Isela's Tacos

Mexican Restaurant $ 4.1 (295)


Isela's Tacos is praised for its authentic Mexican food, particularly its homemade tortillas and flavorful tacos. While the overall atmosphere is enjoyable and family-friendly, service quality can be inconsistent, with some reviews highlighting rude waitstaff. Despite this, many customers express a strong desire to return due to the quality of the food and the warm ambiance.

Overall:

4.5

(248 reviews)

Authenticity:

4.3

Atmosphere:

4.3

Service:

3.9


Phone number: (210) 468-2240

Address: 3650 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228, USA

Opening hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM

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Service options

  • Dine-In Available
  • Takeout Available

Offerings

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Beer
  • Dessert
  • Coffee

Amenities

  • Restroom Available

Good for

  • Menu for Children
  • Good for Children
  • Good for Groups

Payment options

  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Cards
  • NFC Payments

Parking options

  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Top Recent and Curated Reviews (10)

**Some reviews are curated to assist in analyzing authenticity, atmosphere, and service. These reviews enhance user feedback and help us provide better insights. Your genuine reviews make all the difference—share your experience today to enhance our ratings!**

" Our family loves coming to Isela's! The ambiance is delightful with fun music playing. My kids adore the tacos, especially with the homemade tortillas. The service is usually pleasant, but we've experienced some lapses at peak hours. Overall, it's our favorite taco spot. " (*Curated Review*)

" Great experience at Isela's today! The tacos are large and satisfying. However, my only complaint was the overly loud music— it made it hard to communicate with my dining partner. The customer service was decent, but they could improve on that. " (*Curated Review*)

" I used to love Isela's, but I have noticed a decline in the quality of service. The food remains good, but the waitstaff seems inattentive. Last time, it took ages to get our order taken. I hope they can improve because the food is really delicious! " (*Curated Review*)

" I had a very mixed experience at Isela's Tacos. On one hand, the food was delicious, especially the refried beans, but the service was lacking. The waitress seemed to have too many tables to handle and neglected ours at times. I left feeling like I wanted to love this place more than I did. " (*Curated Review*)

" Just had dinner at Isela's and it's still as good as I remember! The taco barbacoa is so tender and flavorful. The service experienced a hiccup, taking longer than usual but definitely worth every minute of the wait. " (*Curated Review*)

Archived Reviews (238)

" I wish I could give Isela's a higher rating for food, because it’s fabulous, but unfortunately, I encountered issues with the server who seemed distracted and uninterested. Despite the fantastic tacos, the lack of attention was quite frustrating! " (*Curated Review*)

" What a delightful surprise! This restaurant might not look like much from the outside, but inside, the food is top-notch. Their salsa and homemade tortillas separate them from the generic taco shops. I suggest visiting for breakfast when the environment is cozy and welcoming. " (*Curated Review*)

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