Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in San Antonio, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in San Antonio, according to Tripadvisor
Mexican fare ranks with Italian and Chinese as Americans' top-three favorite global cuisines, according to the National Restaurant Association. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans’ daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn’t always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in San Antonio?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in San Antonio. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Alamo Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (474 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 14250 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232-4342
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#29. Maria Mia Mexican Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (780 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205-3939
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#28. Barriba Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (362 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 111 W Crockett St Ste 214, San Antonio, TX 78205-2547
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#27. Mamacita's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8030 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78230-3811
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#26. Casa Rio
- Rating: 4.0/5 (4,032 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 430 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2652
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#25. La Gloria Ice House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (696 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 100 W Grayson St, San Antonio, TX 78212-4116
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#24. Pico De Gallo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (302 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 111 S Leona St, San Antonio, TX 78207-4417
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#23. Nicha's Comida Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3119 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214-2341
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#22. Pappasito's Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (403 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10501 I-10 W, San Antonio, TX 78230
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#21. Canyon Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (241 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 255 E Basse Rd Ste 600, San Antonio, TX 78209-8345
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#20. Chuy's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (264 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 18008 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232-1420
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#19. Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4223 Blanco Rd Central San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78212-1107
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#18. Soluna Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7959 Broadway St St #204, San Antonio, TX 78209-2667
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#17. La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (682 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2427 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78213-3924
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#16. Acenar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1,961 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 146 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205-2223
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#15. La Margarita Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1,198 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 120 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207-4552
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#14. Beto's Alt-Mex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8142 Broadway St 1/2 Mile inside Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78209-1941
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#13. Sanchos Cantina and Cocina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: Mexican, Bar
- Price: $
- Address: 628 Jackson St Off San Pedro near Cypress, San Antonio, TX 78212
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#12. Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (341 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5800 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209-5265
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#11. Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2,734 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 200 River Walk St Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205-2224
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#10. Lone Star Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (1,296 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 237 Losoya St On the street level between Commerce St. & the Hyatt Hotel, San Antonio, TX 78205-2609
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#9. El Bucanero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 16505 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78232-1903
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#8. Tito's Restaurant Y Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 955 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205-3438
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#7. Ernesto's Mexican Specialties
- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2559 Jackson Keller Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230-5246
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#6. Rosario’s Mexican Cafe Y Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,617 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: Bar, Mexican
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 910 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205-3419
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#5. Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6,898 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 218 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207-4554
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#4. Pete's Tako House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 502 Brooklyn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1700
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#3. The Original Blanco Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (496 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 419 N Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX 78205-1703
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#2. La Fonda on Main
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,126 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2415 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212-3450
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#1. Pollos Asados Los Nortenos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (918 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $
- Address: 4642 Rigsby Ave This restaurant has re-opened. I went there a few days ago., San Antonio, TX 78222-1266
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