50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Balcones Heights

“The birria here is to die for! The pozole también! Excellent flavor, fresh food. Highly recommend!! Staff is friendly and very accommodating. Orders come out quickly as well.“

“great place to have with friends“

“The food was amazing! We had the street tacos and the chefs special red snapper tacos! Drinks were amazing! Cucumber margarita and spicy guava margarita were soooo good! Edgar was a great waiter also! We will definitely be back!“

“Riquisimas las mejores quesadillas“

“Muy buen servicio del joven Carlos Landa, nos encantó el lugar todo delicioso, desayunos, súper ensalada, el pan riquísimo, lo recomiendo al 1000. El pan todo sabor a México, Nuevamente se de la oportunidad con gusto regresamos!“

“Went for the first time to celebrate my daughter’s birthday and everything was amazing! Service was on point food was delicious Would definitely go back again!“

“Everything from food to decorations were very good. Had a Good Friday dinner.“

“Muy ricos recomendados al 100“

“If I ever gave a review, it is my absolute pleasure to leave a review for Crepeccino. I have already visited this beautiful quaint cafe six times since finding it about a week - two weeks ago. Everything about the restaurant is absolutely spectacular. From the aroma in the air as you walk in, to the customer service provided, to the coffee menu, and the incredibly crafted need-to-try-everything selection of food offered, you will leave already anticipating your return. Being a family-enjoyable environment, I encourage all to bring their closest family and mates to enjoy the atmosphere that is Crepeccino.“

“The food, the creativity, and the drinks. All amazing. I experienced flavors that were familiar but completely new. Dishes that were traditional but unconventional. Do the wine and cocktail pairings, you won’t be disappointed!“

“First time customer, taco was freaking delicious!“

“Went to try the some food items for myself and was not disappointed. Delicious food. Clean dining area.“

“Updated one year later to say the enchiladas are still delicious!! Enjoy a Paloma too!!

Holy enchiladas! Order the Suizas enchiladas! I thought about them for about 24 hours afterwards. Our entire experience was fantastic. Lauryn our server was one of the nicest and most patient people ever! The atmosphere is fantastic. And all of the food was delicious!! Wish we lived closer so we could go more often!“

“Today was our 1st time in , quiet place to meet up with friends or family. Everything was delicious! So flavorful and great portions for the price! Very family friendly 😊 Thank you Chef for a great experience, we will definitely be back!“

“Surprisingly great food! We were actually trying to go to another restaurant, but they were closed and decided on this place. OMG! So glad we did. It was clean and inviting. Customer service was A1, and food was AMAZING! Meat well seasoned, good portions, and very reasonably priced. 10 out of 10..New breakfast spot in SA.“

“It’s the bomb, I recommend.“

“I'm not exaggerating when I say this is my favorite place to eat in San Antonio. Located near the airport in a tucked away location, RO-HO Pork & Bread is a hidden gem. This is comfort food at it's finest. Ro-Ho has many great things on the menu, but they are best known for their Torta Ahogada, and it's what I get almost every time. The torta is always hot, the carnitas cooked to perfection, and the tomato salsa is to die for. You can get the torta with straight carnitas or you can mix it up with carnitas, pork stomach and skin, which is what I usually get. The torta also comes with cabbage, onion, radish and lime. No matter how you order it, it's going to be great! The place is super cool, with Mexican artwork and music. There is inside seating and an outside covered patio as well. Everything you can get to drink from the cold case is always ice cold. And they serve one of my favorite Mexican beers, Victoria. Chef Rojo is often around and greets customers. The ladies that work the register and food line are so friendly, and will answer questions if it's your first time. The place fills up quickly at lunch, so keep that in mind. I drive clear across town for my Torta Ahogada fix, if that says anything! Check this place out!“

“Agave Bar In San Antonio Texas.💯🙏“

“Welll I didn’t even get to take photos we gobbled our food and enreden in FOOD COMA JAJAJA this food was sooo authentic feels like we drove to mexico the chicharrón prensado was sooo delish the one that really got us was the FRIJOL WITH VENENO… I can go on and on but it’s best to try for yourself the customer service was a HUGE PLUS !“

“If you are like me I appreciate the inclusion of pictures in accompaniment of a restaurant review. It's provudes a virtual 3-D representaion of the author's dining experience and a bit more complete portrayal of the particular culinary experience.

In like manner the menu of some old school Mexican restaurants offer full color pictures to go with an enumeration of what foods are offered on a plate which otherwise might be somewhat enigmatic without it. Such is Nuestro Mexico's.

We were going to order plain B&C nachos, but those pictured with guacamole atop the melted cheese looked so good we acquiesced. "Dog pile" nachos, as opposed to individually made, are not our preferred mise en place version as one always ends up with some naked chips. We only culled about 4 chips for their bare, naked lasciviousness, however.

Are you an American yellow cheese on your enchilada hater? Then these here cheddar tex-mex yahoos ought to flap your serape. Long, melty ribbons of cheese drooped from generously stuffed enchilada cheese wads making for a pizza type string along from plate to mouth. The sumptuous beef laden tube's were another, but improved story. I know which ones to order next time.

I think what they called "beef tips in gravy" is actually CG. Yes. That stands for carne guisada as well as "connoisseur grade" in my opinion. These tender meat morsels became a ready star attraction of the Texas plate or a savory scion of taco genre in a fresh made corn tortilla. Magnifico!

Rice and beans reside on that same plateau of craveworthy consumption as the food described above. With this I hope you get the picture and will avail yourselves of the pretty as a picture plates of food here.“

“I really missed enchiladas tex mex! here are so tasty, good presentation and portions. Definitly I will come back!“

“The customer service provided by the staff at Rio Dental is extraordinary! Amanda is beyond helpful, and has been specific and attentive with every step of the process. Highly recommend this dental office to anyone needing services.“

“Exceptional! Highly recommend this place for excellent food, superb service, and the best passion fruit margarita I’ve ever had! Andrea was our server and helped us pick out tasty dishes and drinks. We felt welcome and never rushed. Highly recommend the nopalito salad and tuna tacos! Added bonus: they have loads of happy hour deals on food and drink.“

“I found Maria's Cafe via Google Search and I'm a sucker for family owned hole-in-the-wall places that serve authentic no frills cuisine. Maria's does not disappoint. You will find tacos of every kind, including familiar ones and many others that I haven't seen in other places. I tried the Taco Mando Loco #1 on a corn tortilla which was served piping hot with a chilli sauce/salsa on the table. Word of caution for those who aren't accustomed to higher spice levels, this one has a kick to it, and that's a good thing.

For the 2nd order I was curious to know what they have for veggie tacos. When I asked, I was promptly handed a green sheet with a handwritten menu with over 20 different veggie tacos! I ordered Jeff's Vegan and it was awesome.

The location is about 2 miles from the city center so it's a short cab ride away but it's worth the trip. You'll get home made food that won't burn a hole in your wallet.

Vegetarian options: Separate veggie menu available

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu available“

“Amazing food and staff! Will be back!“

“David Elder @TexasEats is always correct in his recommendations!! I’m so glad my husband and I came here. The Food and the Aguas Frescas muy fabuloso!! You gotta give it a try!“

“This place is amazing! They have the best food I've tasted in a long while. Everything on the menu is delicious, and it's such a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. You'll love it!!“

“Delicious food and great customer service!“

“If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!! We joined some friends for dinner who had previously been here. It is very unassuming and tucked away in a strip center, but has a very quaint and classy atmosphere. Ernesto Jr was a top-notch host, providing great recommendations and truly making us feel like we were having a five-star dining experience. The food was absolutely amazing with nothing left on anybody's plates at the end of the meal! We will definitely be going back to this hidden gem.“

“OMG...EVERY 1..... "TEJAS BIRRIA" WAS AMAZING SUPER DELICIOUS ???????? ? .... TACOS WERE STUFFED...GREAT FLAVOR.. ON POINT, DID NOT DISAPPOINT..❤️❤️❤️..LOVED ? ?? ID CERTAINLY RECOMMEND PINA PINEAPPLE DRINK ??WAS BOMBASTIC ? & HUGE DRINK, WORTH EVERY PENNY$$...PLEASE STOP BY GIVE THEM A TRY.... I WAS CONFUSED. LOOKING 4 THEM. ...SO THEY ..R @ 511 GRAYSON IN THIS LOT... GREAT PLACE 2 CHILL & SOCIALIZE...❤️❤️???????“

“Sabrina is the best bartender ever!!“

“I am so so happy I found Papi's the barbacoa is all meat, moist and very delicious! Tortillas are very fresh and the workers are very friendly and polite…I finally found my go - to for my barbacoa 😊“

“Rich Savory Tacos! Great infusion of flavors with fresh produce🌮“

“I’m leaving this review for my friend Betty who had a great experience today in the drive thru and asked for me to leave this review for her. She said: I went to the Pollo loco on SW Military Drive. Alvin helped me in the drive thru. Alvin was so nice, friendly, and caring. Keep up the great work Alvin!!!!!“

“The entire lunch today was most enjoyable. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful; the menu offered a wide variety of choices; the food was delicious, served in generous portions and was attractively presented. The atmosphere is welcoming with a festive decor. We will definitely be returning again!! Thank you!!“

“Great breakfast tacos. Friendly staff. Clean and cared for!“

“A great place to have a nice meal with friends and family! The free chips with warm sauce is a good idea. Food portions are good relative to the price. We have more food than the 4 of us can consume all at once, endup boxes to take home! Parking is plenty.“

“Great real Mexican food with clean friendly service“

“Excelente lugar, la comida muy sabrosa el lugar muy limpio“

“I paid much more using Uber eats and $40 dollars later when the food was delivered it was so good that I was not upset. The best Mexican I've had in quite sometime the only thing was bad was the menu do it smelled and tasted like the pork was not washed and cleaned enough I threw that out but the horchata, enchilada, beef gordita and beef crispy taco was amazing!“

“Thomas, our waiter, was on point and the food was delicious as always.“

“Great Food and Service . Food always HOT. Tortilla always fresh.“

“Nicole was our waitress. Food was good and service was great. Not crowded at all at 6:00 on a Sunday.“

“Great food, great service!“

“Delicious Food!!!Great Drinks specials!!!!I can't say enough about the staff super friendly!!!Great Music!!!“

“the chicken fried steak I can eat the whole plate. Myself thank you Berry Much.“

“clean place, plenty of room, not too crowded & plenty of food on your plate with a tea lunch specials.😅❤️“

“Always a pleasure to meet with friends!“

“Been eating the tamales since I was about 8 years old until this day the best“

“I was amazed by the quality and quantity of their food. I ordered the eggs Ranchero barbacoa plate. It came with an amazing cheese sauce on the side,I drank it right out of the cup because it was so delicious 😋 The barbacoa was to die for and so were the beans and fried potatoes. The sunny side eggs were made perfectly. The owner shook my hand and introduced himself. I plan to eat there regularly, probably in the daily.“