The guy who said this was this best Mexican food in San Antonio wasn't kidding. I drove from Lockhart two weekends in a row to eat here. It's really that good. Service is great but the food...the FOOD is delicious. The gravy on their beef enchiladas is stupid good. Almost certain it's their carne guisada gravy on top of enchiladas. Now my mouth is watering. Their picadillo is probably the best I've ever had. So flavorful. Just really impressed with the flavors and freshness. read more

The food here is really truly something else--it is absolutely AMAZING!!! You will definitely love the food here. It's one of the best restaurants in all of San Antonio. The service is top-tier as well, and the staff and owner are so kind, friendly, and generous. They make you feel right at home the moment you walk in. It's rare to find a place with such genuine hospitality these days, and it honestly makes all the difference. The ambiance is also next-level. It's got this perfect Mexican good vibe going on, super warm and inviting, with great music playing that just makes you want to move! I loved the songs they played and honestly found myself dancing a little just because the music was that good and the vibe was so contagious. It's a place where the energy lifts you up--you can feel how much thought and heart went into creating the space. The food is out of this world--truly something very special. Every dish is full of flavor and cooked to perfection. You can taste how fresh everything is, and it's clear the kitchen puts real care into what they serve. This isn't just food, it's an experience. Whether you're into bold, spicy flavors or rich, comforting dishes, they've got something for you, and everything I've tried so far has been beyond delicious. The drinks? Amazing. The appetizers? On point. The entrees? Perfect. And don't even get me started on the desserts--they're the kind of sweet treat that stays in your memory and makes you want to come back the next day just for that. I've been to a lot of restaurants, but this one stands out big time. It's not just the food or the service or the vibe--it's everything together. It all blends into this unforgettable experience. You know how some spots are hyped up but don't deliver? This place goes above and beyond all expectations. It's one of those hidden gems that deserve to be on every foodie's radar. This restaurant is 100% lit. It's the kind of place you tell your friends and family about, and they thank you later for the recommendation. It's also one of the few places I've been to where I felt like a guest rather than a customer. That personal touch, the good vibes, and the amazing flavors make it truly special. So yes, this is hands-down one of the best restaurants out here in San Antonio. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. You should absolutely try it, and I'm confident you'll feel the same way I do. From the second you walk in to the last bite of your meal, you'll be glad you came. Seriously, don't sleep on this spot--it's just that good. read more

Just wanted bean and cheese nachos and a chalupa. Everything was soggy and stale. It wasn't busy so I don't see why everything was so soggy and stale read more

I was in Kirby and looking for a restaurant near I got good reviews. I decided to give it a try. It was Saturday morning I took a menudo, tasty, chunky meat, a big bowl with rice. This broth was everything and it was not salty. The place was cozy good customer service. read more

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Had to put this up... I come here tooo many times to post every visit ..but on this visit I tried something different. Green Enchiladas and I was not disappointed the food here is consistently excellent and the The staff is always amazing and on point. Luckily I work near by so I am blessed to be able to frequent this establishment. A must try if you have never been here. The staff will delight and the food is delicious and pleasing. read more

La Parrillada - The Bfast special and Chilaquiles plate...the bacon was over cooked but they replaced it ...it didn't last long enough to take a pic!!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We went for breakfast a few weeks ago. I was very happy with my tacos. I got carne guisada, bean and cheese, and bacon and egg. My daughter got the pancake with egg and bacon. The pancake was sweet cream, super delicious. She was so happy that they brought her a packet of Smuckers strawberry preserves. My wife had the Barbados plate. It was very tasty. I haven't been back there in a long time. I really like the remodeled look. The food was quite delicious and quite affordable. We will definitely be going back soon. read more

For a nice little quick buck to spend and enjoy your meal, it's not to bad. Small dining room, so due to covid there isn't a lot of sit down dine in. My eggs were perfectly over easy, the beans and ham tasty but the potatoes could use a little more attention. The tortillas are defiantly not store bought. They have to be made there. My daughter defiantly loved her pancakes and scrambled eggs if you can't tell by her smile. Waiters are generous and attentive, met my every need. Try them out! Taco shop in Kirby across from Dairy Queen. read more

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Went here for lunch.. it is definitely a hole in the wall. Right next door to a cleaners. Service was ok and the server was friendly. I had two tacos al pastor because they were out of barbacoa, which is what I originally wanted. I have to say, there was nothing that really impressed me. I have been to several taco shops and mexican restaurants period here in San Antonio. This one did not wow my socks off. Kind of disappointing really. I was really hoping for yummier food being that it is very much a mom and pop style restaurant. read more

La Parrillada - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food is always good. The Service is good. Staff is nice and always pleasant. Reasonable prices too. read more

Food no good. The owner very rude! I was told that if I don't like the food to ever go back again. Dirty place to eat

The place is pretty good for a quick lunch they are nice and friendly and always do their best here they have been around for a long time now as well and I still come back for lunch often read more

I had the Texas platter. It was amazing!!! the beef was super tender and delicious. the refried beans were perfect!!

Best Mexican food in San Antonio this is authentic Mexican food for sure 100% recommend it

Probably won't be back and I regret making the drive here. I'm only giving this restaurant 1 star because the service was neither good or bad, just regular. As for ingredients: cheap, taste: bland, price: overcharging for extremely basic food, environment: stunk BADLY of piss and humidity. No music either, just the sound of dishes being washed and there was heat from the kitchen going through to the dining area. I have a feeling that it's a little bit dirty and something might have slipped into my food by accident. So in that case, it's no better than going to a closer fast-food restaurant. Only difference is, you have to pay more here and leave a tip.. You all have some potential to be popular since remodeling, please care more about the integrity of your recipes and environment. read more

First time here and love the food. The chips and salsa are wonderful with lots of flavor and the right amount of heat. So much to chose from. Can't wait to come back! Great place and owned by a great family! read more

They recently went through a renovation it looks like. New staff, new food, new menu! Went in on a Saturday morning and it was a little busy but not bad. I got the aguacate gordita and the aguacate torta and since I'm a vegan, asked for no cheese and no sour cream. They were happy to oblige! The atmosphere is nice. They have two TVs if talking isn't your thing while eating. Wait staff is very nice and prices are affordable! read more

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Early AM breakfast tacos for $0.99. Cant beat em. Delicious flavor, soft tortillas, spicy salsa. Will go again, would recommend.

This is the quintessential 'hole in the wall'. It may not look like much from the exterior (next to a laundry and DQ) and the interior doesn't impress, but this Mom and Pop Mexican food place is definitely worth the visit. Although it lacks in ambiance, it makes up for it with great food, and great service. Locals go here over other Mexican joints in the area, so it must be good, right? Their menu have pretty much anything you would expect from a top notch Mexican restaurant. All items cooked to order, and served with home made tortillas. I recommend the Huevos Rancheros and Fajita plate, they never disappoint! Whenever I need to journey to the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), I always stop by to enjoy their fare. I know it may be off the beaten path for most, but give them a try. I am sure it will be worth your time. Highly recommend! read more

Got take out from them this and the carne guisada and the bean and cheese are amazing!!!!

I'm a geek, I like to look at graffiti on trains. With that being said, Kirby is a prime location to check out the different trains coming and going at the train yard. It's not the best area, it's on a rough side of town. My hubby and I decided to check out this restaurant since it had a perfect view of the train yard. I really think that this restaurant was a 3 1/2 but since half stars aren't an option, I'm rounding up. There was nothing impressive with the curb appeal or ambiance. It's a typical hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. The service was excellent, we were immediately greeted by a waitress. She checked in with us several times to make sure that we were satisfied with the food and to ensure that our drinks were topped off. I ordered the number 6 which came with 2 cheese enchiladas, a crispy taco, rice and beans. In my opinion, the rice and beans are crucial determining factors on how good the food is since they are the staple sides to a Mexican dish. I first tried the rice. Let me start off by saying that I was NOT impressed, it was very bland, not at lot of flavor going on. This was a bit of a red flag. I was not expecting much after that first bite. Next, I tried the refried beans. Okay, those were damn good! I'm pretty sure that they use lard in the recipe because they tasted similar to the ones that my abuelita used to make. I was interested to see what the rest of the plate had to offer. Time to try the crispy taco! It didn't look very appetizing at all but I was pleasantly surprised with the greasy deliciousness! Wow! I would totally come back just for the crispy tacos! Things were looking good so far. Now for the main course, the cheese enchiladas. Excellent flavor, that gooey cheddar cheese along with the beef gravy really made the dish! I liked that there were a few small chunks of beef from the sauce mixed in. It leads me to believe that their carne guisada must be very good because those chunks of beef were very tender and flavorful. My husband had the shrimp cocktail. It was pretty average on taste. They were not shy on the amount of shrimp so that was a plus. Overall, I would definitely come back again. The food and the view were pretty good. Like I said before, I would give this place a 3 1/2 out of 5 stars. It's nothing special, the food is slightly above average and the service is great. read more

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I ordered today 3 plates of mini tacos al pastor snd I was given dry Carne asada tacos !!! And when I call they are closed!!! Never again!

I've driven past this place but never seemed too interested until I saw the Yelp rating. I stopped by and enjoyed everything from the time I walked in till I walked out. Food was delicious. Even the chips and salsa were amazing. I tried the special of the day which was enchiladas and beef fajitas. Juicy meat. Home made flour tortillas. Sweet tea was really something else. Glad I stopped by. I'll be bringing my family in soon read more

La Parrillada - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This palace was amazing! Like the previous posts stated, the staff was super nice and the food was excellent. I will definitely be back!

The place had a homey atmosphere but the service was not that great. We had to keep asking waitress for drinks and never got a refill on my water so a family member gave me theirs read more

If my stomach was bigger I'd stay and eat plate after plate! The service was great and smiles everywhere :) the sweet tea was delicious also not koolaid sweet but not regular tea non sweet. Will come back for sure read more

Met and exceeded every single one of my expectations. Food was fresh and delicious and service was great! This has been added to my list of hidden gems and I will definitely be coming back when I get the chance. Overall a great experience. read more

Always good food and great service. I've been coming here for years. The special of 2 enchiladas, fajitas, rice, beans and a tea for $7.99 can't be beat! The food is good, the homemade corn tortillas are the best I've had. Please give this place a try if your looking for good Tex-Mex! read more

It's rare to find a great Mexican restaurant in this area like this place. Must try.. you will definitely come back. La Parrillada means the grill so you know their meats are awesome! Everything else on their menu tastes great too. read more

La Parrillada - Pollo Campero - Thursday special w/ tea all day $6.50 - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Was kinda skeptical about this place... kinda hole in the wall... but glad I stopped... best best best Mexican food so far in northeast area.... love it love it love it. Excellent wait staff as well. read more

The food is delicious and the wait staff is excellent! Menudo every day! They won't pressure you to leave by brining you a check while you're eatining. Sit and enjoy your meal then pay when you're ready. read more

This is the spot that will "hit the spot"! We were just passing through SA and so obviously needed great Mexican food. This place is a GEM! Authentic, simple for those of us that neither know Spanish or eat meat (though they are pro with both), and they give you a freaking bottle of home made salsa along with their freshly fried chips, just to get you started. 100% A+!! read more

My husband discovered this gem while house hunting in the area and since then we have become regulars. The food is so good and lots of it that we usually have to get a carry out to finish. The food is consistently awesome every single time we have come here or picked up food to go. The staff is very nice and friendly and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. We went to the restaurant at the beginning of August & WOW they made a major refurbish for the inside including the bathrooms. It's just a great little place to eat every time! read more

I had not been here in years. Since I was in the neighborhood, I stopped to have lunch. I ordered the daily special of 2 Enchiladas, with Rice, Beens and a side order of Beef Fajitas. I asked them to sprinkle some onions over the enchiladas. They had an excellent salsa to dip the corn tortilla chips. It was actually hot to the taste for a change. My order arrived with some Home Made Corn Tortillas which were warm and so tasty. The food order was out of this world good! I am not a rice man but everything else on the plate was Superb!! I need to come back more often. read more

First of all I have to prelude this with the fact that I love Mexican Food. It's hard for me to see a Mexican restaurant on the side of the road and not stop. I was driving on Old Seguin Rd (FM 78) near Kirby and my eye caught this small Mexican Restaurant so I decided to check it out. I arrived just before the dinner rush so I grab a table to eat and watch TV. An attentive and professional server greeted me. That's always a good start. The Mexican food here is prepared "parilla"or grill style and I'm sure all Hispanics know that but it's still worth mentioning. So I ordered the Guadalajara Plate and the plate was everything that I was expecting. The flavors of the basics like beans and rice were authentic and tasty. The plate's entrée was grilled cuts of beef cooked to perfection. Add warm homemade tortillas and it's just like being home again. There are so many places in San Antonio to eat Mexican food. La Parrillada in Kirby is a good food stop. I have to say that the meal was worth the visit and I'm sure I'll be back soon. Recommended. read more