With hundreds of Tex-Mex options in San Antonio, it’s always a wonder when a taco spot lines up outside its doors. Customers have been lining up outside Eddie’s Taco House since 1976, largely because of its popular daily specials.
Eddie’s Taco House on Cevallos Street offers a rotating selection of discounted plates Monday through Saturday, priced from $6.99 to $12.99. All specials include rice, beans, two flour tortillas and a medium drink, and the portions are generous. I stopped by the local staple on a Monday afternoon for lunch, and the experience was quintessentially San Antonio from start to finish.
Parking was somewhat difficult, with nearly every space in the main lot taken, but I eventually found a spot and walked up to the restaurant, where a group of people was waiting outside. The temperature was in the 90s, yet customers were prepared for a 15-minute wait to be seated. I added my name to the list, found a bench outside, and about 10 minutes later, the table was ready.
Inside, Eddie’s Taco House was bustling, as families, friends and coworkers dined together, taking bites of tacos and sips of tea between conversations and laughter. My husband joined me that day, and we sat at a corner table from which I could see colorful murals on the walls and a digital jukebox that most folks seemed to ignore, as music did not consistently play throughout my meal. Either way, the sounds of happy dining were pleasant enough to serve as ambiance…