Tex-Mex in San Antonio

Aldaco's Stone Oak outpost remains true to its downtown roots with fresh, flavorful Mex and signature treats, including the avocado margarita and pastel tres leches. -- Ron Bechtol (02/09)

Upscale version of Subway, and more local. Check it out.

Regarded as one of the best Mexican restaurants in San Antonio, Cha-Cha's offers multi-award winning margaritas, savory cuisine, impeccable service, and a exquisite atmosphere. Come relax and unwind from the day in our bar Aqui! and have one of our tasty Spurs-a-rita with some Cancun nachos topped with our shrimp ceviche.

Unlike many Mexican restaurants whose menu mainstays include Aztec-inspired staples from Central Mexico like enchiladas and tamales, El Papalote focuses on the grilled cuisine that originated in Northern Mexico and gained popularity among Mexican and Tejano ranching communities throughout history. Chicken enchiladas, mole and carne guisada are nowhere to be found at El Papalote. Rather, grilled meats flavored with dry seasonings, fresh vegetables and imported Mexican cheeses define its cuisine.;;Tacos are the most popular menu option at El Papalote, whose top-selling item in San Antonio thus far is the Establo beef tacos. Seasoned rib-eye is grilled and accompanied by onion and cilantro in freshly made corn tortillas for a delicious example of border comfort food. Other popular items include the Monterrey beef tacos, fajita meat seasoned adobada (spicy) or natural with imported Mexican cheese and guacamole in flour tortillas, and the Papalote shrimp tacos, which are accompanied by onion, bacon, green peppers and mushrooms in flour tortillas. Although each taco selection includes a specified tortilla, guests are welcome to choose flour, corn or a combination.;;In addition to its vast array of tacos, El Papalote also specializes in beef and chicken fajitas.;;With a full bar, happy hour is all day Sunday and Monday, as well as from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Currently, $2.00 drafts are offered during Happy Hour, and the selection includes Guinness, Blue Moon, Tecate Light, Shiner Bock, Dos XX and Miller Light ;

Downtown San Antonio restaurant housed in an 1860 home built by the founder of Pioneer Flour Mills. Food includes breakfast: Pioneer biscuits, breakfast tacos, waffles, and pastries. ;Lunch is made up of spinach and other types of salads, deli-style sandwiches on whole-wheat buns, and main entrees.

These puffy tacos are made with corn massa that's deep fried and stuffed with goodness. In the spirit of Fiesta, you can get margaritas, pina coladas and beer from both Henry’s locations through curbside, drive-thru and delivery via Postmates and DoorDash.

Authentic Chicago style Hot Dogs made from Vienna Beef products from Chicago. Each order is made by Jerry born and raised in Chicago. No doubt the real and closest real Vienna Beef chicago style Hot Dogs in San Antonio! Garanteed! The most popular items are: Chicago Style Hot Dogs Hot dogs with mustard, sweet relish, chopped onions, tomotoe wedges, sport peppers, kosher pickle spear, and kosher salt on a poppy see bun, Italian Beef on with coice of Hot Giardiniera Peppers and beef gravy or grilled bell peppers, onions and mozzarella cheese on Gonella Bread, Italian Sausage with red sauce and grilled onions on a Gonella Bread, Maxwell Street Polish Sausage with your choice of mustard or spicy mustard grilled onions or sauerkraut and sport peppers on a poppy seed bun, Chili Dog with Bistro Chili, chopped onions, and cheddar cheese on a plain bun. Try an Italian Beef Combo if you are really hungry, it's made of Vienna Italian Beef Sausage and Italian Beef with Hot Giardiniera peppers and beef gravy or grilled bell peppers, onions, and mozzarella cheese, Pizza Puffs, more sandwiches available, including daily specials! All Set in a comfortable family setting in the heart of downtown San Antonio!

Serving a healthier Tex-Mex since 1974, La Fiesta has proven that alfalfa sprouts and chalupas can coexist. The meat-free veggie items let the garlic and tomato shine through, enhancing the flavors in cheese and tofu enchiladas smothered in red sauce, and flaky puffy tacos filled with savory crumbled tofu

Beer bottlecaps crunch under your feet under the city’s best tree canopy. Such is the atmosphere at La Tuna, a Southtown fixture where bikers and artists peacefully coexist over cheap beers in the shadow of one of SA’s coolest industrial backdrops.;;

The risque entertainment is the draw at this taco joint -- and it's already drawn neighborhood protests. -- Nicole Chavez, 02/08

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) Not to worry: If ever there were someone not qualified to opine on matters biblical, 'twould be I. But the preceding verse is burned into my mind by virtue of its posting on the wall of the group cycling room at the Downtown YMCA - where another kind of burning also goes on - that of the calories implied by this article and all others past and future. It's also especially appropriate to the Leap of Faith Café, located in the basement of Travis Park United Methodist Church. Connie Marshall, the café's congenial owner/hostess/guiding light, abandoned her two popular Seasons Café and Bakery locations for a subterranean site, which, in spite of exposed limestone walls, track lighting, and displays of art (affecting portraits of homeless people comprise the current show), still seems very much the church basement it is - with long, communal tables covered with oilcloth. There is more at work here than marketing, and a certain amount of faith is required of the first-time diner; a sandwich board at the street level is the only overt indication of the café's location. It's the only evidence of things not (yet) seen. - Ron Bechtol

The house salsa is rogue at the new Mary Lou's, but the Tex-Mex staples are well above average, and now you can enjoy them on marble floors, for what that's worth. Ask for the salsa verde, and try the enchiladas verdes, too. -- Ron Bechtol (06/09)

Mom and pop restaurant with delicious homestyle mexican cooking, fresh homemade flour tortillas made to order, simply the best hole in the wall restaurant that needs the recognition it deserves.

A harmonious melding of cultures: solid breakfast tacos and delicious fresh doughnuts served in a perfect diner meets taco joint atmosphere -- just don't try to order them from the same drive-thru lane.

Can you get any more generic. But actually, the food is good, if you don't mind the price.

There is something about great steaks and authentic Mexican cuisine that gets the taste buds;going and lets the appetite run wild. Steers and Beers offers diners warm;hospitality and mouth-watering cuisine that will not easily be forgotten.;Bring your family and friends, pull up a chair, indulge in a tasty Margarita;and unwind. No matter what the occasion;calls for or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at Steers and Beers;won't let you leave without a smile on your face. The menu features classic steak and seafood;favorites and traditional Mexican cuisine that has made San Antonio a favorite culinary destination in Texas.;

The Stinson Airport Cafe offers no-frills lunch grub. Why drive all the way to Mission Road for carne guisada? For the ambience: The Cafe's patio is an eerily peaceful spot to watch planes take off, although a recent remodel of the WPA-era terminal removed some of the historical gloss. -- Ron Bechtol (05/09)

San Antonio has more taco joints than yeller dawgs have ticks, but Taco Garage, an auto shop converted to a colorfully painted tacos-y-mas joint, does basic better than most. Wash down your Baribay Breakfast Plate - lush barbacoa with eggs, refried beans, and potatoes - with a cirsp apple Topo Chico.

Experience the best coastal Mexican cuisine with our wood fire grille that enlivens each entree with rich, savory flavor. 2 San Antonio locations. Happy Hour featuring half priced appetizers. Relaxing patio dining. Favorite dishes include Cilantro Lime Marinated Chicken, Enchiladas (Cheese, Verde, Mole, Sour Cream), Tiago's Calamari, Wood Grilled Certified Angus Cheeseburgers, Baja Mahi Fish Tacos, Wood Fire-Grilled Skewers, Sizzling Fajitas, Hand Shaken Margaritas, Homemade Mexican Chocolate cake and MORE!

Tiago's Cabo Grille brings the colors, sounds and flavors of Cabo San Lucas to San Antonio;;- Fire Grille on oak and mesquite woods;- Fresh fruit lemonades and Sangria;- Hand-shaken Margaritas;- Tableside guacamole and Baja shrimp cocktail;- Open patio dining with water and fire elements

The two Twin Sisters restaurants are owned by twin sisters. The one in Alamo Heights has a slightly more rocker edge. Known for its vegetarian menu; but does have a few meat dishes.

Home of the Pig Out Platter, Wetmore Smokehouse offers slow smoked brisket, pork ribs, turkey breast and more. Live Music on Friday and Sat. and also a Prime Rib special. Catering and carry out also offered.