146 E. Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 222-2362
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$$
This culinary explosion of flavors was created by restaurateur Lisa Wong and Chef James Sanchez. For a fresh new approach among San Antonio restaurants, Ácenar promises cutting-edge Tex-Mex cuisine in a friendly and relaxing environment.
21 Brees Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 822-7681
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
14250 Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 495-2233
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Alamo Café serves up a whole slew of Tex-Mex specialties including one of the best chicken fried steaks you'll have this side of the Rio Grande. Also try the fajitas and tortilla soup. Alamo Café offers great food and family-friendly service at reasonable prices. More than one location, see web site.
6618 Seidel Road, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 930-0000
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
20079 Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone: (210) 494-0561
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Aldaco's Stone Oak is located at San Antonio's highest point, offering a most dramatic view of San Antonio's Hill Country along with modern Mexican architecture. Tequila has met its match... Blanca Aldaco, by creating an innovative Margarita menu with zesty food to match. The food, drinks and the view make Aldaco's an unforgettable evening in San Antonio.
100 Hoefgen, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 222-0561 / Fax: (210) 222-0080
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Located in the heart of Sunset Station, Aldaco's has been spicing up San Antonio's palate since 1989. Taste for yourself why "Texas Monthly" said Aldaco's is one of the top 75 restaurants in Texas!
713 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 225-5550 / Fax: (210) 225-8000
Cuisine type: Other
Price: $$
Azuca's Sabor Latino Cuisine combines the traditional Latin dishes of yesterday, with the contemporary touches of today. Through a celebration of Latin and Caribbean ingredients and a fun atmosphere, Azuca showcases fresh and sensuous Nuevo Latino cuisine coupled with a unique Latin wine list.
11461 Perrin Beitel, San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 590-1492
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Baja's has karaoke, live music and food served all night.
419 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 271-3300
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
The Original Cafe Blanco and The Original Cafe Blanco II inSan Antoniofor great Mexican cuisine in a family-friendly environment. Dine on our delicious huevos rancheros and breakfast tacos at any time of the day.
2405 S. Hackberry, San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: (210) 533-8174 / Fax: (210) 533-8175
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Brown's Mexican Food, located southeast of downtown, is a popular lunch spot known for their enchiladas. In fact, they claim they "specialize in enchiladas."
212 S. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: (210) 223-5533 / Fax: (210) 223-3746
Cuisine type: Steakhouse
Price: $
Located in a historic stucco building near the Bexar County Courthouse and City Hall, the Cadillac Bar serves up Mexican food, seafood and steaks.
527 River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 223-2939 / Fax: (210) 224-8209
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
The Place to come to satisfy your cravings for delicious Mexican cuisine, it's also the home of the Ultimate Fajita and 60 oz. Margarita! Reserve the quaint indoor area, featuring murals by San Antonio artist, Adriel McGill, or ther adjoining balcony overlooking the river.
255 E. Basse, Ste. 600, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 821-3738
Cuisine type: Southwest
Price: $$
Centrally located in the Alamo Quarry Market, they offer a Southwestern menu with a Tex-Mex twist. A variety of pastas, steaks, seafood, salads, and daily chef features are sure to please everyone in your party.
430 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 225-6718 / Fax: (210) 225-2216
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Casa Rio was the first San Antonio business to open its doors to the River Walk.The restaurant founded in 1946 by Alfred F. Beyer, sits on land first granted title in 1777 by the King of Spain. The Spanish Colonial hacienda became the core of the new business. The cedar door, window lintels, fireplace, and thick rock walls, are still evident inside the building.
2026 Babcock, San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 681-2066 / Fax: (210) 681-1244
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Cha-Chas, serves award-winning margaritas, savory cuisine, impeccable service and a breathtaking atmosphere.
1526 S. W. Military, San Antonio, TX 78221
Phone: (210) 922-3511 / Fax: (210) 922-6876
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant, a local favorite, offers Mexican food that is fresh and prepared with the finest ingredients.
15103 Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023
Phone: (210) 695-8302
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant prepares their entrees in a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation, creating "A Taste Like No Other."
13421 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 494-5084 / Fax: (210) 496-6885
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
From Tex-Mex to gourmet fare, El Jarro de Arturo offers a daily lunch buffet, award-winning Sunday brunch, live music, outdoor seating and catering.
521 E. Woodlawn, San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 737-8646
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
This inexpensive, family-owned-and-operated Mexican food specializes in menudo (a spicy soup to cure the worst hangover), huevos rancheros and amazing enchiladas.
722 S. St. Mary's, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 225-9444 / Fax: (210) 271-3236
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
El Mirador is a family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant that has been proudly serving San Antonio for over 38 years.
13489 Blanco, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 479-8765
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Authentic and original Mexican dishes are El Mirasol's speciality. Rajas de chile poblano (poblano strips in a cream-cheese sauce), ceviches chalupas and cinnamon-laced pork carne adobada are some of their signature dishes.
728 S Presa, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 227-9888 / Fax: (210) 227-9887
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Specializing in Mexican-style sweet breads, El Sol has over 35 different types of whole grain, breads and pastries and is family owned and operated. They also serve up lunch dishes such as pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches and dessert.
2559 Jackson Keller, San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone: (210) 344-1248
Cuisine type: Seafood
Price: $$
Crpes, especially crab and shrimp, are among the favorite dishes at this casual, charming restaurant. Ernestos has been called "Mexican with an European edge."
3023 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247
Phone: (210) 496-3023
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Rich in local flavor and tradition, Frida's embodies the warm, bold spirit of Mexico. Enjoy Mexican specialties and fabulous cocktails, all served amidst beautiful decor and hand blown art glass chandeliers by San Antonio artists.
301 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 222-1992 / Fax: (210) 946-4448
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Conveniently located in historic La Villita across from the Convention Center, the Guadalajra Grill serves authentic Mexican and American favorites with full bar service.
13444 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 499-0099
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Habanero's Grill is a culinary delight combining the small-town feel of a cafe, the made-from-scratch quality of a five-star restaurant and the spicy goodness of Tex-Mex cuisine and habanero peppers.
6030 Bandera, San Antonio, TX
Phone: (210) 432-7341
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Stop by Henry's to try the famous puffy taco and other Mexican delights.
200 Riverwalk Steet, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 224-9835 / Fax: (210) 224-9238
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
The Iron Cactus blends integral Mexican attributes with a progressive technique of cooking to create unique and flavorful dishes. Named one of the top 10 tequila bars in the country, they feature over 80 selections of tequila from Mexico and specialize in a variety of margaritas and tequila drinks unique to Texas.
606 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: (210) 732-5222 / Fax: (210) 492-6079
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Come taste our authentic Mexican cusine. Voted one of the Ten Best Restaurants in San Antonio by San Antonio Concierge Association every year since 1998.
4404 Walzem Road #A, San Antonio, TX 78218
Phone: (210) 657-7363
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Serving San Antonio for 23 years, Janitzio prides itself on offering a taste of Mexico with it's cuisine, beer and margaritas.
2427 Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: (210) 340-1337 / Fax: (210) 349-6467
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Relax as you dine amidst La Fogata's lushly planted patios with splashing fountains and cantera stone columns, all of which create the atmosphere of a gracious Mexican hacienda. Know for flavorful Mexican cuisine, La Fogata is one of San Antonio's most unique gathering spots, famous for food, margaritas and a great atmosphere.
350 Northhaven, San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 342-8981
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$$
For more than seventy-five years, La Fonda Oak Hills has been a San Antonio tradition. Our great restaurant continues to serve up; great Mexican and seafood cuisine.
2415 N. Main, San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 733-0621 / Fax: (210) 733-8957
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$$
Known as "San Antonios oldest Mexican restaurant," La Fonda offers a beautiful patio and the cuisines of interior Mexico as well as Tex-Mex favorites.
18747 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259
Phone: (210) 497-8000
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
San Antonio's Barrios Family continues its tradition of Tex-Mex hospitality at La Hacienda. Specialities include cabrito (goat) en salsa dinner, marinated beef and specialty margaritas.
120 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 227-7140 / Fax: (210) 271-3097
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
In San Antonio, the Cortez Family and the entire staff of La Margarita welcome you to their warm Mexican café that serves up all of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.
999 E. Basse Suite 183, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 828-5666
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
La Posada Del Rey serves authentic Mexican dishes and prides itself on fresh food and friendly service.
847 N.E. Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 826-7359
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Las Palapas is a quick eat serving nachos, chalupas, tacos and more. Several locations, see web site.
306 W. Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 298-8040 / Fax: (210) 229-9228
Cuisine type: Other
Price: $$$
Savor a truly unique dining experience at Las Ramblas aside their exhibition-style kitchen or outside on the beautiful banks of the River Walk. Las Ramblas, inside the Hotel Contessa specializes in Spanish cuisine and regional American classics.
4223 Blanco, San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 732-6017 / Fax: (210) 732-9720
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
A San Antonio tradition, this restaurant serves enchiladas verdes, crispy flautas, pork chops Mexican style and more based on Barrios family recipes.
2015 N. E. Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 665-6171 / Fax: (210) 655-6317
Cuisine type: Southwest
Price: $$
The Gazebo serves lunch only with a broad menu including crepes, chicken green enchiladas chilaquiles, burgers, grilled trout with fresh pico de gallo and more.
8030 IH-10, San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 341-5424
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
A family oriented, Tex-Mex meets Vegas dining experience that combines exceptional food, service and atmosphere. Also available are quality steaks and seafood.
4841 Fredericksburg, San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 979-8282 / Fax: (210) 979-8285
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Mario's offers a great family environment and authentic Mexican food for all.
110 Soledad, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 223-3913 / Fax: (210) 223-3375
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Mexican Manhattan serves Mexican cuisine as you overlook the San Antonio River. Stop by for lunch, happy hour or dinner.
218 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 225-1262 / Fax: (210) 225-8566
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
In 1941, Pete and Cruz Cortez opened a little three-table café for early-rising farmers and workers at San Antonio's Mercado. Sixty years later, Mi Tierra Café is a world-famous landmark - the place hometown regulars and hungry tourists go for authentic Mexican food and a warm Texas welcome. Pete and Cruz's children and grandchildren continue the family tradition of good food and big-hearted hospitality at Mi Tierra, which now seats over 500 and is still located in Market Square, El Mercado. Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
8055 West Ave. @ Lockhill Selma, San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: (210) 366-0416
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Navarro Mexican Grill & Bar offers traditional Mexican recipes and New World cuisine. Handmade artwork with mystic undertones, terra-cotta tile flooring and explosively colorful table settings exude Latin culture throughout the restaurant. Private room, full bar and patio seating are available.
528 River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 224-9951 / Fax: (210) 224-4479
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Bright, lively and fun, with a full bar and famous Kangaroo Court cheesecake, the Original Mexican Restaurant serves recipes traditional to San Antonio.
5800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 822-6151 / Fax: (210) 822-4483
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
For margaritas by a cool fountain or a relaxing dinner in hacienda-style dining rooms, Paloma Blanca invites you to enjoy their autenico brand of Mexican cuisine and hospitality.
215 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 212-0566 / Fax: (210) 212-0584
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$$
Whether you are in a festive, romantic or casual mood, the sounds of mariachis will add to your San Antonio experience. Paloma Riverwalk is owned and operated by the Flores family whose expertise spans over 50 years.
212 Plaza De Armas, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 222-2650
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Panchito's is known as a restaurant offering a fun, casual experience with authentic Mexican food.
10501 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone: (210) 691-8974 / Fax: (210) 691-8404
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$$
Pappasitos Cantina, legendary for high-quality, fresh ingredients, and Texas-sized portions, offers savory Tex-Mex cuisine.
3810 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 822-3797 / Fax: (210) 822-0483
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
The Picante Grill, conveniently located on Broadway across from the Witte Museum, offers fine Mexican cuisine such as cochinita pibíl and chile en nogada They cater parties of seventy-five to three hundred at the location of your choice with a catering staff that boasts over twenty years of experience.
111 S. Leona, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 225-6060 / Fax: (210) 225-7344
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Pico De Gallo's festive Market Square location and delicious Tex-Mex menu make it ideal for hosting events. Their Salon Azteca has a unique private bar featuring a magnificent hand-carved wooden mural depicting traditional Mexican festivities. Upstairs dining areas hold approximately 125 guests. To guarantee privacy in the Salon Azteca, a minimum of 85 guests is required.
1312 S. Laredo, San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: (210) 227-7777 / Fax: (210) 227-7775
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$$
An authentic Mexican restaurant serving cabrito (goat), a staple of the Mexican diet. Also featuring tripas, a special soup made from intestines, that Mexicans eat regularly. Also salsa, rice, beans, enchiladas, tacos, and traditional Tex-Mex fare.
526 River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 226-6256
Cuisine type: Steakhouse
Price: $$
Larger than life menu offerings include a Gigantic El Grande Mexican plate, half-pound burgers and 46 oz. margaritas. On the River Walk, this restaurant also has a wooden dance floor with a D.J for late night fun.
421 E. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 226-8462 / Fax: (210) 224-1358
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Rio Rio is a colorful fiesta of freshness and South-of-the-Border flavor, in portions so generous guests often gasp when their order arrives. Start off with Rios signature margarita and try the Enchiladas Suizas, Beef and Chicken Fajitas, or Queso Flameado. If you want a little bit of everything, go for the Botana Grande, a sampling of several Rio Rio items.
245 E. Commerce, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 227-7482 / Fax: (210) 226-5402
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Rita's on the River, located on the banks of the San Antonio River, is reminiscent of the Ice Houses of San Antonio. They serve up delicious Tex-Mex with fajitas and country classics such as BBQ ribs.
910 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 223-1806 / Fax: (210) 223-9924
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
Critics agree - Rosarios is your best bet for Mexican food in San Antonio! Zagat rated it as one of the "Best Texas Restaurants" and Texas Monthly featured Rosarios Fish Taco as the No. 2 "Taco You Must Eat Before You Die." Located in the historic King William District near the Blue Star Arts Complex, Rosarios award-winning menu features traditional south-of-the-border dishes with a contemporary twist.
7959 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 930-8070
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$$
Since 1979, the Calvillo family has served San Antonio authentic Mexican dishes. They continue to do so with SoLuna. Try award-winning margaritas in either of their luscious landscaped patios and relax to the sounds of cascading waterfalls and tranquil fountains.
3310 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 733-9332
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Beginning as a taco stand in San Antonio in 1978, Taco Cabana is a real force as an alternative to traditional Mexican restaurants or fast food establishments. They feature generous portions of freshly prepared Mexican food at an exceptional value. Infused with a festive Mexican theme, the interior and patio dining areas are a great place to relax with friends and family. Several locations, see web site.
1032 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: (210) 533-2171 / Fax: (210) 533-2444
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
A neighborhood place in a working-class neighborhood, big and airy with ceiling fans next to inflated, multicolored stars, like intergalactic piñatas. A must for people who want to experience what San Antonio is all about.
145 E. Hilderbrand Ave., San Antonio, TX 78211
Phone: (210) 822-9533
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Bon Appétit magazine got it right when they said Taco Taco makes some of the best tacos around. This place is known for its breakfast but there is more than just tacos on the menu. Try their chilaquiles, chorizo con huevos or barbacoa.
955 S. Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 212-8226
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $
Tito's seves authentic Mexican food in historic King William at the south end of downtown and offers onoff-premise catering, a private dining room, and event planner on staff.
3210 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 824-3005 / Fax: (210) 824-0607
Cuisine type: Tex Mex
Price: $$
For over 15 years, Tomatillos has been serving San Antonio mouthwatering appetizers, sizzling fajitas and cool, tangy margaritas. The extensive menu includes many Tex-Mex favorites and original dishes prepared fresh daily. A great place for families and parties.
223 Losoya, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 227-0864 / Fax: (210) 212-5346
Cuisine type: Southwest
Price: $$
At the foot of the historic Hugman Bridge, Zuni Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at a picturesque bend in the San Antonio River. Inspired by the flavors of the American Southwest, Zuni's menu offers something for everyone with spicy scorpion shrimp, stuffed red chiles and the satisfying smoky flavor of blue corn chicken enchiladas. Renowned for its fresh squeezed Cactus Pear Margarita, Zuni is the place to kick back, relax and watch the River go by.
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