"US$12.00