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28 hills people from the San Antonio area will die on

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 1:40 pm

San Antonio has its own unique culture, and we're not really into adapting it to fit what folks in other parts of the country, or even the state, consider normal.

We're friendly folks, often polite to a fault. But, dammit, there are certain local beliefs and traditions we're willing to fight over.

So, at the risk of sounding confrontational, we rounded up 28 hills San Antonio residents are prepared to die on — because, well, we're right and those other pinche people have no idea what they're talking about.

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It's perfectly acceptable to burn up all your vacation time at work for Fiesta.
Photo by Jaime Monzon

If a restaurant doesn't make its own torillas, it may as well be Taco Bell.
Photo via Instagram / alamocafe

The Spurs have the best fans in the NBA.
Photo by Jaime Monzon

The sign may say "Bill Miller," but it's Bill Miller's. And we ain't budging on this.
Photo via Google Maps

Setting foot inside an art gallery during First Friday is purely optional.
Photo via Instagram / txsundwn

Any hint of inclement weather is cause to stock up a week's worth of groceries at H-E-B.
Photo via Twitter / Shermanszippo

Anything tastes better when topped with Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Anything.
Photo via Instagram / mochinut_sa

Turn signals are optional.
Photo via Pexels / Markus Spiske

You should never pass up anything Selena-related, whether it's a tribute night, free store merchandise or a chance to sing "Como la Flor" at the karaoke bar.
Photo by Philip Tovar

Regardless how many times the Ghost Tracks have been debunked, that shit gives you goosebumps.
Photo via Google Maps

If there's not yet a festival or parade for it, there should be.
Photo by Drew Patterson

Knowing where someone went to high school is akin to knowing their astrological sign, blood type and psychological profile.
Photo courtesy of Edgewood Independent School District

It's worth standing in a line, no matter how long, for tickets, free merchandise or to get into any Fiesta event.
Photo by Jaime Monzon

Complimentary bread at restaurants is bullshit. Bring the chips and salsa.
Photo via Instagram / rosariossa

He may be a good actor, but Tommy Lee Jones is kind of an asshole.
Photo via HBO Max

it's a chalupa, dammit, not a tostada.
Photo via Instagram / elmilagritocafe

It's acceptable to get teary eyed when thinking about closed retail spots like Solo Serve, Joske's and Handy Dan.
Photo via Instagram / chrstphrbrwn