Looking for a yummy breakfast and brunch meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top breakfast and brunch spots around San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Pancake Joe's
Topping the list is Pancake Joe's. Located at 1011 Donaldson Ave., it's the highest rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in San Antonio, boasting 4.5 stars out of 856 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, you'll find dishes like the Jalisco Omelet with seasoned chicken or beef fajitas, green bell peppers, tomatoes, sauteed onions, mushrooms, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa verde, sour cream and green onions; the steak and egg plate with a New York strip, two eggs any style and ranch potatoes or hash browns; and the Cowboy Breakfast with three eggs, three biscuits with gravy and either bacon, sausage or ham.
Harrison B., who reviewed it on October 18, said, "This place has great food with large portions. I got the Idaho Omelet, which has potatoes and sour cream and bacon like a loaded baked potato with cheesy eggs. It was awesome! I also got a side of pancakes with added chocolate chips."
2. La Panaderia
Next up is La Panaderia, situated at 8305 Broadway. With 4.5 stars out of 678 reviews on Yelp, the Latin bakery and breakfast and brunch spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite. It has another popular location over at 301 E. Houston St.
You'll find breakfast and brunch sandwich options like the chorizo and scrambled egg with black beans; the El Buenas Dias with egg whites, avocado, bacon, turkey, tomato and cilantro mayo; and the Chicken Milanesa with cilantro mayo, Swiss, pickled jalapeño and guacamole lime. (See the full menu here.)
Stuart A., who reviewed it on October 13, wrote, "Saturday morning breakfast has never been better! The Americano coffee was on point and the fideo was even better. Simple and warm, but full of flavor, it's an ultimate comfort food."
3. Pete's Tako House
Pete's Tako House, located at 502 Brooklyn Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Tex-Mex breakfast and brunch spot, which offers tacos and more, 4.5 stars out of 623 reviews.
It serves breakfast tacos like the chorizo and potato, the potato and egg and the bean and cheese. You can also score a breakfast plate like the Chilaquiles with corn tortilla chips mixed with scrambled eggs and pico de gallo and topped with cheddar cheese; or the fajitas (chicken or beef) with two eggs any style. (See the menu here.)
Mason A., who reviewed it on October 9, said, "This a San Antonio staple of fine no fuss Tex-Mex! ... The flour tortillas are homemade and well-bodied for breakfast tacos. I would say they are great for the price and not soggy like others of that price you might find in the downtown area."
4. Panchos and Gringos
Over in Dignowity Hill, check out Panchos and Gringos, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 399 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli, diner and breakfast and brunch spot at 900 Nolan St.
Breakfast and brunch options include the Hillbilly sandwich with scrambled eggs, corned beef hash and melted cheese on a toasted roll; the Mess omelet with cheddar, grilled green peppers, onions, calabaza, chopped ham, sausage and bacon; and the Zambrano's egg platter with two eggs any style, homefries, pico de gallo, cheddar, bacon, beans and tortillas.
Yelper Daniel S. wrote, "Nice atmosphere. The cinnamon chips were a pleasant surprise. My omelet and Mexican hot chocolate were good. One son had pancakes and the other a waffle. My wife had a breakfast taco and a carrot cake. It was all good."
