20 Things San Antonians Know Better Than Anyone Else

Teaching Mexican folklore is a parenting style
San Antonio: where you learn about the chupacabra and Donkey Lady instead of traditional fairy tales.
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Being a Spurs fan is a way of life
We come in every shape, size, color and creed. I mean, have you seen our roster? #AllOverTheWorld
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Piñatas are good for any occassion
Birthday party, Easter, job promotion, piñatas are always a good idea.
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Tacos are everything
Breakfast tacos, mini tacos, puffy tacos, we ain’t got no type.
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The hard decisions in life
Por qué no los dos?
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Eating chicken-on-a-stick is a rite of passage
If you don’t post a picture like this during Fiesta, did you even go to Fiesta?
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Our love for Selena knows no bounds
RIP Tejano Queen.
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Loving barbacoa and Big Red is kind of a given
We can’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning.
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Cascarones are either fun, or brutal as hell
Consider yourself lucky if no one has ever cracked it directly on your head.
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Tamale season isn’t a joke
Worth waiting in line for hours, it’s all you eat for a month and it changes parking. We take tamales very seriously.
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Bigger is better, especially when it comes to food
We ain’t here for a long time. We here for a good time.
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Fiesta medals are treasures
Because this wouldn’t make sense anywhere else.
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We take our love of music very seriously
Seems like an upgrade to us.
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The Texas heat isn’t a joke, but we can handle it With spots like the San Pedro Springs Park Pool, the heat ain’t got nothing on us.
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How to not take things too seriously
This man is the GOAT.
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Chisme...and Bill Miller tea, name a better duo
Spilling the tea over Bill Miller tea? Sounds like a fun night in to us.
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We’re artistic AF
A little color goes a long way, but we’ve never been one to shy away from using the whole palette.
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Loteria is the perfect aesthetic for everything in your life
Whether it’s a spin on your favorite card or something new, you can’t help but purchase everything inspired by loteria.
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Religious decor is almost necessary for your casa
Betting now that you have a Crucifix or Virgen de Guadalupe in your home.
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We keep history at the center of our city
Remembering the Alamo? Not a problem for us.
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