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!“

“Muy ricos recomendados al 100“

“Riquisimas las mejores quesadillas“

“Taco Capital absolutely delivered. The carne asada was perfectly seasoned and incredibly flavorful, honestly some of the best I’ve had. And the chips… wow. They were crispy, fresh, and somehow tasted like fritos (in the best way), which made them impossible to stop eating. The salsas were so, so delicious and paired perfectly with everything. I also have to mention the agua fresca... it was really delicious and so refreshing. On top of that, the customer service was excellent! Friendly, helpful, and fast. The restaurant was clean, and set up simply for efficiency, which I loved. It’s perfect if you want to grab and go tacos without sacrificing quality. Taco Capital is the kind of place that makes you want to bring friends back with you. Highly recommend!“

“Excelente servicio me encantó sobre todo Jessica fue muy atenta en nuestra mesa estuvo muy pendiente de lo que necesitábamos“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Arrived early, 635 am, to Tacos N Salsa Mexican Cafe on 1604 to order 21 breakfast burritos. I greeted the first worker, setting up tables along the outside of the store, with a "Good morning"...her reply was, "we are not open yet" and locked the door behind her. I laughed and waited outside. The burritos were exceptional and well priced.“

“We love Garcia's will travel from Austin to SA just for their breakfast.“

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

“It was a great experience. The service was on point and the food was great.“

“Very nice waiter.. delicious food especially the 🥔 with meat !!! At good prices .“

“Another great meal at La Fonda. We shared the "Chip & Dip" platter (excellent guacamole, queso, an a spicy ,smoky, fresh salsa). My wife had the Fajita Enchilada platter (very good and far larger than she could eat at one sitting). I had the Tamale platter (two pork + 1 jalapeño and cheese) which was simple and very good (loved the Charro bean accompaniment). Our drinks (Santa Margarita and Red Pear Sangria) were both excellent and refreshing. Service was attentive but not intrusive; the noise level in the room was high due to several large parties and the acoustics of the secondary indoor room at the restaurant.“

“This is loaded birria fries. They also have Asada, Al Pastor, Pollo/Chicken, picadillo, and more. Be sure to get both sauces as well. The Birria is a brisket style meat that I've never had on loaded fries but It'll be an option from here on out. This plate comes with nachos cheese and mozzarella cheese as well.“

“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!“

“Thank you for the great experience for my daughters graduation dinner Gina was amazing and staff Was fast and always asked if we were Ok and made sure everything was correct and also got coffee for my father which was awesome and last minute but we took our time and never rushed us thank you to all the staff and host and making our day amazing for our guests“

“Great food and great service.“

“Stopped in for dinner and had a great meal. Maria R. was helpful and knowledgeable about the menu offering great recommendations. The atmosphere is cozy and pleasant. The dishes were delicious as were the drinks recommendations.“

“My mother had been wanting to take me and my wife to Ernesto’s for a while now and we went last night and it was spectacular! From the moment you enter, you are immediately and whole heartedly greeted by Ernesto himself and the Great experience did not end until he warmly said goodbye as we left. The food was absolutely delicious and while the menu was ample with lots of great dishes, Ernesto makes it his mission to ensure that you get whatever you want whether it’s on the menu or not. I actually asked Ernesto to “feed me”, and he came out with the most beautiful and delicious plate of food. I have had in a very long time. Cannot say enough about this spot! Five stars, you have to go!“

“Agave Bar In San Antonio Texas.💯🙏“

“We had a wonderful dining experience at Mesquite with Max the executive chef making some wonderful recommendations on what we should try at the restaurant. The food was great. The ambience was outstanding and the service both at the restaurant and the bar were exceptional. Everybody did a fine job representing the restaurant“

“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 😊“

“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 !“

“We came all the way from Leon Valley to try Maria’s Cafe, and it was absolutely worth the drive! This little hole-in-the-wall spot has such a homey, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. It was our first time eating here, and we were so impressed.

They made our food exactly the way we wanted it, paying attention to every detail and making sure everything was just right. You can really tell they care about their customers and take pride in what they serve.

We’ll definitely be coming back for more. If you’re looking for a cozy place with great food and friendly service, Maria’s Cafe is a must-try!“

“the woman at the counter was so sweet. this fresanada was so dang good, kids loved the Mangonadas“

“Used them for a teacher luncheon and they delivered to our school. The elevator was broken and the two ladies carried trays and huge coolers up 2 high flights of stairs at least 7 times up and down. I get exhausted going up once. They had the most pleasant attitude.The food was delicious and the presentation of the trays and warmers was perfect! The next day they came out and picked everything up. Thank you Liz and ladies for your excellent food and service. Will definitely call you guys again!!! I'll make sure the elevator is working! 😉“

“We stopped in to celebrate our son's 12th birthday, his wish was to go plane spotting as a family. My husband remembered from his childhood how close the planes would fly while coming in to land at the airport so we decided to visit again. Best choice ever! The staff is kind, courteous and attentive. The patio is absolutely perfect for plane spotting! It is beautiful with an amazing garden themed atmosphere. My son was so happy and smiling so big with the massive planes flying into the runway. Thank you Nicha's! 🥰“

“We stopped in to celebrate our son's 12th birthday, his wish was to go plane spotting as a family. My husband remembered from his childhood how close the planes would fly while coming in to land at the airport so we decided to visit again. Best choice ever! The staff is kind, courteous and attentive. The patio is absolutely perfect for plane spotting! It is beautiful with an amazing garden themed atmosphere. My son was so happy and smiling so big with the massive planes flying into the runway. Thank you Nicha's! 🥰“

“This place is the perfect experience! It may be a small place, but the cultura, the ingredients and customer service is BIG! We absolutely loved this place and recommend anything on the menu. Thank you to the amazing staff 🥰☕️🙏“

“Quality ingredients, great flavors. Recommend 1000% Enjoy“

“LEGIT breakfast spot. I have been in SA 30+ years so I know what I’m talking about :D

When we first arrived wasn’t busy but people started coming in.

Usually a restaurant has its subtle specialties but here everyone was really good. We tried, chicharron (thick and not soggy), sausage ranchero, migas taco, kids pancake breakfast, and bean and cheese. The refried beans take bean and cheese taco to next level.

We also tried menudo(waiter let us try since we already ordered, amazing flavor and will order next time.“

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

“10/10. Delicious tacos Al pastor. The fresh lemonade is also amazing.“

“Great food, great service!“

“Great food and service . Food was amazing will definitely come back . I highly recommend this place .“

“Great food Outstanding guacamole and tortillas. Highly recommended“

“I’ve been here twice, and both times the food was excellent. On my last visit, I ordered the Tampiqueña (grilled steak) medium rare—it was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The café de olla was also delicious and a great way to finish the meal.“

“The food and drinks are so good and enjoy every bite so many flavors!“

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

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

“Ran across this restaurant and saw great reviews so we tried. Omar was a great server - very friendly and knew all of the menu. Highly recommend / the food was great, margaritas were great and service even better. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

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

“My parents love Lindas! We do often and they have great specials.“

“Doesn’t miss in her restaurant reviews.“