Linda’s Mexican Restaurant

I ordered huevos rancheros with chicharrones. It looked so good but the chicharrones tasted old. I am still burping them. So disappointed. It tasted like they cooked them in gravy. The eggs, beans and papitas were good. The cashier could be more attentive to paying customers.

Linda’s is a homey, kind place to get your breakfast taco fix — here’s why:
I walked into Linda’s with a group of fourteen, and we were graciously accommodated. Our total came out to roughly $ 52 (with tip) for many breakfast tacos, chips and guacamole, and drinks.
The waitress knew we were about to take a long stroll outside (this was August, I should say) so she gave us 32oz to-​go waters as we left, which was very thoughtful. They also rearranged tables for us and were overall super friendly.
I like this spot on Guadelupe, and will return!

Let me tell you, I have eaten tacos next to a smelly ditch in the middle of Mexico. I’ve also eaten worms, scorpions, blood tacos… nothing has made me queasy until I tasted the food from this establishment.
I went on a Monday lunch. Ordered the Carne Asada plate. What came out was horrendous. The rice was 50% oil. The chopped up ‘carne asada’ was rubbery, and tasted of old grease. Ended up eating the refried beans, lettuce and tomato instead. They did have some very home-​made looking tortillas which were okay. I used those to eat the beans. Then ate the rest of the tortillas with salsa just because I was so hungry.
The people are nice, though. BUT, never again.

Hubby’s a student at UTSA downtown campus and we spend quite a bit of time downtown. Neither one of us is really a fan of all the overpriced tourist restaurants near campus so we resolved to find some better options. Linda’s is great — the décor is cozy and reminds me of the restaurants I grew up near. The service is friendly and prompt. Hubby had the chicken enchiladas (which he inhaled) and I had the chicken gorditas — yum! Salsa is great too. We’re keeping this one on our list!

I just moved here from Orange County, CA & I’m on a budget. This place is a hole in the wall, but TOTALLY hits the spot for cheap, authentic & delicious Mexican food. The service is usually good (I come almost every week). Thanks, Linda’s!

Let me tell you a little story of how I ended up having huevos rancheros pork chops at this place…
My school had a health fair in the «barrio» or «the hood» as others may call it. I was checking people’s blood sugar levels and everyone’s sugar levels were through the mutha— roof and I asked everyone what they ate and they all said pork chops! Now I was like… hmm you don’t hear that everyday! So I had one of the chola aunties take me outside and show me where the mysterious pork chops were coming from… and it was Linda’s!
It’s notch above your average hole in the wall joint in the sense it had plenty of sitting area and the people are extremely good about customer service. I got a history lesson while my food was being cooked. Mad points for that one!
The pork chops were a little thin but lived upto the reputation! The eggs with the rancheros sauce was the bizzzommbb! They make their tortillas in house and were excellent. The fried potatoes and beans hit the spot. I threw all that shit in the tortilla and went to work! The hot sauce sitting at the table doesnt look intimidating but that mofo is spicccyyyy!
I tried my friend’s beef chalupa… and proceeded to order one for myself! I want to live in a world where there are crispy chalupas like that to my left and to my right!
This is THE place for cheap and authentic mexican food in San Antonio.