20 things every San Antonio resident is a certified expert on for some reason

Live in San Antonio long enough, and you'll be come an expert on the city, its culture, its people and its quirks.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Fred's Fish Fry
Residents of the 2-1-0 are baffled by the continued longevity of the Fred's Fish Fry chain, which never appears to be particularly busy yet operates stores all over town. We all have our theories about its business model — including the completely unfounded claims that it's a money-laundering front and that it's operated by shapeshifting aliens from another galaxy — and we're more than happy to share them. In fact, the more outlandish the explanation, the better.
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20 properties that should have been in the San Antonio version of Monopoly

Like many U.S. cities, San Antonio got its own custom Monopoly board in 2021. While the game features plenty of recognizable landmarks…

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North Star Mall – $50
You get lost in the crowds while trying to get your shopping done and lose a turn. Pay the bank $100, because nobody gets out of North Star with their wallet intact.
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The San Antonio opinions that will get you canceled

Put politely, San Antonio residents hold a diversity of opinions. We'll argue over who has the best breakfast tacos, which bartender whips…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Tim Duncan was overrated.
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20 things San Antonio is obsessed with

San Antonians know what we love. In fact, we're kinda loud and proud about those things. While non-locals understand — and sometimes…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Flamin' Hot Cheetos
SA loves this dusty red spicy snack, and pairs it with just about everything. From Cheetos slathered with cheese to adorning burgers, hot dogs and even donuts, Hot Cheetos have made their mark on the Alamo City’s culinary scene.
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30 ways to spot a newbie in San Antonio

San Antonio has a rich history, a distinctive outlook on life and tendency to turn things we enjoy into long-running traditions. Even…

By San Antonio Current Staff

They don’t use up the majority of their work PTO around Fiesta.
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24 things that will start an argument in San Antonio

Folks from San Antonio tend to be fiercely protective of our city and its culture. If you want to visit, see the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

That Charles Barkley is so funny!
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The 20 best decisions you can make in San Antonio

Ever wonder if you're living life to the fullest in San Antonio? Whether you're a born and raised in the 2-1-0 or…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Watch future NBA stars at a Spurs home game
It’s no secret that the hometown Spurs are in the midst of a lengthy rebuild. But sucking isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The Silver and Black are loading up on first-round draft picks and building a team around promising young players. Fans also can watch future stars including Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson develop before they become household names.
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The 25 unwritten rules of San Antonio

San Antonio's a city with its own attitude and its own culture. And San Antonians — at least the ones who stick…

By San Antonio Current Staff

What happens at Fiesta stays at Fiesta.
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The 25 most miserable places in San Antonio

We love San Antonio, but we also know that everything here isn't sunshine and roses all the time. In fact, a number…

By San Antonio Current Staff

U.S. Highway 281 around Stone Oak at any time of day.
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All the puro San Antonio fun we saw at the inaugural Chamoy Challenge at Rolling Oaks Mall

San Antonio's inaugural Chamoy Challenge took place Saturday at Rolling Oaks Mall, letting fans of the salty, sweet, sour and spicy condiment sample…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the puro San Antonio fun we saw at the inaugural Chamoy Challenge at Rolling Oaks Mall
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20 iconic San Antonio foods and drinks that show what our city is all about

Over recent years, San Antonio has racked up plenty of recognition for being a culinary destination. No small part of that comes…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Hot Cheetos with Cheese
Any local can testify that they grew up on this iconic duo. Not only do ice cream trucks and snack shops sell the puro snack, it has also inspired restaurants to incorporate the duo into their menus, using Hot Cheetos on everything from burgers to pizza.
Photo via Instagram / chamoycitylimits
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28 hills people from the San Antonio area will die on

San Antonio has its own unique culture, and we're not really into adapting it to fit what folks in other parts of…

By San Antonio Current Staff

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
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25 signs you're too puro San Antonio for your own good

San Antonians have well-documented quirks when it comes to the food, culture, music and entertainment we love. When we're all-in for that…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The doctor recently informed you that you have permanent hearing damage from all those concerts at Municipal Auditorium and Sunken Garden. 
Photo by Jaime Monzon
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9 San Antonio street artists you should be following on Instagram

San Antonio is home to kickass street artists. Their vibrant murals can be found all over the city, including the St. Mary's…

By San Antonio Current Staff

@colton_valentine_
Photo via Instagram / colton_valentine_
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Toothless politicians, motorized recliners and fart crimes: the weirdest Texas news stories of 2020

This year, it sure seemed like Texas was poised to yank the gimme cap-shaped crown off Florida's head and declare itself the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

It looks like San Antonio finally has its answer to Nathan Apodaca's viral Ocean Spray TikTok. Just take away the skateboard and cranberry juice and replace it with a motorized La-Z-Boy-style recliner and a beverage from SA taco chain Mama Margie's. Read more here.
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All the Best Tweets About San Antonio's Coronavirus Lockdown

When San Antonio and Bexar County were ordered to shelter in place this week, it was only a matter of time before…

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All the Best Tweets About the San Antonio Lockdown
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The Most Puro Things That Happened in San Antonio This Decade

While we may not have noted every single puro thing that's happened in San Antonio over the last 10 years, we've highlighted…

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People may not want to admit it, but "fight at Chacho's" absolutely screams San Antonio. Read more here.
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Where to Find the Best Fideo Loco in San Antonio

It's undeniable: San Antonians really love fideo loco. Though we'll all claim that our mama/abuela makes the best bowl in the world,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Original Blanco Cafe
Multiple locations, originalblancocafe.com
A favorite for plenty of locals, Blanco Cafe is revered for its take on fideo loco. The $7.99 dish is a mix of fideo, picadillo and ranchero beans cooked in a tomato gravy, and served with freshly-made tortillas. Mmm… If you don’t want picadillo, you can opt for spicy asada a la Mexicana for a few bucks more.
Photo via Instagram / aly_bun
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Where to Find the Absolute Best Barbecue in San Antonio

Even in the meat-loving state of Texas, not all barbecue is created equal. Thankfully, these San Antonio restaurants know what they're doing…

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BBQLIFE By Chris
902 S WW White Road, (210) 359-1511, facebook.com/Bbqlifebychris
From the same family behind Ed’s Smok-N-Q comes BBQLIFE By Chris – the project of Chris Ashford. The pitmaster runs the show at this joint down the road from 2M. Whenever you’re in need of a laidback spot to just slam back some ‘cue and live your best life, BBQLIFE will come through.
Photo via Instagram / waltlewjr
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25 things you have to do before you're a puro San Antonian

"Puro" isn't just an adjective, it's a way of life for lots of San Antonians. Whether you're born and bred here or…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Sober up with barbacoa and Big Red
What better way is there to sober up?
Photo by Drew Patterson
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21 Signs You’ve Lived in San Antonio Too Long

Plenty of folks say San Antonio is a big city with a small town feel – which makes it easy for transplants…

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You know at least one couple that got together after a wild night out on the Strip.
Couples who act ratchet together, stay together.
Photo by Erik Gustafson
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All the Puro People Who Toughed Out Heat at the 2019 Barbacoa & Big Red Festival

Despite long lines and high temperatures, lots of folks made sure to get their fix of barbacoa and Big Red at the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the Puro People Who Toughed Out Heat at the 2019 Barbacoa & Big Red Festival
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The Most Creative, Puro San Antonio Fiesta Medals You Should Already Have

There's literally hundreds of Fiesta medals out there, you could search for days and days and still not find all of them…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Playland by Irma Golden
Long live Playland Park.
Photo via SA Flavor
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20 Things That Are Weird Everywhere Except San Antonio

From stuff that falls under the "puro" category to things that only make sense because of San Antonio culture, here's some things…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Saying “puro pinche” on a daily basis
Sometimes, it’s all you have to say.
Photo via Twitter / @PuroSanAntonio
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25 Hilariously Accurate Tweets Every San Antonian Can Understand

San Antonio is a unique city. Call it puro culture, or maybe the collective personality of the folks who live here. Whatever…

By San Antonio Current Staff

25 Hilariously Accurate Tweets Every San Antonian Can Understand
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24 Things You'll Only Remember If You're a True San Antonian

San Antonio loves being nostalgic. And part of the nostalgic tendencies includes remembering things that no longer exist in the Alamo City.…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Bread rolling on conveyor belt on Butter Krust billboard
San Pedro used to be a lot more tempting to drive down, as it was home of the iconic moving billboard from Butter Krust at the Hildebrand intersection. The “Falling Slices” billboard was exactly what it sounds like. Slice after slice would tumble down endlessly from the infinite loaf.
Photo via Instagram / barbacoapparel
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The Most Puro Ways to Propose in San Antonio

Thinking of popping the big question to your one-and-only? Why not go the puro route then? If your boo is down for…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Rushing 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 / spurs
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The Most Puro San Antonio Things That Happened This Year

What can we say? We look forward to all the puro shit y'all do. Here's a collection of some puro AF stuff…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Those towing fees ain't no joke. Read more.
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25 Relatable Tweets About Latino Christmas

Latino Christmas, Mexican Christmas, whatever you want to call it, we're sure you'll find these tweets super relatable this Noche Buena. Just…

By San Antonio Current Staff

25 Relatable Tweets About Latino Christmas
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All the Puro San Antonians We Saw at This Year's Raspa Fest

It's no secret that San Antonians love raspas, so of course we have a whole festival dedicated to them! Despite the weather…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the Puro San Antonians We Saw at This Year's Raspa Fest
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