The clock was ticking to closing time so we were pretty sheepish about calling and confirming we could still place an order, but they were very kind. We both got the enchiladas and were very happy and full. Definitely recommend, and can't wait to try their weekend breakfast buffet! read more

El Nortenito - Chicken enchiladas plate - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The breakfast buffet here is outstanding and easily one of the best around. The menudo alone deserves five stars--rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. One of the highlights is the made-to-order eggs, which are cooked exactly how you like them and always fresh. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, adding to an already great dining experience. If you're looking for a satisfying Mexican breakfast buffet, this place absolutely delivers. read more

El Nortenito - Menudo - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was ehhh The baked potatoe was mid over hyped on the papa whoever said they're from the valley and said this was papa was good shame on you, it wasn't near delicious Salsa bar was delicious Beans and cheese were good with the barbacoa read more

Great service and very fast! The tacos al pastor were good but the Campechana was delicious! I would come back for it ! They also have a michelada bar read more

El Nortenito - Campechana (back) and tacos al pastor (front) - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

El Nortenito has an amazing breakfast buffet on weekends that is a must try. They have cooks custom making chilaquiles and other food. They have everything from soups to waffles on the buffet and everything taste homemade. I had pozole and a gringa taco that was loaded with cheese and goodness. you need to take your appetite to this place. The coffee was fresh and ever flowing. The service was phenomenal and they even had live music. read more

Okay tacos, subpar experience As soon as we showed up we could see the trompo cooking, GREAT! We walked up and were confused about where the entance to the restaurant was, so we asked the people cooking the trompo ( in spanish and in english) where the entrance was and were ignored. They looked at us and continued to ignore us. One of the guests responded and told us where to go. Aftert we sat down, we saw the same people that were outside cooking the trompo serving other customers - were never acknowledged and were made to feel awkward The waitress that served us was great, the tacos were okay - would recommend going to Tacos Betos instead. read more

The place was practically empty when we went in around 5 pm on a Sunday. The waitress was super nice and attentive! My boyfriend got an agua fresca of mango and he was scared to try it so she gave him half a cup to try to see if he liked it first (no charge) and he loved it so he ordered that! We got a molcajete de chicharrón and it was SO GOOD they seasoned it with I believe lemon pepper. The salsa verde was pretty good! The tacos were nice! My boyfriend said the pastor was not the best he's tried but they're good regardless! The enchiladas verdes were really good! The decorations they had seemed like it was a sports bar like place so I could definitely see us coming for a night out! read more

El Nortenito - Molcajete De Chicharrón - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I did a whole insta reel on my experience for this place and I can't wait to go back. Since moving from the valley to SA, I've been on the hunt for a good papa asada and I'm glad my search is over! The papa campechana and molkajete were my favorites, but everything we tried was delicious. Their margs are also a must try! #leslieapproved read more

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New owner, Bernardo, has owned the restaurant since December. EVERYTHING has been upgraded she they have a new menu. The space is welcoming and fun. Their salsa bar is well stocked and fresh. The staff is friendly and attentive and the food. THE FOOD! I came in on Saturday and they had a breakfast buffet. Everything from custom order chilaquiles to waffles menudo pozole birria and so much more. Everything I tried was EXCELLENT! Flavorful. Clean. Fresh. Quality. This is going to be my new go to spot. Delicious, friendly, and fun. read more

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i Las toratas se estan ENCOJIENDO ! Y se pusieron mas caras antes la de milanesa "oreja de elefante" estaba a 12 y era mas grande y tenia mas carne ahora le ponen media milanesa una cucharadita de frijoles y pas ahi esta. Muy buen ambiente y amigables todos. Y luego ya no tienen esas dos salsas ricas que remplasaron por unas salsas meh. The tortas are shrinking! The servers are kind and it has a cozy ambiance during the daytime. But the food servings are less and pricier over all not to mention they got rid of their amazing two sauces for some mid taco palenque imitation without chips. read more

Tucked away in an unlikely shopping center, this Mexican restaurant serves everything fresh to order. The service is outstanding, and the food is a rare example of true, authentic Mexican flavors compared with other spots or hole in wall spots. The chilaquiles were the highlight--probably the best I've had in years. Definitely a must-try. read more

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Great quesabirria tacos! Comes with 4 and they are stuffed. Also has onions, cilantro, limes and a delicious consume. Before bringing out the food they bring those orange pinwheel chip things, I don't know the name covered in seasoning, maybe tajin? They're good alone or dipped in their green or orange sauce. The two hot sauces on the table are great, gonna see if they'll sell a bottle next time as I believe she said they made it in house. The order of chips and queso wad okay, chips were fresh the cheese was just so-so. I do wish they served chips and salsa as an option as well. Sodas are canned drinks brought out with a cup of ice. Beers are 1.99. Our server brought us a flan to split so we could try it and for most of us not caring for flan we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We saw they also do a buffet style line thing for brunch on the weekends. Will be back to try that. read more

Hospitality is amazing. Food is fantastic. This place is a hidden gem. I'm upset that I haven't heard of this place sooner. I cannot recommend this place enough. We went in on a Sunday for brunch. It's bigger style. Great price and great options. Everything is fresh and made to order, the place is really clean as well. 5/5 and bonus for the staff being so friendly and attentive. We ordered chilaquiles with barbacoa and a couple of tacos. read more

El Nortenito - Red chilaquiles - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Went to breakfast buffet. Food was authentic, amazing flavors, impeccable service, clean and happy ambiance. Highly recommend read more

El Nortenito - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went for the first time today. The food was so good but the service and friendliness of the staff is what stands out. This is definitely going to be our new go to for Mexican food. read more

Started with drink being dropped by the waitress. Then same persons order being "forgotten". Another order was made incorrectly. Tacos were good but service wasn't. Restaurant itself was clean and environment wasn't too loud. read more

This place is so damn good!!!! I've eaten here a few times and I haven't been disappointed at all. Good service, great food and drinks at great price. What more could you ask for? read more

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Great food. Excellent customer service. Nice environment and good prices. Was approached by who I think was the owner and showed me the new breakfast buffet they have which consisted of chilaquiles, soups, meats and deserts. read more

El Nortenito - Papa loca - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great food! We ordered Birria tacos, Mexican hamburguesa, trompo torta, Michelada especial. Everything was so good.

Very good from top to bottom. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area and want some good food

The food is so amazing. It's really really good. My whole family loved it. We're always gonna come to this place.

I asked the server if horchata was made naturally and it was extremely sweet. It was clearly made out of horchata powder. The food was terrible, we ordered their famous "tortas" and it had too much mayo. The "carnitas" tasted like canned tuna. This was the worst restaurant I have ever tried. Unfortunately, we had to pay for crappy food. read more

actually the best tortas i have ever had!! i adore this place and come all the time. prices are super fair and the staff are really friendly :) one of my fave places to eat at in sa read more