Pete's Tako House

Great eatery!! Waitress continued to check on us, made sure our coffee's and waters were ful or if we needed anything else. Food was delicious/ well seasoned! I had the steak and eggs, for as thin as the skirt steak was, they still did it a medium rare... beans/potatoes were good served with homemade flour and corn tortillas... AMAZING! I also had the chicken on a stick (a Fiesta fave) delicious and tender, it didn't disappoint. Hubbs had the chilequilles with a side of barbacoa. His fave was the barbacoa, in a corn tortilla with the beans and potatoes. Chilequilles was ok. Over all a great little spot! Gets busy around 10am so plan accordingly

Absolutely delicious and authentic!! The tortillas were the best I have ever had!!! Service was quick and friendly!

Parking at this Restaurant is a Pain👎 👎To eat here you are going to have to pay for Parking. Pete’s Taco House Food is Good, it’s just the parking situation IS VERY FRUSTRATING!! What I do like is that this Restaurant takes care of the Military and First Responders👍👍

Hadn't ordered fajita tacos anywhere due to the fact that the tacos are usually small. I decided to take a chance and order here. Was NOT disappointed!! Taco was FULL of meat and DELICIOUS! Will definitely return!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pete’s Takos is a hidden gem in the heart of San Antonio! From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in for something special—not just because of the delicious smell coming from the kitchen, but also because of who we were sharing the space with. San Antonio’s finest—EMS crews, firefighters, police officers, detectives, and even nurses and medical staff—were all lined up alongside us, clearly regulars who know where to find the real good food. If that’s not a sign of safety and quality, I don’t know what is! The tacos? Absolutely next level. The freshly homemade flour tortillas are soft, warm, and slightly chewy—just perfect. But the star of the show? The Barbacoa (only available on weekends). Rich, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Each bite was packed with that slow-cooked, seasoned-to-perfection taste that just makes you close your eyes and savor the moment. And the location couldn’t be better—just steps from the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. After indulging in all that ooey-gooey goodness, you can take a scenic stroll along the river to walk it off. It’s the kind of place you come for the food but end up staying for the vibe and local love. Pete’s Takos is officially on our must-visit list every time we’re in town. Can’t recommend it highly enough!

I went yesterday with my family. We arrived and were seated immediately. We waited about 8 minutes to be greeted by a server who took our drink order which was 4 waters. The server was being very curt and dismissive. It took about 7 minutes to receive the drink orders so at this point we went from arriving to placing our food order in about 15 minutes. That seems like an unacceptable amount of time. During ordering my 9 year old wanted to know how big the pancakes are and the server very abruptly and seemingly annoyed says “normal size.” No hand gesture or kind explanation just tells him that and moves on. I my older son ordered a burrito with the gravy on the side. I ordered a beef fajita taco. Right after that the guy at the next table makes a big scene wanting his beef fajita taco removed from the check saying the meat was inedible. Hearing that I found the server and asked to cancel my beef fajita taco and get a bean and cheese with bacon instead. The order came out, luckily the pancake was plenty of big for my 9 year old, my older son got his burrito but it was swimming in gravy (he wanted it on the side) and I got my bean and cheese with bacon taco but they also brought the beef fajita I cancelled and we had to explain again we don’t want it. Older son ate the burrito even though it was covered in gravy just because he didn’t want to upset the server any further. I had the bean and cheese with bacon and the bacon was rock hard to the point where I was afraid of chipping a tooth so I had to take it out. Overall just a bad experience all around. Food was mediocre and service was awful. No excuse for the bad service either, we were super kind and didn’t get upset or cause a scene like the other patron with food quality issues. We’ve been here before a few months ago and had no issues so I was surprised that it was so terrible. Seems like they might be hit or miss?

2nd time visiting and had the fiesta chicken lunch special. It was magnificent!!! Very light fresh and full of flavor, I liked how chicken was perfectly cooked and not with oil. There rice was fluffy light in flavor but complemented the full flavor of the chicken as the chicken tasted as it was slow cooked on a wood fire. The beans are off their own. And the tortillas were like a cloud lightly floured and with the portions they have I gladly asked for 2 more. After finishing I felt very satisfied and not like I ate something I wasn’t happy with felt like the original plate you would get from that family member e all have that we go back for seconds and take a plate home. Compliments to the servers and cooks for a great experience!!!

Great food and it was definitely a great experience. Love these little spots with so much character.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in San Antonio! Open for breakfast and lunch, so make sure you plan accordingly. Service is always spot on! Quick and friendly. Plenty of seating with a feel at home ambiance. Pete's flour tortillas are a little bit different than others, but that what sets them apart. Think of fluffy clouds of goodness with a melt in your mouth taste. Complementary chips & salas always hit the spot but don't forget the Chile con Queso or Queso Flameado. When I can't decide what I want, I always head to the "Takos" menu... pick some of my favorite meats and don't forget to add some guacamole inside for extra flavor

I can't remember how this joint ended up on my bookmarks. It was probably featured on some local TV show or a "best of" list. Either way, finally went there yesterday. Now that they've worked on that area, parking is a little strange. Although there is a parking lot, you have to be coming the "right way" to access it or you'll end up on the wrong side of a bicycle lane. The joint screams "hole in the wall", which I loved. It's got a great vibe and is larger than it looks from outside. They even have a nice little patio area. I went for breakfast...was a tad disappointed they didn't seem to have their act together quite yet even though it was 8:30a. There was no host/ess at the front, and I was eventually hollered at by a man behind the bar asking if I'd been helped... I had three breakfast tacos. Bacon/egg. Chorizo/egg. Carne guisada. None of them were something I'd write home about. They were good, don't get me wrong, but I was just wasn't over the moon impressed. Can't say I'm rushing back for breakfast tacos. I WAS impressed, however, with the service and the fact everything is made fresh - in house. My food came out quickly. I'd like to go back and try lunch.

We came here before a field trip with our daughter. Service was great, food was good, we would come back if we were in the area. Nothing really wowed me to the point where I would recommend to others if they were looking for a great taco place. I love the ads on the tables.

We go pretty much every Sunday now to get their breakfast tacos. The restaurant is nice cute Mexican restaurants but the only time we decide to eat at the restaurant the service took kinda long so from there we just decided to order to go. We are interested in coming for dinner since the drinks look pretty yummy!

I'm not sure if we came on an off day, but the food was not tasty. The rice was WAY over cooked, it was like mush. The puffy taco was underwhelming as well, which was so disappointing because that was the main thing I wanted to try. Service was good.

Great little hidden gem! Food (Fideo Loco) was excellent and the service was very good. There was one employee that didn't seem very nice but could have had a rough day since it was towards closing time. Prices are reasonable. We will be going back to try more menu items.

Visiting San Antonio. Our first experience with, puffy takos, aka tacos. Puffy tacos are not soft not fried crispy, they're in between. Pete's tako house will fill the puffy tacos with anything you can imagine. This place has been reviewed thousands of times. My review is not much different. Great service, quantity of food is excellent and the ambiance is homey and local. Just be sure you know what side of the road you park. One side is free, the other is not. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by. A real classic

Takos were perfect! They were much larger than expected tons of meat in the takos thatvhave meat. Service is very friendly. It was busy but very quick service.

I came here based off the reviews. It's not far from where I was staying downtown as well. Once you walk inside you see locals lining up for lunch as this place is only opened until 3pm. After getting seated if your entire party is there and the menu is given you get asked what do you want to drink? Then it takes awhile for that to be given to you and your order to be taken. The service is really a hit or miss and mine was a miss. When I needed the server, she wasn't around. The food took forever. Regarding the food for starters the chicken on the stick was ordered (it was like a thin boneless pounded chicken piece on a stick.) I also ordered a cup of fideo loco which was a noodle soup. The brisket plate was alright, I needed the salsa to give it a bit of flavor as it was quite bland. The tacos (takos) were huge if you were to compare it to the size of a regular taco. Maybe if I ordered something else, perhaps, it would have turned out to be a better meal.

This place was recommended to us by the coffee stand next door. The service was very friendly and the tacos tasted great.

I am at a loss of words after trying this place today. I was so excited to eat here after seeing their reviews on Yelp and yet today when I came to check them out for breakfast, I was catfished hardcore lol. As a Mexican-American from California, I know what a decent taco is. My family is from Jalisco and Guanajuato in Mexico, so trust me when I say I know good Mexican food. But this, I couldn't even have more than one bite of each taco. I tried 5 tacos...chorizo and potato, egg ranchero, matchaca and egg, barbacoa and chicken fajita. Every taco needed salt as there wasn't much flavor. The tortillas were genuinely good and soft but the meats and eggs did them no justice. The service was honestly great. Our waitress was so kind and helpful. Resteraunt was cute and quaint however wasn't worth the trip today here. I honestly hate leaving these kind of reviews but if I can help anyone save someone money, thats just my goal here. Maybe they have a new cook in the kitchen I don't know, but I was totally let down. Be careful out there folks!

First timer. I asked for a recommendation and one of suggestion was the street taco plate. It was fantastic. So much carnitas you can barely see the tortillas. Add the onions, cilantro and it is a filling meal. Perfect as I was starving. The staff was so friendly and seemed genuinely happy to work there; or perhaps i came in shortly before close (just kidding). They close at 15:00 but i never felt rush. I was so impressed i came back to get some takeout before heading to the airport. Again he suggested ordering individual tacos because they're individually wrapped in foil. Not surprising it was perfect. Luckily i ordered 4 (pastor, chorizo and potatoes, beef fajita, carnitas) as my flights encountered a total of 6 hours of delays. Definitely go back again to try other menu items next time i am in town.

Great space, roomy and inviting. Parking is limited for free but paid parking is available all around the area. Used to frequent the original location when Dora would take your order and serve as well. The tortillas are the same as I recall, fluffy and mouth watering. The carne guisada was good especially with cheese but could have been served a little hotter. Chorizo and egg was flavorful and not too greasy, I also got bacon and egg to go and the tacos were packed with food. Love the new location and the ambiance of the place. Street parking is convenient if you can find a spot. Nice, spacious waiting area and restrooms. Worth a trip.

i absolutely loved the menudo, they were extremely generous with their portions and the flavors are very filling! would come again & i also tried the carne guisada plate which was very good. but lowkey i honestly would come again and try more of the plate because i got full and wasn't able to fully enjoy the plate because i got full from the menudo. service: very attentive and friendly ambiance: popular place but its a cute texas vibe to it

Best pastor tacos!!! Service is always incredible and this is a family favorite place to go! Eric is the absolute best and always makes our visit enjoyable!!!! The back room/wall is a great spot for pictures!

Stop. Do not go anywhere else. This is THE BEST Mexican restaurant in the greater San Antonio area. Been here several times. Every food dish I have had or friends of mine have had has been OUTSTANDING. Service always attentive. Music and vibe are spot on.

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What can I say about Pete's Tako House other than it is AMAZING!! Pete's is our go to for breakfast or lunch when we just want good Mexican food! The breakfast is legit... The lunch is legit.... The drinks are even more legit... Just go there and go there often!!!

Since I was in San Antonio, I had to get me some puffy tacos! This place was one of the places that had puffy tacos near our hotel so we pulled in here. Definitely a casual vibe, seems like a lot of locals eat here. Service was friendly, we got seated in about 10 minutes and we ordered our puffy tacos! I got the plate with 2 puffy tacos (1 chicken, 1 beef) and it came with a side of rice and beans. The tacos were tasty, definitely filled with meat and juicy! I preferred my chicken over the beef. Beans and rice were tasty too, I was definitely full after that! Reasonably priced as well. I'd definitely come back if I were in the area again!

I am writing this review based on my experience today. I ordered the Chili Relleno plate to go. I work in the building across the street. I wanted to give the other dishes a try since someone brought in breakfast tacos from there. I'm a bit disappointed because there wasn't a lot of flavor. It definitely was underwhelming and needed a bit of salt. The charro beans, I have to admit, was actually good. If I were to eat here again, I'd probably would stick to the breakfast tacos.

I visited San Antonio with my friend a few days ago and did my research on places to eat in the area. I heard from multiple sources if I order here I should try puffy tacos, so I got the puffy taco plate! As a first timer, I was pleasantly surprised and impressed at how filling the puffy tacos were and it was so delicious! The plate came with rice and beans and some tortillas plus the two puffy tacos, but I was so stuffed I couldn't eat the whole thing! If I visited again I'd definitely get just the tacos but they were yummy! We came in at 1 PM and we got sat pretty quickly which was nice, and the waiter was nice. The place was lively and had good vibes. Overall, I'd say I'd visit again if I come back to San Antonio!

Food was really good. Service was great. BUT, it was super loud in the restaurant that you could barely hear the people at your table when having a conversation. Music was also way too loud.

Dang! Ordered a carne guisada and egg , bacon tacos. Carne melted in your mouth. Ate the inside of the egg taco and used the tortillas to sop up the gravy. Very friendly as well.

OMGahhh I absolutely love this place!! My boyfriend and I had the Menudo and its the best I've had here in San Antonio.. Chilaquiles are yummy and the servers are soo very nice! Id recommend this place for sure

Pete's Taco House was a nice, relaxed spot for breakfast. We both had different combinations of breakfast tacos (eggs & bacon, eggs & machacado, eggs & chorizo). Tasty and affordable. Flour tortillas were much thicker than what we're used to, but on the other hand had a lovely fluffy texture. Didn't care much for the chorizo-it had a weird taste. Loved, loved, loved their complimentary chips & salsa. It was hard not to request refills, but we had to save room for the tacos!

Everyone was so friendly and welcoming! Ambiance was great. This was the TexMex we had been looking all over San Antonio for. Great Heuvos Rancheros and good breakfast tacos. Tortillas were good, if only the scrambled egg in the tacos wasnt so overcooked. Loved their signature green salsa. Thanks!

The person I went with enjoyed their food, which is why I'm giving it four stars. They did not provide chips and salsa when we sat down, I had to request them after ordering. I didn't like the food but it could be more of a personal preference thing. The patio seemed like it could be a beautiful place to sit down and share a meal. Very busy on Sunday afternoons so be prepared for a wait. Or, just order to-go in advance if you're in a hurry.

The place was packed but the hostess accommodated us rather quickly. Decided to order house margaritas on the rocks and it was very good. I went with the Pete's Plate friday special with flour tortillas and was delicious. Noticing locals eating here as well, I knew it was a good choice. Colorful paintings and murals adorned the walls and created a wonderful setting.

The amount of reviews this place has, really does live up to the hype. My boyfriend and I came here for breakfast on our way up to San Antonio and Pete's Tako House was one of the first ones to show up on the yelp feed. With over 1k reviews, it must really be that popular. And I must say, it was. I was quite surprised of how good my crispy taco place was. The meat was seasoned so well! I also got a puffy taco on the side. It was a little too greasy for my taste but still flavorful! Even my boyfriend loved his breakfast tacos! Bacon, egg, and potatoe as well as one pancake! It was fluffy and delicious. Their tortillas are soft, fresh, and hot! My boyfriend even said it reminded him of how his mom makes them. Boyfriend approved when it comes to the homemade tortillas. We both got agua frescas! A must have every time we go to a mexican restaurant. Both our strawberry and pineapple agua frescas were so refreshing on a hot day. Parking situation was a little confusing but we came right before the breakfast rush. Especially during the weekday. Easily a bookmarked place for the future!

The food here was fantastic. Service was great. Definitely worth a stop and don't sleep on this place, it's large enough for bigger parties and a stones throw from the Riverwalk.

Service was good, but the food was mediocre. We drove 30 minutes to eat okay food with difficult parking. It was nice inside but I think I'll find another place.

Ohhhhh my goodness this is probably the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to hands-down (on account of my favorite breakfast foods and favorite agua fresca). Their migas tacos are sooooo good & I love that they make their tortilla in house! I Hear me out on my order - I get a migas taco a la cart, but I ask for them to make it inside of a puffy taco shell instead of a normal tortilla. LET ME TELL YOU - you can TELL they make it homemade - I've never had a puffy taco this good before! Sometimes I add some of their queso on top & always load it with red salsa (which is also top tier) Finally, to wash it all down - the most refreshing, creamy, homemade horchata. Horchata is the one drink I'm picky about because I make it myself at home the best haha & I usually can never find a restaurant that has horchata good like I make it. Well - Pete's Tako House hits the spot exactly. Yall, I drive out of town for these tacos & horchata multiple times, reoccurring. This place is my spot to hit when I'm traveling

Good Tex mex with lunch specials. My mole was good and piping hot. Love the they honor veterans. Horchatas come with refills. Lots of people coming even by themselves during a weekday. Full bar too. Which my entree had more than just two little drumsticks. No one could eat all the refried beans and rice. Coffee piping hot. Puff taco yummy too. Friendly attentive staff. Good value. Just need more fresh options in my opinion. The tomato I got was not fresh - seemed kinda off actually.

I truly was expecting more. Especially in San Antonio. You can typically throw a rock and find good Mexican food. The ambiance here is pretty standard for a Mexican food spot. The service is great, prompt and friendly. Very grateful for that. However, the food itself is mediocre. One of the biggest things you find in San Antonio is good tortillas and good menudo. This place fell short on both. Not a lot of spice to the mendo. They served it with onions and lemon. I had to ask for jalapeno and cilantro. Perhaps that's a personal preference, but many of the places I go will serve all of those on the side. It's not often that I leave food and don't ask for a to-go box but this is the place that I did it. Not a place that I would recommend or go back to. Probably ever. I'm sure it has a good fan base as it was fairly busy and the prices are fair, but it's not something that impressed me at all and in a city where there is exceptional Mexican food, this one was just overall disappointing.

Food, service, omg this place is insane. Chips are the most perfect toritlla chip. Could use some extra lime and salt. Tacos were unreal. I'm a white guy in town from Denver, and holy shi*. 10/10 would recommend, and prices are more than fair. 5 tacos 2 drinks for $25 (2 tacos feeds one person)

This is my go to anytime I want to have good Mexican food. I typically have el poco de todo. It is a sampler appetizer and worth every penny. The servers know us because we go so often so it's great. They have the best lemonade, margaritas and queso! The ambiance is festive and can be loud or chill. I recommend taking San Antonio visitors here over Mi Tierra anytime!

Loooove their breakfast tacos! Wish they added red sauce tho!!! Liquid leaked through paper bag so be sure to get extra napkins from counter for to-go order!!! Ambiance is excellent tho I didn't dine in.

Service was great today for lunch. They are super busy. The city has added some parking but it is still at a premium. I was having a flashback craving to my childhood and went for crispy tacos. Lots of ground beef .. they are not stingy. The flavor was really good ... so often ground beef is bland or overly salty .. not here!! The borracho beans were super flavorful.

Family of four for $63. Food: was great. The tortillas were fresh homemade, the portions were huge (my daughter ordered two tacos and could only eat one), and the food was authentic. Service: was nice and friendly. Ambiance: was typical Mexican rustic with Spanish music playing while you eat atmosphere. Breakfast was so filling and delicious. Will definitely come back here for a hearty, inexpensive meal! Need to try the lunch. Update: went again for breakfast second day... the only thing I have to add is that I hate their bathrooms... they are kind of dirty. I get it, a lot of people pass through there but I wish they were a little cleaner.

This is a cool restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food. I was surprised how quick my order arrived. The food was delicious, however the only complaint is that the tacos don't come with any toppings. Not a bad spot for a family dinner or grub with friends.

Loved this place after trying it for the first time. We got seated pretty fast, but make sure you get there early because it started to get packed around nine. Our server was super nice and attentive, and the food was really good and hot. It's really nice in there and clean. I will definitely come back. All I got was tacos but next time I'll get a plate. Parking around there Sucks though because you have to pay. But other than that, I give it five stars.

Service is fast & and excellent. Food was delicious super good. and the police look very cool and I would come again.

Sat at the bar for a late lunch, a local directed me to the barbacoa and eggs and he was right on. A healthy serving of tender beef with two eggs and 3 flour tortillas. I also had a couple tacos (chicharone and a chicken) and they were excellent as well. Topped it with a lone star beer to keep with the local theme. A little off the tourist scene but worth the walk. Plus the walk back to downtown helps work off the delicious food!

Fantastic. Highly recommended. Great menu. The food and mixed drinks were great. A+ 5stars

Food is scrumptious. Our first stop in San Antonio. I was eyeing the chicken in a stick but decided to order the puffy tacos - so delicious. The chips and salsa were on point as well that we asked for another round. Service was quick and pleasant. The place has a great lively atmosphere like a cantina. It was spacious and really clean. They are open until 3pm only. Go try this place.

Went to Pete's for a quick breakfast after training session. We both ordered chilaquiles with corn tortillas. The chilaquiles had crispy tortillas with eggs, cheese, and pico de gallo. They tasted fresh, delicious and slightly picoso. The accompanying beans and potatoes were also delicious and well prepared. Corn tortillas were thick and obviously homemade. Yummy!!

Pillowy, fluffy, steaming, homemade tortillas...need I say more? I ordered four tacos: chorizo and papas, al pastor, chicken and fish. The tacos didn't come with onion and cilantro, which was a new approach for me. The charo beans were very flavorful. The salsa was great, the chips were great. The fish taco was the worst of the four but the other three were great. Great service. Quaint decor.

I LOVE Pete's. I use them for catering for work events often. Clients love their food. Quick, friendly & yummy!

Discovered this spot when we left the Riverwalk to visit their neighboring brewpub. The food was wonderful! We enjoyed the chili relleno, tamales and enchiladas. The beans and rice that accompanied were delicious and perfectly cooked. The wait staff was pleasant and helpful, prices were fair and we were very very pleased to have found this cafe. Folks at the neighboring table ordered breakfast for lunch and from appearances - they did not make a mistake