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Top 10 Mexican food in San Antonio, Texas, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Mexican food in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Step to the beat of wafting flamenco music as you wander the downtown River Walk before sampling as much chili (San Antonio’s signature dish) as your taste buds will allow. A visit to the Alamo is an absolute must, as is taking in a show at the ornate Majestic Theatre. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is dotted with 18th-century buildings and features, making for an enriching excursion.
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10. Sanchos Cantina and Cocina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Bienvenidos a Sanchos, San Antonioâs only authentic Cantina y Cocina with Live Music daily. Sanchos Cocina features creative combinations of the finest ingredients, all made from scratch by Chef Sean Villarreal. Sanchos Cantina pours only 100% agave tequi
Reviewed By Benshunnybunny
Picked Sanchos based on reviews. Loved the food. Portions are small, so ask your waitress about recommendations. Drinks are the bomb. Fruit flavored Margaritas that are impeccable.Thanks so much! Love that you said the margaritas are impeccable--we work hard on those! Hope you can make it back soon.
9. Tito's Restaurant Y Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By docwhiteaustin
Good Food. About ten of us enjoyed a nice dinner, ordering a large cross section of menu items. Tasty enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos, tacos, Carne guisada, and lots of margaritas! Friendly service and reasonable prices. Very good and close to downtown, King William district, but not too 'touristy" like mediocre Food on Riverwalk. Very comfortable and relaxed.
8. El Bucanero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By Mariah S
It may look like Mexican Long John Silvers on the outside, but go inside and your fresh good time awaits! Friends were meeting for early lunch and sharing beautiful exotic dishes, like the large ceviche in half-pineapple, or boquets of seafood arranged in molcajete bowls. Our waiter was perfect. Our first time here, we were overwhelmed by all the good choices in the extensive picture menu. My aunt took the waiterâs lunch special suggestion and got chalupas that are not on crisp taco shells, but on tender flat cornmeal beds. She loved them. We also got the avocado shrimp appetizer, which was not doctored up with any saucy business... it was simply garlic guacamole with large shrimp. I loved the ceviche I got... it had pieces of big plump shrimp, along with white fish and just a little octopus or squid. Lots of fresh pico and lime made it perfect, particularly because it was presented so beautifully, garnished with scalloped marinated cucumber. I tried the soup that accompanies lunch specials. It is mild and flavorful. I also loved how they served my Topo Chico âwith a glass of rough ice, half-filled with straight, fresh-squeezed lime juice, salt on the rim. My mouth is watering now just thinking of pouring my cold Topo Chico into that glass and enjoying such fresh ceviche on large, plain chalupa chips.
7. Rosarioâs Mexican Cafe Y Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2551 reviews
Rosario's Mexican Cafe y Cantina serves up traditional South-of-the Border specialties in a contemporary setting. It has consistently been voted Best Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio by local food critics. Come see us soon!
Reviewed By TessK22
There is of course a lot of great Mexican food in San Antonio. Rosario's also offers a fun, comfortable atmosphere, and the food is excellent. We had dinner here after a day of sightseeing and liked it so much we came back the next day for lunch. The service was excellent. Loved the guacamole! And of course the margaritas were delicious.
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6. Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6657 reviews
Reviewed By HappyTrippinMamma
We brought our friends from Romania here for a classic San Antonio experience. The wait was long as expected since we had a larger party, but the inside decor met expectations. The food is reasonably priced and authentic, but donât expect gourmet eclectic. You are there for the atmosphere.
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5. Ernesto's Mexican Specialties
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By Elise J
We learned about Ernesto's from our neighborhood newsletter! If you are looking for excellent, tasty dishes in a romantic atmosphere, this is the place. Ernesto will not only suggest his most popular dishes (They are yummy) but he will serenade you as well. Ernesto's is an experience, not a fast mexican joint. White table cloths, freshly made margaritas and homemade ice cream for dessert. I had steak topped with lobster and grilled shrimp. My husband had the baked red snapper. Our friends had grilled snapper and the San Antonio steak dish. Not a morsel left on our plates! Can't wait to take my mom! Charming place!
4. La Fonda on Main
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1064 reviews
Located just a few minutes from downtown in architecturally rich Monte Vista, La Fonda on Main is the oldest Mexican food restaurant in San Antonio. La Fonda serves both the best of Tex-Mex cuisine as well as authentic dishes of interior Mexico in a fun a
Reviewed By Suki29
Visited here with my partner as we wanted a to try tex mex and were recommended La Fonda. Honestly we were both very underwhelmed, it was pretty average food with mediocre service. We had booked a table so were shown straight there and given menus, the wait staff were quite busy but we had to wait quite a while for water and to order some drinks. The server was nice and did give some recommendations of what to have, I had ceviche for starter. It was nice but quite bland really, Iâve had way nicer from other restaurants in SA. For main I had the La Fonda special, I wanted to try a mix of flavours and items. Again it was just a bit average, tasty to a point but nothing really special about it. No spiciness or specific flavours that stood out for me. It wasnât bad but just meh. My partner was also left without a fork for 10 mins when his main was delivered, so we had to wait for that before we could start, then the server also forgot his second beer. Not altogether the experience I was expecting! I know itâs not fine dining, itâs family style eating in a casual restaurant. The atmosphere was really nice, but for me it was the flavours and service that disappointed, they just werenât up to much.
3. Pete's Tako House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By tarab653
We walked from The Alamo to Peteâs for the puffy tacos....and the entire meal was well worth the walk in the feels like 105 heat!!! We started with the queso which was sooooo good!!! It had guacamole, onions and tomatoes in it and the chips were fresh and homemade. We then had chicken and beef puffy tacos with regrows beans and rice....DELISH!!!! We also had a chili relleno which was out of this world good!!! Our service was excellent as our drinks were constantly replenished (which we needed the H2O after walking in that heat!!!) and chips were refilled. It was a great experience and we will be back when we are in the area again!!!
2. The Original Blanco Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By lreyna1081
We visited this restaurant for breakfast. When we arrived, we were greeted and immediately they sat us down, even though the restaurant was busy. My wife and I ordered the Machacado and it was delicious. Our children ordered the enchiladas and the barbacoa tacos and they loved the taste. Our waitress was courteous and took care of us, our coffee cups were never empty. Once we placed our order, the food came within 10 minutes. We thought it was gonna be longer since the restaurant was full, but that was not the case. I recommend this place to everyone visiting the River walk.
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1. Pollos Asados Los Nortenos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 862 reviews
Reviewed By PeterTravelAdvisor
Visited this restaurant as part of a trip to Austin.I have to say I was very pleased all together. The restaurant has a very authentic feel. The service there was superb to say the least.The prices are so reasonable and the food tasted so good.Of course as everyone says THE CHICKEN is a must!
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