First time visiting this little taco spot in San Antonio, and overall -- not bad at all! We ordered ground beef crunchy tacos but somehow ended up with steak and chicken fajita tacos on homemade corn tortillas. Mix-up aside, the food was still good -- flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with some heart in that kitchen. The place was clean, lively, and had good energy, which always makes a difference. The staff was very pleasant -- you could tell Spanish was their first language, but they understood English well enough that communication wasn't a problem at all. Everyone was kind and patient, and that counts just as much as the food. Even though I'm giving it three stars this time, that's more about the order mix-up than the food or service. I'd absolutely go back to try some of their other dishes -- maybe next time I'll actually get those crunchy tacos I was craving! read more

Best of the best... from 2012 till 2026. Tacos are delicious, tortilla are homemade, carne is perfection, horchata is hands down a fave since always. One taco is the size of a quesadilla in places north of san anto. The tortas are yummy too but i love their carne guisada tacos con queso y ciltantro y cebolla. Try it out, let me know! read more

Here is another throwback restaurant I haven't tried in years. This is a multi visit review. I had to try it several times to make sure I wasn't mistaken. When we review the typical Mexican restaurants in San Antonio, we tend to stick to 4 criteria. At least for us. 1.) affordability-will it kill you wallet? 2.) value-the amount and quality of food 3.)service-you will be surprised just how many establishments will fail miserably in this aspect. 4.) taste-self explanatory. You will rarely ever hear us say, "best MEX ever". First, 90% are nowhere near traditional Mexican Cuisine. In case you didn't know, but most of you get that. Also, the same score here, is not the same for say mextli or cuishe. You're grading on its same level. So be careful when a review says best mex ever. If that were the case you would need reservations or a plane ticket to another country. I got off topic, let's get back on track. I again am surprised how good this was. I didn't remember liking it very much before. I believe it was because someone got tacos at the drive thru here, and they were soggy and greasy. Well lesson learned. The service was great. Never had a bad experience the 4 times we came. The food came out fresh and fast. The place could use a major update inside, but I've seen far worse. It has one of my favorite parillada in town because of the price and amount of food you get. My son absolutely loves the rice and enchiladas here. Here are my gripes with this place. Where the corn tortillas are fabulous, the flour is just a no! Again the corn tortillas here are some of the best in town!!!!! I can't explain it, it's like the flour is rushed and either fall apart, or are gummy. It's been like that each time. Also, the salsas, even though they are great, aren't always that fresh. Had to ask for a replacement on two occasions. I have tried the carne guisada which actually surprised me. It was above average, which I was not expecting. The beans, I'm not a huge fan of the way most places serve the beans in town. We almost always ask for charro instead. Same goes here. This place has become a backup when we are in the area. It's affordable, great service, and not crowded like 99 percent of the time. Just eat in, we did try drive thru, and yep still bad. read more

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I always go to Taqueria Arandas for their delicious caldo (beef soup). Luckily they have it daily. I eat it once or twice a month. I highly recommend it. Caldo is not just a winter season treat. read more

My first visit here left me thoroughly impressed, especially with the fajita quesadilla. The flour tortilla was among the best I've ever tasted. The chips and salsa were delightful, and the drinks came in generous jumbo sizes. Authentic Mexican flavors at a reasonable price, with fast service if you're in a hurry--definitely a place I'd recommend. read more

Food was super greasy, tasted like it was reheated. Wife and I got sick after eating here.

Adore this place! Breakfast is always on point and delicious! The service is excellent and the coffee is great! Never have to sit and wait and the restrooms don't have you returning to your table wishing you had never gone in there! The only advice I would give, make sure you are clear on how you want your eggs. I'm going to guess it depends on who is making the eggs for the day but you may or may not get what you want, how you want. That in itself is an easy fix. (One cook makes the most excellent over easy, and another has them confused with over medium and over hard)... either way, they will get it fixed. read more

This is the 3rd time in a row my chicharon plate was burnt. I told them, and they didn't do anything. They have the worst customer service. If the food is wrong, burnt, or short, they don't do anything. Always check before you pay, or they won't fix it. It has gotten really expensive here, too. I'd stay away from here read more

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The service was amazing. Everything I ordered was good and fresh. I really recommend trying this place out . read more

Taqueria Arandas - The hamburger plate and mini taco plate - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Best I have ever had.hands down.nothing compares to these giant portions and delicious plates.this is near lackland don't miss it if your from out of town.like a little piece of mexico. read more

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This place has a very rude waitress, specifically one that regularly wears pigtails and scary make up. Unfortunately, she is there daily. The food is mediocre, but this particular waitress' personality will leave a bad taste in your mouth!! There are plenty of other local mexican eateries with sweet waitresses! read more

Food is outstanding. The portions they give you for the price is very generous. Tuesday's lunch is TBone, fries, rice, beans & a drink for $10. Not a pretty building but nice place to eat & great service. I'll say it again the portions of food you get is big. Try the beef quesadilla plate, you'll thank me later. My wife and I ALWAYS share plates. Provecho read more

Been eating here since I was 5 yrs old. I'm 38 now and my kids eat here and their kids will eat here one day. God bless Arandas.

BREAKFASY ONLY. LUNCH AND DINNER NO. Based on the rating the breakfast is that good. My fav is the Pork chop y huevo rancheros. Amazing. The Barbacoa on maíz , bacon n egg and country ranchera w/egg are great. It's very busy in the AM and apparently the cool staff is more experienced. As for lunch and dinner, I have been here twice And both times the rice was crunchy( yea crunchy) and the last time I ordered the worst puffy taco I have ever had. It was jus a thick maíz tortilla and no where near puffy. It is also much slower later In the day so I guess that makes a difference. IN THE END this is the best breakfast in the area, I have tried them all. read more

Beware if you're paying with a card. Went through the drive thru this week and ordered lunch. Everything was good, even left a tip. Fast forward a couple of days and while checking my bank account, saw they charge me twice. Once in the amount before the tip, then again for the same amount plus the tip. Currently disputing the charge. read more

SERVICE & FOOD! I love this place! You can not go wrong with this place! Wait staff is unbelievable friendly & food is always good & plenty. Very blessed that there is a taqueria close around us. Please visit & enjoy..... muchísimos gracias Taqueria Arandas read more

The food is great here! They have lunch specials at least, four you can pick from and it comes with a tea for $10. Service is also good. Highly recommend it! read more

Great services, friendly and delicious food. This is our weekend spot, we drive across town for their tripas!!! read more

Taqueria Arandas - Best tripas in San Antonio!!!! Pozole is also delicious! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was yummy and there was live music that day we enjoyed family day before we left town

HUNGRY. RESTAURANT! STOP!! And that's how one stumbles upon a random restaurant. It's one of those homey-kinda-hole-in-the-wall-ish place but the important thing was good food! (They also get another star for being family business...well, it looks like family business). Seat yourself place, but the waitress was super fast to approach us with warm chips and salsa Had there mini tacos plate (aka street tacos) and al pastor plate, two HUGE drinks all for under $20! And food was good and flavorful, service was great! read more

Ordered food to-go. Food tasted old. Rice was... stale. Beans were cold. Quesadillas with little meat and mainly tendons,ligaments and fatty fajita. Food was over-priced. Would not recommend. read more

This is a great new addition to the neighborhood. I love the option of the drive thru. From everything from tacos to a simple cheese quesadilla it's pretty on point. They have a good portion of pico de gallo for $1. I'm excited to try more foods from this location. read more

I order 2 bean and chorizo taco and they where packed together with all the beans out of the taco WTF. When I called they were rude and unapologetic and requested I go back I was already at wk. Do not waste your money there. read more

This recently has been my go to Mexican food restaurant. I've honestly been coming here since I was an adolescent with my family and now me and my lady come here and it's honestly good. So far I have no complaints, I'm not just bsing or anything, legit have no complaints. It's good and the food seems to always be fresh because it's hot. The meats taste legit compared to other places, as if they chose cheap options when purchasing their product to make but not here. Certain meats that I've tried have to be made a certain way and here they do it perfectly. read more

I ate ones here before ones, we went to the drive thru and the food was ok, second time I decided to go inside, big mistake ( or maybe was an eye opener) The place is filthy is so disgusting!!! Now reading reviews I read so many about roaches in there food and I don't doubt it. Health department should visit this place. The service is poor, no social distance, so I walk away In Spanish now: Yo comí ahí una vez, fuimos por el serví carro la comida estaba ok, segunda vez yo decido entrar al local, gran error ( o quizás algo para abrir los ojos) Este sitio está mugroso es tan asqueroso!!! Ahora leyendo reviews mucha gente dice que han encontrado cucarachas en la comida y no lo dudo. El departamento de salud le debería dar una visita ha este establecimiento. El servicio es pobre y no observan distancia social, así que me fui. read more

We tried this place for the first time and our food was consistent in that they tasted the same. I have eaten slices of white bread that had more flavor and seasoning. Bland, Bland, bland. read more

Went here with my dad, the service is good, hours are late, and food is always very good and affordable. Highly recommend

Stopped here for lunch while at Lackland AFB. Good was delicious and the staff was great. Highly recommend!

Not the first time there and definitely not the last. Food was good and filling. Staff always friendly. Wife and I both left very satisfied. read more

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Had breakfast tacos and it was horrible. Everything was mush and tasteless. Took a bite and threw it away. Ask for hit sauce and found out there was two in the bag. We had 5 tacos. Not enough sauce for 5! Went to the taco restaurant down the street. read more

Have eaten at Taqueria Arandas many times with my wife and co-workers for lunch since 2005. At here for breakfast for the first time last week. This is where I tell everyone from JBSA Lackland to eat if they want to eat REAL Mexican food. It's a divey spot with typical Mexican kitschy decor and TVs showing godawful Latino TV shows. The menu is vast and features an array of authentic, tasty, fresh Mexican offerings all at dirt cheap prices. Don't let the neighborhood or nasty parking lot scare you off (well, perhaps if you're a completely arrogant jerk you shouldn't eat here). OVERALL: EXCELLENT. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

My tacos from this restaurant have egg shells as you can see in the pic but it's all 3 potato and egg I called them to see if I can get them replaced some other time because I have other things to do and they are on the phone with attitude like really rude saying if I really wanted the tacos I would get them now so now I'm going to the restaurant and find out what all that attitude was about because I'm not lying about these tacos having egg shells I'm gonna leave them with a 1 star after this experience this happens often it's just this time it was really bad like if I wanted a crunchy taco I would have ordered one probably from Taco Bell instead not from here read more

Taqueria Arandas - My 3 tacos have egg shells and I call and they have attitude like if I'm lying - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

best authentic mexican food in san antonio. it's an older building, but they keep it very clean. the servers here are always very welcoming. they also have a drive through and offer takeout if you prefer not to dine in! read more

This is the second time I use DoorDash for this place. I'm new to San Antonio and I NEVER write reviews. BUT THIS PLACE DESERVES IT! Honestly the best food I've had in awhile(besides mine and my moms of course ) read more

Always delicious and amazing prices! I have been going here for 10 years, and the food has always been spot on! You honestly cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. The most recent change is the drive thru, it's spruced up so you can order to go!:) ps you MUST at least try the beef quesadilla taco read more

It's a small Mexican restaurant, with very tight parking. Inside is a bit tight to get around as well. Food is good, and comes out pretty fast. It does get very busy and there aren't many waitresses. read more

Taqueria Arandas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

To go tacos were good. It was confusing as where the drive thru was but my kids enjoyed the taco's. My brother also likes this place.

Love, love, love Arandas! My family eats here at least once a week and in my opinion it's one of the best mexican restaurants! The waitresses are very friendly & the food is great! read more

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I have personally never visited this establishment nor do i ever plan to. I would give it a negative rating if i could. My sister ate there about 3 weeks ago and immediately fell ill, after being rushed to emergency she was diagnosed with food poisoning, spent a few days in the hospital then released. She soon after suffered even worse symptoms from the result of the food poisoning. She has been in the hospital 10 days and finally after the doctors performed a spinal tap, they came back with a diagnosis of "Miller Fisher Syndrome" due to the food poisoning. God only knows how many others may have been affected. Stay away from this place if you value your health. read more

Been here a couple times. Great food, good service, clean place. Also because o think it's terrible for a business to lose customers over slander, I'm here to clarify that the roach in taco story was not true. The owner of the claim admitted that she accused the wrong restaurant. The restaurant where she bought the tacos was from Campos Dos Hermanos. read more

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