Taco Cabana — Restaurant in San Antonio

If you’ve ever been on a cross-country road trip, you know there are those magical, unscripted moments where a split-second decision turns into an unforgettable memory. For us, that moment came barreling down I-10 in San Antonio, Texas. Somewhere between the hum of the tires and the smell of adventure, we spotted a Taco Cabana sign. With zero planning, we veered off the exit—and my God, am I glad we did.

From the second we stepped inside, it was as if the universe decided to gift us the perfect dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the smells from the kitchen intoxicating, and the energy buzzing—but the real magic started when we met Nick Miranda Garcia.

Let me be clear, Nick isn’t just an employee. He’s a customer service phenomenon. From the moment we walked in, he greeted us with the kind of genuine hospitality that you rarely see anymore, especially coming from Miami where “fast” often replaces “friendly.” Nick made us feel like we were guests in his own home. He didn’t just take our order; he curated an experience.

The way he described the menu was like listening to a sommelier walk you through a world-class wine list—except instead of vintage Bordeaux, it was sizzling fajitas, perfectly seasoned tacos, and queso so rich it should have its own trust fund. Every bite of food was a masterpiece: the tortillas fresh and warm, the meat juicy and flavorful, the beans and rice balanced like a culinary symphony.

Nick checked on us at all the right moments—not in that robotic “how’s everything?” way, but with genuine care, making sure every detail was perfect. His timing, attentiveness, and professionalism could rival the best fine-dining establishments. By the end of the meal, our entire table felt like we’d been adopted into the Taco Cabana family.

We left full, happy, and stunned at how a spontaneous pit stop became one of the highlights of our entire trip. In fact, the experience was so good that I’m already planning my next cross-country road trip around this exact Taco Cabana—just to see Nick again. If there’s any justice in this world, Taco Cabana corporate will read this review and immediately promote Nick Miranda Garcia to CEO. He’s not just raising the bar, he is the bar.

Bottom line: If you’re anywhere near San Antonio, don’t just “consider” stopping here—make it a mission. Your stomach, your soul, and your faith in customer service will thank you. And if you’re lucky enough to be served by Nick, prepare yourself—you might just start planning your life around your next Taco...

So I have waited to review this place until I have been here a few times. So after about two years of visiting I will say that they deserve 5 stars. They are a fast food chain and should be judged at such.

They serve for decently fast, with okay freshness but have good integrity and are willing to correct their wrongs when they happen. I never expect perfection at a place where you can have a hefty meal for under $25 but accountability is everything.

Every time I have had an issue with an order they are receptive to hearing my issue whether I call or visit in person. Actually listen to my complaint and give options to make things right. Each time they do this WITHOUT attitude or negativity.

The food itself is a good variation of traditional Mexican cuisine but as with any fast food spot sacrifice some quality for speed and cost. Don’t expect top of the line anything but for the cost it matches up well. They have a broad variety of options and are not afraid to handle any adjustments due to preference or allergies.

The inside seems well kept and matches the theme of the restaurant. I’ve never seen it dirty or disorganized regardless of the day of the week.

The food could be better especially the corn tortillas but you do get what you pay for at the...

September 18th around 8:30 I came in to pickup an online order. I couldn't add jalapeños on the app with my order so I went inside to ask for some with my order since it wasn't complete yet. I go to the young woman at the counter and ask if jalapeños can be added to my order, without speaking she points to the set up in the middle that has salsa, jalapeños, etc. I go over and see there's no jalapeños, I go back and ask if they have more. She goes to the back and grabs a small container of them and throws them on the counter without saying anything again. I see a bag on the counter and ask if its mine, she says yeah. I realize part of my order isn't inside so I wait. She eventually comes back and asks "Are you waiting for something?". I told her I don't think my cabana bowl is inside the bag. She looks at the screen then grabs a box in front of her and also tosses it on the counter. I felt very uncomfortable and the store was empty besides myself. I don't know why she had such an attitude but I don't think I'll be back to Taco Cabana ever again because of how uncomfortable I felt. I already spoke to customer service and they did nothing so that shows me they don't care about...