Los Barrios

Frommer's Review

This very popular Tex-Mex joint has been around since the '70s, when it first opened in a former Dairy Queen. Remnants of a big expansion in the '80s can still be in seen in decor elements such as the peach and light-green color combination. All in all, the space creates a feeling of unpretentiousness that is the necessary character for popular local restaurants in San Antonio.

The Tex-Mex enchiladas, made of red tortillas and cheese bathed in a hearty chile gravy, are great. Or you could go for the five-enchilada plate with one of every variety served here. Departures from Tex-Mex include cabrito (goat) in salsa and the milanesa con papas, described on the menu (accurately) as a Mexican-style chicken-fried steak. Try the Los Barrios deluxe special platter, which includes two beef tacos, two cheese enchiladas, a strip of steak, rice, beans, and guacamole, if you're really hungry. Portions are quite large. If you're watching what you eat, you can easily satisfy hunger pangs with a chalupa Vallarta a la carte ($3.50), and you'll get a large red tortilla stacked with chicken, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, carrot strips, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream. Nothing at Los Barrios is too spicy.

Mondays and Tuesdays are popular for "Fajita Nights" when you can get a pound of fajitas with all the sides for $10 ($16 regular price). Wednesdays are "Margarita Nights," and on Thursdays, there's a special on longnecks.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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