San Antonians know what we love. In fact, we’re kinda loud and proud about those things. While non-locals understand — and sometimes join in on — our Spurs mania, plenty of our other obsessions just don’t make sense to anybody else in the world. And we’re just fine with that.

From local urban legends to puro San Antonio eats, these 20 things will always be close to our hearts. Even if no one outside the Alamo City gets them.

The Spurs are never going to win another championship. Credit: Spurs / Reginald Thomas II
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos SA loves this dusty red spicy snack, and pairs it with just about everything. From Cheetos slathered with cheese to adorning burgers, hot dogs and even donuts, Hot Cheetos have made their mark on the Alamo City’s culinary scene. Credit: Shutterstock / The Image Party
Fiesta San Antonio’s biggest party kicks off every spring. If you don’t understand the attraction of NIOSA or why so many businesses close for the Battle of Flowers Parade, we don’t know what to tell you. Credit: Jaime Monzon
Selena is overrated. Credit: Shutterstock / Lisa T Snow
See what the fuss is about Big Red & Barbacoa Ever wonder why San Antonio has an entire festival dedicated to this food combo? Drop in to your favorite taco spot and try it out for yourself. Credit: Photo via Instagram / sanantoniostephanie
Your high school sucks. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / 25or6to4
Agree with Charles Barkley As a prominent figure who consistently talks shit about San Antonio, the river and the women here, your best bet is keeping mum when Barkley comes up in conversation. Especially if you agree with him. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Chensiyuan
Chicken on a Stick Is it even Fiesta if you haven’t had crispy chicken on a stick? This portable festival favorite is an Alamo City staple for a reason. Credit: Jaime Monzon
Doubt the urban legends that are popular in San Antonio Dismiss La Llorona or the Donkey Lady and it’ll be bound to catch up with you. You’ve been warned. Credit: Photo by Michael Karlis
Best Crawfish H-E-B Multiple locations heb.com Credit: Shutterstock / Moab Republic
Popovich needs to keep his mouth shut about politics. Credit: San Antonio Spurs
Chamoy Many San Antonio snacks sport this beloved condiment, which is applied liberally to mangonadas, raspas and other puro eats. We’re so in love with this sauce, you can find it in mini keychain form at snack shops all over town. Credit: Jaime Monzon
Organize your Fiesta Medals Many a SA home is cluttered with a growing collection of Fiesta regalia, ready to be donned each spring to celebrate in style. Organize your stash,and add the new medals to the collection before you forget about it until next spring. Credit: Jaime Monzon
Being surrounded on all sides by fireworks at every major holiday and somehow avoiding incineration. Credit: Oscar Moreno
Weren’t breakfast tacos invented in Austin? Credit: Photo via Instagram / fertthefoodie
Credit: Photo via Twitter / PuroSanAntonio
You’re going to see Judas Priest? I didn’t even know they were still around. Credit: Oscar Moreno
Micheladas Sure, tangy margaritas are nice on a sweltering summer day, but nothing hits the spot — or cures a hangover — like a savory, fully-dressed miche. Credit: Photo via Instagram / social_spot_satx
River Parades Parades down the street are so passé. It’s not a holiday without a parade down the San Antonio River. Credit: Jaime Monzon
Free Stuff Never doubt a San Antonian’s willingness to wait in a long line for free swag. Credit: Photo via Twitter / Adriana_Acosta