Pros: neighborhood staple Cons: not sure why it's a neighborhood staple It's an older food establishment with diner seating and regular dining tables. One of the places that makes you feel the food has to be good because people aren't coming here for the decor or vibes. Sadly, that wasn't the case for me. I got three tacos: asada, carne guisada, and bean and cheese. Homemade flour tortillas, but very disappointed for a place that has signs about having award winning food and continues to have crowds of people on the weekend. Not sure what the rage is about. Carne guisada taco fell apart, was expected but still not a fan of how messy it became. It's stewed beef in brown gravy. What I did expect to receive was the cheese it came with, still no where to be found as seen in pic. Meat was wet from gravy, but the actual meat itself was dry once I bit into it. Carne asada taco was terrible. The meat was rubbery and no signs of any Maillard reaction. Asada means grill, but that meat was tough and terribly disappointing. Bean and cheese taco was the old reliable. But at this point after trying the others I couldn't care for it as much. Didn't mess this one up thankfully. Server who took my to go order was kind and courteous. Food did come out promptly but I would've waited a couple extra minutes if there was more attention to add the correct ingredients I was charged for. May return to ask which plates are award winning but what a poor experience for a place with so much notoriety. read more

Blanco Cafe - Carne guisada + cheese (never added the cheese) - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Delicious cheese enchiladas!!! The puffy taco with picadillo was also delicious! One of my favorite places for cheese enchiladas. read more

Blanco Cafe - Dinner menu - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The sign outside said, "voted San Antonio's best enchiladas", so I got enchiladas. They were fantastic. The red corn tortillas had a great texture, not mushy. The chicken and cheese were my favs. The sauce was incredible. They give you two homemade flour tortillas as well, you will want something to sop up the remaining sauce. Those tortillas were great. Thicker and little more rustic than most. Food came out really fast. read more

Blanco Cafe - Enchilada Trio - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Got around to trying out Blanco Cafe after being repeatedly warned we would spend a good amount of time waiting if we weren't early enough- I am pleased to report that at 11:30 my party of two waited ten minutes tops! Our server was very kind and prompt, in fact, it felt like zero time had passed between putting in our order to the food arriving at the table. The portions were as generous as they were flavorful! I enjoyed my barbacoa plate enough that I'd certainly order it again. I love a place that feels small enough to be a mom and pop shop yet is buzzing with hustling energy all at once, and Blanco Cafe delivers on that! read more

Blanco Cafe - Barbacoa plate - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food was delicious! Everything was a hit! The classic tejano music gives great vibes! They brought our order out quick with an impatient 3 year old that was lifesaving our waitress was beyond nice I believe her name was Margie! Rate out of 5 - potato and chorizo 4.8 / barbacoa 4.5 / chorizo and egg 4.3 / bacon and egg mix 4.3 / country sausage 3.5 / salsa 4.8! read more

Blanco Cafe - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had read a very positive review by a local writer / food critic. The description of the "best enchiladas" in San Antonio forced me drive 40 miles! To eat what was probably the worst overall mexican food I have had. I dont write reviews often, but the disception was off the chains. The Nachos compuestos were inedible, could not chew the beef , refried had no flavor . Picadillo - no flavor, enchiladas not hot , again no flavor- nothing flavorful here . Tortillas were thick . I could go on, I would not suggest this highly overrated place. Sorry to be so ugly, dont buy what your hear read more

Our server was on her ps & qs! She took care of us as fast as possible. They were out of barbacoa when we came so we were all sad to hear that! I resorted to the brisket plate, meat was dry and plate said potatoes not potato salad. I still ate the plate because it was delicious regardless of the things I would have changed. The space is really small so try to keep your party small. The wait was quick and we were seated in less than 15 minutes of arriving! read more

Blanco Cafe - Brisket plate - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Gnats. Waitress moody. Tacos "looked" good, BUT chicharron taco- didn't finish- Sausage w gravy taco-sausage was not cooked all the way. 4 tacos, one coffee (bad coffee) , large tea in to go cup ($4.95) , total of $23 + Nothing good to say. Sorry Blanco read more

My original review was for the wrong Blanco Cafe. Mine was for the one on Fredericksburg. Rd. Knowing how good the food, service, and atmosphere is at the "Original Blanco Cafe on Fredericksburg Rd I can't imagine the other Blanco Cafe's would be any different. We always get smiles from the staff. You can't go wrong to bring family from out of town to Blanco Cafe. Their breakfast selections are delicious. Make sure you ask for their green sauce. The flour tortillas are excellent and make the meal. I have told friends about the food and have gone on my recommendation and thanked me for recommending it as a place to go especially for the breakfast/brunch selections. The view when sitting at the back of the restaurant is beautiful, with all the flowers, especially the sunflowers. read more

IMPORTANT - READ IF YOU HAVE A BIRTHDAY SOON! I come to this place with my buddies and some new friends, looking to celebrate our friend Emma's birthday lunch. We told the waiter and he said happy birthday and we had a good time, lots of laughs and love. Little did we know he was going to get everyone in the restaurants attention and we all sang to our friend Emma for her 22nd birthday! Yes 22nd it is such a great year when I turned 22 it was during the first month of Covid and I went camping with my friends and we shot fireworks. It was so much fun. But I wish I spent my 22nd birthday at Blanco Cafe because they do birthdays the best! If we are talking about food, let's talk about the verdes enchiladas .. that was a SMACKDOWN. Tasted so good amazing the best. I even wanted to go back there for dinner to have more. Sadly we went to Whataburger which was good but not as good as the verdes enchiladas. read more

Blanco Cafe - Birthday girl on the left! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First of all, we have been going to Blanco Cafe for over 30 years at the original location. Gathered for my sister's birthday, and we were seated fairly quickly. Our waitress was fast, efficient, and friendly. Our taco came quickly and was hot and fresh. Very flavorful. I had the chicken puffy taco. I ordered guacamole but received it after I finished my taco. Our enchiladas were warm but not as tasty as I recall. The rice was bland and a little clumpy. The beans and tortillas were great. Waitress kept our drinks filled and checked on us frequently. Hopefully, this day was just an off day for the kitchen because the enchiladas are best served piping hot, and the rice should be fluffy and tasty. Might try again in a month or so. read more

Blanco Cafe - Enchiladas served warm - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ok, let me start off by saying I love Mexican restaurants, but this one has to be by far the best in San Antonio! Best tortillas, best cheese enchiladas. They move quick so even if there's a wait they're bussing tables quick. Best tacos hands down! read more

Enchiladas are the best! Service is okay. Just a place to run in eat the enchiladas and off you go! Too busy a place to hang out! Go check it out. On Blanco Rd by the roundabout or Fredericksburg Rd by the Medical Center. read more

I drive by the place weekly but never stopped until today. As soon as my friend and I walked in, we were seated...no line...no wait. It was at 2pm on a Saturday. The place was packed!! This restaurant serves Tex-Mex food, so I ordered their cheese enchiladas. Needless to say... I will be coming back! Those enchiladas were delicious!! The server was friendly and fast-paced. My experience here was pleasant. Come check them out for yourself!! read more

Blanco Cafe - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This is a top flight Tex-Mex restaurant in San Antonio. It appears to get lots of local and tourist customers. Top marks for taste, selection, quality, and service. read more

Blanco Cafe - Cheese Enchilada w/Carne Guisada plate - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Service was ok but the food came out and my plate looked like it was never washed with a nasty film all over our plates. AND MY PLATE WAS CRACKED!!! we ordered 5 tacos 2 teas and a water and it was 45 bucks wow. I DID NOT EAT and still payed my bill to not be so mean but this is ridiculous. BLANCO CAFE PLEASE DO BETTER!!! If I could give -5 stars I would.... read more

I order my favorite dish thst I've been eating over 30+years since I was. Kid and I love the food! However today my chillquies Plato con carne guisada was cold and portions was smaller then I ever had it in my 30 years of supporting this establishment since I was a child! But to the credit of the manager upon talking to me she immediately took our plates and made it right and turnt my first bad experience into a positive one! Every once in a while our best efforts will fall short, but what you do in that moment to make it right will be the difference maker! Thank you Ms. Sylvia for turning my day around with your kindness read more

Blanco Cafe - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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First time here. The enchiladas were good, but the waitress was rude and made us feel rushed. She actually said out loud that she was waiting for me and my husband to leave so she could seat other people while we were still eating. It was really uncomfortable. read more

Geeeeze. How disappointing. All I've ever heard is how this place is an absolute "staple" in San Antonio! A must go. Personally, I could take it or leave it. The place does have a nice "old fashioned" diner feel, though... This past Sunday, my wife ended up across the street at a new coffee shop, and decided to give this place a go. It was incredibly crowded - lunch hour had several people waiting outside. Fortunately, we were able to sit right away at a table near the front door. The first thing I noticed - THE HEAT. It was incredibly hot outside- and not much cooler inside. Yes, they had fans going, but it wasn't enough. The restaurant was uncomfortably hot which made the overall experience unenjoyable. Service was stretched thin, you could tell. One server took care of way too many tables which led to, I'm sure, longer than usual breaks between being seated, getting drinks, ordering, etc. Once we ordered, however, the food came out astonishingly fast, which was nice - because we wanted outta there due to the heat. I happened to notice they are known for their enchiladas, so that's what we both ordered. But, what came out was nothing different from any other enchilada I've had at any other regular ole tex-mex joint around town. I'm not quite sure how awards were won here. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't bad - but it was just okay - and it just wasn't anything special or "award" worthy. I've literally had the EXACT same plate at a dozen other joints... In the end, the only thing I can think of is...I guess it was worth trying??? Maybe? read more

Food is good, prices are very good. They serve breakfast until closing (4:00 pm.) Portions are hearty. Great enchiladas with fajita meat on the side. They have legit tortillas, beans that taste like beans, and a caldo de res that can feed two! I reccomen d this place, but you may have to wait in line. read more

Let me comment on the good first. The service, is great. They're attentive and quick. In addition, the tortillas are superb. Now the not so good. My breakfast plate came with potatoes and beans, both cold and flavorless. The person with me, got a cold plate of carne guisada, rice, and beans. It was also a little warm inside, which was uncomfortable to go into after being in the 100+ degree weather. Overall, not a great experience for us, which is disappointing because Blanco Cafe used to be great. Not sure if I'll go back. read more

Best Mexican Breakfast in town.. atmosphere is what you expect for a San Antonio dive spot but perfect food and location. Price is fair it is a local favorite for breakfast. It not a place to have a social gathering and far from any type of update.. this just an old school Mexican place and food. Service is fair .. get in and get out place. read more

Went to Blanco Cafe on Fredericksburg today for lunch. Love the chicken enchiladas. For many years; I asked for a sample of menudo and was denied. How does a business keep customers happy. I was disappointed. Hope you all make better decisions going foward. read more

Not really impressed by this restaurant for a list of reasons. But up front; great tortillas, great rice, great carne guisada, great cheese enchiladas. On our visit we were served drinks and given menus, then our waitress never returned. I got up to find her, she said she forgot about us and then took our order. After food delivered never saw her again, had to once again hunt her down to get the check so we could leave. We were told they were short handed, so your experience may vary. I found it a bit pricy here, entrees seemed priced more in line with downtown touristy Mexican restaurants (think Mi Tierra Cafe) than a neighborhood place. And you pay for everything. In a city where the majority of Mexican restaurants drop free chips and salsa on your table as you sit down, here they are $4 if you order them. Need a to go box? That'll cost you. Want more than 2 oz of pico de gallo? $$. I think the only things we were not charged extra for were the napkins. Not impressed with the chorizo and bean taco; chorizo not drained and not enough bean so very greasy taco. Chicken in the chicken enchiladas was dried out, so not good like the cheese. A bit of sauce in there would help. The pico de gallo had no lime juice or cilantro, was just chunks of jalapeño, tomato, and onion. Over cooked and dried out frijoles too. The restaurant was nice enough, lots of tables and clean. They were very busy so perhaps our experience was the exception and not the rule. read more

This place was so close we could walk. It seems to be surrounded by cute shops which is an added bonus. We went for breakfast and it was delicious. I had a pepper and potato taco and added the egg. It was so filling and nothing was greasy. The coffee was good too. My service was great. The decor was quaint. I have to say the aggressive signage from management to workers and customers alike was not a bonus at all. I would still go back though. read more

Amazing breakfast tacos and there is almost no one there in the morning and that is amazing for me.

And make sure you double check your bill. They like to upcharge the chit out of you. Menu prices say one thing but the cashier says something completely different. read more

Blanco Cafe - The sweet tea is badass! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Good Food not a fan of the enchiladas but will definitely return to try more things off the menu. The carne guisada was delicious! read more

I honestly forgot to take a picture of my amazing putty taco and tortillas that came with my enchiladas but EVERYTHING is amazing! My server was attentive and nice. The food was spot on. I would recommend! read more

Blanco Cafe - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

DELICIOUS AF I ended up here on accident & I can't wait to return tomorrow!! I'm from Los Angeles & this restaurant compares to our cuisine read more

Blanco Cafe - I accidentally ended up here & I can't wait to go back tomorrow! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food came out cold. And flavorless . Chalupas were wet from the lettuce . Rice, beans and tortillas had no flavor at all . Our server was a guy with gages in his ear and was not good at alllll having to ask for something more than once. They charged me for my tea when I asked the waiter TWICE was it included and he said yes . I asked once when I ordered and twice after he bought it to me and I had to remind him mind you to bring it to me . What a waste of a drive , time and money I drove from from the La cantera area. Won't be coming back here EVER again . If you want tasteless food and sorry service this is the place to come read more

You want Mexican FOOD? A must try restaurant who serves the food fresh and hot. Fideo Loco comes with beans, fideo and picadillo served as a soup. Love this dish. read more

Blanco Cafe - Fideo Loco - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is the 2nd time I've been overcharged by Blanco Cafe and it makes me wonder if this is something they do regularly on purpose. I ordered the Deluxe Mexican Plate ($14.99) + 2 cups of water in to-go cups ($.75 each X 2 = $1.50). So, $16.49 X $1.0825 (tax) = $17.85. I was charged $18.85 ($1.00 over). I figured this out after I left. They don't give customers a receipt, So I'm thinking this may be a regular scam. Customers Beware! read more

I wanted to love Blanco Cafe, but the overall experience left many things to be desired. Plastered all over their restaurant is a reminder to wear your mask, lots of "no mask, no service" and other reminders. I normally don't mind this and I'm happy to comply, however, not ONE employee was wearing their mask correctly. This includes the cooks. Most masks didn't have their noses covered, while other employees wore their mask under their chin. I felt really uncomfortable with the amount of flies that were in the restaurant. When we came to the table, there was a dead fly on it. In all honesty, I'm not sure why we stayed. I ended up getting a combo enchilada plate. I will say that other reviews are correct. I thought the enchiladas were tasty... and the tortillas were divine. But every other part of my experience left something to be desired. In every way. Will not be back for sure. read more

Blanco Cafe - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Many San Antonio foodies recommended Blanco Cafe as as the restaurant with the best enchiladas in town. It didn't disappoint! Experience: Great staff. Food came out within 10 minutes, fresh and steaming. Parking is a little difficult due limited spots and and other businesses within the shopping center. Wait time was less than 15 minutes. You stay outside and wait in line in the order in which you arrived. Price: The pricing was reasonable considering the volume of food you get. The Deluxe plate was $12.99 and included 3 Cheese Enchiladas, 1 Bean & Cheese Chalupa, Side Guacamole, and choice of 1 Soft or Crispy Taco. I did not finish it all. Best enchiladas in San Antonio read more

Blanco Cafe - Deluxe plate - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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If I'm not eating this at home made by my mom, I'm coming here to eat it. Absolutely delicious. The service is quick and friendly. The ambiance takes me back to childhood with the music they play. Favorite part of this restaurant is its authenticity. read more

Blanco Cafe - Chicken Mole, rice, beans and salad. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Service was excellent, Veronica was prompt and charismatic. The food was fresh and delicious, the busboy they had working today was so quick and kept the restaurant clean at every moment. read more

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Service sucks waited 15mins no one came waitress on the phone, then saw small roaches and the place had a sewage smell nasty. I got up and went somewhere else read more

Food was ok Service not so great Had to ask for everything sugar napkins waters for my coffee Then one free refill on coffee And posted signs with dining time limited to one hour. Are you kidding me Never again!!! read more

Charging 40 cents for a Togo order when I ordered caldo I ridiculous. The kicker is the caldo tastes old.