The Tap Exchange Alehouse & Grill
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 by Flicks and Food in Foods
The Tap Exchange - Ortega Burger & Sweet Potato Fries
(8 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)
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Total Grade: 82%
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Customer Service: 9
Food Quality: 7
Atmosphere: 8
Parking: 8
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Category: American Food
Price Range: $$ ($10-$20 = Average)
In My Opinion:
The Tap Exchange Alehouse & Grill in San Antonio, TX has the wonderful atmosphere of a local neighborhood gathering place. In my first few minutes there, I observed the staff being friendly and referring to customers by their names as they strolled in. This is something you don’t see very often these days! I felt like I was in an episode of Cheers. I had a chance to sit down and talk to Jimmy (the owner) for a while. It was a great little meeting and I discovered that they’ve only been open since Jan. 2009. The Tap Exchange serves over 90% fresh and handmade food, such as hamburger patties which are hand made from ground chuck each day. They also serve over 100 varieties of beer and they usually are one of the first restaurants in the city to serve what’s new, like the popular Guinness 250.
After looking over the menu for a bit, I ordered the Ortega Burger that comes with green chiles, avocado, pepper jack and a nice portion of sweet potato fries. The burger was cook perfectly, was full of juices, and quite tender. The avocado was fresh and tasty. To my surprise the sweet potato fries were much better than I expected. The only thing that I wasn’t aware of was the green chiles, which lacked in spice and flavor, not meeting my initial expectations. Overall, it was a good burger and if you’re unsure about something on the menu, Jimmy and his staff are always happy to help.
For all of you that don’t know, I’m not much of a beer drinker, so I’d prefer to see The Tap Exchange carry some unique types of Root Beer. The parking is really great out there, especially since they are one of the first tenants in that shopping center. If you’re in the area or wanting to try a new place, head on down to The Tap Exchange Alehouse & Grill for a enjoyable time with friends and family.
Location Visited:
22250 Bulverde Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78261
Tel: (210) 396-7917
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yeailovetosurf
06. May, 2009
My wife and I went this past Sunday for lunch. It was great! They even let you try some of the beer first. I had the Fiesta burger which was just the right amount of spice. My wife had a ham and melted cheese sandwich. The bread was toasted and covered in herbs. It was very tasty. Friendly atmosphere and very good service. We will be going back.
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pmporter
02. May, 2009
We tried out Tap Exchange last night with friends. I had the recommended Ortega Chicken Burger with sweet potato fries…very good. Another had the Chicken Breast with Strawberry BBQ sauce and found it very tasty as well. The third had cheesesteak but having lived in the Philly area eating authentic cheesesteaks it didn’t hit the mark. The service was very good. Unfortunately, the desserts ran $6.00 for a regular slice of cake making it too expensive to order three desserts for $18. We passed.
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Scot McKay
02. May, 2009
What can I say? Jimmy does indeed rock. He’s a Baltimore sports fan, so that’s no surprise [biased opinion alert].
Anyway, we love the open, engaging atmosphere and will be hosting events at The Tap Exchange in the near future.
Plus, any place with Young’s Double Chocolate on draft is a winner.
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Matt Stigliano
30. Apr, 2009
I’ll probably head over there this weekend/next week to sample – give them a hard time about the Sharks dropping the ball (puck) and watch some hockey.
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10isjunkie
30. Apr, 2009
My friends and I are regulars. We frequent The Tap Exchange Alehouse & Grill 1-2 times a week. We love the food, the beer and the great staff. Keep up the good work Jimmy and Crew!
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Robert McGuire
29. Apr, 2009
Wow! Thanks for the quick comments guys, I appreciate it. Perhaps Jimmy can teach me about beer and ease me into it…
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hmhalff
30. Apr, 2009
There is no way to ease into beer. Like swimming, you just jump in.
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culinarycara
29. Apr, 2009
I have had a few pints over at the tap exchange, but have yet to try their eats. The Tap Exchange offers very high quality brews with am extremely beer-savvy staff who are always ready and willing to assist you in your sampling adventures. Highly recommended! I must admit, it was love at first sip
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culinarycara
29. Apr, 2009
Oh and one more thing….I haven’t had their sweet potato fries yet, but I will say that I loooove sweet potato fries! ^_^
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hmhalff
29. Apr, 2009
For those who are beer drinkers, here are the taps at Tap Exchange, click here.