47 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Helotes

“Authentic Mexican food, it’s very tasty 👅 and all foods are made fresh daily and made to order.“

“First let me say, we have been missing out! I didn’t know about this place and I don’t live too far from it. The atmosphere is so beautiful and welcoming! The staff was great!!! The food was out quickly and it was delicious!! Everyone at our table had something different to eat and they all loved what they ordered. Our waitress was on point with our table! Then comes the bakery WOW! Soooo many choices and so very delicious!!! I give it all 5star!!!“

“Mark!!! What an Amazing Server!!! We will Definitely be back because of Him alone... First time dining Experience A++ What a Great Experience!!! Food was Phenomenal... Can Not say enough Good things about this Restaurant... New Favorite Spot!!! Thank you guys again... See y'all again soon!!!“

“I ordered fajitas for 8 to go. I had only eaten in at Chuys before but was very impressed with my take out experience. They called me to make sure I was ok with how they packed my order, they made it very easy to track the progress of my order, and they brought it all out to my car as soon as we arrived for pick up. Beyond all of this, the food was delicious and there was so much! This is definitely my place for feeding a crowd when I need to in the future.“

“todo muy rico y muy bonito lugar ,y la atención perfecta“

“Great food, great atmosphere and good prices. Had shredded beef (brisqet) enchiladas - absolutely fabulous!!!
Next visit... had the same but regular seasoned beef - still absolutely fabulous!!! Asst manager stopped to say hello, and, the manager stopped by as well to check on things - very professional staff all around.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly!! Beautiful young family with 4 children (infant to 6yrs). Super nice to see families enjoy this wonderful restaurant.“

“I don't dine in much but I do take out all the time for my Tex-Mex fix. I want to say that Armandina is always so nice and professional on the phone and is so friendly when I pick up my order. She is an asset to the Alamo Cafe team. Thanks Armandina!“

“For the manager: Joseph
I really appreciate how smoothly everything runs here, and it’s clear that you genuinely care about your team and the customer experience. You’ve created a fantastic atmosphere.

For the server: Siwar
Thank you for your excellent service today! You were attentive, friendly, and made my dining experience truly enjoyable.

Parking: Handicap available

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes 🙌“

“We were pleasantly surprised by how quickly our food was prepared, the excellent packaging, and the accuracy of our order. Our experiences with Chili's curbside have always been fantastic. It made it easy for us to throw a last-minute birthday party for my niece. Everyone found something they enjoyed, and it was budget-friendly.Bandera store San Antonio, TX“

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

“The food is great, the service on Blanco and Wursback is just great, Karen, is always happy and smiling and super friendly, love going there.“

“Fast friendly and helpful hands down the best Barbacoa in Town.“

“Amazing! Best price and look how big these tacos are! On point!“

“Hidden GEM! Great food and even better margaritas. We love this place! Service is always top tier and the environment is super chill. Can’t go wrong making a stop here! What are you waiting for?! ☺️“

“I loved their chicken flauta appetizer and their chicken puffy tacos“

“I try to visit at least once a month and this visit was the same....STELLAR!!!🎯 Don't ever change. You guys rock!“

“Friendly staff, I had the Cajun pasta but thought they could of had fresh shrimp.I think that the whole place could use a renovation or freshen up. I use crutches and couldn’t walk to the restroom because it was slippery oily water or something. Tito was awesome I still 💙 Chili’s 🌶“

“Very friendly and great service“

“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“

“Excellent service! I'm a teacher who works about 12 minutes from this location and was in and out within 10 minutes with 6 orders. The food was delicious and the service provided by Maria was outstanding!!!“

“Great spot. Loved the tacos. Lots of options for gluten free and easy spot to bring kids. Staff were super nice.“

“Too early for my Dr appointment. Decided to try this little restaurant. Staff welcomes you with a smile had nopales with egg estilo mexicana and beans. Breakfast was great. Reasonable price. Will be coming back.“

“Favorite place to eat and have the kids play. Good atmosphere & good food and drinks.“

“This place is amazing ? I love there delicious bean and cheese also there chicken fajita tacos with guacamole ? and of course there cheese enchiladas ? And who can forget this delicious original red salsa this location is the best keep it Up Mamas ❤️ much love“

“Great food and service.“

“Emily went above and beyond in helping celebrate my mother’s birthday. She gathered her crew to make this day special for my mother who has dementia.“

“I ate at Kerbey Lane Cafe for the first time today. I had the California omelet with a biscuit and potatoes and a cappuccino. I had the sauce on the side of the California omelet, because I wasn't sure how spicy it would be. The sauce was not too spicy and it was delicious, but I'm still glad I got it on the side, because I don't like a ton of sauce on my eggs. The black olives on the omelet are a great touch. The biscuit was perfectly baked - soft and flaky with just the right amount of outer crisp. The potatoes were well seasoned and crispy. And the cappuccino was well made. I sat at the counter and it was clean and the service was great. I will be back again.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pancakes“

“Me and my family of 6, recently visited Tink-A-taco and had an incredible experience from start to finish!

The service was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. From the moment we sat down, the warm, freshly made chips and flavorful salsa set the tone for an amazing meal. The homemade tortillas were simply divine, especially paired with their mouthwatering, perfectly seasoned refried beans.

One of the highlights of our meal was the Queso Flameado with chorizo—an absolute must-try! The rich, gooey cheese combined with the flavorful chorizo was unforgettable. Even my kids had a blast and devoured their delicious Mexican burger and crispy fries. Tin-ka-taco has something for everyone, and we can’t wait to come back!“

“I've been a Torchys customer for a couple of years now, I really like their tacos and the place is very nice and familiar. And every time I go Mrs. Rosibel is always there. He takes great care of me and my wife. He works hard and always has a good attitude. We always talk to her and she brings us our hot tacos. Very good service here. Thank you Rosi“

“i miss the fights outside during the cowboys games ☹️“

“Yesterday (1/22/2021) after a long school and work week I didn’t want to cook so my family & I decided to get Freebirds. My fiancé said “you can’t go wrong with Freebirds” but unfortunately you can.... the women doing our order (super short hair, the receipt says her name is Kyla) was EXTREMELY rude from THE MINUTE WE WALKED IN. She was so rude that my fiancé actually told her that “the attitudes not cool” which she then rolled her eyes and got worse for the rest of the order. My fiancé NEVER complains so this really says something when he feels the need to confront someone..... I was going to but once he took the step to do so, I was proud of him and let him handle it. Kyla is lucky I didn’t end up saying something because I wouldn’t of been as easy as him... We both got to the car and discussed it. Love the food but I don’t think we’ll be back at that location which is a shame because it’s so close and we got quite frequently... Oh also when we were paying I told her I’d like to use my free monster burrito coupon. She said okay but then after the card was ran I realized the price didn’t change. I asked why the price didn’t change before she ran my card which she THEN informed me that the coupon is only valid on a vegetarian burrito. I think the lack of communication was due to my fiancé calling her out on her crappy attitude so I wasn’t shocked. Oh and I also asked for a monster salad, not a regular. 🙄“

“Always loved this place ever since the mid 90s. The one in college station is by far the best! Austin is pretty darn close too. But I do have to say that the ones in San Antonio were very blah...disappointing. I was so looking forward to trying to eat a super monster but they don't even have it on the menu anymore. however if you ask you can still order it....but only one person knew what it was. Plus the ingredient buffet seems to have shrunken by half... I mean another half and you got a Chipotle. Keep them the way they were. Original, impressive, and delicious don't let franchising ruin your brand!!“

“Best Mexican food in San Antonio. And the price is right. Not a fancy place....but you don't have to be fancy to be impressive! LOVE their beef fajita plate, enchiladas, crunchy tacos....friendly staff to top it!“

“The food is good and delicious“

“We went on vacation to San Antonio and I went to have breakfast at this restaurant, I was very satisfied with the flavor of the food, everything was very delicious, the staff was very friendly and I went again 2 more times during my vacation week there 😋😊 super recommended 👌“

“Third time coming here; they serve nothing but deliciousness at this restaurant with a great variety of plates ? from breakfast to lunch and dinner plates and great specials. I've had their Parrillada here before, delicious ?. Their barbacoa and huevos rancheros plate is very delicious, words can't explain how flavorful this dish is. They also have beers ? in the fridge to enjoy your Carnes asadas with. This place is off the chain ⛓️.“

“Obviously a well established customer base. Everybody has updates about their lives to tell their favorite waitress.
It's laid back. You and friends can liner over that coffee with lots of refills... Or rush in and out for a quick lunch. Meet a new person or throw a party in their private room.
My favorite is their fish platter.Two Inch thick, flaky fillets with a light, crispy batter served with large, (not greasy) steak fries and the MOST UNIQUE HUSH PUPPIES I'VE EVER TASTED!
Never can eat it all so for $12 it's 2 meals for me! Saw a lot of pick ups and drivers picking up deliveries.
Couldn't understand why the waitress was not bringing the ticket so signaled for a to go box. I reached for my purse and she waved a finger.
"Oh there's no charge. Your meal has been covered." 😯🤭
It's THAT kind of place. You can tease the waitresses but bless those that clear the tables and everyone notices.

Wheelchair accessibility: Might have some problems here but not the restaurant's fault. It's located on a busy corner of a strip center with two way traffic and pick up and deliveries. Best drop off the disabled person at their door then park.“

“Always great.............“

“Sundays are to die for the tacos are always fire“

“Great portions, taste salsa😊“

“Tamales are great, friendly staff, clean establishment.“

“absolutely amazing food!! check them out if you haven't yet!!“

“New ownership and they are serving up that delicious, South Texas food I was raised on. Loaded bacon and egg, rich refried beans, mmm Mmm. Stop by this wholesome spot for a very satisfying start to your day or a well-deserved break.

Edit: I see some updates since my last review(which has always been 5 stars). Glad to see the pride taken in your business and ability to grow. I'll continue to give honest feedback since I make weekly visits and want to see your hard work payoff.“

“Love their nachos. But I was extremely happy that they had high chairs and changing station in both bathrooms!“

“Staff was super friendly and the food was great.“

“Gosh so many good things I can say about this amazing restaurant.. Hands down definitely my family go to place from here on out. The food was great enchiladas, puffy tacos, rice, beans drinks all where great. The customer service without words absolutely incredible consistency making sure you were good. There is a outside dinning area all gated where you can eat and let the kids play without fear. We were fortunate enough to stop by when beautiful live music was playing. I truly absolutely had an amazing experience. Hats off to the incredible owner (I also meet as he was checking on customers) it's such a beautiful place. wish I could give more than 5 stars 🌟“

“Despite the parking lot being full and it seemingly fairly busy due to their Veteran's Day promotion, our party of 2 was sat immediately. Our server, Dez, was friendly and delivered excellent customer service. Our food came out very quickly and tasted great. We couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. We haven't been to Chili's in years but we are much more likely to return due to our positive experience at this location.“