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Your guide to the 4 top spots in San Antonio's Dellview Area

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Published on October 31, 2018
Your guide to the 4 top spots in San Antonio's Dellview AreaFattboy Burgers & Dogs. | Photo: Angela C./Yelp

Spending time in Dellview Area? Get to know this San Antonio neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a burger joint to a Mexican cafe.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Dellview Area, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Fattboy Burgers & Dogs

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Topping the list is Fattboy Burgers & Dogs, a spot to score burgers, hot dogs and ice cream. Located at 2345 Vance Jackson Road, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 424 reviews on Yelp.

The burger spot has its signature Fattboy burger, plus the Slimmboy, which is a smaller version. You can also score the Fattchick (a chicken sandwich) or the Fattdog. Pair your meal with some fries or onion rings and wash it all down with a beer. (See its menu here.)

Pamela V. wrote, "This was seriously one of the best burgers I have ever had! No little machine-processed patties here. Excellent quality food and great service. It's a very small place and they make do the best they can. While I was there, lots of loyal customers with to-go orders."

2. Lucy's Cafe

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Next up is Mexican spot Lucy's Cafe, situated at 2517 W Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

You'll find platters, which come with rice, beans and salad, plus your choice of either fideo or charros, like carne guisada, flautas, gorditas, enchiladas, fajitas and more. It also offers tortas, nachos and breakfast tacos.

Sabu P. said, "Best little Mexican restaurant. Family owned and operated, the ladies do a great job of taking care of their customers and providing amazingly good food for a super reasonable price."

3. La Victoria Mexican Restaurant

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Mexican spot La Victoria Mexican Restaurant is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2109 Vance Jackson, 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews.

On the menu, you'll find platters like the cheese enchiladas, puffy tacos, chile rellenos and more. Tacos include barbacoa, picadillo and carne guisada. Weekly specials, which come with tortillas and a drink, include the chicken mole and the steak ranchero.

Jennifer D. wrote, "Great food! I ordered the cheese enchiladas and very much enjoyed them. The cheese melts well and is not stringy, greasy or hard. The rice and beans were also very good."

4. La Comarca

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La Comarca, a Mexican spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 13 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5131 West Ave. to see for yourself.

On the menu, you'll find tostadas, fajita nachos, menudo, tacos, flautas, enchiladas, carne guisada and handmade tortillas.

Yelper Stephen R. said, "I was looking for a tiny hole in the wall while passing through town and found this perfect little spot. I asked for a bacon and egg taco and a migas taco. I couldn't believe they were both $0.99. At the price, I thought they would be skimpy, but I was completely wrong. These tacos were both extremely delicious with crispy bacon and the migas were made with some large colorful corn tortilla strips, and big!"