El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant - Helotes 15103 Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023

"El Chaparral is simply one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever eaten at anywhere. The salsa is amazing. The chips are unique. Plus you also get a bowl of bean soup to start the meal. I'm a fan of Valerie's Special which includes a cheese enchilada, beef fajitas, rice, beans, pico, & guacamole with a basket of fresh flour tortillas. I'm a big fan of cheese enchiladas and theirs are phenomenal. It's like they created the perfect combo for my tastes. On a recent trip to the Hill Country, I ate at El Chaparral 2 Sundays in a row even though I was staying 80 miles away. It's that good! I will continue to visit this place for some of the most amazing Mexican food I've ever found."

"Table-side guacamole was the star earner here! It was VERY good, VERY fresh. Would definitely order it again. Also, their tortillas are noteworthy and wonderful! We had baked cheese with chorizo and tortilla soup. The portions are large. Come hungry!"

"This is a great place to eat and have a good time with friends and family. The server was nice and our food was great. The chips and salsa and drinks were a great combination. Will come back again."

"The food was amazing and our server was very friendly. Good queso, chips, salsa, and sangria swirl. This place is huge and very busy but we had no wait for a party of 4."

"Came during the in-between lunch and dinner, so I understand the lack of attention in general. When we arrived, we were not greeted for a couple minutes, but when a person did arrive at the host stand, we were still not greeted. The host then grabbed 2 menus without confirming the party size. He then proceeded to start walking away and it was at this point I realized he was about to walk us to a table because he had still not said a word to us. I had then requested a booth, and he acknowledged that, but then rushed to the table without making sure I was behind him. I was helping my grandmother who needs a cane to walk, so I wasn't able to keep up with him, but he wasn't even at the table he "walked us to", so I had to ask him to make sure what table he meant for us to sit at. During my meal, I observed the host getting to tables about 20 feet ahead of the guests two more times. Service during the meal itself was great. Server did not introduce herself, but was nice and helpful, and food did come out in a timely manner. The food itself was subpar at best. We both ordered the Carlos Special just to get a little of everything. The black beans I got on the side were inedible. They honestly tasted like they were stewing in dirty soap water. Everything else tasted fine except for the fact it was all swimming in oil. I used to come as a kid, and I still absolutely love the atmosphere. The building is beautiful, and unless it's peak weekend nights, there is plenty of parking. Will definitely need to come again during peak lunch or dinner times."