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    Blanco Cafe

    3.9 (329 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Red cheese enchiladas with beef fajita
    Robin O.

    Amazing service. There were only 2 waiters & there was never any wait or issue with refills. They were both so welcoming & always helpful. The food was very good and the vibe was so welcoming & fun. We will definitely return again once we come back to SA.

    Fideo with carne guisada
    Vanessa C.

    I love Blanco Cafe. It is the epitome of good Mexican food. I had the Fidel with carne guisada and it was delicious!! It looked like it was going to be greasy but wasn't. I also ordered a chalupa after I ate and it was out in minutes. I sat at the counter and it was great. If you want good goo and fast service come here!!

    Matt G.

    What happened Blanco cafe? Their taco's used to be full. Been a lover of blanco cafe for so many years. But my tacos look like they are on a diet. Or have been for quite sometime and they lost a lot of weight. Service is great. Everyone is very nice. Place is still the same ole spot. Homey and comfy place inside. Just the taco quality took a hit.

    Cheese Enchilada plate
    Melissa C.

    Food is always hot and delicious! Go to plate is the cheese enchiladas. Fresh tortillas with butter! Carne Guisada is also very delicious. Server is always friendly. Very popular in a cute location.

    They line these seats up outside when it's full inside and you have to wait for a table (or your to-go order)
    Mitzi M.

    We usually go here for dinner, but today we went for breakfast. It's the classic hole in the wall with amazing, quick, inexpensive food. My $3 taco was huge. I might be skipping lunch.

    Cheese enchiladas
    Esme N.

    When I'm looking for classic San Antonio enchiladas, this is my go-to spot. Every time I've been, they are SLAMMED with a line out the door, but the food always comes out super quick and piping hot. I haven't tried anything other than their cheese enchiladas, but why would I?! This is what they're famous for. I love that it feels like a diner and the ladies working are always so so nice to me. Next time I have out-of-town friends visiting, I want to take them here for the experience!

    Chicken enchiladas verdes, barbacoa taco, chilaquiles and egg taco
    Corrine Z.

    Wowowow this place is great, popped in bc our car was charging across the street and what a great find. The portions are huge, the staff is SO friendly, the food was amazing. We got the enchiladas verdes, tangy tomatillo sauce, big portion, the barbacoa taco- these tacos are BIG and excellent! The chilaquiles and the egg taco, also fabulous! Would recommend!

    barbacoa plate
    Judy B.

    Went for Sunday morning breakfast. Only had to wait 20 mins or so and we had 6. Place was packed with a line outside. Nice people working there. Nice old building with raised ceilings inside. coffee good. I got megas plate. delicious beans and flour tortillas. Megas were just eggs and chips. They need to add some peppers and onions. The wife got the barbacoa plate. Very good and a lot. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day.

    Enchilada Plate
    CW L.

    I had lunch here the other day. Very nice place tucked away in an old part of SA. Very good food, fast service and a friendly staff. Almost reminds me of Gilbert's on the other side of town. I will definitely come back.

    Carne Asada, Eggs, and Potatoes plate

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