San Antonio/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 29, 2019
Schertz's 3 favorite spots to find inexpensive Mexican eatsEl Jalisco Mexican Restaurant. | Photo: Pam D./ Yelp

Looking for a delicious Mexican meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Schertz, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Sal-o-Mon

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Topping the list is Sal-o-Mon. Located at 18780 S. Interstate Highway 35, the wine bar, Mexican and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest rated affordable Mexican restaurant in Schertz, boasting 4.5 stars out of 134 reviews on Yelp. 

Order authentic Mexican food for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Sal-o-Mon. Pick up chorizo and egg tacos or chilaquiles with eggs, beans, onions, Mexican cream and cheese for breakfast to go. The pork belly tortas and shrimp tacos are some other common options to look for on the dinner and lunch menus.

2. El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

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Next up is El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, situated at 790 FM 3009, Suite B. With four stars out of 87 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

El Jalisco Mexican offers a vast selection that ranges from nachos and tacos to enchiladas and seafood. They also serve breakfast. Keep it hearty with the Huevos Rancheros with barbacoa, which comes with two eggs, a side of barbacoa, beans, potatoes, a side of guacamole and two tortilla. For a quick bite on the run, opt for the chalupas with a choice of meat, plus lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, beans and avocado. 

3. ChilAngus Mexican Grill

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Then there's ChilAngus Mexican Grill, located at 1256 FM 78, Suite 113, which is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican and Tex-Mex spot, which offers desserts and more, four stars out of 48 reviews. 

The family-owned restaurant provides Mexican street-inspired food. Enjoy burrito bowls, tacos, fajitas, soups and more. Expect choices like the grilled shrimp tacos, green chile pork burritos and red enchiladas. Chips and salsa or guacamole are side items that can be added to any meal.