๐Ÿฝ๏ธ San Antonio's Favorite Tex-Mex

Bold Flavors.
Real Tradition.
Big Red Heat.

Hand-rolled enchiladas smothered in our legendary red chile sauce, sizzling fajitas, and margaritas that'll make you forget your name. This is Tex-Mex done right โ€” San Antonio style.

25+
Years Serving SA
50+
Menu Items
4.7โ˜…
Google Rating
100%
Fresh Daily
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25 Years of Tex-Mex Passion

Big Red Enchilada was born in 1999 in a corner kitchen in San Antonio's Southtown neighborhood, founded by Maria and Roberto Garza โ€” two home cooks who believed the best food came from the heart of Texas-Mexican tradition.

Our recipes have been passed down through three generations. The red chile sauce that gives us our name is slow-simmered for four hours using dried guajillo and ancho chiles, a formula that hasn't changed since day one.

Our Promise: Every enchilada is hand-rolled daily. Every tortilla is pressed fresh. Every batch of guacamole is made to order. That's not a policy โ€” it's who we are.

We source our produce from local Texas farms wherever possible, supporting the communities that feed us. Tex-Mex is more than food โ€” it's culture, family, and a reason to gather around the table.

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Daily Specials

Something special every day of the week. Come hungry.

Monday & Tuesday

๐ŸŒฎ Taco Tuesday Madness

Two tacos of your choice for $5. Mix and match from birria, carnitas, al pastor, and grilled veggie. All day, every Tuesday (and Monday too, because we're generous).

Wednesday

๐Ÿซ• Enchilada Wednesday

Buy two enchilada plates, get a free order of queso and chips. The perfect excuse to try both the red and green sauce in one sitting.

Thursday

๐Ÿน Margarita Thursday

House margaritas for $7 all day. Frozen, on the rocks, or straight up โ€” your call. Pair with our signature nachos for the perfect evening.

Friday & Saturday

๐ŸŽ‰ Weekend Fiesta

Live mariachi music Friday 6โ€“9 PM. Fajita dinner special โ€” two portions for $38. The sizzle, the music, the margaritas โ€” it's a party.

Sunday

โ˜€๏ธ Sunday Brunch

Tex-Mex brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM. Huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, and bottomless mimosas. Start your Sunday right.

All Week

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Family Meal Deal

Family of four? Our Family Combo feeds everyone โ€” two enchilada plates, one fajita platter, shared guacamole, and four drinks for $65.

Recipes From Our Kitchen

Take the Big Red flavors home โ€” our chefs share their secrets

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Enchiladas
How to Make the Perfect Red Chile Sauce

The secret to authentic Tex-Mex enchiladas starts with the sauce. Learn how to toast, soak, and blend dried chiles into a complex, smoky red sauce.

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Sides
Tableside Guacamole That Actually Tastes Right

Ripe avocados, serrano chiles, fresh cilantro, and the right amount of lime. We break down every ingredient so your guac is always perfect.

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Drinks
The Big Red Margarita โ€” Made at Home

You don't need a bar license to make a great margarita. Fresh lime juice, quality tequila, and agave nectar are all you need to impress anyone.

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Hours & Location

Opening Hours

Monday โ€“ Thursday11:00 AM โ€“ 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday11:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 PM
Sunday Brunch10:00 AM โ€“ 9:00 PM
Happy Hour3:00 โ€“ 6:00 PM Daily
Call Us

(210) 555-0199

Reservations & Catering Inquiries

2310 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212

Near Southtown โ€” easy parking available

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What Our Guests Say

4.7 stars across 892+ reviews

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"The enchiladas here are absolutely incredible. The red chile sauce is deep, smoky, and complex โ€” unlike anything I've tasted outside of Mexico. This is my family's #1 spot."

โ€” Maria T., San Antonio
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"I've been coming here every Friday for three years. The sizzling fajitas arrive at your table and the whole restaurant turns to look. They're that good."

โ€” James R., Austin (frequent visitor)
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"Best margaritas in San Antonio, period. Fresh lime juice, proper tequila, and the tajรญn rim is a stroke of genius. The guacamole is made tableside and it's worth every penny."

โ€” Ashley M., San Antonio
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Reserve a Table

Book your table or contact us about catering. We'll confirm within 2 hours during business hours.

BOOK FOR YOUR EVENT

From corporate lunches to family celebrations, our Tex-Mex catering brings bold flavors to your event. Enchilada trays, fajita bars, and full-service options available.

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