Outside of Aldaco's Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio Texas

We Have A Rich History

Blanca Aldaco opened Aldaco’s restaurant in 1989 at its original Commerce Street location. The restaurant quickly grew to be a local favorite and in 1999, Aldaco’s moved to their former, much larger, location at historic Sunset Station. In March 2008, Aldaco’s in the Stone Oak area opened its doors, fulfilling a dream of operating a restaurant in the north side of San Antonio. Today, Aldaco’s is still serving fine Mexican cuisine to locals and visitors alike.

Let Aldaco’s transport you to Mèxico for traditional, cantina-style dining. Aldaco’s is available nightly for private events and offers cooking classes perfect for team building or interactive dinner events.

Known as the Margarita Maven & pioneer of the Pastel Tres Leches Cake, Blanca Aldaco has been an entrepreneur and restaurateur for more than 30 years. She is easily recognized as she works alongside her staff and makes time to mingle with guests whenever she can.

A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Blanca’s name has become synonymous with authentic Mexican cuisine. Her contributions have elevated the taste and style of the city’s cuisine offerings and have helped to bring national recognition to San Antonio as the undisputed capital of Mexican food.

She has made Aldaco’s into a favorite destination for San Antonians looking to savor her unique Avocado Margarita, traditional chicken enchiladas or Original Pastel Tres Leches.

An executive board member of the Texas Restaurant Association & past President of the Les Dames d’Escoffier International San Antonio Chapter, Blanca continues to make her mark on the culinary scene of San Antonio. Check out more of Blanca’s story on The More You Know, The Better It Tastes Podcast here.

Blanca frequently hosts monthly events at Aldaco’s, including cooking classes & exclusive cocktail dinners. Click the button below to check out our current events.

In 2024, she will be the Chair for the Texas Restaurant Association San Antonio chapter, as well as TRA PAC Board Vice Chair, TRA Board Advocacy Committee Vice Chair & a position on the TRA Executive Committee at the state level. She plans to utilize these positions to advocate for restaurant owners and employees alike & improve relations for all within the industry.