Spending time in Highland Park? Get to know this San Antonio neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an olive oil shop to a breakfast diner and more.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Highland Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. San Antonio's Gourmet Olive Oils
Topping the list is San Antonio's Gourmet Olive Oils, a spot to score olive oil and more. Located at 1913 S. Hackberry St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp.
The shop offers a full line of gourmet olive oils, vinegars, salts and jams. Its over 60 varieties of olive oils include gourmet, truffle, infused, fused and extra virgin.
Harry P. said, "This place is awesome and we love that you can taste everything. The olive oils and balsamic vinegars are amazing. The owner is extremely knowledgeable about all of her products and happily educates everyone about them."
2. The Broken Egg Cafe
Next up is cafe and breakfast and brunch spot The Broken Egg Cafe, situated at 2405 S. Hackberry. With four stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, you'll see options like the Chorizo Omelet with chorizo, sauteed onions, mushrooms, green bell peppers, tomatoes and monterey jack cheese; the Stuffed French Toast, filled with cheese cake cream and topped with blueberries or strawberries; and the Country Breakfast with three eggs, three biscuits and choice of bacon, sausage or ham.
Sue B. wrote, "Loved this place. Our food was delicious and there was lots of it. Service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive. Looking at what others were served sitting next to us made us want to return and try different things."
3. Patty's Taco House
Mexican, Tex-Mex and breakfast/brunch spot Patty's Taco House is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2422 S. Hackberry, four stars out of 53 reviews.
Expect to see menu options like tacos, soups, chalupas, nachos, salads, platters and more. Dishes include the flautas with sour cream and guacamole; the Mexican Plate with two beef enchiladas, one crispy beef taco and one bean chalupa; and the Gordita Plate with one beef or chicken gordita and one cheese enchilada.
MiVidia R. said, "This is my favorite mom and pop Mexican joint. The price is right. The servers are polite and attentive. The food is authentic and delicious. I love the salsa and chips, caldo, enchiladas and breakfast tacos. I try to come every time I'm in San Antonio. I've been eating here since the late 1990s and the food is still good. Come early or be prepared to wait."
4. Taco Haven
Taco Haven, a Mexican spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 32 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3119 S. Gevers St. to see for yourself.
On the menu, you'll see dishes such as Isabel's Monterrey Chicken with marinated chicken breast topped with white cheese and avocado slices, tomatoes and green onions; the Steak a la Mexicana with strips of steak meat mixed with onion, tomatoes, chile peppers and salsa; and Mark's Special with two grilled pork chops topped with bell peppers and onion. It also has tacos, breakfast specials, soups, salads and more. (See the full menu here.)
Alexandra O. said, "Love eating at this restaurant! It's a home feel-type restaurant and their food has never disappointed. The ladies serving are extremely friendly, warm and vivacious. I was looking for some tortilla soup to help with a cold and they took care of me quickly."
