Restaurante La Morenita #1 — Restaurant in San Antonio

The best restaurants are those that create an ambience and flavor that bring back positive memories, La Morenita does just that. This morning I decided to try a classic - Huevos Rancheros plate with flour tortillas. On the plate it looked great, though I was skeptical about the potatoes, I thought they would be undercooked by how light they were. I was wrong. They were perfectly boiled prior to being lightly fried without burning them to golden brown. This left them with an appealing texture and a lot of flavor. The beans were traditional without any added frills. I prefer them this way so they don’t overpower the eggs and salsa. For the main rancheros, long slices of onion perfectly sautéed to take the edge off but keep the flavor. The salsa is definitely made in house, it has a unique tomato flavor with a good bite. The bacon was a bit over crisp, but for breakfast it paired well; I would have taken it out two minutes earlier. It was nice, with good smoked flavor.

The best part though were the tortillas! Definitely made in house, they were thick and delicious, reminding me of eating at my grandmother’s as a child.

I give La Morenita 5 stars, and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for traditional...

La Morenita is always a great place to eat. Great atmosphere, clean, well-kept, and friendly staff. The food, which ever plate or taco you decide on, is always in point! The salsas are nicely seasoned, not too spicy, not too bland, and the chips and salsa always fresh. I hadn't been in for over 2 years, but as always, the food was great! The breakfast tacos special 3x $3.99 is a great deal in this new weird economy I have returned to the States to. 😬 And from the menu the other prices are very fair as well. My chorizo and egg tacos were delicious, very generous amount in each taco, and lots of chorizo. The flour tortillas were soft and delicious, just like made-at-home ones, you know, the type you eat by the dozen with bitter on top. And of course, the coffee piping hot and perfect. Plenty of parking and accommodations for wheelchairs as well. The best part of the restaurant is the shrine to our Lady of Guadalupe, hence the name La Morenita. This is definitely one of my favorite, hole-in-the-wall, mom and pops, neighborhood restaurants, a gem in the Eastside...

I Always came to eat here with my mom, and after she passed away, I've still came here, but as of Today!!!! Well be my last day I eat here, we came in sat down, waited for service, finally someone came, took our drinks and waited again 😡😡 and it wasn't busy, a table comes in they give them service, chips and salsa, she comes back with our drinks and I ask her for chips and salsa and she says we're out and I just have that table the last basket😡😡😡😡😡 I am so furious after that table got here after us, and they were served fast they got chips and salsa! 😡😡😡 Never again will ya have my money and I will tell all my family Not to stop here anymore😡😡 how are ya going to ruin out of chips and salsa at a Mexican...