Plenty of folks say San Antonio is a big city with a small town feel – which makes it easy for transplants to feel right at home here. That being said, there’s lots of ways for new folks and non-natives to be just as puro as the 2-1-0 born and bred San Antonian. Here’s just some ways how you – whether you’re a local or just ended up here – can show off just how SA you are.

You make judgments off of people based on where they went to high school. Even if you weren’t born and raised here, you know that “where did you go to high school?” is a loaded question. Photo courtesy of Edgewood Independent School District Credit: eisd.net
You are irrationally devoted to a certain news station – and it’s probably based on your favorite anchor. Beamer fans will only ever watch WOAI. Anyone still loyal to KENS 5 ‘cause you love Chris Marrou and Fred Lozano just that much? Photo via Instagram / randybeamer
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You measure time by Spurs championships, or by how long certain parts of I-35 have been under construction. “We bought the house in ‘99 ‘cause that’s when we all got wasted at my house during the championship.” Good times. Photo via Twitter / NBA
Maria’s Cafe 1105 Nogalitos St, (210) 227-7005 Forget Olive Garden – if you want to be treated like family, go to Maria’s Cafe. This cozy cafe may not be posh, you’ll be satisfied by everything you eat from start to finish. The salsa is just the right amount of spicy, so be sure to pour it on just like you like it to whatever breakfast tacos you choose. Photo via Instagram / jesselizarraras
Wear chanclas at Fiesta Just don’t. Like, why would you even want to? You’re gonna get all stepped on. Your chanclas are gonna get all dirty. And we bet you’ll lose at least one chancla, if not both. Do yourself a favor and stay away from chanclas for any and all Fiesta events. The same goes for heels. Photo via Instagram / haaannnn_23
Try to explain “inside/outside the loop” to someone not from San Antonio Some people just won’t get it. Photo via Instagram / jesse0188
Nobody ever rents a moving truck – like, ever We’ve all seen the pictures on social media of trucks wildly packed to unsafe heights, without rope and stacked in daring ways. This may happen in other cities, but it’s definitely a regular thing here in San Antonio. Photo by Sarah Martinez Credit: Sarah Martinez
You have a solid stance in the puffy taco war. Are you Team Ray’s Drive-In? Or Team Henry’s Puffy Taco? Photo via Instagram / gdanielagalarza
The thought of Coach Pop retiring makes you want to cry. And you most likely lost it when Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili retired. (We’re still not over it.) Photo via Instagram / spurs Credit: Instagram / spurs
You consider all the injury attorneys with commercials as legit celebrities. “I’m the Texas HAMMER! I’m tougher than a junkyard DOG!” Photo via YouTube / Jim Adler
You call the local barbecue chain “Bill Millers.” It’s “Bill Miller,” but whatever. Photo via Instagram / billmillerbarbq Credit: Instagram / billmillerbarbq
You look forward to having the day off whenever it “snows” here. It’s too damn cold to function on these rare days. Photo via Instagram / instaunfamous210 Credit: instaunfamous210 / Instagram
Boudro’s On the Riverwalk Level, 421 E Commerce St, (210) 224-8484, boudros.com Take a stroll down the River Walk and find your way to Boudro’s. Skip the wait by reserving your table ahead of time so you can enjoy bites like the famed tableside guacamole and prickly pear margarita from this Texas bistro. Plan ahead and you can even enjoy your meal from a barge as it makes its way down the river! Photo via Instagram / boudrostexasbistro
You’ve met at least one Castro twin. We wouldn’t be surprised if you met both. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Credit: Wikimedia Commons
You have a food guy/lady/business for puro dishes and major holidays. You know, like a go-to lady for tamales, another for buñuelos, maybe even a guy for brisket. Photo via Instagram / luciazartistry
Having so many spots that know how to make delicious pan dulce Trust us, we’re picky about where we get pan dulce. San Antonio definitely has its spots that just do it better. Now imagine living in a city that maybe has one panaderia. We think it’s terrible, too. Photo by Jessica Elizarraras Credit: Jessica Elizarraras