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The 25 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Antonio, According to Yelp

By San Antonio Current Staff on Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 1:32 pm

San Antonio loves Mexican food – from authentic Mexican fare to Tex-Mex inspired bites – that goes without saying. While there's so many places that hold a special place in our hearts, here's all the Mexican restaurants that come out on top – at least according to Yelp users.

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5. La Taqueria de Monterrey
2715 Hillcrest Dr, (210) 994-8686, lataqueriademonterrey.net
“This was THE best Mexican restaurant we've ever tried in San Antonio! The staff was friendly the prices were treasonable the ambience was amazing the decor was beautiful and above all the FLAVOR WAS AUTHENTIC !!!! We highly recommend this restaurant and assure you will have no regrets!!!” – Letty C.
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4. El Chivito Tortas Ahogadas
204 Crossroads Blvd, Balcones Heights, (210) 369-9638, ahogadaselchivito.com
“I can't say I am an authority in authentic Mexican cuisine, but I have been a consumer of food for my entire life and know good when I taste it. I can say without any hesitancy, El Chivito is serving some of the finest Mexican food offerings in San Antonio. This is a fabulous restaurant whose staff has immense pride in their service and food.” – Skeeter G.
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3. Taqueria El Trompo
3253 Harry Wurzbach Road, (210) 780-1017, facebook.com/TaqueriaElTrompo
“I have ordered everything from the tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Everything was so delicious and our waiter was constantly making sure our table was content. This is a small place, but the space makes it feel like home and like an authentic Mexican restaurant. I recommend completely.” – Jennifer V.
Photo via Instagram / miss.lizziemarie.eats

2. Sabor Cocinabar
5313 McCullough Ave, (210) 314-7760, saborcocinabar.com
“Savor Cocinabar is an AMAZING restaurant, one of my favorites in the whole city. Every time somebody asks me to recommend them a new spot, this one is always mentioned. Their food is AUTHENTIC and to die for! Everything I have tasted is so good. The coffee, breakfast plates, enchiladas, seafood plates.... EVERYTHING. The customer service has always made me feel as if I've been coming here for the past 20 years. I'm so proud of how far they have come as a family owned restaurant and will continue inviting people to join his deliciousness!” – Melanie M.
Photo via Instagram / jesselizarraras

1. Pollos Asados Los Norteños
4642 Rigsby Ave, (210) 648-3303, bestpollosasados.com
“This is the best deal in town. The chicken is moist and juicy and delicious. The rice is on point. Tortillas are great. But damn that green sauce is delicious. I've tried to recreate it(always a sign of something delicious in my family is when you try to make it yourself) without success. I guess I'll have to keep going back. Darn.” – Elizabeth R.
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