30 essential San Antonio taco joints open right now
Is there anything more quintessentially San Antonio than starting your day with a taco or two? We think not.
But, hey, tacos aren't just for breakfast in the Alamo City. We scarf 'em down for lunch, dinner and after-the-bar snacks too. You might say this city just can't get enough.
Which is why we rounded up 30 spots that serve up some of the best. Think of this as your chance to find a new favorite taco spot.
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Carnitas Don Raúl-USA
2202 Broadway St., (210) 427-3202, carnitasdonraul.com
The carnitas from this mom-and-pop shop were featured on Netflix’s “Taco Chronicles,” a documentary on the best tacos in Mexico. Now, their gigantic tacos are served out of a mobile kitchen, parked comfortably on Broadway Street, near the Pearl. Call the shop to take your carnitas to-go, or order via GrubHub.
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Chela’s Tacos
Various Locations, chelas-tacos.com
Chela’s is known for their fresh, authentic Mexican plates, and has reopened dining rooms at both locations, adhering to state-mandated social distancing, health and hygiene practices. If you’re still anxious about dining in, you call to place a to-go order, or have it delivered by Favor.
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Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E Houston St., (210) 229-9295, facebook.com/Con-Huevos-Tacos
You can spot Con Huevos from a mile away, thanks to the punchy shade of teal and Frida mural on the side of the building. Their tacos are filling and savory, and the aguas frescas are vibrant, made fresh daily with seasonal produce. Place an online order for takeout, or get your tacos delivered via UberEats.
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La Consentida Food Truck
Various Locations, facebook.com/LaConsentidaUSA
If lots of diced onion and cilantro in your mini tacos are your jam, this is the spot for you. Check their Instagram page for their weekly schedule, or order for delivery via DoorDash or UberEats.
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Eddie’s Taco House Bar & Grill
Various Locations, facebook.com/eddiestacohouse
If you’re still carrying cash, you can swing through the drive-thru of this long-time downtown favorite; they still operate on a cash-only basis. Though, if plastic is your preferred method of payment, you can always order for delivery via UberEats or Grubhub.
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Henry’s Puffy Tacos
Various Locations, henryspuffytacos.com
Every San Antonian has their go-to puffy taco joint, so we’d be remiss not to feature a few. Henry’s Puffy Tacos is offering their full menu, family meals and alcohol to-go with drive-thru service at both locations and delivery via Postmates and DoorDash.
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Taquitos West Ave
2818 West Ave, (210) 525-9888, facebook.com/TaquitosWestAvenue1
Taquitos West Avenue al pastor mini tacos are always super moist and are basically a cult classic weekend treat for Balcones Heights residents. They offer other meats throughout the week, like bistec, tripas and lengua, and have a panaderia inside. Order delivery via Postmates, Doordash or Grubhub, or call the restaurant directly to place a takeout order.
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Chilaquil
312 Pearl Pkwy Building 6, Suite 6109, (210) 267-1125 eatchilaquil.com
Chilaquil is known for their super fresh, vibrant eats. Order tacos, tortas and their signature chilaquiles online for pickup or delivery via UberEats or Grubhub.
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El Milagrito
521 E. Woodlawn Ave, (210) 737-8646, elmilagritocafe.com
If you’re itching to get out of the house, El Milagrito has opened their patio for al fresco dining — socially distanced, of course. You can also order your food to-go by calling in a pickup order, or finding them on DoorDash, Grubhub or Postmates.
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Erick’s Tacos
12715 Nacogdoches Rd., (210) 590-0994, erickstacos.business.site
Erick's Tacos & Fruteria has been a northside staple for years, slinging savory, filling tacos and stacked mangonadas that are dynamite. Walk up to order to-go, or order delivery via Postmates, Grubhub or DoorDash.
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