TACOS

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Find the best breakfast tacos in San Antonio, Boerne and New Braunfels with this list for June 2023

The new NBA star expressed his excitement for the breakfast tacos shortly after being chosen as Spurs’ first overall draft pick Thursday night

The Netflix series Taco Chronicles’ third season premieres this month and will feature four of San Antonio’s very own taco restaurants.

Al Pastor, Al Frugoni and two one-of-a-kind boutiques.

Tex-Mex restaurant chain Chuy’s is offering the ultimate deal for foodies on National Taco Day.

As inflation skyrockets, hourly workers keep changing jobs in pursuit of higher wages.

As part of the highly coveted position, Flores will embark on a two-month taco tasting journey in addition to receiving over $10,000.

From birria tacos to Travis Scott, these were the topics, people and recipes Americans were most curious about this year.

In the latest season of KSAT Explains, the team explored topics ranging from homeless encampments to highway expansion and more.

KSAT Insiders and viewers have had their say and voted for Tommy’s as their favorite taco spot in our KSAT 12 Tasty Taco Challenge.

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love tacos? The only thing better than eating a taco is getting one for free.

Based on KSAT Insider and viewer’s responses, we’ve selected 12 of the top taco spots in San Antonio and are asking YOU to decide which one will take home the title of top taco spot!

In Episode 38 of KSAT Explains, we take a look San Antonio's taco scene: the history, evolution and importance to our city's culture and identity.

In several college towns, “Fuego Tortilla Grill” has served as a 24-hour spot where students can get chips, queso and one of their many unique taco combinations.

McCormick- yes, the spice and seasoning company- is looking for someone to take on the role of Director of Taco Relations.

If you love tacos and want to help decide who has the best-of-the-best, you might want to check out the first-of-its-kind Taco Rumble which is taking place next week in San Antonio.

If you want free queso for a year from one of the most popular Tex-Mex joints in San Antonio, you’ll want to hear this.

As seen on KSAT 12′s “Texas Eats,” Velvet Taco opened its first San Antonio location at The Rim this past Monday, and is ready to give locals a new, diverse experience with its taco creations. Velvet Taco takes a tortilla as the vessel and packs globally inspired flavors inside the taco. The restaurant caters to foodies willing to take risks, and is adventurous -- with everything made from scratch. AdFor boozy liberations, Velvet Taco offers margaritas, ranch water and palomas. Follow KSAT 12′s Texas Eats on Facebook and Instagram.

Approximately 20 years ago, Jimenez was the original owner of Tacos Jimenez food truck and has now handed down the torch to his son, Leonardo Jimenez III. On January 7, Tacos Jimenez is coming to the South Side of San Antonio, Texas. Tacos Jimenez will specialize in traditional Mexican food from Monterrey as a tribute to his mother Adela Jimenez who has roots there. The elder Jimenez has gone on record to give the new and improved Tacos Jimenez food truck his blessing and is looking forward to doing all he can to assist the new venture succeed. 10 things you should know about Brooks on San Antonio’s South SideMiss Plus San Antonio wins Miss Plus Texas, advances to nationals

SAN ANTONIO – Another Torchy’s Tacos is heading to the Alamo City, this time in the Medical Center. The Austin-based taco chain announced its newest San Antonio location is set to open in February 2021. It will be housed at 8435 Wurzbach Road, situated between Fredericksburg Road and Sid Katz Drive. Torchy’s, which started as a food truck in Austin in 2006, first arrived in San Antonio in 2014 with a Lincoln Heights spot. Its Green Chile Queso and Diablo Sauce are also sold at Whole Foods stores in Texas.

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Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Recipe Variations:Cooler Than Ranch TacosPrepare ground beef as directed above, substituting 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix for taco seasoning. Really Chili TacosPrepare ground beef as directed in above, substituting 1 packet (1.25 ounces) reduced-sodium chili seasoning mix for taco seasoning. Garnish with sliced American cheese, diced onion, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, and dill pickle relish, as desired. Tasty Tater TacosPrepare ground beef as directed above, substituting 1 packet (.87 ounce) reduced-sodium brown gravy mix for taco seasoning.

SAN ANTONIO – A trio of San Antonio food favorites are featured in the new season of Netflix’s culinary series “Taco Chronicles.”The fourth episode of the second season focuses on the American taco. Producers traveled to Orange County, Calif., Los Angeles and San Antonio to examine the history and influence of hard shell and puffy tacos in the United States. The series visited Ray’s Drive Inn and Teka Molino to find the origins of the puffy taco in San Antonio. The puffy taco has been a San Antonio staple for decades. Henry’s puffy taco was the inspiration for the famed San Antonio Missions mascot, which was also featured in the episode.

SAN ANTONIO – A new Spurs-themed food truck serving some AT&T Center favorites will hit the road for the first time next month. The Spurs Street Eats Food Truck will debut with an opening event on Oct. 3. The food truck will serve concession and arena favorites such as classic nachos, arepas and creations from AT&T Center chefs including empanadas, pincho de carne, street tacos and pan con lechon. The truck will appear at food truck parks and neighborhoods throughout the city four days per week. Anyone interested in using the food truck can get more information at nba.com/spurs/streeteats.

SAN ANTONIO – A taste of the Torchy’s Tacos brand can now be found at Whole Foods. The Austin-based taco chain has announced its Green Chile Queso and Diablo Sauce will be available at Whole Foods stores in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The queso will go for $7.99 for an 11.5-ounce jar found in the refrigerated section, while the Diablo Sauce will cost Torchy’s fans $9.99 for a 6.7-ounce bottle. The chain says the queso has remained a “top seller” since Torchy’s birth as a food truck in Austin in 2006. “In those early days, our Green Chile Queso became our calling card – when guests would try our tacos and queso, we’d often hear, ‘That’s damn good!’ It’s been a fan favorite ever since," Mike Rypka, founder of Torchy’s Tacos, said.

SAN ANTONIO When the topic of authentic Tex-Mex food comes up in San Antonio, the discussion generally revolves around tacos. The puffy taco is San Antonios signature taco. Those are defining characteristics of those tacos to me, said Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News writer. The panel also looked into the future of tacos and discussed upcoming trends such as vegan, sushi and infused tacos, barbacoa grilled cheese tacos and wood-fire grilled tacos. Birria Barrio, a San Antonio food truck that specializes in the soup, recently opened its first brick-and-mortar location on 2710 S. Presa Street.

SAN ANTONIO – The future keeps looking up for 2020 graduates, and now Torchy’s Tacos is giving them a chance to win free tacos for a year. The Austin-based restaurant is giving away $500 gift cards to 20 graduates. To qualify, high school or college class of 2020 graduates can post a photo of themselves to social media in their cap and gown or with their diploma and tell Torchy’s about their “Taco Dreams” for the future. The post must include the hashtag #TorchysClassof2020, and graduates should tag their school. The contest ends Friday, June 5 at 10 p.m.Click here for the full contest rules.

SAN ANTONIO – Taco Cabana is offering kids a free lunch every weekday this summer, no purchase required. Kids 12 and under can get a bean and cheese taco, chips and queso and a drink at all Texas locations between 11 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday. The offer is only available in the drive-thru and children must be present and accompanied by a parent or guardian. We are happy to offer kids in our communities a free meal they love. We hope we can provide some needed relief to the many families that have been impacted by the current health crisis,” said Patricia Lopez-Calleja, senior vice president of guest engagement for Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Taco Cabana.

SAN ANTONIO – Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and though many of us are still quarantining at home, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate. The gallon margaritas will be available for take out or drive-thru only. La GloriaLa Gloria is celebrating Cinco de Mayo by exclusive menu items and a 10-year anniversary party pack. The party pack includes three courses, serves around two to three people and is priced at $50. The full party pack menu can be viewed below:Celebrate Cinco de Mayo & our 10th Anniversary at home with this Party Pack!