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Thinking of popping the big question to your one-and-only? Why not go the puro route then? If your boo is down for the Countdown City, they’ll definitely say yes if you propose with the puro culture in mind. Here’s a few suggestions.
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 HildebrandWear 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_23Nobody 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 MartinezGet Spooked at the Ghost Tracks
2902 Shane Rd., legendsofamerica.com
While this date option is free, be warned that it’s not for the faint of heart. According to legend, a school bus carrying children stalled on the Shane Road train tracks, leading to a horrible tragedy. Some say that if you dust your bumper with baby powder late at night and take a drive across these tracks, you’ll find children’s handprints placed where the dust settled. Scary right? Although the legend has been debunked as not even taking place in San Antonio, this is a good time to find out if your date has nerves of steel, or if they scream at the lightest bump in the road.
Photo via rulypondio4lifeDuring “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 / danacortezshowRushing the court after a Spurs game
Hop past security and pop the question on the court – and be prepared to have some explaining to do. (Or you can do so during the Kiss Cam for a safer route.)
Photo via Instagram / spursWriting out “Will you marry me?” in conchas
You’ll have conchas for days afterward, which sounds like the perfect start to any union.
Photo by Jessica Elizarraras Credit: Jessica ElizarrarasWhile in line for barbacoa and Big Red at your favorite molino
Imagine how excited all the abuelitas will be when they see you get down on one knee.
Photo via Instagram / alanisgood Credit:Instagram / alanisgoodIn front of the “I Love Tacos So Much” mural
Because tacos are the foundation of any successful marriage in the Alamo City.
Photo via Instagram / nicole_stelterThe ability to detect anyone approaching from behind with a cascarone in their hand. Credit:Instagram / mxbowlbakeryWhile sharing a bag of Hot Cheetos
If there isn’t Hot Cheeto dust on their fingers in the snap showing off the ring, are you even from San Antonio?
Photo courtesy of Frito-Lay Credit: Frito-LayDedicating a “heartbeats” shoutout to them on 98.5 The Beat
Especially if your one-and-only is incarcerated, what would be more perfect?
Photo via Instagram / thebeat985While doing last-minute shopping at H-E-B the day before any major holiday
You’ll definitely have an audience to gush over this super Texan spot.
Photo via Twitter / erin_nicholsHiding the ring inside a paleta
Just make sure it’s their favorite flavor.
Photo by Jessica Elizarraras Credit: Jessica ElizarrarasWith help from the Spurs Coyote
There’s so many options, and you know the Coyote is down for a good time.
Photo via Instagram / spurscoyoteWhile dancing all ratchet at Brass Monkey
Go back to the bar where y’all first got trashy together to celebrate your puro love story.
Photo by Jaime MonzonWith the ring tied to a chicken-on-a-stick
Or somehow hide it inside the jalapeño? Just make sure they don’t choke.
Photo via Instagram / devicedoctorHiding the ring inside a piñata
Just make sure some kid doesn’t scoop it up.
Photo via Instagram / pinyatayJohn T. Floore Country Store
14492 Old Bandera Road, (210) 695-8827, liveatfloores.com
If you know Willie Nelson, then you know the John T. Floore Country Store, where he got his start. To get in, you definitely don’t need to be as old as Willie. They allow people under 18 with a legal guardian, and for everyone above 18, you only need a valid ID.
Photo via Instagram /floorecountrystore Credit:Instagram /floorecountrystoreAfter getting plastered on a margarita
Sure, your beloved might not take you seriously, but drinking together means staying together.
Photo via Instagram / ritasontheriverWhen the Dallas Cowboys win the Super Bowl
If you’re not actually trying to propose, this is a great way to make sure it never happens (or at least not for a long time).
Photo via Instagram / dallascowboys