


At La Gran Sorpresa we understand that food is so much more than just something to eat. Food is meant to be the centerpiece of your special occasion. Food is art. Food is friendship. Food is love. Our culinary philosophy is rooted in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create memorable dishes that make your important day or event one that will always be an unforgettable.

La Gran Sorpresa is Veteran and Latin owned family business. We care just as much about your special event as you do, and our focus is on making you glad you chose us. Whether we are making your day special or sharing our culinary delights at a market, attention to detail and love for the craft are what make us among the best in the business.
Main entrees
A whole chicken roasted to perfection and basted in butter and white wine and seasoned Rustic Style, Lemon Pepper, or Latin Style.
Tender, rich, and flavorful ground steak ingots saturated with thick and hearty Salisbury gravy.
Simply lavish. La Gran Sorpresa's original recipe meaty spaghetti sauce is packed with garden vegetables, herbs, and excellence.
Pasta christened with a unique blend of garden herbs and spices, and more cheese than necessary. Rich, creamy and unbelievably savory with just a touch of sweetness and a little spicy kick.
A mountain of stir-fried vegetables swimming in stir-fry sauce with your choice of grilled protein. Chicken, beef, or shrimp.
Layer after layer of audacious flavors buried under La Gran Sorpresa's own delectible meat sauce and stacked on top of mozarella, parmesean, and ricotta cheese. Baked to golden perfection.
La Gran Sorpresa's surprising signature burrito. A delicious, fluffy and buttery flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans, cheddar cheese, onions, jalapenos, Mexican rice, and the protein of your choice. Chicken, beef, or shrimp. Includes red and green salsa.
La Gran Sorpresa's signature taco surprise. A beautifully grilled flour or corn tortilla filled with refried beans, queso fresco, and the protein of your choice. Chicken, asada beef, pork carnitas, or shrimp. Includes red and green salsa.
Our sandwiches
La Gran Sorpresa's own family favorite sandwich. An amazingly grilled and presssed French loaf stacked with ham, dill pickle, pulled pork, swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and sheer bliss, will fill your heat with joy as your mouth celebrates life.
A tender, juicy ground beef patty smashed into a mountain of grilled onions and smothered in cheese. Deliciously adorned with lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a brioche bun.
Our soups
Hundreds of years of family tradition and plenty of love go into every pot of pozole we make. Rich and savory pozole with chicken, hominy, and red chilis will make any day a happy one.
Hundreds of years of family tradition and plenty of love go into every pot of pozole we make. Rich and savory pozole with chicken, hominy, tomatillos and green chilis will make any day a happy one.
A thick, creamy, and savory delight that simply tastes like home. Loaded with garden vegetables, herbs, and happiness.
A wonderfully orchestrated blend of Mexican spices creates the warm and rich flavor you expect from a Texas staple. Full of pride and joy.
Excatly the same way grandma made it in Sonora Mexico. Neither hunger nor cold weather nor hangover can withstand the love cooked into La Gran Sorpresa's family recipe for Menudo.
Our sides and appetizers
Moist and fluffy white rice loaded with mixed stir-fry vegetables, soy sauce and bean sprouts.
So savory it almost bites back. Beautiful, fluffy white rice mixed adorned with a festive blend of authentic Mexican seasoning and chicken stock.
Beautifully steamed and fluffy white rice mixed with a kick of citrus and spice.
There's nothing plain about it. Perfectly steamed and fluffy white rice with butter.
Crispy, golden potato wedges air-fried to perfection with rosemary, butter, and garlic.
La Gran Sorpresa's own signature brand made with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, red chili peppers and a special blend of spices.
Perfectly cooked and chilled Argentine or Gulf Shrimp accompanied by La Gran Sorpresa's own signature Blockbuster Cocktail Sauce.
Our cornbread is the perfect addition to any of our soups. Sweet or savory. Add cheddar to make it better.
Savory mashed potatoes loaded with garlic, chives, sour cream and butter. Add bacon and cheese for an extra flare!
Melty, gooey, sticky, cheese all over the place! You'll probably forget about the perfectly baked macaroni and the golden, toasted breadcrumb topping; not to mention the colorful sprinkle of seasoning.
La Gran Sorpresa's own signature brand made with fresh tomatillos, cilantro, jalapenos and a special blend of spices.
A full-sized loaf of golden, crispy, buttery, garlic induced bliss. Always a hit and never a miss. Add cheese if you please.
Our desserts
Banana pudding from heaven. One of our own signature family favorites will make you rethink everything you ever thought about banana pudding. It's more than just a smooth, rich, creamy, picturesque lake of bananas and cookies; it's heavenly!
I had a dream about strawberries and cream. They were both in a cup; they were on the same team. When they melt in your mouth you'll know what I mean. A La Gran Sorpresa brand family treat!
Our breakfasts
La Gran Sorpresa's own family recipe.
La Gran Sorpresa's own family recipe.
Hearty corn tortillas packed with your choice of fillings (Egg, Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chorizo, Cheese, Potato)
Flaky and moist flour tortillas stuffed full of your choice of fillings (Egg, Bacon, Pork Sausage, Chorizo, Cheese, Potato)
La Gran Sorpresa

Meet Salsita and Tomatino! Their rich and flavorful red and green Mexican salsas will blow your sombrero away when they hit your tongue. Available in mild or hot, Salsita's Red Mexican Salsa and Tomatino's Green Mexican Salsa will give you something to look forward to every time an unlucky tortilla chip crosses your path. Our salsas are also a great addition to any dish you want to "spice up."

Look for La Gran Sorpresa at local farmer's markets in San Antonio.
Our commitment to spreading happiness and love through the quality and taste of our foods set us apart from all the others. Hundreds of years of family tradition have forged a new force in the fires of culinary art. Service and commitment to excellence are in our blood, and the results we share with you will prove it. Try our salsas, pickled onions, candied jalapenos, and more!
We are very flexible in what we can do for your special day or event. Give us a shout and let us know what you're thinking and we will do everything we can to make your important occasion one to remember forever. We'll be waiting!
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Pollard Methodist Church
We will be at the Pollard methodist Church annual market with pulled pork sandwiches and our award winning chili. Try them both for only $8 ...
Pollard Methodist Church
The Dominion Country Club
Join us at The Dominion Country Club for a day of artisan crafts and fun! Come out and try our salsa!
The Dominion Country Club
Nani Falcon Park
Come and find us at the Holiday Market! We have red and green salsa, just $10 each!
Nani Falcon Park
4402 Ramsgate San Antonio, TX
We'll be at the clubhouse with our salsa! We have red and green for just $10 each!
4402 Ramsgate San Antonio, TX
La Gran Sorpresa
San Antonio, TX 78253
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