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What to order at Garcia's Mexican Food
- The dish to know
- Breakfast tacos and carne guisada
- Editor tip
- The carne guisada taco is cheap and excellent. Small and cash-friendly; come early before the breakfast crowd.
CuisineBrunch
Price$
Neighborhoodwest-side
The dishBreakfast tacos and carne guisada
Last verified
Tip: The carne guisada taco is cheap and excellent. Small and cash-friendly; come early before the breakfast crowd.
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Location
Address: 842 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201
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