Here are San Antonio's top 5 Tex-Mex spots

Rosario's Mexican Cafe Y Cantina. | Photo: Ryu C./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Tex-Mex spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Tex-Mex spots around San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

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1. Rosario's Mexican Cafe Y Cantina

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First on the list is Rosario's Mexican Cafe Y Cantina. Located at 910 S. Alamo St. in King William, the Mexican spot is the most popular Tex-Mex restaurant and bar in San Antonio, boasting four stars out of 2,768 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pete's Tako House

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Next up is Pete's Tako House, situated at 502 Brooklyn Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 843 reviews on Yelp, the Tex-Mex spot, offering tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Garcia's Mexican Food

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Garcia's Mexican Food, a Tex-Mex spot that offers tacos and more in Beacon Hill, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 208 Yelp reviews. Head over to 842 Fredericksburg Road to see for yourself.

4. La Fonda on Main

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Over in Monte Vista, check out La Fonda on Main, which has earned four stars out of 652 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Tex-Mex spot at 2415 N. Main Ave.

5. Sanchos

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Last but not least, there's Sanchos, a Five Points favorite with four stars out of 378 reviews. Stop by 628 Jackson St. to hit up the cocktail bar and Tex-Mex and Mexican spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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