Violas Ventanas – Mexican
Dappled sunlight filters through a canopy of ancient oaks onto a sprawling, festive patio where the air is thick with the savory perfume of charred meats and handmade tortillas. This vibrant retreat captures the heart of family-style dining, offering a breezy escape where chilled margaritas and time-honored Mexican recipes turn every afternoon into a spirited celebration.
9660 Westover Hills Boulevard, San Antonio TX 78251 https://violasventanas.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, slow-carb
Diet fit at Violas Ventanas
Halal at Violas Ventanas
Violas Ventanas in San Antonio has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sopapillas, Fried Jalapeños and Mama's Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Violas Ventanas
Violas Ventanas in San Antonio has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabrito and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Violas Ventanas
Violas Ventanas in San Antonio has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cabrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Violas Ventanas
Violas Ventanas in San Antonio has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cabrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Violas Ventanas
Violas Ventanas in San Antonio has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Guacamole Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Violas Ventanas
Violas Ventanas in San Antonio has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sopapillas, Fried Jalapeños and Mama's Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Violas Ventanas
Violas Ventanas in San Antonio has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Enchiladas Rancheras and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Violas Ventanas
Violas Ventanas in San Antonio has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Dinner and Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Violas Ventanas
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Enchiladas Verdes | 21 g | 42.2 g |
| Chorizo Con Huevo | 25.7 g | 41.5 g |
| Queso Flameado | 45.8 g | 40.4 g |
| Shrimp Nachos | 51.4 g | 38 g |
| Dos Taquitos | 33.4 g | 31.7 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Tortilla Soup | 13.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Enchiladas Mexicanas | 40.2 g | 21.5 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Carne Asada Dinner | 104.1 g | 18.9 g |
| Cabrito | 0 g | 17 g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 58.4 g | 15.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tu-Th - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its delicious, well-prepared pizzas, guests frequently highlight this spot as a perfect choice for special occasions. Reviewers praise the nice ambiance and attentive service, noting that the courteous staff ensures a high-quality experience from start to finish. Standout dishes include the expertly crafted pizza, which diners rave about for its excellent flavor and preparation.
Menu
Appetizers
- Chile Con Queso - $6.79: Served with fresh House-made tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mama's Queso - $7.99: Queso Chihuahua topped with chopped tomato, onions, and serrano peppers. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Guacamole Salad - $12.49: Served with fresh House-made tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $16.49: Fresh gulf coast shrimp in a cocktail sauce. Served with diced avocado, cilantro and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Jalapeños - $11.49: Six breaded jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, breaded and fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Flameado - $13.99: Melted Queso Chihuahua topped with chorizo, grilled onions and tomatoes. Served with flour tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Style Appetizer Platter - $23.49: 2 mini flautas, 2 flour quesadillas, 2 cream cheese filled fried jalapeños, 6 special nachos and 2 beef empanadas. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
- Special Nachos - $8.99: Bean and cheese nachos garnished with jalapeños. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Bustamante - $9.99: Beans and chorizo nachos topped with Queso Chihuahua, cilantro and jalapenos. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos A La Butler - $10.99: Topped with beans, picadillo, guacamole, and cheese. Garnished with chopped onions, tomatoes and jalapeños. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Nachos - $12.99: Topped with Creamy Poblano Sauce, seasoned grilled shrimp, diced tomatoes, Chihuahua cheese and cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Menudo - $9.99: Served with cilantro, chopped onions, and limes with your choice of flour or corn tortillas. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $7.79: Served with avocado slices, shredded chicken, Queso Chihuahua, cilantro and tortilla strips. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vermicelli Soup - $8.29: Chicken and vermicelli noodles in a tomato-based broth. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $9.79: Served with Spanish rice. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- Enchiladas Verdes - $16.49: Three soft corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken and topped with green tomatillo sauce and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas En Mole - $16.49: Three chicken enchiladas topped with house-made mole sauce. Contains peanuts. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Enchiladas - $21.49: Three enchiladas stuffed with sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and Queso Chihuahua. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Tex-Mex - $16.49: Three cheese enchiladas topped with traditional enchilada gravy and chili con carne. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Rancheras - $16.49: Three chicken enchiladas topped with Ranchero sauce and Queso Fresco. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Mexicanas - $15.49: Three enchiladas filled with Queso Fresco and topped with a roasted Ancho chile sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Assortment - $19.49: One Ranchero, one Mexicana, one Verde, one Mole and one Tex-Mex cheese enchilada. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Beef Fajitas for 1 - $28.99: Grilled tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Served with Spanish rice, refried beans, guacamole and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas for 1 - $21.99: Grilled tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Served with Spanish rice, refried beans, guacamole and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Dinner - $29.49: Grilled beef steak served with grilled onions, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $18.49: Soufflé-battered Poblano pepper filled with brisket or cheese, topped with Ranchero sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco Steak - $29.49: Grilled beef steak South American Style, served with Chimichurri sauce, sliced potatoes, one beef empanada, salad & toast. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabrito: Cabrito Monterrey Style served on a bed of Ranchero sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
All Day Breakfast
- Chilaquiles - $12.49: Crispy tostada chips scrambled with eggs & topped with Ranchera sauce & cheese. Served with refried beans & sliced potatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Con Huevo - $11.49: Two eggs scrambled with Mexican sausage. Served with refried beans & sliced potatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $11.49: Two eggs topped with spicy Ranchera sauce. Served with refried beans & sliced potatoes. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $17.49: Grilled steak, two eggs, French fries or sliced potatoes, salad & toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Dos Taquitos - $7.49: Two flour tortilla tacos with choice of potato & egg, bacon & egg, chorizo & egg, carne guisada, or bean & cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Sopapillas - $6.99: Traditional Mexican fried dough. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Creamy Vanilla Flan - $6.99: Traditional Mexican custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pastel Tres Leches - $7.99: Three milks cake.
- Guava Empanada - $8.99: Sweet turnover filled with guava.
Beverages
- Bloody Mary: Breakfast cocktail.
- Mimosa: Sparkling wine and orange juice.
- Homemade Sangria: Wine based fruit punch.
Frequently Asked Questions about Violas Ventanas
- Is Violas Ventanas halal-friendly?
- Yes. Violas Ventanas has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sopapillas, Fried Jalapeños and Mama's Queso.
- What can I eat at Violas Ventanas on a halal diet?
- Sopapillas, Fried Jalapeños and Mama's Queso carry the halal tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Violas Ventanas have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Guacamole Salad.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Violas Ventanas?
- Enchiladas Verdes, at roughly 42.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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