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Taco-bout Tasty Tacos in San Antonio

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated 28 January 2020

San Antonio has a signature Tex-Mex style and rich colonial heritage. Visitors can explore Spanish missions along the famed River Walk or explore The Alamo. Downtown San Antonio has put this city on the map for its authentic Mexican food scene. Neighboring areas like Kerrville serve crispy fish tacos in charming, historic surroundings. Burritos, fajitas, and some of the best tacos in the state appear in eateries all across the Bexar county seat. Food trucks, local taquerias, and even upscale hotel restaurants all offer their own unique variety. So, how does anyone figure out where to find the best tacos in San Antonio? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. The spicy, the mild, the traditional and the wild: We've got all the top tacos in Alamo City right here. Book a table today for some of the best tacos in San Antonio.

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The Creek Restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1936)
$30 and under
Continental
Boerne
About the restaurant
It’s well worth taking the trip north out of San Antonio to Boerne, even if just to visit this waterfront restaurant. The nostalgic wooden deck overlooks the Cibolo Creek, or diners can head inside to the quietly elegant dining room. The gentle ambiance complements a menu that has a little something of everything, from Fried Calamari to Fettuccine Alfredo. Look for the fish tacos; pan-seared mahi-mahi with mango, salad, and black beans. A place to relax and unwind by the water.
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Laura
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious food, professional and friendly waitstaff in a beautiful atmosphere.
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Crab Cakes
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Escargot
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Snapper a la Creek
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Pico de Gallo
4.3
4.3 (42)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Downtown
About the restaurant
Pico de Gallo makes a big claim: that it serves the best authentic Mexican food in San Antonio. The Mexican vibe is certainly strong at this popular downtown restaurant, particularly the colorful décor and lights. The menu is just as colorful, with exciting platters of Mexican favorites to sirloin steak with Spanish rice. Guests can order tacos by themselves, or as part of a Mexican dinner with enchiladas and refried beans. Either way, those shells filled with flavor keep diners coming back for more.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 13 July 2024
Had a great birthday dinner. The food and drinks were all great. One of our favorites.
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Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine
4.8
4.8 (1223)
$30 and under
Mexican
Alamo Heights
About the restaurant
A regular contender for the best Mexican restaurant in San Antonio, Paloma dishes out some of the city’s favorite tacos. To start, there’s the Tacos al Pastor with the juicy surprise of pineapple, or street tacos combining the sacred trio of beef, onion, and cilantro. For mains, their Tacos de Pescado gently wraps tilapia in corn tortillas, with avocado and a fiery salsa. Ask about their menu of Paleo and Gluten-Free options.
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ShaVIP
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
Ruth is amazing and always a delightful server! Try the salsa de mujer!
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Primero Cantina - La Cantera Resort & Spa
3.9
3.9 (35)
$30 and under
Mexican
La Cantera
About the restaurant
Primero Cantina is in the stunning La Cantera resort, north of the University with stunning views of the sweeping Hill Country. Diners can eat outside on a big terrace with a fireplace, or in the smart yet relaxed dining area. The food here is pure Tex-Mex, including some of the best tacos in San Antonio. Choose from at least seven types of taco, from puffy chicken tinga to carnitas with chipotle salsa. San Antonio’s answer to the countryside escape.
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Amanda
Dined on 29 Nov 2024
Booked a reservation because it was Thanksgiving evening but the crowd was lite and we walked right in. Food was good a price was not outrageous. And attire was casual. I would go here again
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Biga on the Banks
4.9
4.9 (5773)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Biga on the Banks is a River Walk eatery with stunning views and a world-class wine list. Biga showcases New American fare but with strong San Antonio flavors. This makes for dishes like the habanero rubbed scallops, and local greens with Texan apples. The menu changes regularly with the seasons, but current offerings include the indulgent beer-battered avocado and butternut squash flautas, with tender and flavorful Spanish rice. A different spin on the San Antonio taco.
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MarkVIP
Dined 2 days ago
We have always enjoyed our times at Bigga on the Banks, but this time it was a really nice, relaxing and enjoyable experience, Chris our server was VERY good. Good conversation and extremely knowledgeable about the restaurant. I believe he said he had worked there for 28 years. The meals were amazing, we stared with the escargot, very unique and delicious presentation, then shared the beet salad. My wife had the leg of lamb which she thoroughly loved, and I had the antelope and quail dinner, amazing! Chris ensured we had enough time between servings to enjoy our time. As I sad, a really great experience and looking forward to the next time...
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Roasted American Red Snapper
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Eddie V’s – Wildfish – San Antonio
4.8
4.8 (6646)
$50 and over
Seafood
North San Antonio
About the restaurant
Head towards the North Loop and pop into the Plaza Las Campana to discover San Antonio’s branch of Eddie V’s. This chain is famous for some of the best steaks and seafood around. A good portion of that juicy seafood ends up in one of the favorite appetizers: the Maine Lobster Tacos. These luxurious treasures are the indulgent way to start any meal, with tender lobster lovingly wrapped in fresh, house-made tortillas with sweetcorn pico. Booking recommended.
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Sarah
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was delicious and they did some nice things for our anniversary.
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Ácenar
4.5
4.5 (2604)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Downtown
About the restaurant
Since 2005 Acenar has wowed Downtown San Antonio with its combo of cool interiors, smiling service, and a menu filled with contemporary Mexican flavor. This includes some of the absolute best tacos in San Antonio right now. Look out for the seafood selection, which includes crab tinga tacos, Jicama shrimp tacos, even chicken-fried oyster tacos with jalapeno honey. Acenar is successfully taking the classic fish taco to a whole new level.
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greg
Dined 2 days ago
the red snapper was great with a large amount of of food. the cheese enchiladas were great too.
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Ocho at Hotel Havana
4.5
4.5 (447)
$31 to $50
Latin American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Bird song and sunshine is the backdrop at this incredibly bright and airy dining area at the Hotel Havana. This long conservatory with views out over the River Walk serves food drenched with pan-Latin influences, plus a dollop of good old Texan flavor. Taco fans will get a kick out of the huge range of tortas, but the main draw is happy hour. As well as pocketbook-friendly deals on beer, wine, and cocktails, the fried fish taquitos with the chipotle aioli are possibly the best bar snack in town.
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Jamie
Dined 5 days ago
If visiting the Tobin Center, this is the place to dine. Right on the River Walk and less than a block to the center. Great food and have a special menu for show nights.
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Ostra at Mokara Hotel & Spa
4.7
4.7 (1318)
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown
About the restaurant
River Walk is such a pretty spot, and Ostra takes full advantage of that with its big outdoor dining area with beautiful blue parasols. The focus here at this hotel restaurant is seafood, from a half-dozen east coast oysters to blackened redfish. Look out for expertly filled tuna tacos as an appetizer, or head down during brunch and ask for the breakfast tacos. Eggs, chorizo, avocado and the house salsa in soft, flour tortillas: the perfect weekend pick-me-up.
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David
Dined on 6 Dec 2024
The waiter was very nice, but not very skilled. Four people looked for the wine that I ordered off the wine list for over 15 minutes and then finally gave up and asked me to order something else. The only thing we ate was the ceviche and it was very good
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MASH'D San Antonio – The Original Culinary Bastards
4.6
4.6 (1157)
$30 and under
American
Stone Oak
About the restaurant
The Rim off La Cantera Parkway is full of cool places to eat. But taco fans know that the place to go for something really unique is Mash'D. Billed as “Rebellious American”, The Mash’D menu is an eclectic mix of American classics paired with flavors from all across the globe. This includes the awe-inspiring bulgogi tacos. The combination of this Korean classic dish with the more local flavors of cilantro and lemon makes this a taco to remember.
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Haydee
Dined 5 days ago
Went for our small office luncheon and it was so good. We all had something great to say about the flavor. It’s not overwhelming in seasoning but full of flavor!!! Must try again!
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JW Marriott San Antonio - Cibolo Moon
4.3
4.3 (619)
$30 and under
Southwest
North San Antonio
About the restaurant
Cibolo Moon promises the authentic flavors of San Antonio. Judging by guests’ reactions, it seems that they’re getting it right. The classy hotel restaurant manages to have a cozy feel thanks to the real fireplace, plus the huge windows and outdoor dining areas make this a bright and welcoming choice at any time of year. Taco lovers, order the burnt ends off the appetizer menu. They come with tortillas, blue cheese, and cilantro, to custom-build some of the best tacos in San Antonio.
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pauletteVIP
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
Daniel made our experience very nice. Buffet is excellent. The chef on the omelet station is great. He is the main chef there. Customer service experience was impeccable.
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Zocca Cuisine d'Italia
4.1
4.1 (209)
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
The origins of the breakfast taco are something of a contentious issue. Many Texan states claim to be the first to offer these morning wonders, including San Antonio. All we know for sure is that San Antonio does some of the best breakfast tacos in the state. This River Walk Italian breaks away from their more Mediterranean fare to offer these filling breakfast treats. Potato, egg, bacon, and cheese, with a hit of Pico de Gallo and a side of chorizo potatoes is all anyone needs to set them up for a great day.
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Monique
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, location, and service. The perfect spot on the riverwalk.
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La Margarita
4.6
4.6 (529)
$30 and under
Mexican
Downtown
About the restaurant
This Downtown Mexican spot is about a minute’s walk from Milam Park. It’s the ideal place to either wind down after a busy day exploring the city or to get ready for a wild night out. One of the pioneers of sizzling fajitas, La Margarita has been wowing locals and tourists alike since 1981. The tacos? Diners can choose crispy or puffy with beef, chicken, or guac, or for a lighter option there’s the taco salad. Always try the house Margarita.
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John
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Mariachi, Food, Service, all excellent….thank you!
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Chart House Restaurant - Tower of the Americas
4.5
4.5 (16568)
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown
About the restaurant
People come to Chart House for the views, but they come back again because of the amazing seafood on offer. This upscale La Villita restaurant has a variety of fish and shellfish delights, including the surprise treat of some of the best tacos in San Antonio. These tuna ahi tacos can come as tuna tartare or pepper seared. Chart is also popular thanks to its plant-based and gluten-sensitive menu.
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KathyVIP
Dined 6 days ago
A really lovely dining experience! Our waitress was so kind - great service and helpful information. She answered questions, showing us where to see the Alamo, Riverwalk, etc., and took photos of us. The food was delicious, and we enjoyed the views!
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King Salmon
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1011 Bistro
4.8
4.8 (2013)
$31 to $50
Bistro
Kerrville
About the restaurant
Kerrville might be a bit northwest of San Antonio, but anyone on the hunt for the best tacos around might find themselves up this way. Head to Guadalupe Street and discover this waterfront bistro. Not only does it have stunning views out across the river, but the menu is just as attractive, too. Start any meal with the tuna tacos: the salt and sour combo of soy and lime contrasts perfectly with the creaminess of the avocado. Sublime.
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Robert
Dined 4 days ago
We have enjoyed the ambiance, fare and service for several years now.
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Rails...a Cafe at the Depot
4.7
4.7 (1063)
$30 and under
American
Kerrville
About the restaurant
This is a restaurant with real history. The building is a fully restored Kerrville train depot from 1915. With outdoor dining and occasional live music, no one can resist the charms of this beloved restaurant and its flavorful menu. The tilapia in their fish tacos comes crusted with crispy tortilla bits, and matched with cool avocado and a smoky chipotle aioli. There are plenty of fish tacos in San Antonio but these are some of the best.
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Christine
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
The restaurant called us a few days before to make sure we could have the whole Graduation family group sit together. Very thoughtful!!
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La Cosecha
4.8
4.8 (776)
$30 and under
Traditional Mexican
New Braunfels
About the restaurant
This family-style restaurant is in New Braunfels, moments from both the river and the market place. The focus here is on sharing, although that’s by no means mandatory. Nachos, quesadillas, and carnitas can all get split between a few diners, or one person can grab a whole plate for themselves- it’s so good here that it might be hard to share. Especially when La Cosecha does some of the best tacos in San Antonio. Go for shrimp, snapper or barbacoa, and don’t’ forget the side of esquites- a house triumph.
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MarioVIP
Dined 5 days ago
The service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious.

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