{"id":383638,"date":"2026-07-23T09:18:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/383638\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:18:23","slug":"we-found-a-7-99-tex-mex-feast-at-a-beloved-san-antonio-taqueria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/383638\/","title":{"rendered":"We found a $7.99 Tex-Mex feast at a beloved San Antonio taqueria"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a handful of San Antonio taco spots synonymous with greatness, and Garcia’s Mexican Food has been part of that conversation since 1962<\/a>. The New York Times<\/a>, the Michelin Guide and food critics across Texas have praised the taqueria, and despite those accolades<\/a>, the restaurant keeps much of its menu affordable for customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It’s been a long time coming, but it was finally time to hit up Garcia’s for MySA’s Budget Bites series, where I travel far and wide across San Antonio in search of cheap eats. Located on the southern tip of Beacon Hill, Garcia’s is known for its brisket tacos and classic Tex-Mex comfort foods, including enchiladas, breakfast tacos and nachos.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Dining<\/p>\n

Dining room at Garcia’s Mexican Food in San Antonio. (Polly Anna Rocha\/MySA)<\/p>\n

The recognizable green building was teeming with people when I pulled up, but I was lucky to find a parking spot right in front. Inside, the restaurant is homey, cozy even. After some instruction from the kind woman at the register, I found a table near a window, where I could see families, friends and coworkers gathering for lunch. Everyone seemed happy to be there, from customers to employees, with smiles, laughter and banter filling the room.<\/p>\n

Garcia’s has several Mexican dinner plates under $10, so my eyes were already set on ordering one for my midday meal. However, I couldn’t drop into this iconic taqueria without ordering a brisket taco. In the end, my order consisted of one brisket taco ($5.49) and the #2 Mexican Dinner, which features one enchilada, one tamale with gravy, rice, refried beans and fresh tortillas for $7.99.<\/p>\n

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The brisket taco from Garcia’s Mexican Food is a San Antonio delicacy. (Polly Anna Rocha\/MySA)<\/p>\n

To drink, I kept it simple with water, but as I looked around, I envied the folks who paired their food with iced tea. As quickly as I could glance across the small dining room, my food arrived on two lovely plates. The server also dropped off some extra-spicy salsa and left me to my own devices. I took a mouthful of the enchilada first, and I was instantly transported to Tex-Mex heaven, with that delightfully savory sauce and cheese coating the hefty bite.<\/p>\n

Every part of the #2 Mexican Dinner was jam-packed with flavor, and for once, I found myself scraping every last crumb from the plate, even before I really gave the brisket taco a chance. Do not let looks deceive you. The brisket, though it may look lackluster, is some of the best in San Antonio, and when sandwiched inside a fluffy flour tortilla, you simply cannot go wrong. Run, don’t walk to Garcia’s if you’re looking for one of the best (reasonably priced) Tex-Mex meals in San Antonio.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Find it: 842 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201<\/p>\n

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