The Best Mexican Restaurants in Greater San Antonio

No matter where you go in Greater San Antonio you won’t have to look far for a Mexican restaurant. There are hundreds spread around the eighth largest city in the United States.

You’ll find them in shopping malls. You’ll find them in a single building with appropriate atmosphere. You’ll find them offering outdoor dining with a view. And there are quite a few good restaurants that are inexpensive and offer specials. 

El Chaparral
15103 Bandera Rd.
Helotes, TX 78023
Phone: 210-695-8302
www.elchaparral.com

Hardly a well-kept secret in the northwest suburbs, El Chaparral offers some of the best Mexican food in the mid-price level around the San Antonio area. With an extremely extensive menu and pleasant service, lunch and dinner items range from the standard chalupas, tamales and tacos, to specialties like filet tampiqueno and carne asada. There are more than 20 enchilada plates, plus numerous steak and seafood options, including a great fish and shrimp combo. Fresh, crispy tortilla chips and a spicy bean soup are the prelude to every meal. You can dine on the patio when the weather is right.

Original Mexican Restaurant
528 River Walk St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-224-9951
www.originalmexican.com

Open around-the-clock on weekends, it pays homage to the oldest Mexican restaurant located across the San Antonio River that closed in 1960. Featured traditional dishes range from cabrito (young goat) served in a mild ranchero sauce to tamales. Private banquet facilities in two rooms can accommodate from 45 to 100 while patrons can dine under an umbrella-shaded patio. Strolling Mariachis provide music most evenings. Drink specials are rotated.
Reservations required for parties of six and up.

Paloma Riverwalk
215 Losoya St
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-212-0566