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San Antonio · checked November 14, 2026
The best Mexican food delivery and takeout in San Antonio
The 5 places in San Antonio we'd order Mexican food from tonight. Start with Garcia's Mexican Food (tacos al pastor, bean and cheese breakfast tacos, enchiladas), then Henry's Puffy Tacos (puffy tacos (beef or chicken), bean and cheese tacos), then Ray's Drive Inn (puffy tacos, ground beef tacos, enchiladas).
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Garcia's Mexican Food
Get: Tacos al pastor, bean and cheese breakfast tacos, enchiladas
Readers named it best tacos in the city in 2026 and it holds a Michelin Guide listing. Tacos wrapped in foil and tortillas by the dozen ride well in a box.
Good to know: Call your order in and pick it up. Hours run early, so check before you drive over.
Where we found it: San Antonio Current: The best food and drink in San Antonio for 2026, according to our readers (2026-08) · Michelin Guide: Garcia's Mexican Food
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Henry's Puffy Tacos
Get: Puffy tacos (beef or chicken), bean and cheese tacos
The puffy taco is the city's signature and Henry's fries the shell to order, so pick up soon and eat in the car. It has a drive-thru and online ordering.
Good to know: A second shop, Henry's Puffy Taco Express, is at 3202 W Woodlawn Ave.
Where we found it: Texas Monthly: Henry's Puffy Taco Express · Texas Monthly: 23 best taco spots in San Antonio (via AOL)
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Ray's Drive Inn
Get: Puffy tacos, ground beef tacos, enchiladas
The drive-in that popularized the puffy taco since 1956, and the drive-thru makes pickup quick. Get the shells fresh and eat them within minutes.
Good to know: Phone 210-432-7171. Cash and card both work.
Where we found it: The Infatuation: Ray's Drive Inn · Texas Monthly: Ray's Drive Inn
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Los Trompos Tacos de Barrio
Get: Trompo al pastor tacos, gringas
Al pastor shaved off the trompo holds its heat and flavor in foil. Online ordering takes orders for later in the evening.
Good to know: Online ordering runs in the evening, about 4 to 9 pm.
Where we found it: DoorDash order page: Los Trompos Tacos de Barrio (Huebner)
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Mimi's Barbacoa Tacos Tamales y Mas
Get: Barbacoa by the pound, tamales, barbacoa tacos
Weekend-style barbacoa and tamales are made to be carried home in a tray. Barbacoa stays moist and reheats well.
Good to know: Morning shop with online ordering about 6:30 am to 1:15 pm. Phone 210-558-6008.
Where we found it: San Antonio Current: taco joint guide listing · DoorDash order page: Mimi's Barbacoa (Wurzbach Rd)
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What is the best Mexican food delivery in San Antonio?
Garcia's Mexican Food in Near West Side. Get tacos al pastor, bean and cheese breakfast tacos, enchiladas. Readers named it best tacos in the city in 2026 and it holds a Michelin Guide listing. Tacos wrapped in foil and tortillas by the dozen ride well in a box.
Where can I get Mexican food takeout in San Antonio tonight?
Chef Amazing's list for San Antonio: Garcia's Mexican Food (Near West Side), Henry's Puffy Tacos (Northwest Side), Ray's Drive Inn (West Side), Los Trompos Tacos de Barrio (Northwest Side), Mimi's Barbacoa Tacos Tamales y Mas (Northwest Side). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
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How we pick: our own stories and guides first, then this year's critics and best-of lists; every place checked open and checked to do takeout or delivery. Photos marked "a photo like it" show the food, not that place's. Delivery areas and hours change; check before you order. Chef Amazing is not paid by any place on this page.
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