Reuben Reyes
From the outside it looks small and as I entered what got my attention was how clean and neat it was. It also looks bigger inside, sharp but simple, good selection of Spanish music in the background, and well lit. Ordered a Mexican hamburger with Jarritos soda. I sat down and my soda was delivered to my table alongside a small bowl of chili green peppers. My order arrived in short time and after one bite I could tell this was done right. Lettuce and tomatoes were fresh, the meat was cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted over the meat patty nicely. The green chile peppers can be enjoyed by taking a straight bite or put in the burger whole, I elected the latter and it added a nice kick to the burger. The service was excellent here and the staff were friendly. The menu here is simple and note if you are hungry you may want to get two, you can’t beat the price and quality here. This was an easy 5 stars.
… moreMario Rodriguez
Lonchería El Popo is the kind of spot that reminds you why San Antonio’s food scene hits different. Tucked away with zero pretension and 100% corazón, this place serves the absolute best lonches I’ve tasted in the city so far — no exaggeration, just facts.
Every bite is packed with that authentic, home-style sabor that’s getting harder to find these days. The bread is perfectly toasted, the fillings are generous and seasoned just right, and the whole thing comes together in a way that makes you pause mid-bite and appreciate the craft.
It’s the kind of food that feels familiar and exciting at the same time — comforting, flavorful, and made with real pride. If you’re on the hunt for a true San Antonio gem, Lonchería El Popo deserves a spot at the top of your list. I’ll definitely be back for more… repeat offender status unlocked.
… moreMarco Galindo
Simple menu, great service and delicious food. True recipe for success. If you can, try all the options and don’t forget the peppers You can’t beat the prices either. If you are dining in, just sit down and they will take your order. Don’t forget to try the agua fresca. Enjoy y’all!
… moreEric M
Wow! Some of the tastiest burgers that I’ve had in a while and I’m glad that I stumbled upon this place! They are kinda small so I got two. What I really loved was the bread and it reminded me of some of the burgers I ate in Mexico back in the day! While their menu offerings are super limited (as they only sell like 4 sandwiches and only offer potato chips) they make up for it with flavor! Like their menu the place is pretty small and while they do have some tables, if it’s crowded, you might as well get them to go. It’s worth the stop if you’re in the mood for a burger and something like Whataburger or McDonald’s just isn’t cutting it anymore.
… moreMorghan Townsend
I’m a big fan of a simple and straightforward menu, and this spot fits the bill! The cheeseburger isn’t as small as other people were saying- I was imagining a slider size. But it’s closer to the size of a double cheeseburger from McDonalds. Either way, I was happy and really full after eating 2 of em. Happy to have found this restaurant!
… moreVanessa F
This hole in the wall GEM was a new take on the Mexican hamburger it was made to order so it was hot and fresh. The service was welcoming and fast. will definitely be back.
… moreAndy
10/10! the food was so good. it’s just down the road from the mall and there’s parking all around. highly recommend this place and the ternero lonche. the food came out pretty quick for us and service was nice! we got recommendations and they checked on us often. for sure going back soon 🙂
… moreSally G
What a fantastic sandwich. Had lonches de ternera. So simple, but so good. Could’ve eaten ten of them. This is going to be my new go-to place. Great service and clean place. Small menu, great prices.
… moreRay Kang (Ray CRE Broker)
I love this place. Great sandwiches and prices. One of my favorite lunch spots.
… moreMarisol Reyes
This little hole in the wall is a MUST go!!!! They only have 5 menu options but I promise you won’t be disappointed!!! You can even combine the 5 in your own way! The staff is super friendly. Food is delicious
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