Highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in San Antonio by diners

When you're looking for heat, Tex-Mex food delivers. Tex-Mex, as the cuisine is affectionately coined in the Southwest, is the by-product of what happens when cultures—and their kitchens—combine.

Tex-Mex food draws from American, Mexican, and Native American flavors. It developed in the 1800s, when these three distinct cultures all settled in what we now call Texas. Popular ingredients featured beef, flour tortillas, tomatoes, and yellow cheddar cheese, spiced up with chili peppers that provide a smoky flavor. It found its way into the hearts of the Southwest, eventually spreading around the rest of America. We can thank Tex-Mex cuisine for introducing us to chili con carne, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.

Tex-Mex's bold flavors make it perfect for those seeking some heat, particularly younger, adventurous diners who prefer more spice with their meal. Gen Z diners, in particular, look for spicy variety, with up to 50% eating at least one spicy meal every week. This craving for bold tastes has ousted Italian food from its #1 position as Americans' favorite cuisine.

With that kind of reach, where do you begin when it comes to finding that perfect Tex-Mex dish to make your palate dance? Who has managed to create that just-right blend of smoky spice and cheesy goodness that you've come to know and love in Tex-Mex food?

Stacker did a little of the heavy lifting for you and combed through data on Yelp as of Aug. 5, 2025, to put together a comprehensive list of the highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in San Antonio. We looked at how many reviews and their average ratings to make sure your guide to San Antonio cuisine is ready. Take a look to see where your new favorite restaurant will be! Note, some of these may have recently closed, so make sure to double-check.

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Tellez Tamales & Barbacoa

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#28. Tellez Tamales & Barbacoa

- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1802 Bandera Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

El Taco Stone Oak

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#27. El Taco Stone Oak

- Rating: 3.8/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 103 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar

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#26. Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (4027 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 722 South Saint Mary's St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Teka Molino

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#25. Teka Molino

- Rating: 3.9/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7231 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Miguelitos Mexican Grill & Cantina

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#24. Miguelitos Mexican Grill & Cantina

- Rating: 3.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 842 Northwest Loop 410 Ste 115 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Los Cocos Fruteria Y Taqueria

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#23. Los Cocos Fruteria Y Taqueria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1502 Bandera Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Blanco Cafe

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#22. Blanco Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Blanco Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria El Charro

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#21. Taqueria El Charro

- Rating: 3.9/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2351 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Nicha's Comida Mexicana - Southside

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#20. Nicha's Comida Mexicana - Southside

- Rating: 4.0/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3119 Roosevelt Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Casa Sol Mexican Restaurant

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#19. Casa Sol Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9938 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Thousand Oak Cafe II

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#18. Thousand Oak Cafe II

- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1271 Austin Hwy San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Melendez

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#17. Melendez

- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4973 Walzem Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Teka Molino 2

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#16. Teka Molino 2

- Rating: 4.0/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1007 Rittiman Road Ste 101 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

El Milagrito Café

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#15. El Milagrito Café

- Rating: 4.1/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 521 East Woodlawn Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Original Donut Shop

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#14. The Original Donut Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3307 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Ajuua Mexican Grill

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#13. Ajuua Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (549 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11703 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

La Fonda on Main

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#12. La Fonda on Main

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2415 North Main Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

Sanchos

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#11. Sanchos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (650 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 628 Jackson St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Viva Vegeria

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#10. Viva Vegeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1422 Nogalitos San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Vegan, Tex-Mex, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Henrys Puffy Tacos

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#9. Henrys Puffy Tacos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3202 West Woodlawn Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Fuego Tortilla Grill

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#8. Fuego Tortilla Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5618 Utsa Blvd. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Datapoint

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#7. Taqueria Datapoint

- Rating: 4.3/5 (816 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4063 Medical Drive San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Oasis Cafe

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#6. Oasis Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 323 North Main Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pete's Tako House

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#5. Pete's Tako House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1458 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 Brooklyn Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Chela's Tacos

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#4. Chela's Tacos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5231 Broadway St. Ste 117 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Pollos Asados "El Carbonero"

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#3. Pollos Asados "El Carbonero"

- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 South General Mcmullen Drive San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos n Salsa

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#2. Tacos n Salsa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11860 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Garcia's Mexican Food

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#1. Garcia's Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 842 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 88 metros.