Golden Star Cafe (The), San Antonio

It used to be San Antonio's only all-night Chinese food place, but now the Golden Star closes after the late-night club people go home. Located just west of downtown, it serves Asian food and some American dishes, too. The restaurant is a revamped diner with large red dragons along the walls, a combination that gives it an Asian-American feel. Try the almond chicken, served with an excellent sauce made of a thin, soy gravy. Or go for the beef and broccoli, which comes with the steamed broccoli served on the side and is not covered in sauce like it is at many places.