It’s no secret that San Antonians like to start their day with a breakfast taco — or three. Whether loaded with fluffy eggs or slow-cooked barbacoa, these vessels of deliciousness fuel our days — and nights, let’s be real. Plus, they get an eye-opening kick from homemade salsa.
It was tough narrowing down our favorites, but we decided these 24 San Antonio spots sling the best breakfast tacos, winning points for the deliciousness of their fillings, the quality of their handmade tortillas, the zippiness of their salsa and the kindness of their staffs.
Talk to us next week and we may well have a completely different list!
These 24 San Antonio spots serve the best breakfast tacos in town
By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 3:18 pm
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- San Antonio,
- Texas,
- tacos,
- breakfast tacos,
- San Antonio tacos,
- San Antonio breakfast tacos,
- Mexican food,
- Mexican restaurants,
- Los Balito's Taco Shop,
- El Palmar Cocina Restaurante,
- Little Taco Factory,
- Garcia's Mexican Food,
- Tacos El Regio,
- Rios Barbacoa,
- Taqueria Datapoint,
- Tito's Taco House,
- Los Ajos Mexican Grill,
- Con Huevos Tacos,
- Teka Molino,
- Los Tacos Gueros,
- Tlahco Mexican Kitchen,
- Tia's Taco Hut,
- Pete's Tako House,
- Eddie's Taco House,
- Tacos Ricos,
- Elizabeth's Mexican Restaurant,
- Guajillo's The Shortcut to Mexico,
- Jalisco Taqueria Drive-Thru,
- El Sabrosito Mexican Restaurant,
- Sazon Mexican Cafe,
- Taqueria Perla Tapatia,
- Andrea's Barbacoa & Tacos,
- Benny's Tacos
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Tacos Ricos
8025 Bandera Rd., (210) 543-7244, tacosricosbandera.wixsite.com
This unassuming yet bright-yellow building houses well-filled breakfast 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
8025 Bandera Rd., (210) 543-7244, tacosricosbandera.wixsite.com
This unassuming yet bright-yellow building houses well-filled breakfast 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
El Palmar Cocina Restaurante
2607 Jackson Keller Rd., (210) 366-0377, facebook.com/El-Palmar-Cocina-Restaurant-113659035334932
Offering traditional breakfast taco cravings in a cozy and homestyle interior, El Palmar finds itself as one of the city's elite taquerias.
Photo via Instagram / hermz_sa_food_dude
2607 Jackson Keller Rd., (210) 366-0377, facebook.com/El-Palmar-Cocina-Restaurant-113659035334932
Offering traditional breakfast taco cravings in a cozy and homestyle interior, El Palmar finds itself as one of the city's elite taquerias.
Photo via Instagram / hermz_sa_food_dude
Los Tacos Gueros
20323 Huebner Rd. #111, (210) 495-4300, lostacosgueros.com
Guero’s specializes in Mexican street food, their fan favorites include their Migas taco and the “trash can” which is packed with eggs, potatoes, beans, bacon and carne guisada.
Photo via Instagram / lostacosgueros
20323 Huebner Rd. #111, (210) 495-4300, lostacosgueros.com
Guero’s specializes in Mexican street food, their fan favorites include their Migas taco and the “trash can” which is packed with eggs, potatoes, beans, bacon and carne guisada.
Photo via Instagram / lostacosgueros
Los Balito’s Taco Shop
Multiple Locations, losbalitostacoshop.com
A San Antonio staple with 6 locations now, Los Balito’s is well known for their fixings of street style Mexican food and phenomenal tacos. Los Balito’s offers a great selection for breakfast and also stays open slinging tacos until midnight.
Photo via Instagram / losbalitostacoshop
Multiple Locations, losbalitostacoshop.com
A San Antonio staple with 6 locations now, Los Balito’s is well known for their fixings of street style Mexican food and phenomenal tacos. Los Balito’s offers a great selection for breakfast and also stays open slinging tacos until midnight.
Photo via Instagram / losbalitostacoshop
Pete's Tako House
502 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 224-2911, petestakohouse.com
Pete’s Tako House has been operating since 1978 and has become a staple in the breakfast taco game. If you’re near the downtown area, be sure to stop by and enjoy a savory carne guisada taco.
Photo via Google Maps
502 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 224-2911, petestakohouse.com
Pete’s Tako House has been operating since 1978 and has become a staple in the breakfast taco game. If you’re near the downtown area, be sure to stop by and enjoy a savory carne guisada taco.
Photo via Google Maps
Tia’s Taco Hut
Multiple Locations, tiastacohuttx.com
Spanning three locations across San Antonio and Leon Valley, Tia’s Taco Hut offers all day breakfast tacos. You can enjoy the classic bean and cheese taco while sipping your morning coffee or savor the delicious taste of a crispy chorizo and egg taco.
Photo via Instagram / tias.tacohut
Multiple Locations, tiastacohuttx.com
Spanning three locations across San Antonio and Leon Valley, Tia’s Taco Hut offers all day breakfast tacos. You can enjoy the classic bean and cheese taco while sipping your morning coffee or savor the delicious taste of a crispy chorizo and egg taco.
Photo via Instagram / tias.tacohut
Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E. Houston St., (210) 229-9295, conhuevostacos.com
Con Huevos offers traditional tacos with creative twists and a selection of vegetarian and vegan options. Their patio offers an incredible view of the San Antonio skyline and iconic murals surround the building.
Photo via Instagram / conhuevostacos
1629 E. Houston St., (210) 229-9295, conhuevostacos.com
Con Huevos offers traditional tacos with creative twists and a selection of vegetarian and vegan options. Their patio offers an incredible view of the San Antonio skyline and iconic murals surround the building.
Photo via Instagram / conhuevostacos
Rios Barbacoa
Multiple Locations, rios-barbacoa.business.site
If you’ve lived in San Antonio long enough you probably know the iconic red circle logo and the famed barbacoa that comes with it. With locations across the city, you're never far from some great tacos.
Photo via Instagram / riosbarbacoa_2d.d
Multiple Locations, rios-barbacoa.business.site
If you’ve lived in San Antonio long enough you probably know the iconic red circle logo and the famed barbacoa that comes with it. With locations across the city, you're never far from some great tacos.
Photo via Instagram / riosbarbacoa_2d.d
Jalisco Taqueria Drive-Thru
9080 Guilbeau Rd., (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
9080 Guilbeau Rd., (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
Tito’s Taco House
11319 West Ave., (210) 437-2341, facebook.com/Titos-taco-house-100637565031364
This Castle Hills taqueria offers a strong selection of breakfast and lunch options and a notably kind staff.
Photo via Facebook / Tito’s Taco House
11319 West Ave., (210) 437-2341, facebook.com/Titos-taco-house-100637565031364
This Castle Hills taqueria offers a strong selection of breakfast and lunch options and a notably kind staff.
Photo via Facebook / Tito’s Taco House
Eddie’s Taco House
Multiple Locations, 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. This establishment will make it worth your while with its weekly morning specials.
Photo via Instagram / godzilla_banzai
Multiple Locations, 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. This establishment will make it worth your while with its weekly morning specials.
Photo via Instagram / godzilla_banzai
Teka Molino
Multiple Locations, tekamolino.com
Open for 85 years, Teka Molina promises an authentic taco experience to patrons at either of its two locations.
Photo via Instagram / tekamolino
Multiple Locations, tekamolino.com
Open for 85 years, Teka Molina promises an authentic taco experience to patrons at either of its two locations.
Photo via Instagram / tekamolino
Tacos El Regio
Multiple Locations, tacos-el-regio-mexican-restaurant.business.site
This gem of a taco truck offers tasty mobile Mexican street food and simple yet delicious tacos.
Photo via Instagram / tacoselregiotx
Multiple Locations, tacos-el-regio-mexican-restaurant.business.site
This gem of a taco truck offers tasty mobile Mexican street food and simple yet delicious tacos.
Photo via Instagram / tacoselregiotx
Tlahco Mexican Kitchen
6702 San Pedro Ave., (210) 239-9457, tlahcokitchen.com
The secret is out that Tlahco is one of the best kitchens in the city, but the tacos are worth the wait. While they have an expansive menu, there's almost no way to go wrong with any of the tacos they sling out.
Photo via Instagram / tlahco.mk
6702 San Pedro Ave., (210) 239-9457, tlahcokitchen.com
The secret is out that Tlahco is one of the best kitchens in the city, but the tacos are worth the wait. While they have an expansive menu, there's almost no way to go wrong with any of the tacos they sling out.
Photo via Instagram / tlahco.mk
Garcia's Mexican Food
842 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 735-5685, facebook.com/Garcias-Mexican-Food-133549451128
Since 1962 Garcia’s has been a local favorite, offering a true tex-mex variety of tacos for breakfast and lunch.
Photo via Google Maps
842 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 735-5685, facebook.com/Garcias-Mexican-Food-133549451128
Since 1962 Garcia’s has been a local favorite, offering a true tex-mex variety of tacos for breakfast and lunch.
Photo via Google Maps
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 can swing by on their way to school and pick up mouth-watering tacos before class starts.
Photo via Instagram / xavierthefreakinrican
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 can swing by on their way to school and pick up mouth-watering tacos before class starts.
Photo via Instagram / xavierthefreakinrican
Los Ajos Mexican Grill
7616 Culebra Rd., Ste. 109, (210) 647-7020, losajosgrill.com
This popular far West Side spot offers housemade tortillas rolled by hand and affordable but still delicious options for breakfast and lunch.
Photo via Google Maps
7616 Culebra Rd., Ste. 109, (210) 647-7020, losajosgrill.com
This popular far West Side spot offers housemade tortillas rolled by hand and affordable but still delicious options for breakfast and lunch.
Photo via Google Maps
Elizabeth’s Mexican Restaurant
5251 Timberhill Dr. #206, (210) 520-2280, facebook.com/Elizabethsmexicanfood
Elizabeth’s offers authentic Mexican food including some excellent breakfast tacos served all day. Tastier options include the chicharron breakfast taco or the carne guisada tacos made with handmade tortillas.
Photo via Instagram / mandylougarcia
5251 Timberhill Dr. #206, (210) 520-2280, facebook.com/Elizabethsmexicanfood
Elizabeth’s offers authentic Mexican food including some excellent breakfast tacos served all day. Tastier options include the chicharron breakfast taco or the carne guisada tacos made with handmade tortillas.
Photo via Instagram / mandylougarcia
Guajillo’s – The Shortcut to Mexico
1001 Northwest Loop 410, (210) 344-4119, guajillos.com
Guajillo’s is the spot to go when you want traditional Mexican fare or creative twists on classic breakfast dishes. Whatever your breakfast appetite demands, Guajillo’s will provide it at a reasonable price.
Photo via Instagram / guajillosguy
1001 Northwest Loop 410, (210) 344-4119, guajillos.com
Guajillo’s is the spot to go when you want traditional Mexican fare or creative twists on classic breakfast dishes. Whatever your breakfast appetite demands, Guajillo’s will provide it at a reasonable price.
Photo via Instagram / guajillosguy
Sazon Mexican Cafe
9822 Potranco Rd., (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. The walls are decorated with local art pieces that are also for sale.
Photo via Instagram / sazonmexicancafe
9822 Potranco Rd., (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. The walls are decorated with local art pieces that are also for sale.
Photo via Instagram / sazonmexicancafe
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