f you're looking for a true local hidden gem, this restaurant absolutely deserves a spot on your must-try list. While they're known for their traditional Tex-Mex, their comfort food is just as impressive, and everything tastes homemade. The chicken fried steak is a standout: made with fresh steak (not frozen), perfectly crispy on the outside with a generous, juicy cut of meat inside. The crust-to-meat ratio is spot on. The hamburgers are hearty and satisfying, and the fish is cooked just right. On the Tex-Mex side, the picadillo is rich and flavorful, and the refried beans taste like they came straight from grandma's kitchen, and tortillas homemade. Don't let the exterior fool you. This place fills up fast for a reason. Swing by during the lunch rush and you'll see cars lining the neighborhood street because the limited parking lot can't keep up with the crowd. That's always a good sign! The large portions explain why it's such a favorite among the working crowd at lunchtime. Inside, the restaurant is clean, spacious, and welcoming, with plenty of tables and lots of loyal regulars. The wait staff is consistently friendly, and the food always comes out hot and fresh. If you want generous portions, authentic flavors, and a place that clearly has the community's stamp of approval, this is it. read more

Disclaimer, ive never stepped foot inside the place. My coworker brings me breakfast tacos. The first few times was a papa ranchera. Im not a fan of those--usually, but it was amazing! I have a high heat tolerance, but my nose starts running with a smoulder. Next time was a weenie egg. It looks like weenie, but tastes like sausage. The salsa...intense! Everything ive been given from there is the best read more

Peter El Norteno - Weenie and egg taco - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went for the first time for lunch on a Monday. It was $6.99 for a chicken fried steak plate. It was a large portion a very good! The meat went all the way to edge of the crust. It is a seat yourself kinda of place where pay at the counter. And FYI the parking is crazy. Definitely a great value for lunch. I'll definitely be back! read more

Peter El Norteno - Chicken Fried Steak lunch special - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I didn't like its crowded and small not that clean the food is okay the staff are friendly. The parking is horrible there.

The Chicken Fried Steak at Peter El Norteño was recommended as one of the top ten CFS' in town by the San Antonio Express-News and it did NOT disappoint. The restaurant is a nondescript joint on Fredericksburg Road; definitely no frills. But it's very clean and the waitstaff were all professional and on-the-spot in their service. The Chicken Fried Steak was indeed good, though not really anything that would set it apart from most other CFS' you could get elsewhere. But I took advantage of the Tuesday special price and it was worth every penny. I plan on returning for the breakfast tacos, which I hear are also good. read more

Peter El Norteno - Chicken Fried Steak Plate - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Peter El Norteno is super delicious! They have great prices and plenty of seating! Everyone is great there! Only downfall is it is only open Monday-Friday 6a-3p and parking is a small space! But the food makes up for it! read more

This little neighborhood (Mexican) restaurant was the biggest little surprise of the month. I went in for lunch on a recommendation to try the chicken fried steak and WOW! I never would have thought this "bigger inside than it looks outside" place would even offer a CFS... then you realize it is priced at under $10 and comes with two sides! Great value for the meal. The Chicken Fried Steak was extremely tender and able to be cut with a fork. There was a good breading-to-steak ratio, and it was a good size too. I ordered the CFS with mashed potatoes and green beans. The mashed potatoes were very good and worth mentioning. The service was very friendly and the dining room was almost completely full. This would explain the lack of parking requiring having to park down the street. I don't find myself in this neighborhood often, but next time I do, I'll definitely think about stopping in again. read more

Peter El Norteno - Chicken Fried Steak plate - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We went specifically for the children fried steak on a Monday. It had been highly rated in the SA Express-News. It was a great disappointment and certainly not the best I have ever had. The mashed potatoes were lumpy and cold as were the green beans. Won't be ordering that again! read more

This place is ALWAYS so busy, so it must be good, right? After three days of trying, I finally scored a parking spot and entered the building hoping it was worth the wait. Service was fast and efficient. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. The crust was crunchy and perfectly seasoned. The beef was fork tender. The mashed potatoes were very tasty and obviously made from scratch. The obligatory roll was the only miss, a store bought lump of bland-tasting nothingness. But that is incredibly minor. The CFS was incredible and I will definitely be back. Next time, enchiladas! read more

Its ok definitely not in the top 20 best in SATX. Fajita plate. Huevo ala mex, pancakes with bacon and eggs and a bean and cheese three sweet teas and a lemonade was right around $45 but again just ok. The sweet tea and lemonade were pretty good though. Also if you walk in the place con el nopal en la frente and your smoking hot Irish wife expect the staff to stare and chisme like no other here! But hey its raza its expected que no? read more

Peter El Norteno - Baddass breakfast. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It's my 1st time here. The place was packed. Parking can be challenging. Service was not on target. The server seemed to have forgotten to place our order and had us wait almost 40 minutes, while everyone around us was getting prompt service. The food was a bit bland for my taste. It's great for people with high blood pressure, tho. It's low in sodium. Good size portions. The Wednesday special is advertised at $5.99 with free tea, but it's actually $7. My overall experience wasn't pleasant. I don't see myself coming back again. Come check them out for yourself. read more

Peter El Norteno - Wednesday chalupa compuesta special - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I went for the 1st time Monday. Not much parking but alot of space inside. I met a nice couple walking in ( Mr & Mrs Lorenzo Solis ) . They are regulars. I sat nearby. My waitress was a tall, shapely, statuesque young lady named Connie. She's from Torreon Mexico. She's very polite and speaks English and Spanish fluidly. I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs. It was good, though the steak was a little stringy. Still, overall experience was good. I will return. read more

Great food at a great price! Service was excellent. The down side is that it closes too early.

Currently, the customer service is much to be desired. However, the food and ambiance is great!

Love this place! The Food, Service are Awesome! One of the Deaf Groups I belong too meets here on Fridays. Homemade Corn tortilla's. Food is always Fresh! read more

Like this place good prices an waitress are nice and very helpful. Also like that's it's walking distance to my house.

The daily lunch specials here are amazing. We came here on a Friday where the lunch specials were chicken strips, flautas, or fish for $5.99. I went with the chicken strips and it came with three HUGE strips, French fries, and a large tea. The chicken was hot And fried nicely- it didn't have an overly oily flavor and tasted fresh. The gravy was a little bland so I added some pepper and it kicked it up a notch. You seat yourself for lunch- we were here before 1130 and most of the tables were already filled up. This place is super busy! And with the lunch specials they offer I can see why. We waited a good bit to have our drink order taken, but they were obviously busy and not intentionally being neglectful so it wasn't an issue. The food came out quickly. I definitely recommend coming for lunch during the week! read more

Peter El Norteno - Chicken Strips- $5.99 with tea included Friday lunch special. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Always a good place to get your taco fix! Love this place taken my parents a couple times and they love it too. Good food, good tortillas, good coffee, nice service too. read more

great service, and food! one of my favorite places in the area since i moved into the area! always consistent! never fails, great prices as well! read more

Food is on point. Hot and Fresh. Service is Friendly and they are on top of refilling your drink.

They are very good tacos and price is very reasonable. Waitress are very accommodating. Some of the best daily specials in town that include ice tea. Parking on the other hand is very difficult so have patience when looking for parking. read more

Peter El Norteno - Menu with prices - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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My update on Peter El Norteno... I gave them a bad rating a few years back an about a 18 months later. I decided to try and give them a chance after all I never complained about their food. My complain was the constant miss over charging me. Well it's a 100% on the math and it's consistent and I am very happy with them. Waitress are super and I totally recommend their food as always. read more

Came here a couple times w a buddy for breakfast. It is the little neighborhood spot for a reason. I really get a small town feel here, everyone seems to know everyone. Really nothing to blow your socks off, just cheap, simple, consistent meals. The Servers are good here and seem to interact more with their clientele than I am used to seeing. 3 choices each day for Lunch specials at 5.99 a pop w Tea. Yeah, if it was walking distance for me, and I didn't work days, I'd be here alot more often. read more

This is my go to breakfast taco place. I'm not even kidding when I say the servers know my husband and me. The tacos are large with fresh tortillas, of course. It's the very definition of Mexican comfort food and puro San Antonio. Over the last two years, my husband and I have tried almost everything, but my go to are the enchiladas verdes and the bean and chorizo tacos. Bonus, they have great coffee too! read more

Peter El Norteno - Bean, chorizo, and cheese! So good!! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Homemade everything. Their specials are amazing! Their service is excellent. Got a hour for lunch, you will not be disappointed!

This place makes some of my favorite cheese enchiladas in town and their prices are very reasonable. Other items worth trying on the menu are their chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, chicken tenders and literally anything from the breakfast menu. When you get your plate you just know that it was made fresh for you. The parking situation is pretty awful as this place is constantly packed and really busy. Additionally, the atmosphere isn't too great which is why I am giving it 4 stars. If you're looking for good mexican food with good service, then I would highly suggest this place. read more

Peter El Norteno - Cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great breakfast! Very satisfying, delicious in flavor, and speedy service! Can't ask for anything more! Pleasantly surprised :) read more

Peter El Norteno - Peter El Norteño breakfast plate. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food was awesome and good i love there tortilla.the waitress are awesome and helpful all so the owner you should come and try it i like it am coming back. read more

Peter El Norteno - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I found out about this gem some time back. All I can say is wow! I love this place. The tacos are good, environment is nice, and the prices are cheap. The bacon and egg tacos are made the way they're supposed to made, chopped bacon cooked and mixed in with the scrambled eggs. Most other Mexican restaurants just put scrambled eggs in the taco then add a strip of bacon, not here! Also the machacado tacos here taste really good. Tortillas are awesome, beans taste great, and the sweet tea is so refreshing. I'll keep on eating here and hope this place never changes! read more

Peter El Norteno - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

A surprisingly nice place. The parking has a lot to be desired but once inside this little gem, it's much larger than expected. There's no mistaking what's on special on any given day because it's listed clearly. I went on a Thursday and had the Hamburger special. I usually split a hamburger with whom ever I'm with, but I ate the whole thing 'cuz I was hungry and it was delicious! I had my burger with the works (lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard) I did have to ask for more mustard, but the taste and size of the burger was delectable! Their fries were so good! Great sweet tea also! I will have to restrain from wanting to go everyday to try their everyday specials! The prices of their specials are a great reprieve from the high prices of everything else in our lives nowadays! You won't be disappointed going to Peter El Norteno!!!! read more

Many good Mexican restaurants in the area. I hadnt tried this one, went for breakfast tacos and ordered a few different ones. All were good. Homemade tortillas and the barbacoa was good. Haven't had lunch but if the breakfast tacos are any indication, should be good. read more

This place is unassuming, however, the food is consistently great. They have great lunch specials that come with free tea. The salsa is fantastic. The green enchiladas and the fajitas plates are excellent. Try the burger. One of the better ones in town. read more

This place is awesome. Seriously try anything. They also have American inspired cuisine special everyday of the week. Since no one has ever posted the menu I'm uploading it! read more

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Ordered chaupa plate to go. Paid around $7... perfectly reasonable for a plate of food. Did not receive a receipt, got home, realized they had in fact only given me an ala carte item and charged me for the entree. Upon calling, I was told I was given the latter. Ask for a receipt, check the box, and double check the prices if you visit this establishment. read more

Wow!!!! Great job Pedro you and your wife have some of the best Mexican food in town. Wife and I took some out of town guest here and they loved it. The prices are on point and the food is made with love. Can't wait to go back. Can't believe it's taking me this long to find this gem. read more

Hole in the wall type of joint but always a treat. They have daily specials and a nice tex mex menu. The portions are large and the staff is friendly. read more

Peter El Norteno - Fajita plate, comes with tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Everything on the menu is a solid B+. Their specials are very well done and they do both Mexican and American food equally well. The prices can't be beat and the waitresses are very attentive and really hustle to keep the customers satisfied. A great option for breakfast or lunch. read more

This is it...the best breakfast tacos anywhere. I've been sampling all over and have found THE place. I've taken friends and they agree after asking, "Why didn't they find this place first?" The tortillas are fluffy and fresh. The ingredients ... no matter what you get..are spot on and plentiful. The prices are very, very reasonable. I'm going back tomorrow! Can't wait..two potato and egg with bacon tacos and an orange juice under $5.00 plus tip! read more

Outstanding service great Mexican food great prices great daily specials that includes iced tea. It's a hole in the wall but a real San Antonio gem. read more

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Just a great little place for consistently good, well made Mexican food. The parking is not so good, but I'm just talking about the food here! Reminds me of going to my abuelita's house for breakfast! Great prices too! read more