SAN ANTONIO – For over 40 years Gilbert's Mexican Restaurant has been a staple on the west side. The last few months have caused owner Gilbert Rodriguez to feel stressed and often times depressed. “I never thought this was going to happen and it scares me because we don’t know what lies ahead,” Rodriguez said. The first time we visited the restaurant for Flavor Favs back in 2016, the place was jammed packed and full of energy. Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday and is located at 8138 Marbach Rd.