This place doesn't look amazing on the outside- but you know what they say. Don't judge a book by its cover. The food and service here were top notch. I stumbled across El Castillo by accident around 1:30pm on a Wednesday trying to find another restaurant, and I'm so happy I did. I got the cheese enchiladas for lunch with a side of rice and borracho beans. Omgggg the beans were so tasty. They were seasoned well with fresh peppers, tomatoes, and onions and had a fresh taste. The rice was amazing too. The entree also came with a side of 2 tortillas and I got 2 of the freshest flour tortillas ever. The chips and salsa is more authentic than your typical place. Salsa tasted fresh and not too spicy but still flavorful. Chips were a bit thicker than normal but I think because they were fresh and authentic. My boyfriend got their bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast tacos. You choose either corn or flour tortilla. Holy crap $1.50 for these huge tacos, AMAZING DEAL! Boyfriend said they were delicious. Overall they have great, reasonable prices with a wide range menu. The main reason I'm giving 5 stars is because the service was amazing. Donna was my waitress and she always made sure I had everything I needed, refilled my iced tea promptly, brought me any and all condiments I might need for my food, and she was just overall very friendly. She made me feel so welcomed. Give Donna a raise! We are from Houston, but anytime we visit and or have friends visit San Antonio I will always recommend this cute little hole in the wall place. We love EL CASTILLO! read more

El Castillo - Cheese enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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A cool spot for downtown locals. It's a lively place for regulars and visitors. Try the quesadillas with asada. read more

Super cute, quiet little spot. It's kind of hidden but once you figure out the parking spots right next to it, the front doors are around the corner, not far at all. Service was very polite and super quick. There were only a few customers when we first sat but then the lunch rush started to come in from the downtown workers and we never felt neglected once. I love a simple Huevos Ranchero plate and this was delicious, you have the option for bacon, ham or a pork chop and the price is very good for everything. This was the last restaurant I ate at while living in San Antonio and I'm so glad we decided to try this spot. If you haven't been, please go. It's definitely that San Antonio/ fiesta feel you look for when being downtown. read more

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This restaurant is okay at best. Yeah it will get your Mexican fix but it isn't anything to write home about. Service was quick. Queso is not good, the rest of the food was alright. Wouldn't recommend but not horrible. read more

Good food and good service in a convenient location. Authentic good Mexican food. Good ambiance read more

Food was very good but not outstanding. Service was good, waitress was very attentive. Ambiance was good for a lunch meal.

Delicious breakfast tacos with a smile. Short walk from our river walk hotel Contessa. I've walked here 3 years in a row, so far.

AMAZING , I MEAN AMAZING CUTE LITTLE SPOT!!! I love how it's decorated inside and honestly not that far drive from the drury plaza riverwalk! Food is okay, but honestly I'm grateful for just being here. read more

Such a cool Mexican spot!! I came in 10 mins before close and they insisted on my staying. Ordered the beef fajitas!! Set up was great too. So happy I made it in. read more

I was looking for a good place for a Mexican breakfast. El Castillo fit the bill. Old school authenticity, atmosphere, great food and friendly and courteous service at a fair price. My Huevos Rancheros with pork chop and Mexican style potatoes was great. Salsa and tortillas made on site and were wonderful read more

El Castillo - Huevos Rancheros - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Hidden gem. This is my favorite spot to get breakfast tacos downtown. i've been a river rat for years and just discovered this place recently. The tortillas are incredible, I believe they're homemade. If you are a tourist and you are looking for authentic Mexican food not Tex-Mex! This is where you should be read more

Just a few minute walk from Riverwalk. Casual restaurant with good service. I heard I'm supposed to try puffy tacos while in San Antonio, so that's what I ordered. One chicken and one beef. Much preferred the beef. It was delicious served with refried beans and rice; loved the beans. Served with two sauces on the side. Lots of food. Also served nachos and salsa at the start, the chips were thick and crispy. Salsa a bit spicy. I got a fresh squeezed lemonade and water, both in huge cups. Reasonably priced. I recommend it! read more

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This place is a gem. Great food here, and you can't go wrong - enchiladas verdes, fideo loco, and their house salsas are all great. Daily lunch specials, too - Friday is fideo loco and it's easily the best version of that I've ever had. Servers are super nice and attentive. If I'm in town for a week I hit this spot for lunch at least twice! read more

El Castillo - Fideo Loco - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Worst guac I have ever had. Ice cold and flavorless. Disinterested waitress with an attitude. When I asked for corn tortillas, they brought flour. Awful on all counts! read more

I'm a tour guide in the city and I NEEEEEED my breakfast tacos almost daily from here! Good prices. Good taste! Amazing people as well... Donna is a great worker and always accommodating. The dining area is small and quaint, I feel like I'm in lil Mexico at times! Support local business that's the heart beat of San Antonio! read more

Very tasty food and great service. You get great value for your dollar. Great addition to downtown. Family owned and operated.

The food was very good., especially the homemade tortillas. The service was not. The young girl waiting on us really wished she was elsewhere. The food deserved a higher rating. . read more

Used to be my favorite. Breakfast tacos ruined. Tortilla so thick you can't chew it, and you can only chew it if you can get over the smell of moth balls literally burning your eyes. Whole place is gross. read more

The best part of working downtown again, is finding El Castillo restaurant and being able to enjoy True Authentic Mexican food... Great Service, Great Food and a Great Staff. I work with older American's and their food prices makes it affordable for them on a tight budget to also enjoy eating out. thank you to the Castillo family for all the years of service. Paty G - read more

El Castillo - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Was in the downtown area for training and decided to try this hidden gem quick service flavorful food and great lunch specials for the downtown area. Puffy tacos had the perfect crisp and the tasty chicken. The chips and salsa were a great starter. I'll be going back on my next downtown work assignment. read more

food was great, service was great. We had breakfast and I was extremely satisfied. we were there for my son's birthday and our anniversary. read more

El Castillo - My son on his birthday - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Have had about one of everything and honestly haven't been disappointed one bit. The food is amazing and the service is superb!

Decent food, watch out for pricing! Came in for $7.99 lunch special walked away paying over $12 including $1.50 tip. They charged our table of 5 extra gratuity even though they told me it applies to tables OVER 5 guests. Who charges tax on 'gratuity' and fees also? read more

El Castillo - My receipt - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

You know these places are good when the chips are fire. Thick and crispy to go with an extra-fresh salsa. Sopas was the highlight for me - I thought it was just the right amount of each ingredient. The bottled sauces have a solid kick to them so don't go too crazy =] read more

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This place was the worst place I've eaten at in San Antonio. The service was horrible, young girl had no manners and no common sense. They didn't have sausage didn't have milk. Ordered orange juice never brought it. Ordered eggs over easy and might as well have ordered scrambled eggs. Overall food was horrible and so was service! Definitely won't be back read more

Place has good, cheap eats. Plenty of tables. Great service everyone is pleasant. Looking great for to go if someone is sleeping in

Cute little restaurant. Friendly staff. Flavorful ranchera sauce. Rice and beans were not hot. Asked for flour but received corn tortillas which paired really well with the steak ranchera. read more

El Castillo - Steak ranchera - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Very tasty Mexican food. It is likely very traditional; only negative was that they were out of several items on the menu. Would have liked to try their horchata. Very reasonably priced menu read more

Great authentic Mexican food in SA. Definitely worth getting off the Riverwalk for this charming Mexican lunch spot. read more

El Castillo - Tacos al pastor - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Pros: super tasty, generously portioned food with delicious flour tortillas. We had the carne guisada and several tacos. Cons: we came for the breakfast tacos, but arrived after 11am and they refused to serve us them (though their menu says they will for an extra fee). Also seems like the menu at the counter is different from the menu they give you at your table, so be sure to get up and take a look before you order. read more

Waitress was okay, don't think she understood what was said when we ordered. We had asked for a corn tortillas she brought flour instead, the tacos are small, not really worth it. $$ read more

Deceiving at first glance but do not pass up this hidden gem! So many offerings to be has. Everything is fresh. Our entrees were delish. Give it a try. I doubt you would be disappointed read more

So I was pretty excited, new to downtown and coming from a Mexican background I was tired of eating Tex mex in San Antonio and thought this place would be good. The food was pretty good and good portions but the service was probably the worst I've ever had. I mean the lady kept flirting with all the customers and I'm like okay girl like we all need an extra buck and I'm all for it but please don't forget my chips and salsa and well she never brought them back. I was like whatever maybe she is busy. I got my plate everything was good and in my last bite I was like what the why is this rubbery is it the chicken, and out i pull a piece about 4 inches of plastic. And I was like ohh. And I'm the type of person to not say anything and continue paying but it's the way the manager gave me horrible attitude and patronized me saying how I ate the whole plate and I mean she wasn't wrong I did but I'm not a psychic and figured the plastic was going to be in the last enchilada. My coworker said no tell them something and the waitress was like "oh let the manager know when you go up front to pay." K was like okay and when she wanted to pick up my plate my coworker said if she told the manager and she said yes she knows. So I go up front and when it's my turn to pay the manager pretends as if plastic never was in my plate and charged me full and I was like um I found plastic? And she was like oh you want a discount? I was like I guess to which I looked to my coworker and she was like yes he wants a discount. To not make a huge fuss i was like whatever I'll pay the $10 plate cuz it's just $10 and I want to support a little local restaurant. But dam don't gotta give me attitude like that. Shoo read more

El Castillo - Chicken 10. Green Enchiladas Lunch Plate - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great Mexican food! Had the enchiladas Mexicanas filled with chicken and my friend had the green enchiladas. Chips and queso too. All excellent. Highly recommend. **They do NOT sell alcohol, so just be aware in case you are looking for a place with margaritas or other alcoholic beverages. read more

El Castillo - Queso and chips - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food came out really quickly and was really affordable, around $1.50 per taco. The server was really nice. The tacos were both good, but the chorizo one was better, because chorizo. The tortillas were really yummy and warm. read more

El Castillo - Chorizo and Egg Taco, Egg Taco Mexican Style - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Looks like I'm the first to review el Castillo and it's a privilege. In a word...awesome! Mexican food is my favorite so when traveling I'm always trying new places. My wife and I were walking around San Antonio and flagged down a couple of bicycle cops. We asked for a recommendation and they told us about el Castillo. We weren't disappointed! Absolutely the best pastor I've ever had. The portions were enormous, the prices very reasonable, and the service was terrific! Don't pass this place up when in San Antonio. It's fabulous Mexican food! read more

I ordered a quesadilla and chips and queso. When I received the quesadilla the cheese was not even melted and the pieces of chicken were whole. The server never checked up on me and when it was time to pay I requested the quesadilla to be taken off since I didn't eat it and the server said I can only take it to go. Paid $20 for a meal I didn't even eat. read more

Given the price the food was okay. It was very local food. A lot of the local city workers visit this little shop. They are big on breakfast tacos but unfortunately I don't eat eggs. But on the positive end they have tacos without eggs. I want to give them a 4 star but the food was not Great it was OK. read more

First off the food is great, with good portions and authentic flavors you can't go wrong. The service is first rate! Our party had one pituitary picky and they handled all the questions and modifications without hesitation. And yes even mister picky was more than satisfied. read more

Love this place! Chicken tacos and torta de milanesa are DELISH! And the sweet tea! Definitely a great place for an enjoyable meal.