Always great food and service. Atmosphere is great. Our favorite place to eat authentic Mexican food. Family oriented

Such an amazing experience. Great food and greater service! Ask for Mayte she was amazing!

Carlos was an amazing server! Very friendly and attentive. Food was great! Didn't take long. Drinks were so delicious!

I loveeee this place. I come here for my birthday. If I want to impress someone Super cute interior. Great good. Good service. They have mariachis 2 days a week. I am going to gate keep bc I love this place that much read more

My girlfriend and I recently visited Maria Bonita's before a Mexico World Cup game. There were plenty of people waiting for drinks and tables, but the staff kept things moving efficiently and we were seated in a reasonable amount of time. We enjoyed excellent iced tea along with beef and chicken fajitas, rice and beans, and both corn and flour tortillas. The complimentary chips and salsa were a great start to the meal. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the prices were very reasonable. It's a great place to relax, have a drink, and enjoy a good meal. We'll definitely be back. read more

This is the last time I go here. They cannot get orders right. NO Onions. Kinda a big deal. Especially when paying 87 dollars for street tacos. It's my fault. I'll admit. I'm dumb for ordering. Don't be dumb like me. On to another place I'll frequent. read more

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10-10-10 across the board! This place is a fun time! Good service. Good food. Good atmosphere and mariachis on Wednesdays and Fridays! The BEST Mexican margarita I've ever had!! Free chips and salsa! A must visit spot!! read more

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We enjoy going on Tuesdays. The fajitas for 2 were $22 now as of last week they are $25. You have to ask for it- not on the menu. Food always comes out very fast and everything has been consistent and good! We will keep returning! read more

Maria Bonita - Bar area - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Carlos was great. Please bring back the pork belly tacos! Will definitely be back. The margaritas are a must

The wait was long, the food was bland and the service was not good. No one who works here moved with a purpose considering how busy the restaurant was. We got seated before the table next to us but they got service before we did. There were a bunch of flies so it made it difficult to eat. The cheese on the enchiladas was cold but our server hardly came around to check on us so we couldn't tell him that the food was cold. He also never brought us refills until our glasses were completely empty and even then, we still had to wait. Meanwhile the manager was at the front playing around with the workers. Just plain awful. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Maria Bonita - FLIES - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Karen always gives us amazing service :) Benjamin is always a hard worker taking care of us & his team! read more

Food is delicious and always hot. Have tried just about everything on the menu- easily the best in town. Margaritas are excellent. Service excellent. Ask for Ricardo. Ambiance is warm and inviting. Not too noisy- often mariachis are heard in the background. read more

Came to my favorite spot for drive thru brunch. We got Barbacoa, potato bacon and cheese and a chilaquiles plate. Everything was amazing per usual. Barbacoa is well seasoned but shredded a little more fine than I usually get, almost machacado like. But nonetheless, no complaints as far as temperature, service, or taste of food! read more

13 Dec 2025 Me and my former coworkers still meet once a month for lunch. We toggle between here and La Fogata on Vance Jackson (the best one in my book). Anyway, it's María Bonita for December. They still do that brunch menu thing. We had French toast and strawberry banana pancakes. The pancakes are offered as 2 or 3. I went for two. Thankfully so. The pancakes are covered in a bunch of strawberries and banana slices. Served with syrup. I asked for some butter. Got it. With the syrup, just delicious. I think 3 cakes would have been too much. One of us got the Cowboy breakfast. Eggs, potatoes, bacon and pancakes. Whew! She took some home. This place is the real deal. Go there. read more

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I stopped in to the super cute Maria Bonita for the first time recently to enjoy brunch with some girlfriends. The interior is very spacious and filled with cute decor and a lively ambiance. Service was a little spotty (i arrived a little later than my other friends and it took over 20 minutes for someone to come take my order) but we were busy chatting a catching up (and they'd already been served the brunch in a bottle mimosa kit so I was able to occupy myself with that). When I was able to place my order and my Birria Quesadilla came out piping hot it was well worth the wait. Incredibly flavorful, tender, and crispy it was one of the best Birria Quesadillas I've had in the city in a while. Now that i know Maria Bonita is here I'll def be back to enjoy more of their Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes they're serving up there! read more

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Got here at 6 on Friday and the wait was already 30-45 minutes. We were able to get seats at the bar and noticed there were empty tables - assume that they were missing staff? By the time we left the waiting areas inside and out were packed! Food was good, service super friendly. Prices very reasonable. read more

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From the outside this place looks like a little whole in the wall, and without YELP, I would have passed on by. I'm sure glad we stopped. First off, for lunch on a Tuesday, it was packed! The fajitas were so yummy. I wish I could have tried a mixed drink because they all looked so yummy. My only two complaints, the onions had a funny taste and I couldn't eat them. And I wish they had more shrimp plates. Other than that, it was pretty good! Beef was really tender read more

Maria Bonita - Beef Fajitas for 2 for $22 - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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A wonderful lunch with amazing service. The ceviche was incredible and the lunch portion of the fajitas gave us more food than we could eat. I'm hoping to go back there next time I'm in this area. read more

So far so good!!! Cute Vibrant Vibe... Margarita So Far a "5," Impressed! Unfortunately Food was not anything to jump up & down about. None of us finished our entrees. But bar was a happening spot with great cocktails & service. read more

Maria Bonita - Skinny Margarita w/Salt - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food here is incredible! I'm super picky about Mexican/Tex-Mex being a native to SA and this place really impressed me. I will be back WITH FRIENDS. The atmosphere is gorgeous and exactly what you're looking for when you want to enjoy Mexican food. The servers and staff were so professional and accommodating. And the food came out super fast! read more

Maria Bonita - Maria Bonita Combination Plate with Birria - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is one spot I've been trying to get to for a while, so I was very glad when I finally did. And it actually lived up to expectations. I enjoyed the food, the service was spectacular and I love the vibe and decor. I ordered some Chilaquiles, which were good, if a bit on the crunchy side. However, the food was tasty and enjoyable. The place is decorated in a fun way and is pretty inviting. And service was unbeatable. Our waiter was extremely attentive, very friendly and funny. He really made the visit worthwhile. A lot of the food looked interesting, so I will be making my way back to Maria Bonita sometime soon. read more

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Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is clearly popular--we had about a 20-30 minute wait and had to hunt a bit for parking (front, right, and left lots exist... eventually one opens up). Worth it. The inside is adorable with warm lighting, rustic brick, and these beautiful woven bird-nest decorations hanging from the ceiling that give the space such a cozy, artisanal vibe. Margaritas were excellent. I had La Patrona--smooth, balanced, and dangerously drinkable. My husband ordered La Tóxica, a spicy margarita with jalapeño-infused tequila and prickly pear. Both were fantastic. Food was solid all around. The Queso Fundido came in a cute little cast-iron pan and hit the spot. The Maria Bonita Combination impressed with tender, flavorful beef fajitas and cheesy enchiladas (flour tortillas were slightly dry). My Enchiladas Verdes had great flavor, though the chicken leaned a bit dry and could've used more salsa verde. Service was excellent--Byron was friendly, patient, and welcoming. Bonus: Happy hour daily 3-6 PM, mariachi on Wednesdays and Fridays, and a DJ on Saturdays. We'll definitely be back--especially for margaritas and happy hour. read more

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I went to Maria Bonita for the first time for a work meeting. The food was quite yummy. I cleaned my plate. I ordered the cilantro lime shrimp and was delightfully surprised at the freshness and quality of my food. I would order it again. For dessert we ordered noodles and chocolate and sopapillas and honey. They were the perfect way to top off a great meal. read more

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Came in to meet some friends for Happy Hour and made the right choice. I started off with a margarita on the rocks and we shared the poblano nachos w/chicken. The margarita was made perfectly, not too sweet or tart. The nachos were super tasty, with crunchy chips at the base and each covered in poblano pepper sauce, cheese, crema, chicken, and pico de gallo. Finished off with another drink, La Flor, that was also very well made, tasty and refreshing. The waitstaff was great, they were friendly and made you feel welcomed. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and look forward to coming back soon. read more

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This place is hidden in plain sight. It looks small from the outside but is rather large on the inside. The decor is just beautiful and it's super cozy inside, yet big enough to accommodate parties or large groups. The food is absolutely fantastic! Everyone in our large group loved what they ordered and the portions were great and the food was rich and full of flavor- we were all stuffed! The service was fantastic and we would all love to go back! There's a kids menu and something for everyone. read more

Probably one of the most affordable & lively casual atmosphere! Service pretty consistent! Food is amazing including the corn tortillas. Really enjoy Wednesdays & Fridays when there is live mariachis! This being the place to celebrate your events! Negative. Dry cake desserts read more

Maria Bonita - Best beans - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Reserved a table for 10, celebrating a birthday, my guest enjoyed their meals , me I just had the Barracoba Gordita's not good the masa was not cook thoroughly was doughy , wouldn't order again and the waitress was super super busy but did well no complaints about her and the drinks were delicious read more

Maria Bonita - I had the Mariachi Vargas for his birthday - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food and service was great we didn't have to wait long and they accommodate me with a wheelchair

Amazing food and great service, Carlos was very attentive and friendly!! Highly appreciated service

Maria M. Was a very attentive and courteous server. The food was great and the atmosphere was relaxed. Flan on point! read more

Maria Bonita - Flan - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Always excellent service, reasonable pricing, and great food. I am sensitive to anything hot (can't do jalapenos!!), and I've found lots of things that don't burn my mouth. Especially the salsa served with the chips. Lots of flavor without having to call the fire department to put out the fire in my mouth. Weekends have a pretty long wait, but when I go on weekdays I am usually seated right away. My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant! read more

What a cool find. Service was quick. Food was good to great. The guacamole was creamy and on point. The ceviche was worth it. The fajitas were tender. Tortillas were decent. The margaritas were on point. Overall worth a visit. Most tables were filled and the place was welcoming. read more

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Very friendly and attentive service from Rosie. The food had fresh ingredients, but we thought the fajitas, enchiladas and salsas were fairly bland. We enjoyed the sopapillas and sour cream. read more

We loved this place when we lived here 14 yrs ago so of course we made our way back. From the looks of the crowds - we can tell it's still a local favorite. From the looks of the 5 bday parties there that night - we could tell it was a favorite place to go to for birthdays. When we arrived there was no wait but there was def a little wait by the time we left. Service was a little slower than we remembered but it also could have been all the bigger groups. My husband's fave thing here are the warm , fresh tortillas. Straight from the tortilla maker that everyone can view from their table. I ordered the Jalapeño chicken enchiladas - however to my dismay, the rice was salty and thee wasn't much of a kick in the enchiladas. Everyone seeemed to like the food they ordered but no one really raving about their plates. I was a little sad since it was my son's first trip here, the 1st impression wasn't all that impressive. Also- the manaquin that plays the fiddle for birthday on longer works! It's a really nice atmosphere inside, still as it was with the fountain upon entering. Very accommodating for groups. read more

Maria Bonita - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Back again, this time for my birthday dinner with family friends a couple weeks ago. I did not get our waiters name but he was very nice and attentive to our group. Most of us had apps, 2 of my friends had pozole and gave it a 9/10 We drank a lot more, the margarita flights are always a good idea! Ps make a reservation if you have a large group (I sure did) and was seated at my reservation time read more

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First time here and we went for Margarita day so our intention was to have drinks and we did tell our waiter he was fine with it. Our waiter was good thru the whole visit and even gave us chips and salsa to go no complaints with him at all. We placed our drink order and he also brought chips and salsa to our table which was nice of him. We the also order some small items to snack on while we continue to have drinks I believe they did have a time limit on tables which we were fully aware of. An hour and a few minutes into our drinks we have a young lady by our table granted she didn't say anything but my daughter in law did she asked "is there a problem? Do you need our table?" She replied yes and left. Our time was not up so she had no right to rush us out and understandable that we didn't eat but we did order extra. If I wanted to come back and try the food I will not with this service. read more

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Had not been to Maria Bonita in years and I was definitely missing out! Best breakfast in years! Had the barbacoa benedicts-they were delicious, hot, fresh and served quickly. Restaurant was beautiful, excellent Christmas decorations inside. Our waiter Byron was friendly and super efficient. Best of all, house margaritas were delicious. And one more thing- they had hockey on the tvs I'll be back soon!! read more

Maria Bonita - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Took the family for brunch and we were not dissaapointed. The ambiance was beautiful and the service was on point. We each tried different items on the menu and everything tasted great. Our waiter was amazing and very welcoming. Definitely recommend trying this place read more

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Great and quick service! We got there on a Saturday night where there was a dj and holiday party's. The wait was not that bad to get seated, we got to see the holiday drinks on the wall while we waited. Sadly I can't drink from being pregnant but will be back for the drinks. The chips and salsa were good, the menu had a variety of options. I chose the old mill dinner. Crispy taco was delicious the enchiladas were okay but I'll def try the crispy taco plate next. My boyfriend got the ribeye plate with added bacon wrapped shrimp and he loved it. Our order came out quickly and hot. I'll definitely go back to try more of their menu. If you're a fan of Tex-mex food this is your place. read more

Maria Bonita - Old mills dinner and to my left he got the ribeye skillet? Ribeye chicharon with guac in the middle. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food was yummy from the rice to the beans, I personally had flautas and they were tasty. Inside is such a vibe and they had a live mariachi band! Ohh and the drinks were perfect and on happy hour, margs with so many flavors, highly recommend! Food and drinks were quickly made and brought out too, we were shocked with how busy they were too. read more

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