Tex-Mex in San Antonio

This Alamo Heights staple proves that healthy Tex-Mex can still be tasty with tofu enchiladas, brown rice, refried beans, and sweet-potato fries served in a gallery like setting. Meat options available.

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.

Full menu available for dine-in or take out. Call (830)515-1950 to order, prepay with a credit card, and then pick up at the hostess stand. Feel free to enjoy the takeout order in The Grapevine Garden.

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 ;

; Firebird may be trying too hard to execute “twists” on Tex-Mex and Mexican favorites, but many dishes come close to working regardless. The take on a corn cup is very good, shrimp and crab chowder has good flavor, the shrimp chilaquiles are sabotaged only by the texture of the corn chips, and shredded short rib enchiladas nearly transcend the genre.

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; The Fruteria is colorful, casual and founded on small plates with a mostly-Mexican accent. If some offerings, such as gorditas, don’t hit the mark, tortas and tostadas may take up the slack. The blended-fruit liquados support the theme, tequilas and (sometimes excessive) cocktails give it spark. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Fruteria changes its vibe to suit the meal.

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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