50 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in San Antonio

“Always tasty , filling ,for a amazing price! hands down better than any place that is similar near by.. super friendly help staff !!! Cozy cafe environment !!just wish it was open after 3pm“

“I used to deliver here over 30 years ago when i worked for Braun beef. Always wanted to eat her because everybody was always positive and the restaurant always smelled great. I had seen the reviews on tiktok and reminded me about this place. Holy hell! The chilaquiles plate was one of the best I've had! The refried beans are really tasty! Papas rancheras were great, and the barbacoa was perfect! 10/10 i will be back!“

“stop by today on Sunday at a relative come from North Texas for the weekend so we decided to go eat at El Milagrito Cafe,The Food was delicious as was the service with a smile our waitress was Lily very polite and prompt with the coffee,if in the area stop by and check it out!“

“Pico De Gallo Mexican Restaurant.💯❤️“

“Mi Familia At The Rim In San Antonio Texas.💯🙏♥️“

“There was a long gap about 15 years since I had eaten at Pete’s Tako House. My Grandmother loved going there. This was my first visit to the downtown location. I was happy the food was still delicious. Generous portions and the tortillas are so good. I don’t normally dine out for Mexican food because I can cook it at home. San Antonio is my exception to dine out when I visit they have excellent restaurants and Pete’s is one of them. The atmosphere was festive and welcoming. The staff is friendly and quick to help with anything you need. The prices are reasonable for dining in downtown San Antonio. Parking is limited for handicap. The outdoor seating is a nice cozy area. Plenty of seating inside and a bar provides a few extra seats. We enjoyed our lunch. I loved looking at all the decor and remembering previous visits with my Grandmother. New memories with my Mom.“

“Very friendly waitresses with very good food. My to go place for lunch fast and convenient, if you're in the downtown area.“

“My grandparents owned several businesses in the area and as a child we would go there for lunch. I visited the restaurant last Wednesday for the first time in over 60 years. The food and service were excellent and authentic. I visited with several staff members to share my story and found the staff to be friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend visitors to San Antonio to eat at the Blue Moon.“

“I’ve been in the service industry for over 12 years, and let me tell you—Pablo is hands down one of the best servers I’ve ever had. He was super attentive without hovering, and he made sure my wife and kids were completely taken care of. Honestly, it was the smoothest dining experience we’ve had in San Antonio (and we’ve been here 3 years).

The food? Delicious. But the service? Next level. Do yourself a favor—ask for Pablo when you come in. You’ll see exactly why I’m raving about him.“

“Perfection. 5 out of 5 stars. We stop here every time we drive out west. It never disappoints!“

“There were 3 of us, I had Flautas so good
We also had Tres leches cake,
OMG!!! this cake is the best Tres leches cake I ever have had!
You can see and , my goodness, the taste was on point. I will dif. Be back thk u“

“We visit at least twice a week. The Chuy's Rita with the corona and the Spicy Watermelon 'Tini are definite must-haves. Went with family from out of town we were all happy with our experience. Plenty of parking. Great portions. Clean. Professional and friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Always delicious.“

“muy atentos y bien ricos los almuerzos muy buen sazón“

“This place has gotten so much better than the last time I was here, maybe a year ago. Much cleaner, less cluttered, easier to read menus, and better tasting food. Last time I got ribs from here they were mostly fat and little meat. This time, a lot more meat, and less fat. The server noticed that our chips were mostly large crumbs (like we had gotten the last scoop from the bottom of the batch and it was someone else from the kitchen that brought them out, not our server) and offered us a fresh bag to take home with us. (Thank you Jonathan! :) The molten lava cake was spot on this time for presentation and flavor. The manager was actively involved in checking on customers and assisting staff. The ribs were especially good and filling. We had enough to take home and split for lunch tomorrow. Prices everywhere have gotten expensive, but at least now at Chili's I feel like I'm getting value for my money (whereas before I felt I was paying a lot for mediocre food.)“

“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!!!“

“My husband and I enjoyed a nice lunch on the patio with our dog. Lee was our waiter and he was very nice and attentive, he even brought our dog some water to drink. Food was all delicious and my margarita was one of the best I’ve had in a while.“

“Love everything with this place, my husband's old stomping grounds.
Manager Norma is the best, with lots of patience caring for the staff and customers.
Everyone that works there are working very hard, always with a smile on their faces.
Love always Lena(lots of coffee)Casper Budweiser“

“I went there with a bunch of my college friends and honestly everything was great. Chips and salsa was excellent and the guacamole tasted great. We ordered a few top shelf margaritas pitchers and they were just as strong as he said they would be. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately my friends were being rude and lying about what they ordered once they saw the price of the bill. Felt kind of bad for our server because our experience couldn’t have been any better.“

“Food was good Waitress was really nice“

“I just ate there today I had the asada plate & my mom got the cheeseburger w/fries & my husband had the Nicks tacos & we all 100% recommend this place to eat. Also was a very clean restaurant & friendly/nice waitress she did check up on us multiple times. All around great food & great service. we will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. 👍“

“High end Mexican food with their own take on classic dishes. The food itself is high quality ingredients such as the wagyu fajitas (pictured) with your choice of flour or corn tortillas. We also had the fried fish tacos which were delicious. One nice surprise was the corn cakes. It was similar to a very moist cornbread cupcake with herb butter. Already looking forward to having these again. We were seating in the second building which is decorated very nice, but as it filled up it has terrible acoustics, so you have to shout at each other to speak. There is also a nice patio and bar outside that wasn’t being used during our weekday lunch visit. The staff was professional and attentive and made a positive experience. Highly recommend and will definitely go back when we want a unique twist on traditional Mexican food.“

“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.“

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

“Whatever you do, DON’T confuse this La Fonda with other ones. THIS IS THE LOCATION YOU WANT. I highly recommend this place for after work events. It’s upscale, but in all the best ways. If you’re into architecture, landscaping, food and culture. This is a San Antonio must stop.“

“Terrific food in a noisy, old fashioned diner atmosphere. Friendly staff.“

“Sorry! Just saw star rating section on my computer! I failed to include it with my recent review. Great food. Great workers. Attentive. Always willing to help with any thing needed during dining. Thank you Alano!“

“Went to the one on bandera the food is good, But the service we received today was not a good one, the young lady that took are order was just a very unhappy person. They were not busy at all it was just me and my daughter. She was rude to my 8 yr old that wanted to order mini taco 🌮 for herself , so I told what she had to say and wrote it down so she can read it is she forgets (😁). The young man the is usually their is so friendly and gives very good customer service . He needs to train the young lady that was their today and show her how to be a nice human 😉“

“I've only had the breakfast tacos but boy they were amazing. We accidentally went 5 minutes before breakfast was over but the staff was more than happy to get us some tacos. We went back a couple of days later, on time, and ordered more tacos. They were large and stuffed.“

“Love the brisket and carne guisada with cheese tacos …. So delicious . Breakfast or Lunch….. you can’t go wrong… Friendly staff … love Elsa , girls and Dad….“

“This place is amazing! The people are great, and service couldn't be any more then perfect. I use to not like chicken enchiladas, but after trying there's. That's all I ever get now. Thier just so delicious. Everyone needs to try this restaurant.“

“Rios Barbacoa #2 was amazingly delicious! The barabacoa, tamales and beans are a MUST you must try! The phenomenal customer service that makes you feel like family was an additional PLUS! I recommend anyone wanting the BEST barbacoa and tamales stop at Rios Barbacoa #2 Deco District! That will definitely be our choice always for our family breakfast traditions!“

“Amazing food and service“

“Best carne guisada in town“

“This place is a hole on the wall but it is very good. They run lunch specials and the give u a pan dulce with your food. The tortillas are handmade both flour and corn. You order at the register and they have chips and all kinds of different salsas. The sad part for me is the Pepsi products, we would go more often if they carry Coke products. They have a bakery inside ... fyi“

“I eat there 3 times a week , great tacos & adult drinks“

“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 🙌“

“Been coming here For years, the best Barbados and the best service!!“

“We love us some barbacoa from here! All meats the best!!!“

“Always great food service and outstanding quality.“

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

“This was our first time here and the food and service was great. I had the Jalapeno cilantro chicken. This was so far the best chicken I have ever had. The salsa was great. I highly recommend this place over and over. We would definitely enjoy your service and food around the Mabank area.“

“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 🌶“

“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“

“I need to mention this work appreciation and recognize the work and dedication of these valuable women in preparing each meal. Melissa, the manager, and her great team: Jenny, Madison, Sam, Tiffany, Rocio, Veronica, Sara, Jackeline, etc. All of you make up this great group of hard-working women, so I give True Texas Tacos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ golden stars❗

Simply delicious, OMG How we enjoy them, but need to mention all the salsas they have, they are tasty.
I highly recommend them!
Soon I'm gonna try the pizza!“

“We met up with friends we hadn’t seen in 11 years, and Mi Tierra Café y Panaderia turned out to be the perfect spot for it. From the moment you walk in, the decorations really catch your eye — colorful, festive, and full of character everywhere you look. It feels like you’re stepping into a piece of San Antonio’s history. We absolutely loved the food, and to make it even better, a mariachi band came by our table and performed for us, which made the night feel extra special. We got so caught up in conversation that we ended up staying for a few hours, and our wonderful server took great care of us the whole time. She was attentive and friendly, and we made sure to tip her well for her hard work. The only downside was the long line at the bakery, so we didn’t get a chance to try it this time — but that just gives us a reason to come back. Overall, it was a memorable night at a truly unique San Antonio classic. Highly recommend!“

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

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

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

“I love the restaurant the food is the best suzy was best Waitress very kind and always made shar that we had coffee and with a smilewas very nice can't wait to eat there again“