Few subjects spark extra passionate debate in San Antonio than breakfast tacos, which is strictly why placing collectively this record led to various spirited arguments within the Present newsroom.
Each Tex-Mex obsessive on employees had a favourite spot they swore belonged within the prime tier, and never everybody walked away completely satisfied. Nonetheless, after loads of deliberation — and extra taco runs than our cardiologists would suggest — we narrowed it all the way down to the 25 breakfast taco locations each San Antonian ought to know.
Little Taco Manufacturing facility
1502 McCullough Ave., (210) 227-5657, fb.com/profile.php?id=100063658174807
From juicy barbacoa to pleasant bean and cheese tacos cradled in pillowy flour tortillas, this “manufacturing facility” manufactures a few of the finest breakfast choices for taco lovers. The short counter service and pleasant vibe are additionally promoting factors.
Garcia’s Mexican Meals
842 Fredericksburg Highway, (210) 735-5685, fb.com/Garcias-Mexican-Meals
This Fredericksburg Highway gap within the wall serves up breakfast tacos it’s received raves from each the New York Instances and comic Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. And loads of locals swear by them too.
Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E. Houston St., (210) 229-9295, conhuevostacos.com.
Con Huevos provides conventional tacos with artistic twists and a choice of vegetarian and vegan choices. Their patio provides an unbelievable view of the San Antonio skyline and iconic murals encompass the constructing.
Pete’s Tako Home
502 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 224-2911, petestakohouse.com.
Be ready for a wait at this downtown Tex-Mex vacation spot, and that’s as a result of the meals and repair are exemplary. Go for the chorizo y papas on a recent and scorching flour tortilla, and you’ll expertise breakfast taco bliss.
Maria’s Cafe
1105 Nogalitos St., (210) 227-7005, marias-cafe.res-menu.internet.
This tiny, family-owned eatery is 600 sq. ft of heaven for folk who crave real-deal San Antonio breakfast tacos. Regardless of its under-the-radar vibes, the place has even earned reward from New York Instances meals critic Priya Krishna who referred to as out the Minion taco with its “smoky shreds of brisket and creamy-crunchy migas” as one of many 25 finest dishes she ate that 12 months.
Mendez Cafe
201 Bartholomew Ave., (210) 923-6603
This tiny South Facet neighborhood spot could not appear like a lot, however regulars are keen to attend for tables as a result of the tacos are that tremendous. Even best-selling creator Shea Serrano is big-time fan. The daring and wealthy carne guisada is sufficient to win nearly anyone over.
Eddie’s Taco Home
A number of places, eddiestacohouses.com.
This homespun enterprise with two places delivers massive on Tex-Mex flavors and nice service, and the breakfast tacos are actual standouts, particularly the spicy chilaquiles a la Mexicana. Fluffy tortillas, nice fillings and early hen specials add as much as one thing particular.
Los Ajos Mexican Grill
7616 Culebra Highway, Ste. 109, (210) 647-7020, losajosgrill.com.
The do-it-yourself tortillas at this standard far West Facet spot are well worth the drive, particularly when filled with fluffy eggs and crisp-fried potatoes.
El Sabrosito Mexican Restaurant
9141 Farm to Market 1516, Converse, (210) 566-0222, fb.com/El-Sabrosito-Mexican-and-American-Restaurant-125889244161132
In 2024, a automobile crashed into this Converse treasure, briefly shutting its doorways. Fortunately, it’s open once more and serving up killer breakfast tacos to Judson Excessive college students and others who dwell and work within the space. The lengua guisada taco is to not be missed.
Charro El Tio #2
145 E. Hildebrand Ave., (210) 457-4282, charroeltiorestaurant2.com.
When Hildebrand Avenue staple Taco Taco shut down, it left a breakfast-sized gap many San Antonians’ hearts. Good factor the constructing’s newest tenant, Charro El Tio #2 has in a position stepped in. Along with the Tex-Mex requirements, its massive and filling breakfast tacos embrace south-of-the-border standouts reminiscent of chicharron en salsa and nopal con hue.
Tlahco Mexican Kitchen
6702 San Pedro Ave., (210) 239-9457, tlahcokitchen.com.
Tlahco Mexican Kitchen’s concentrate on genuine south-of-the-border components and cooking methods provides a pleasant shift away from typical Tex-Mex, and that actually applies to its breakfast tacos. Go for the rajas con queso or the cochinita pibil for a recent technique to pep up your morning.
El Milagrito Cafe
521 E Woodlawn Ave., (210) 737-8646, elmilagritocafe.com.
This St. Mary’s Strip staple has lengthy been an important weekend hangover treatment. The breakfast tacos are distinctive, and the barbacoa can’t be beat, particularly when augmented with sliced avocado, onion and cilantro.
Tacos N Salsa
A number of places, tnsmexicancafe.com.
This San Antonio-based three-restaurant chain is a standout for its speciality breakfast tacos, that are massive, daring and filling. Try the brisket and egg a la Mexicana for an actual style of Tex-Mex, or go for the Trash Can, if you happen to can’t make up your thoughts and need a little bit of every little thing.
Plantaqueria
124 Broadway, plantaqueria.com.
How’d a vegan restaurant find yourself on this record? As a result of their breakfast tacos are that good. There’s no meat concerned, however you’re not sacrificing taste at Plantaueria. Speciality breakfast tacos reminiscent of La Ranchera, made with potatoes and pico de gallo in salsa ranchera and grilled nopales, are the recent and flavorful actual deal.
Taco Home
6307 San Pedro Ave., (210) 341-3136, instagram.com/tacohousesa.
This decades-old San Pedro Avenue stalwart simply retains serving up badass breakfast tacos. Identified for its towering blue signal and order-at-the-counter system, the restaurant persistently delivers, whether or not you’re in search of a scrumptious huevo con nopales to slather with fiery inexperienced salsa or a barbacoa taco to pair along with your Large Crimson.
Rosa’s Kitchen
A number of places, rosaskitchenbroadway.sq..web site.
Lady-owned and operated throughout three meals truck places, Rosa’s Kitchen stays constant to its mission — an intensive menu of scratchmade, inexpensive breakfast tacos. Classics reminiscent of bean and cheese, bacon and egg, chorizo and egg and guisada tacos are all the time reliable, alongside crowd-pleasers reminiscent of machachado and egg, migas, egg white tacos and extra.
Genuine Taquitos San Miguel Allende
26714 U.S. Hwy 281 N, (210)-848-5816, clover.com.
The North Facet sometimes doesn’t get lots of love in relation to breakfast tacos, however this daring meals truck is altering the narrative. With many locals dubbing it a hidden gem, Genuine Tacos San Miguel Allende retains issues simple with flavorful tacos at inexpensive costs, like its three-breakfast taco particular for less than $5.55.
Naco Mexican
310 W. Grayson St., (844)-536-8127, nacomexican.com.
Positioned throughout the SA Yacht Membership close to the Pearl district, Naco Mexican is a love letter to the Mexican roots of its founders. The breakfast tacos are beneficiant — thick layers of egg, potatoes, crispy bacon, scratchmade flavorful salsas, and a standout Angus asada steak and egg taco. One of the best ingredient? Stellar hospitality.
The Unique Donut Store
3307 Fredericksburg Highway, (210)-734-5661, orderspoon.com.
One of many worst-kept secrets and techniques for breakfast tacos, The Unique Donut Store has been a cult-favorite amongst locals for 72 years and counting. Get there early, although. The traces are lengthy for a motive. Every little thing is scratchmade, from the tortillas to the donuts that pair properly with the array of savory breakfast tacos.
Rolando’s Tremendous Tacos
919 Hildebrand Ave., (210)-549-5950, maricelarmendez.wixsite.com/rolandos.
Don’t let the unassuming brick-and-mortar idiot you, Rolando’s stays true to its phrase with colossal big breakfast tacos constructed to appease massive appetites. As one native put it with a web-based evaluation, “You’ll be full all day!”
Taqueria Datapoint
A number of places, taqueriadatapointdezavalard.internet.
A San Antonio staple since 2003, Taqueria Datapoint has a location in nearly each neighborhood within the metropolis. Their in depth record of breakfast tacos are an possibility all day — attempt the jamon con huevo with Mexican-style beef and the chorizo con huevo for an inexpensive dose of protein.
The Unique Blanco Cafe
A number of places, theoriginalblancocafe.com.
One other prime vacation spot for breakfast tacos all day, The Unique Blanco Cafe isn’t attempting to impress visitors with Instagram aesthetics. These two spots let the do-it-yourself tacos converse for themselves. It’s a easy technique that has saved the eating places beloved favorites for many years and counting.
Tommy’s Restaurant/Tommy’s Cafe
A number of places, mytommys.com.
Large crimson and barbacoa tacos. Sufficient stated. The carne guisada is one other crowd-favorite. Locals take pleasure in attempting every location to find out their favourite Tommy’s spot.
Tacos on the Avenue
22026 US-281, #101, (210)-257-0532, tacosonthestreet.com
With the launch of its first U.S. location in San Antonio, Tacos on the Avenue has introduced a a lot wanted dose of genuine Mexican tacos and delicacies to the Stone Oak space for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Charcoal-grilled meats are paired with recent handmade tortillas with a complimentary facet of real hospitality on the vibrant, blue-hued storefront.
Frank’s Tacos
3501 S. Loop 1604 E., (210)-371-6699, orderfranktacostx.com.
One other underrated spot for breakfast tacos, Frank’s retains it easy however expertly executed, and a lot of the breakfast taco choices are simply $1.99. Hold a watch open for the crimson meals truck on Loop 1604 for a superb deal. Clients rave in regards to the carne guisada.
