Tokyo Cowboy

4.5

220 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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!

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

Sushi Handhelds

Krab & Crab Butter Ponzu$9.00
Hamachi Leche De Tigre$9.00
Salmon Poke Taco$7.50
Spam Musubi Roll$6.00

Sides

Jasmine Rice$4.00
Fries$5.00

House Cocktails

Lords of Death$14.00
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Chinese 5 spice bitters, cherry wood smoke
Mogwai's Night Out$15.00
Japanese vodka, smoked jalapeno, cucumber, nigori sake, lime, togarashi salt
Six Demon Bag$14.00
Baijiu, caramelized pineapple, acid adjusted grapefruit, elderflower, tonic
Slums of Shaolin$14.00
Rye, benedictine, coconut sugar, yuzu bitters
Liquid Swords$15.00
Japanese gin, plum wine, dry vermouth, fino sherry, shiso bitters
Fist of Fury$14.00
Rum, lychee, strawberry, lime, mint
Tokyo Cowboy Grasshopper$14.00
Cacao, crème de menthe, branca menta, pandan, oatmilk
Toki Highball$13.00
Japanese whisky, super carbonated water, lemon essence
Kota's Tea$14.00
Japanese whisky, Thai tea, demerara, cream, cinnamon
36 Chambers$13.00
Rum, toasted rice, mango, manzanilla sherry, lemon
Yuzurita$15.00
Blanco tequila, yuzu, triple sec, lime, togarashi sugar
Senpai Sour$14.00
Rye, spiced pear brandy, oolong tea, lemon
Cobra Kai$13.00
Japanese whisky, ube, coconut, pineapple, Becherovka

Wine - Sparkling

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

Wine - Whites

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

Wine - Reds

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

Wine - Champagne

Chartogne Taillet Cuvée Sainte Anne$125.00
Champagne, France
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut$110.00
Champagne, France

Beer

Kirin Ichiban$6.00
Kirin Ichiban Light$6.00
Hitachino Nest White Ale$13.00
Lucky Dog Pale Ale$11.00
High Wheel Betty$7.00
Moody Tongue Lychee IPA$8.00
Echigo Red Ale$9.00
Echigo Hefeweizen$9.00
Hitachino Espresso Stout$14.00
Kyoto Matcha IPA$15.00
Kyoto Kuramame$12.00
Michelob Ultra$6.00
Hitachino Non-Alcoholic$10.00

Sake

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

Loved For

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 December 8, 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 December 9, 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 December 8, 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 December 9, 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 December 7, 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 December 9, 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 December 7, 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 December 9, 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 November 30, 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 November 26, 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 December 3, 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 November 26, 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 December 3, 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 November 24, 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 December 3, 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 November 23, 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 December 3, 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 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.
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tokyo Brunch

Lucky 7 Happy Hour!

Small

House Pickle Plate$6.00

Hearts of Palm$11.00

Shredded Vegetable Salad$9.00

Hot Chicken Chili Dumplings$13.00

Brisket Egg Roll$9.00

In Between

Dashi Corn Waffle$17.00

Viet-Cajun BBQ Prawns$25.00

Sukiyaki Burger$21.00

Blistered Green Beans$12.00

To Share

Tamarind Crispy Chicken$19.00

Steak Bavette$36.00

Crispy Pork Chop$31.00

Grilled Salmon$22.00

Green Chile Szechuan Pork Belly$19.00

Sushi Handhelds

Krab & Crab Butter Ponzu$9.00

Hamachi Leche De Tigre$9.00

Salmon Poke Taco$7.50

Spam Musubi Roll$6.00

Sides

Jasmine Rice$4.00

Fries$5.00

House Cocktails

Lords of Death$14.00

Mogwai's Night Out$15.00

Six Demon Bag$14.00

Slums of Shaolin$14.00

Liquid Swords$15.00

Fist of Fury$14.00

Tokyo Cowboy Grasshopper$14.00

Toki Highball$13.00

Kota's Tea$14.00

36 Chambers$13.00

Yuzurita$15.00

Senpai Sour$14.00

Cobra Kai$13.00

Wine - Sparkling

May Georges Crémant De Loire Brut Rosé

Duc De Chagny Blanc De Blancs

Las Espinas Red Piquette$40.00

Roger Goulart Brut Cava 2017$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 2016$90.00

Wine - Champagne

Chartogne Taillet Cuvée Sainte Anne$125.00

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut$110.00

Beer

Kirin Ichiban$6.00

Kirin Ichiban Light$6.00

Hitachino Nest White Ale$13.00

Lucky Dog Pale Ale$11.00

High Wheel Betty$7.00

Moody Tongue Lychee IPA$8.00

Echigo Red Ale$9.00

Echigo Hefeweizen$9.00

Hitachino Espresso Stout$14.00

Kyoto Matcha IPA$15.00

Kyoto Kuramame$12.00

Michelob Ultra$6.00

Hitachino Non-Alcoholic$10.00

Sake

Lucky Dog "Juice Box"$12.00