Buckhorn Tavern – American
Stepping into this legendary outpost feels like a journey into the heart of the Southwest, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of searing beef and toasted buns. The kitchen elevates the classic burger to a regional art form, layering bold flavors into icons like the green chile-laden Rio Grande Special and the uniquely satisfying, crispy Tortilla Burger. Every bite, from the buttery Sourdough Melt to the signature Buckhorn Burger, captures the rugged, soulful spirit of a true roadside treasure.
68 Highway 380, San Antonio NM 87832 https://buckhornburgers.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Buckhorn Tavern
Dairy-Free at Buckhorn Tavern
Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tortilla, Bacon and Extra Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Buckhorn Tavern
Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Extra Patty and Grilled Onions. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Buckhorn Tavern
Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Romero Farms Fried Egg, Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tortilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Buckhorn Tavern
Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Burger and Grilled Chicken Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Buckhorn Tavern
Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon, Ice Tea and Mexican Soft Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Buckhorn Tavern
Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Romero Farms Fried Egg, Fred's Special Burger and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Buckhorn Tavern
Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Buckhorn Tavern
Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tortilla, Grilled Onions and Hand-Cut French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Buckhorn Tavern
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Cheese (American/Gouda/Havarti/Cheddar) | 44.4 g | 54.5 g |
| Frito Pie | 96.7 g | 54 g |
| Nachos Supreme | 11.5 g | 43.6 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Rio Grande Special | 33.2 g | 35.6 g |
| Burger | 4.4 g | 29.9 g |
| The Buckhorn Burger | 43.8 g | 23.1 g |
| Sourdough Melt | 24.2 g | 21.1 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| House Side Salad | 43.5 g | 19.9 g |
| Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 0.8 g | 18.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 7:50 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the expertly seasoned dishes and perfect portion sizes, frequently highlighting the welcoming atmosphere that ensures a memorable dining experience. Celebrated for its attentive and knowledgeable service, the staff is praised for their deep menu expertise and warm hospitality that makes every visitor feel right at home.
Menu
Buckhorn Signatures
- The Buckhorn Burger - $7.65: Green chile, cheeseburger with mustard, tomato, lettuce, chopped onion, and pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mule - $12.85: Double green chile cheeseburger patties (1 Pound) served with mustard, tomato, lettuce, chopped onion, and pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger - $6.95: Traditional burger with mustard, tomato, lettuce, chopped onion, and pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rio Grande Special - $8.25: Hand-Cut fries covered with ground beef, cheese, green chile, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Burger - $7.75: Cheeseburger on flour tortilla with red or green chile. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buckhorn Taco Burgers - $7.95: Cheeseburger on three corn tortillas with red or green chile. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, and chopped onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buckhorn Hamburger Steak - $9.95: Green chile cheeseburger patty topped with hand-cut fries. Comes with Texas Toast and side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fred's Special Burger - $11.25: Ground beef patty topped with hand-cut fries smothered with a cream-based mushroom sauce, green chile, and shredded cheddar cheese. Comes with a side salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sourdough Melt - $7.95: Hamburger patty, melted cheddar and havarti cheese, and grilled onions between two slices of grilled sourdough bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- American Melt - $7.65: Hamburger patty, melted American cheese, and grilled onions between two slices of grilled Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $3.95: Melted American cheese on Texas toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stacked Grilled Cheese - $5.25: Melted cheddar and gouda on your choice of sourdough or Texas Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Chile Cheese Dog - $4.95: Nathan's Famous all beef frank smothered in red chile and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Dog - $3.95: Nathan's Famous all beef frank Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Plate - $9.25: Grilled Red Bird Farms 5 oz chicken breast with choice of two sides: fries, grilled vegetables, beans, or side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $8.75: Grilled Red Bird Farms 5 oz chicken breast served on choice of bread with tomato, lettuce, chopped onion, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kraft Mac and Cheese - $4.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic BLT Sandwich - $4.25: Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise between two slices of grilled Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
Mexican
- Nachos Supreme - $7.75: House-made chips covered with beans, ground beef, cheese, choice of red or green chile and garnish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $4.95: House-made chips smothered with cheese with choice of chile or jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Pie - $4.75: Fritos chips, chopped onions, cheese, red or green chile, lettuce and tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada - $7.45: Flat corn tortillas with choice of red or green chile, cheese, onion, side of whole beans & potatoes with garnish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Suizas Plate - $9.45: Flat corn tortillas with choice of red or green chile, cream based mushroom sauce, cheese, onion, side of whole beans and potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $6.25: Grilled Red Bird Farms 5 oz chicken breast served with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $7.95: Ground beef, beans, red or green chile, cheese, chopped onions, lettuce, and tomatoes in a tortilla bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Side Salad Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand-Cut French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings: Beer battered onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Ness Farms Whole Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Housemade Chips and Salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-Ons
- Beyond Plant-based Burger Patty - $3: Replacement for any patty Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Extra Patty Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Romero Farms Fried Egg Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Grilled Onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cheese (American/Gouda/Havarti/Cheddar) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Texas Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Coffee
- Canned Soft Drinks Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Soft Drinks Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ice Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Whole Milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Buckhorn Tavern
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the green chile-laden Rio Grande Special, the crispy Tortilla Burger, the Buckhorn Burger, and the Sourdough Melt.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Buckhorn Tavern has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the expertly seasoned dishes and service.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This legendary Southwest outpost is unique for its regional burger artistry, featuring icons like the green chile-laden Rio Grande Special.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The Buckhorn Tavern is a legendary roadside outpost located in the heart of the Southwest, according to the restaurant's description.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly American spot is ideal for casual dates, offering a welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and expertly seasoned burgers.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and soulful, rugged spirit of this legendary roadside outpost, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the Buckhorn Burger, Rio Grande Special, Tortilla Burger, Buckhorn Taco Burgers, and the buttery Sourdough Melt.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include the Beyond patty; keto and low-carb choices feature eggs and bacon; gluten-free items include taco burgers and eggs.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests rave about the expertly seasoned dishes, perfect portion sizes, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff with deep menu expertise.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This budget-friendly ($) tavern offers legendary green chile burgers, generous portions, and attentive service within a welcoming Southwest-style atmosphere.
- Is Buckhorn Tavern dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Buckhorn Tavern has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tortilla, Bacon and Extra Patty.
- What can I eat at Buckhorn Tavern on a dairy-free diet?
- Tortilla, Bacon and Extra Patty carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Buckhorn Tavern have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tortilla and Grilled Onions.
- Is Buckhorn Tavern gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Buckhorn Tavern?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
