29 essential San Antonio taco spots outside of Loop 410

Ricky’s Tacos
6576 Babcock Road, (210) 409-8707, facebook.com/RickysTacosSATX
Known for having quality mini tacos and A+ salsa at late hours, this food truck staple in the UTSA area tends to build up a crowd. Operating hours can vary, but if you catch them while they’re open, the tacos are definitely worth the wait.
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Cuishe Cocina Mexicana
115 N Loop 1604 E, (210) 960-8935 cuishemx.com
Named after a wild agave plant, Cuishe location at Stone Oak serves up authentic Mexican-style tacos using only the freshest ingredients. Their bar also features endless options of tequila and mezcal drinks.
Photo via Instagram / cuishe_cocina

Eddie’s Taco House
Multiple locations, (210) 490-5500, eddiestacohouses.com
Mexican restaurants don’t last in this city for 43 years without a reason, so you can trust that you’ll be satisfied with the tacos at Eddie’s. The tortillas are both soft and sturdy, perfectly capable of handling carne guisada and soaking up some delicious gravy. The place is cash only, so be sure to make an ATM stop on the way there.
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Wapo Taco
7907 W Loop 1604 N Suite 101, (210) 455-2188, wapotacotx.com
A salsa and toppings bar complements this deeply loved spot’s choice taco offerings, which include an assortment of both breakfast and lunch tacos as well as a variety of burritos. The owners hail from Jalisco, and Wapo Taco is their fifth success in the restaurant biz since 1999.
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Pepe’s Tacos N Salsa
12820 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 236-8288, pepestacosnsalsa.org
The Trash Can Taco is the order to get from this neighbourhood restaurant, which comes stuffed with breakfast staples including eggs, bacon, cheese, potatoes and beans. Both the restaurant and the drive thru lines can get pretty long, which is just a testament to the loyal customer base owner Pepe Tames has been able to cultivate over the years.
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Dos Jaliscos Mexican Restaurant
8250 FM78 #104, Converse, (210) 310-1582, facebook.com/pages/Dos-Jalisco-Mexican-Re/110442672380676
Boasting close to 40 taco choices between breakfast (which is served all day), lunch and dinner, this establishment offers Converse residents of all tastes something for their taco cravings. Somewhat a rarity, customers can find a spam and egg taco on the menu, as well as standard fare including pierna and al pastor.
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Tia’s Taco Hut
Multiple locations, tiastacohuttx.com
With three locations all outside Loop 410, it’s not hard to score some quality tacos. Popular for breakfast tacos on the weekend, this local chain is dependable for when you need to sober up after a night out on the St. Mary’s Strip.
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Tacos Ricos
8025 Bandera Road, (210) 543-7244, tacosricosbandera.wixsite.com
This unassuming yet bright-yellow building houses well-filled breakfast and lunch tacos made with handmade tortillas. Crowd pleasers include the barbacoa and bean and cheese tacos, but with such an expansive menu, it’s hard to play favorites here.
Photo via Instagram / tacosricos.sa

Erick’s Tacos
12715 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 590-0994, erickstacos.business.site
Among several Mexican restaurants in the area on Nacogdoches, the orange bright building that is Erick’s Tacos proudly makes itself seen. Popular for their handmade corn and flour tortillas, this place gives visitors a choice between table service in a restaurant setting or a quick stop at their taco truck right next door.
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Elizabeth’s Mexican Restaurant
5251 Timberhill # 206, (210) 520-2280, facebook.com/Elizabethsmexicanfood
Elizabeth’s offers authentic Mexican food including some excellent breakfast and lunch tacos served all day. Tastier options include the chicharron breakfast taco or the carne guisada tacos made with handmade tortillas.
Photo via Instagram / mandylougarcia

Sarita’s Mexican Restaurant
Multiple locations, saritastexmex.com
With eighteen different breakfast taco choices and tasty lunch tacos, you’re sure to find something at Sarita’s when that taco craving hits. They’ve also got a great online ordering system, so you can order and enjoy approximately all the tacos from the privacy of your own home.
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Guajillo’s The Shortcut to Mexico
1001 Northwest Loop 410, (210) 344-4119, guajillos.com
Guajillo’s is the spot to go whenever you want traditional Mexican fare or creative twists on classic dishes. Oh, and you can also indulge in a Margarita Lunch (any lunch special paired with a margarita).
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Jalisco Taqueria Drive-Thru
9080 Guilbeau Road, (210) 543-8555
Despite their small restaurant size and long drive-thru lines, the staff manage to work through orders quickly enough to satisfy all of their customers with generously portioned tacos made with handmade tortillas. They’ve got a 3 for $3.49 breakfast taco special that will start your day off just right.
Photo via Instagram / liz.wakefield

El Sabrosito Mexican Restaurant
9141 Farm to Market 1516, Converse, (210) 566-0222, facebook.com/El-Sabrosito-Mexican-and-American-Restaurant-125889244161132
Converse residents can visit El Sabrosito, where they’ll find a killer lengua guisada taco hidden among a menu divided between Mexican and American food offerings. Judson High School students get to visit this spot located across the street from campus for lunch.
Photo via Instagram / xavierthefreakinrican

El Buen Gusto Mexican Cafe
7709 Tezel Road, (210) 681-1773, facebook.com/pages/category/Mexican-Restaurant/El-Buen-Gusto-Mexican-Cafe-200004776716988
Crunchy chicharrones en salsa roja tacos and al pastor tacos are the true stars at this restaurant, which prides itself on serving authentic Mexican food, not Tex-Mex. The tacos are well portioned and seasoned, and are served with fresh cilantro and onions with other add-ons available.
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Taqueria Datapoint
4063 Medical Dr, (210) 615-3644
Simplicity is key at Taqueria Datapoint, where they offer authentic Mexican street tacos with fresh sides of cilantro and both raw and grilled onions. At first glance, the tacos may look small, but they are deceivingly filling. Orders come in groups of 5, and you can mix and match meats including lengua, tripa and al pastor with a variety of add-ins available at an extra charge.
Photo via Instagram / breaking.bread.in.sa

Grand Tequila
8723 TX-151, (210) 352-5270, facebook.com/GrandTequilaSA
They’ve got a 99-cent breakfast taco special Monday through Friday mornings, and a happy-hour mini tacos al pastor special in the evenings Sunday through Thursday, where you can find the crowd building for either karaoke or a boxing match viewing party.
Photo via Instagram / brockalleycat

Chile Verde Mexican Restaurant
5102 Monaco Cir, (210) 649-3938, chileverdesa.com
Located off US-87, this unassuming yet stylish restaurant is known for their mini tacos, which comes with four tacos (your choices of beef fajita or tripa) and chile toreado, grilled onions, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges and borracho beans on the side. They also have the standard breakfast and street taco offerings that can be expected at most Mexican restaurants.
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El Mirasol
938 N. Loop 1604 West, (210) 592-8576, elmirasolsa.com
In addition to a delicious selection of tacos, El Mirasol's space in Stone Oak also features a sprawling patio.
Photo via Instagram / elmirasolsa

Sazon Mexican Cafe
9822 Potranco Road, (210) 256-1500, facebook.com/sazonmexicancafe
This family-owned establishment gives off welcoming vibes and serves up fantastic Tex-Mex food at an affordable price. Guests rave about the generous portions, present in both their breakfast and lunch tacos. The walls are decorated with local art pieces that also for sale.
Photo via Yelp / Maria K.