El Bucanero

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16505 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78232

El Bucanero, founded by Julio Cervantes and his sister Reyna, began as a humble seafood venture in California before expanding to San Antonio, Texas. The Cervantes family has established multiple locations, serving a diverse menu inspired by Sinaloa-style seafood dishes that have garnered a loyal following among locals.

Known for its generous portions and vibrant maritime-themed decor, El Bucanero features a variety of seafood offerings, including ceviche, molcajetes, and hearty soups. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and welcoming service, the restaurant caters to seafood lovers and newcomers alike, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all.

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4.0761 reviews
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Melissa S.
5/18/2025

Un festín para los sentidos. La comida no solo se saborea, se celebra: cada plato tiene alma y un toque de magia. Además de porciones gigantes y con mucha sazón... El servicio es tan cálido que...

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Frank G.
10/13/2025

Lunch at the El buc restaurant was a disappointment. The quality was bad. The tortillas for the fish tacos were not good. The tortillas were bad and the rice was old Maybe recycled from previous...

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Emily A.
5/1/2025

I don't think I've shared a review for this restaurant yet. I've dined here a couple of times, and if I recall correctly, my first visit didn't quite meet expectations--though it's worth noting...

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Nelly L.
4/12/2025

Ordered the mango aguachiles and was okay. Went in for lunch and I feel I was overcharged but was already running late to even review and call someone back to let them know. Definitely not a 37$...

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I L G.
2/23/2025

Wow! What fun this place is? I had the sea bass and it was well prepared and absolutely tasty. The service was excellent and I even learned a little Spanish. But my favorite part was the mariachi...

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