If you have been to San Antonio, you know that there is a great food tradition based on approachable classics. Los Barrios is a must-visit to experience what the local cuisine is all about. It’s a family-owned operation that has played a key role in defining the city’s culinary style. Let’s take a little trip to Los Barrios in San Antonio, Texas, shall we?

Los Barrios officially began operations in 1979 out of a rented garage in downtown San Antonio. A year later the family purchased a former Dairy Queen in the Los Angelos Heights neighborhood located a few miles north of downtown, which has housed the restaurant ever since.
Los Barrios
Viola Barrios opened the restaurant as a way to support her family. Even though she is now gone, her memory is honored by her three children that are in charge of operations.
Los Barrios/Facebook
Inside Los Barrios, you will feel right at home with the warm hospitality that matches the food. The welcoming atmosphere extends to the large patio.
Los Barrios/Facebook

Related Stories

Four Generations Of A Texas Family Have Owned And Operated The Legendary L & J Cafe

Four Generations Of A Texas Family Have Owned And Operated The Legendary L & J Cafe

 Open Year-Round, Houston's Oldest And Largest Farmers Market Is The Perfect Texas Day Trip Destination

Open Year-Round, Houston's Oldest And Largest Farmers Market Is The Perfect Texas Day Trip Destination

 Red Chili Was Invented Here In Texas, And You Can Grab Some From Tolbert's Restaurant & Chili Parlor In Grapevine

Red Chili Was Invented Here In Texas, And You Can Grab Some From Tolbert's Restaurant & Chili Parlor In Grapevine
Los Barrios features a large menu focusing on casero-style cooking, a home-cooking approach focusing on authenticity and simplicity. Everything is made fresh in house.
Los Barrios
Enchiladas are just one of the comforting family-recipe specialties of the restaurant, but you can taste the authenticity with everything you order.
Los Barrios/Facebook
Los Barrios features a wide variety of bright and delicious margaritas to pair with anything you order. You can order them classic or frozen.
Los Barrios
Since opening, the family has expanded into opening other locations in San Antonio, as well as a catering business and charity. Even with the expansion, locals come back to the original location on Blanco road. The original Los Barrios has now served multiple generations of San Antonians.
Los Barrios/Facebook

If you are in San Antonio and want to get a taste of what this Texas city is known for, stop by Los Barrios. Have you ever visited Los Barrios? To learn more about this classic San Antonio restaurant, visit its website.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore Texas

Featured Addresses
4223 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA