The Most Scrumptious Breakfast & Brunch in San Antonio

Crystal's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (33) • $

"Crystal's Cafe was within walking distance of our vacation rental so we thought we'd give it a try. We had a wonderful breakfast experience. Good service and great food. Needed some good coffee after long travel and they did not disappoint."

Fork and Spoon

★★★★☆ 4 (812) • $$

"A great brunch place ! The wait was a bit long but I would say it was worth it. My visit included my family of 5. The service we received was wonderful. I was able to take picture of our meals. Warm comfort food found here. A mix of German and American cuisine. This restaurant is actually pretty small but they make it work and not crowded. Something I loved was that the syrup for my pancake came in a warm bottle and I really enjoyed that haha. I give it 4 out of 5 stars because end of service the check still has a "credit card charge" from Covid. ( bring cash if you can) It's 2024 the owner should definitely change that."

Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (105) • $

"Great breakfast tacos on Broadway St. in downtown San Antonio. Carmelita's has very good chorizo & egg tacos. The tortillas are perfectly cooked on the flat grill, combined with the green salsa over the chorizo made me a huge fan today. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant has open seating if your dining inside. The food, vibe, music and great breakfast experience will definitely bring me back to try a lunch special."

Regio Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (91) • $

"Stopped in the drive thru on a nice breakfast before a day exploring the city. Many options including tacos, burritos, and various breakfast plates to get your day started. There's also dine in, but usually it is crowded in the morning as everyone loves breakfast here. Plus it's not a big joint, but it'll get you going if you're on the go or on the way to work.I simply had two bacon egg and cheese tacos from the drive thru. The bacon had a delicious greasy flavor to it, but it could've been cooked a little less. Crispy bacon isn't bad at all, but I at least like to be able to have it with flavor. The eggs were pretty good, and the cheese wasn't really present in the taco, but overall not a bad way to start the day.Parking is limited, like I said, so just try the drive thru if you don't have time to sit and eat. The huevos rancheros meal looked pretty good, but I didn't try it because I wasn't that hungry. But if you're looking for a nice small breakfast before work, stop on by."

Senor Burro

★★★★★ 4.5 (30)

"PTL for Señor Burro!! This native San Diegan is beyond happy that they landed in SA. I've already been here 3 times in one week haha. This place has some SD favorite and NAILS them - like the Cali burrito! The meat isn't gristley at all and exactly how I remember a Cali burrito should taste. My personal favorite? The rolled tacos!!! I search far and wide for good shredded beef rolled tacos, and I have found them here. They even use creamy guac just like in SD! And oh man they have a full on breakfast burrito menu that does not disappoint. I had the classic breakfast burrito and it was fire. I seriously could eat here every day. Don't sleep on the horchata, it's soooo good. I can't forget to mention their $1 fish street tacos, they are so crispy delicious with bomb chipotle sauce and fresh spicy pico. I've also had their carnitas and shredded beef taco - both incredible and authentic to SD. The staff is so nice and just makes the whole experience better! You have a repeat customer between me and my whole family who also LOVES your food!"

Ana's Tropiko Mexican Grill and Seafood

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Good food, fresh seafood. Good service. Clean interior. Great location. Gonna be a regular for me."

Las Palapas

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (64)

"The salad was delicious and fresh the waitress was nice and the restaurant was clean the restroom was clean just ad a good experience"

Tavern on Castell

★★★★☆ 4.3 (34)

"Tavern on Castell just opened in the last two weeks or so. I've been excited to try it.I was pleased to see that the menu is reasonably priced, and I felt the food I was served was on point for the price.The inside of the Tavern is so inviting to make yourself feel comfortable and enjoy yourself.The food was delicious and I look forward to returning to try additional items."

El Milagrito Café

★★★★☆ 4.1 (389) • $

"My husband and I plus three kids visited for lunch and loved it so much we went back the next day for breakfast. He had tacos, I had the mole enchiladas. For breakfast we both had huevos rancheros with him having asada and me barbacoa. Everything was delicious, authentic and freshly made (including the tortillas). The best part was the value, lots of food for a reasonable price! My husband was in love. Highly recommend!"

La Cascada Table & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (28)

"Pretty good, I wouldn't come just for this food but since I'm staying here it's nice atmosphere and easy."

Taco Palenque

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (25)

"This was my very first time to EVER dine at a Taco Palenque and it was definitely an experience for me & I felt the restaurant was a good blend of dine-in and take-out/drive-thru.Since this was my first time I was a little overwhelmed by the order yourself kiosks, the fresh salsa bar, seeing directly into the kitchen, the fresh drinks and soda fountain, and the wall art. There was a lot going on lol.Service was so so quick & both the register lady and the gentleman attending to tables in the dining room were so friendly.If you come here you MUST check out the salsa bar & try out everything they have to offer, the plus side is they have free chips to go with it :) another MUST TRY is the Jamaica juice that they make fresh. So good!The reasons I am giving 4 and not 5 stars is because: - the 'Queso' is pretty much a cheese dip, and did not taste fresh made at all. There really was not much too it which was a bummer. If I wanted nachos maybe it would've been fine as it's the same consistency as it.- the Guacamole was OK but definitely not the best, for some reason I thought it had an off taste. I couldn't figure out why.- the Rice really was not great either. Don't bother doing a combo. I was a little sad about that honestly because I do love some good Mexican rice.All in all, they are a decent fast food restaurant but my faves are the salsa bar & the fresh Jamaica/Horchata drinks. If I'm craving tacos or something similar I will probably go to one of the other fast Mexican restaurants close by."

Zocca Cuisine D'Italia

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (411) • $$

"The food was good! I liked the smoked Gouda polenta! Would totally come again. I was stuffed and cleared my plate since I was on vacation I didn't want to waste any of the food. It was in walking distance and had a view of the Riverwalk too."

First Watch

★★★★☆ 3.9 (453) • $$

"Came in on a holiday Monday and only had to wait 5 minutes for 920 am for party of two. Got my go-to pesto chicken quinoa (I do think compared to a year ago, the serving portion has gone down) but totally understand, because the flavor is still there! Love the blend of tomatoes, pesto, kale and chicken! The kids meal is the one my son always enjoys, he gets this huge chocolate chip pancake (which the table can share).This location in particular has multiple servers that check in and everyone seems to work hand in hand! Overall great experience!Dont forget to check in online ahead of time so you dont have to wait too long!"

Cullum's Attaboy

★★★★☆ 4.2 (151) • $$

"A gem in San Antonio. Cullum's Attaboy is somewhere between a French bistro and early 1900's San Antonio diner, serving an elevated brunch that will not be found anywhere else in this city. The staff wear white aprons and hats, classic jazz plays softly, and the space feels cozy yet effortlessly luxurious. The menu is concise yet interesting, featuring classics like pancakes and burgers, along with fine ingredients like escargots, truffles, and plenty of caviar. Order/pay at the counter, choose a table, and the staff will serve your food. Brunch for two set us back just under $100. Their Cortado was the best espresso drink I had in my 5 day visit to San Antonio. My husband's drip coffee was very good as well. Service was polite. You must order the 1915 Spudnuts. These are soft, pillowy donuts made from riced potatoes. Their exterior is delicately crisp, and the inside melts in your mouth and has a buttermilk pancake flavor. 10/10. Another must order is the Champagne Butter Poached Scallop. While $18 for two bites of food may seem steep, I assure you that it is well worth it. The scallop was delicately poached and impossibly tender, enhanced by a rich hollandaise and rainbow trout roe.The French Omelette was excellent, albeit slightly over salted. Skip the Baked Tomato French Toast. While a savory French toast sounded intriguing, it was ultimately an over baked salt/oil bomb. I quickly got palate fatigue. Regardless, this was my favorite meal in San Antonio, by far."

La Palapa K-Tracha

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"The craving for some pupusas was totally covered by La Palapa K Tracha! The flavors were definitely on point and were made to order which is alway a plus. The server/cashier was very nice, polite, and attentive the moment I walked in the door. The restaurant is very clean and in order. The music was very upbeat and enlightened my first but not last visit!"

Scooped Cookie Dough Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (50) • $

"This was a must try being new to San Antonio! We purchased a deal on Groupon and are so glad we did. The entire experience was wonderful! The monster and brownie batter mix was delicious!! I'd also recommend the experiment 626. We'll definitely be back for brunch!!! Yummy"

Crepeccino Café & Creperie

★★★★☆ 4.4 (506) • $$

"An update review because their food is so delicious!!I finally had dinner here with my fiancé and am so happy I did. This time around we started off with a Hot Cocoa and yes, another Matcha Latte. The Hot Cocoa was made with a rich and decadent chocolate and was topped with a thicker whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, and the Matcha was just as rich in flavor with a beautiful foam layer on top. Both looked absolutely beautiful.For our main course, we had the Schnezel and Chicken Florentine Crepe, both delicious in their own right. My fiancé's Schnezel was a super hearty chicken sandwich that came with yummy steak fries that tasted best with their dipping sauce. Both entrees had an abundance of tender chicken, but my Chicken Florentine Crepe was lighter than the sandwich. The many layers of crepe itself were sweet and had a fluffy texture despite how thin they were, and paired excellently with the creamy, savory sauce. The chicken and sautéed mushrooms also paired exquisitely, and all of the flavors came together for a fantastic dish. I am typically not a fan of salad, but I even enjoyed the side salad with its flavorful vinaigrette.It was an absolutely delicious meal, and we're looking forward to trying more from the menu!"

Box St. All Day - La Cantera Heights

★★★★☆ 4.2 (148) • $$

"Such a cute brunch spot in San Antonio! Came here for a work lunch and I was pleasantly surprised to have plenty of vegetarian friendly options to choose from (sweet and savory). I got a plate of avocado toast, which was served with four thick half slices of brioche toast, and a scoop of avocado that almost was like a guacamole scoop in regards to consistency. I also got their pink latte, which is essentially a white mocha with beet coloring, and while it was super sweet I was a fan. It was like drinking pink chocolate! The ambiance is very bright, pink, fresh, and open. I would love to come back to try some of their sweet items like the churro donuts or cookies and cream French toast."

Tito's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (807) • $$

"We really enjoyed the food at Tito's - it's completely worth hiking here from the River Walk!Tip: The crowds aren't as crazy here as they are at the River, and they prices are better too :-)Service was very good, and almost everything we tried was tasty. About the only negative I can think of is if you eat the rice, beans, and tacos included with most dishes, you're going to need to do that walk several times to burn off all those calories ;-)"

Chapala Taco House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (77) • $

"Greasy spoon Tex-Mex spot! This place has some big portions, dishes covered in gooey cheese, refried beans with lard in it, and nice fluffy tortillas. I went for the Chilequiles plate- which is always a Tex-Mex favorite. It was covered in cheese, served up with tortillas, refried beans, and potatoes that are charred up nicely. The salsa verde was a bit on the hot side, and full of flavor. The prices were quite reasonable! I was happy to see the bill- I should be coming here more often. The portions are huge, and the food is good! The coffee was a bit on the weak side, but the service was good, and the singing cook in the kitchen had some good tunes. This place is Spurs proud! Go Spurs Go! They're huge fans and it seems like eating here is positive mojo for Los Spurs!"

Restaurante Chile Bandera

★★★★★ 4.5 (50) • $

"Yes!! The food is great no doubt about it! We go every chance we get! Any plate is good! We really enjoy the enchiladas, Chili con Queso dip, and THE BEST CARNE GUISADA!!! ive had one of everything, never disappointed!! The service is fast and very nice, all smiles all the time!! Its quite cozy, and crowded for a reason !! But they get you seated quickly!! Great people serving great food with great smiles! Dont forget the Sweet tea!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"

Amor Eterno

★★★★★ 4.6 (43)

"Amor Eterno is a nice and intimate bar located in Southtown. This bar is located right behind Bar America, across from Rosario's. They have a wide selection of liquors and the mixologist can prepare anything you want. For my first time here I ordered an espresso martini, and it was absolutely perfect. They don't have a lot of sitting space, so keep that in mind if you are coming with a large group. Overall, the service was great and everyone working at Amor Eterno was excellent. Can't wait to come back and try something else from their menu."

Evelyn's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"This is exactly the Mexican restaurants that my wife and I love!!! Not a chain. As the folks here say, real Mexicans making real Mexican food. The atmosphere is exactly right. Not dressed up unnecessarily. Playing music from Mexico in the background. Having some awesome street tacos It's a family business proving great service and great food."

Pancake Joe's

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Price was good, place was clean, large quantities, soooo many options we wanted to try everything... I ordered the Santa Fe omelet and had to try the cheesecake pancake with Strawberries.My friend ordered the MonteCristo and my son ordered the cinnamon roll French toast, my daughter ordered the waffle with fruit... All delicious.There's not an espresso machine but they did have a delicious Cold Brew selection with Vanilla or Carmel. The bill was only $80. something for 4 people and several of us had extra side options...We almost didn't walk in to the place because it's not the best curb appeal but was well worth the visit. I highly recommend, and everyone in my group gave it 5 stars (they're picky eaters)."

Mr. C's Chicken & Waffles

★★★★☆ 3.8 (20)

"Great southern cooking. The cornbread comes with most meals and is to die for. At some point I need to try the waffles!"

Mya's Tex Mex Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (65) • $

"Had a fantastic experience, very friendly staff, family owned and operated, great range of options on the menu. Will definitely be coming back."

Ostra

★★★★☆ 3.7 (633) • $$$

"The seating was in a cool spot opposite the courtyard and river that afforded pleasant air-conditioned comfort. There was soft pop music playing that served as appropriate background without being too distracting or overbearing. The meal started with the wonderful bread and butter that was put in front of me. The bread was soft, warm and fresh with a crust that was crispy but easy to bite into. It was accompanied by a pad of butter that was sprinkled with what resembled poppy seeds; unusual but delicious, and a delight to spread on bread. The main event followed, a yummy linguini pasta with clams. The sauce was a tasty white wine sauce with bits of red herbs similar to pimientos. It was topped with shredded parmesan cheese. What a wonderful meal, with just the right portion. This was a birthday dinner to treat myself after enduring some stressful past few months. The final act of this awesome experience was the Pistachio Ricotta Cake, a slightly sweet, layered delicacy surrounded by fresh fruit."

Tex Mex Tacos & Antojitos Mexicanos

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (4)

"I love this place! Not just the best tacos in town, but also the best Venezuelan food. The portions are great and the food is fairly priced. The owner is the sweetest man and his wife is just lovely as well. Great seasoning and you can tell they love what they do. They open really early which is awesome too!"

Liberty Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (835) • $$

"The venue, service, and food are excellent. Great ambiance and the prices were not outrageous."

Averys Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (159) • $$

"Service was first rate. Location was good. Restaurant was nice and clean. Portions were big. I'd go back. Good food option next to NB Airport."

Tink-A-Tako - Tezel Rd

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (117) • $

"I really liked this place. It is you regular comfort Mexican restaurant that is not pricey. It's like the food you would cook at home. The tortillas were so delicious! I was so hungry that I forgot got to take pictures. I had the green enchilada plate and it was perfect! My friend had the carne guisada plate it looked really good. Plus she added cheese! Parking was good! They were a little busy since we went at lunch time. I recommend this place as somewhere to go to get your normal Mexican food."

Sabor Cocinabar

★★★★★ 4.6 (659) • $$

"So this was our second time there we went back because the first time it was so good and the second time didn't disappoint either the food is so good and it's not crazy expensive like some of these bougie Mexican restaurants the atmospheres is the same and the food is delicious. I can't stop saying that And then I wanna talk about our server. He is the sweetest man so kind so compassionate. His name is Alejandro so if you go over there, I would definitely sit in his section. He's the best and he remembers you because he cares and I would go back to see him, even if the food wasn't that great because he makes you feel like family"

Norma's Place Mexican Food

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (49) • $

"We haven't been here in years, but the good was fast, well prepared & tasted great!! To top it off the price was excellent! We will come back!"

Taco House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (162) • $

"Simply a good tortilla for any breakfast taco. I personally do like them a little thicker but they were delicious. Place is also very clean."

Texas D Willies Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 3.5 (57)

"Always fantastic service as well as food. We are regulars. Food is always good. My favorite is the loaded brisket potato. Their sweet potato casserole is amazing as well.The owners are nice & wonderful. Especially the wife."