Best Tacos to Try in San Antonio, Texas

July 25th, 2023 by

Texas is known for many things, and having some of the best tacos in the world is one of them. If you live in San Antonio, you’ll find it difficult to choose a favorite taqueria or taco spot because there are so many amazing places to get authentic tacos all over the city. That’s why the team at Red McCombs came up with this list of some of the best tacos in San Antonio to help you narrow down your options.

Taco Blvd

Taco Blvd has two locations in San Antonio, so you should have easy access to their tacos. You’ll love the traditional Mexican taste this taqueria puts in every dish. Upgrade your basic chips and salsa appetizer to Don Panchos, chips covered in nacho cheese, ham, bacon, avocado, sausage, limes, fresco cheese, and salsa verde. Get an 8- or 12-inch taco with your favorite ingredients for your main course. Some of its best tacos are chicken, barbacoa, and costra de carne. You can also get breakfast tacos if you want to start your morning off right.

Locations: 18360 Blanco Road, Suite 116, Stone Oak, and 5619 W. Loop 1604 N., Suite 109, Alamo Ranch.

Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Stone Oak location is open till midnight Friday and Saturday.

Naco 210 Mexican Eatery & Patio

Having both a food truck and a restaurant, Naco 210 Mexican Eatery & Patio makes it convenient to get a delicious and authentic taco just how you like it. The homemade chorizo and egg breakfast taco is the perfect way to wake up, but a variety of other breakfast options are available that are sure to please your palate. If you’re grabbing some tacos in the restaurant, the Amerinaco and Diablo both come highly recommended. If you’re getting something from the truck, you might like the flat-top pastor or chicharron in green salsa.

Locations: 2015 NE Interstate 410 Loop and 2347 Nacogdoches Road.

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Interstate 410 Loop location), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Nacogdoches Road location).

Tejas Birria

Tejas Birria is a food truck that now has a trailer serving the residents of San Antonio. Bringing you Tijuana-style Birria De Res that will make your mouth water, Tejas Birria is the place to go for a tasty taco or another Mexican dish you crave. The popular quesibirria tacos are a must-try. You get four cheese and birria tacos with a consommé with onions, cilantro, limes, and salsa on the side. This place is great for families because you can get a taco platter that comes with 13 tacos, and a kid’s menu is also available.

Location: 511 E. Grayson St.

Hours: Thursday and Friday from noon to 11 a.m., Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

Tacos El Guero Loko

Visit Tacos El Guero Loko for heavenly, wallet-friendly tacos. It uses just the right spices to make its meat flavorful and juicy. The mixed mini tacos come with five tacos on corn tortillas and your choice of two meat selections. You’ll get grilled onion, cilantro, and lime slices on the side. Or get your tacos on flour tortillas with your choice of meat. Some options include chorizo, pastor, steak, and chicken, but you can ask for a mix if you like a variety.

Location: 11118 W. Ave.

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to midnight.

TNS Mexican Cafe

By making every taco fresh to order, TNS Mexican Cafe guarantees you’ll enjoy every bite. Winner of the 2022 Best Taco in San Antonio Award from People’s Choice, TNS Mexican Cafe has a wide range of specialty and breakfast tacos that will hit the spot. Order the Trash Can if you want a little of everything thrown in your breakfast taco. For lunch, get the super street tacos plate. This comes with three tacos and your choice of beans or rice. If you have a larger appetite, you can get a combo plate with a few of your favorites.

Locations: 11860 Wurzbach Road, 5123 N. Loop 1604 W. and 10222 Huebner Road, Suite 108.

Hours: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Wurzbach and North Loop locations), and Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Huebner Road location).

El Chilango Tacos

You can’t get tacos more authentic than the ones served at the El Chilango Tacos food truck. It fills every tortilla with tasty meat and other toppings just like you’d find in tacos in Mexico. Whether you want your taco smothered in grilled onions, loaded with cilantro, or brought to life with a little squirt of fresh lime juice, El Chilango Tacos has you covered.

Location: 4723 Rittman Road.

Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Taco Spot

By now, you shouldn’t be surprised that another place to go for the best tacos in San Antonio is The Taco Spot food truck. You can get six mini tacos filled with your choice of meat, avocado, cheese, cilantro, and grilled onions with a cup of charro beans on the side. The menu also features burritos and quesadillas, but if your friends don’t want tacos, wings, fries, and other options are available.

Location: 7114 Oaklawn Drive.

Hours: Wednesday through Monday from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Grab a Taco at One of the Best Taco Spots in San Antonio

When it’s a taco you crave, head to one of the excellent places on our list. Of course, if you know of any other great places for tacos in San Antonio, we’d love to hear about them. Our team at Red McCombs Toyota can’t wait to get out and support the community, so feel free to contact us with your suggestions.

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