When you meet a San Antonio local, you know it. And when you meet someone who’s not from here, you definitely know it too. These are just some of the ways you know someone wasn’t born and raised in the Alamo City.

They shop for groceries at Walmart. Why would anyone ever go to Walmart when there’s H-E-B? Photo by Mike Mozart via Flickr Creative Commons Credit: mike mozart via flickr creative commons
Basically shutting down the city with any chance of snow or ice But not before we ransack H-E-B to buy food and supplies will undoubtedly last longer than the cold weather does. Photo via Instagram / fr8ers68 Credit: fr8ers68 / Instagram
Driving in the Valley when visiting home is also a part of the vacation experience Visiting home always reminds us to appreciate the little things, like not having to pass by major accidents at least four times a week or getting stuck on the expressway. Peak traffic in the Valley is comparable to early Sunday morning driving up here, so it’s really nice to get back and loosen up on the steering wheel a bit. Photo via Instagram / vdub_mario
They don’t say “Ahhh!” after they make a joke. Trust us, you’ll notice this immediately. Photo via Twitter / amandaatrev
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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
The Sky Ride at Brackenridge Park San Antonians first got to enjoy the well-loved Sky Ride at Brackenridge Park when the attraction opened on November 14, 1964. Perhaps what locals are most nostalgic about, the ride gave a magical view of the park. Due to maintenance costs, the ride was closed in 1999. Photo via UTSA Libraries Digital Collections
They say El Pollo Loco has the most authentic Mexican food. They obviously don’t know what’s good for them. Photo via Instagram / elpolloloco
The word “puro” isn’t part of their daily vocabulary.And they’ll have to be really settled in before they attempt“puro pinche.” Credit: Art by Sarah Flood-Baumann
They don’t understand all the Fred’s Fish Fry memes. Please, someone explain to them. Photo via Instagram / elainemaxx
They don’t understand your judgments about where locals went to high school. If obviously don’t know anything if they think Harlandale Indians and McCollum Cowboys are the same. Photo via Google Maps Credit: Google Maps
Try to explain “inside/outside the loop” to someone not from San Antonio Some people just won’t get it. Photo via Instagram / jesse0188
Going honking after the Spurs win What do Spurs fans outside of SA even do when the team wins a playoff game? Photo via Pinterest / Ruthann Hildebrand
They don’t think Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are their own food group. They seriously sound good for any meal of the day. Photo by Jessica Elizarraras Credit: Jess Elizarraras
During “Down in the DM” on The Dana Cortez Show Imagine it: you’ll have them thinking you’re cheating and then BAM! You’re engaged. Photo via Instagram / danacortezshow
Claim Yolanda Saldivar is innocent Defend her and you might as well start packing your bags, fam. Photo via Instagram / massmexico
Best Barbacoa Rios Barbacoa, multiple locations Photo via Instagram / alanisgood
They don’t have a Fiesta medal collection. And they definitely don’t have a sash to wear all their medals. Photo via Instagram / sdgthieme
While two-stepping at Floore’s Country folks will want to have their romantic moment out on the dance floor. Expect a bunch of beer to be consumed when your amor says yes. Photo via Instagram /floorecountrystore Credit: Instagram /floorecountrystore
Visit the ghost tracks 2902 Shane Road Ok, so this urban legend has been debunked as not even have happened in San Antonio. But that totally hasn’t stopped locals from claiming it. No mind, you and your plus one should definitely hit up the city’s “ghost tracks” if you love spooky thrills. So grab some baby powder and head on over to the South Side to experience SA’s claim to fame. Photo via Instagram / sndp341
Best Restaurant To Take Tourists Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia, 218 Produce Row, (210) 239-9215, mitierracafe.com Photo via Instagram / lindsey.t.irish Credit: Instagram / lindsey.t.irish