El Nortenito
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El Nortenito

6565 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX

★★★★★4.8(743 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This San Antonio gem specializes in authentic Norteño cuisine where every taco is crafted with such care that regulars find themselves delightfully torn between favorites on repeat visits. Beyond the consistently excellent food—from pozole that sets the standard to enchiladas verdes that rivals the best—what truly sets El Nortenito apart is the genuine warmth of its staff, especially standout server Liliana, who makes every guest feel like family. The inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, complete salsa bar, and full breakfast menu create the perfect gathering spot where you can linger over margaritas and conversation with people you care about.

What to expect

Traditional drinksFull breakfastFamily friendlyMeetingsOutdoor seatingSlow sit

Google Reviews

Iris Rivera
★★★★★2 months ago

The pozole was the best I have ever had and the mango margarita was a delight. Liliana, the restaurant's top waitress, showed us outstanding kindness.

Rara Brew
★★★★★2 months ago

Server liliana provided great service. Ordered the enchiladas verdes and it was really good, one of the best ive had. They also have a salsa bar. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Will be coming back to try other menu options!

cipe porras
★★★★★4 months ago

Norteñito has become one of our favorite spots, and for good reason. I’ve tried every kind of taco they offer, and every single one is delicious—which makes ordering a real challenge every time because you truly can’t go wrong. The drinks are just as impressive. Their margaritas and mezcalitas are amazing, and a friend recently tried a new drink called the licuachela—a beer mixed with spicy sauce and topped with a variety of snacks like peanuts, all served in a mini blender jar. She loved it, and it’s definitely on my list for next time. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere is fun and casual, making it a great place to relax and enjoy good food. Thursday night live music is really good, and their Sunday breakfast/brunch buffet is another highlight—especially the AMAZING chilaquiles. More people should absolutely come check out Norteñito. It’s a place that delivers great food, great drinks, and great vibes every single time.

Brandon Garza
★★★★★6 months ago

Food is amazing! Salsas are fresh and tasty as well with spice levels from mild to hot. What else makes this place special is the service is top notch. Everyone from the servers to the managers were friendly and checked in frequently. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great Mexican food on the northwest side.

John E
★★★★6 months ago

The place had great reviews on Google so we went to try it. The atmosphere was awesome. They have a full bar here. The tacos were good, but not great. I thought the Trompo tacos were less flavorful than the carne asada tacos. All was decent though.

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