Antonio Garcia, known for taking pictures of people at Mi Tierra for 50 years, recently died from Alzheimer’s. He was 81.

Rolando Pablos, a candidate in the San Antonio mayoral race against Gina Ortiz Jones, participated in an interview at Mi Tierra, a location of personal significance to him. The discussion covered topics such as a new Spurs arena, the role of the mayor's office as a "bully pulpit," and Pablos's reactions to election night results. Pablos also addressed being labeled as Gov. Greg Abbott's "puppet" and accused Jones of "parachuting in" to the city to run for office.

This week on Texas Eats, we're bringing you the best restaurants to visit in downtown San Antonio during March Madness and the Final Four weekend coming up in San Antonio.

While it may be a place known for authentic Mexican food, the Cortez family, who owns the iconic restaurant, also works hard to preserve tradition, culture and their family's legacy.

Jorge Cortez, whose parents founded the iconic Mi Tierra restaurant at Market Square in downtown San Antonio, died Monday at the age of 81, La Familia Cortez Restaurants said.

San Antonio police were called to a downtown bar Wednesday after an attorney accused Bexar County Court 7 Judge Melanie Lira of assaulting her during a Fiesta gathering of legal professionals, police records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.

The beloved Mi Tierra restaurant in Market square is paying its respects to iconic businessman and philanthropist Red McCombs. The restaurant has set up an altar with pictures of achievements and milestones in McCombs' long legacy.

Right now, businesses across the country are dealing with a shortage of workers and San Antonio is not immune to the problem.

The 1862 margarita and tequila sunrise beer are available today at Mi Tierra and Mi Familia at The Rim.

San Antonio has a large hospitality industry with a countless number of hotels, restaurants and bars and as we continue to return to a sense of normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a huge need to fill jobs.

SAN ANTONIO – Can’t decide between quesadillas, poppers, chicken fingers, flautas and chips and dip for the game? Mi Familia at The Rim and Mi Tierra at Market Square have you covered with their Super Botana pack. Each Super Botana pack includes:6 beef quesadillas6 flautas5 chicken tenders8 poppersGuacamoleSalsaQuesoTortilla chipsDipsYou can pick up the pack to-go or order delivery via DoorDash for $27.95. To wash it all down, Mi Tierra and Mi Familia at The Rim also offer gallon margarita kits, too. To pre-order, call (210) 225-1262 or email guestservice@lafamiliacortez.com, and for more information visit the La Familia Cortez website.

SAN ANTONIO – Want to make tamales but don’t want the hassle? Grab a tamalada kit from Mi Tierra and Mi Familia at The Rim this Friday and make them at home with your family - the easy way. The tamalada kits will be available beginning this Friday through Dec. 20. Each kit makes dozens of tamales and comes in both chicken and pork flavors. Watch the video above for tamales tips from none other than the 2020 Tamal Institute’s chef Cariño Cortez.

SAN ANTONIO – Today at 1 p.m. on SA Live, a wrestling star in the San Antonio area, a TV host tells us about his reality show premiere, Get Fit Friday and pizza comes to Historic Market Square! Share your side-by-side photos on the @SALiveKSAT Facebook and Twitter pages, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram! A brand new Elder Eats airs today with a new pizza spot at Historic Market Square! Or maybe just a city favorite spot that now offers pizza... Mi Tierra is serving up slices! Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.

San Antonio – We’ve got plenty of cocktails, but don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about the kids! It’s a fun Friday on SA Live! This weekend is also National Wine and Cheese Day so, we’re talking about a popular combo that has already sold out on originalhousewine.com and putting our wine and cheese knowledge to the test. SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, your smart TV or your smartphone.

SAN ANTONIO – The iconic Mi Tierra and brand new Mi Familia are back open and ready for summer. They’re serving the meals and cocktails that San Antonio loves. They’ve made some changes with COVID-19 but the one thing that hasn’t changed is the great tastes and recipes. They are highlighting the Pina Coladas, which include flavors like, strawberry, horchata, mango, and of course the traditional. If you want to see more of what they’re offering right now, check out their website or jus give them a visit.

SAN ANTONIO – The iconic Mexican restaurant Mi Tierra closed Friday night after a team member tested positive for COVID-19. According to the restaurant’s Instagram account, the employee was last at the restaurant on Monday. Out of an abundance of caution, the restaurant closed temporarily so that it can be re-sanitized and to contact other team members who may need to be tested. “Fortunately, our daily protocol of temperature checking and completing a COVID-19 health survey for each team member has allowed us to make this an isolated issue. We will continue to require masks, encourage social distancing and regularly sanitize our dining rooms,” the post said.

SAN ANTONIO – Some big changes are in store at Mi Tierra as staff members work to get the restaurant as clean as possible before reopening on Wednesday. Gerardo Carbajal, manager of Mi Tierra, said the building has been cleaned from top to bottom. "If you come to Mi Tierra, you see we're known for all the decorations and the culture that goes through the walls of Mi Tierra. Instead, customers will find a QR code, where they can access the menu through their smartphone. All these steps are to help protect customers in what the restaurant owners are calling the new normal.

Mi Tierra making big changes to keep customers safe as it prepares to reopen WednesdayPublished: May 18, 2020, 6:24 pmSome big changes are in store at Mi Tierra as staff members work to get the restaurant as clean as possible before reopening on Wednesday.

SAN ANTONIO – Mi Tierra is trying to console San Antonio by selling “Fiesta Survival Kits” after the city’s biggest party was postponed due to the coronavirus crisis. With Fiesta postponed to Nov. 5-15, La Familia Cortez Restaurants is offering meals at a time when the city would normally be preparing for the 11-day, citywide party. “The phrase ‘Fiesta responsibly’ has taken on a whole new meaning this year,” the restaurant group said in a news release. KSAT celebrates with rebroadcast of 2019 paradesAs a way to give locals a short break from the pandemic, KSAT12 will be rebroadcasting last year’s Fiesta parades on the days they would have occurred this year. Related:Community gallery: Show us your Fiesta wreathCommunity gallery: Show us your Fiesta hatsCommunity gallery: Show us your past Fiesta medalsMi Tierra opens new pop-up shop at The RimCheck out more Fiesta coverage at ksat.com/fiesta.

A local restaurant that has been selling household essentials amid the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new pop-up shop on the North Side. Mi Familia De Mi Tierra pop-up shop is now open at The Rim. The shop will offer an array of items like toilet paper, fresh produce, sanitizing wipes and more. (Mi Tierra pop-up shop) (KSAT)Operation hours for the shop are the same as the Mi Mercado pop-up shop. The shops are open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.(Mi Tierra pop-up shop) (KSAT)

Mi Tierra opens new pop-up shop at The RimPublished: April 2, 2020, 11:09 pmThe shop will offer an array of items, such as toilet paper, produce, sanitizing wipes, and more

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SAN ANTONIO – Mi Tierra is offering an alternative to grocery stores. They have made their own pop-up grocery store, with curbside delivery! Some of the items they are offering include fresh tortillas, and “party packs” at the bar. If you want more information on Mi Tierra and the services they are offering, check out their website.

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Festival food at home | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: March 11, 2020, 4:22 pmGorditas recipe that you can make at home, or that you can have while you ejoy the Tejano music awards fan fair.

SAN ANTONIO – National Margarita Day is a day for slow-sipping. To honor the chill holiday, La Familia Cortez, the family behind Mi Tierra, La Margarita and Pico de Gallo, is hosting a Margarita Y Musica 0.5K at Market Square on Saturday. The family is calling it a “fun-(not)-run,” and that’s because a short stroll will lead to five mini-margaritas from each La Familia Cortez restaurant. Where to grab a margarita in San Antonio on National Margarita DayTicket prices are $25 for one runner or $40 for two, and they can be purchased online. Packets, including a race map, can be picked up starting at 4 p.m. at La Margarita, 120 Produce Row.

SAN ANTONIO – First, it was the Lakers’ (unfortunate) win against the Spurs, then, it was “TACO TUESDAY" at Mi Tierra. That was the post-game celebration for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after the team beat the Silver and Black 114-104. A Twitter video posted by user @Ooh_rhiann shows James, ex-Spur Danny Green, other Lakers players and their entourage at Mi Tierra in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. LeBron James and fellow Lakers party at San Antonio bar after win“TACO TUESDAY," James yells, seemingly at the top of his lungs, as the group leaves the iconic Tex-Mex eatery. LeBron’s big fourth quarter leads Lakers past struggling SpursA hostess who answered the phone at Mi Tierra early Tuesday morning confirmed that Lakers players dined at the Market Square restaurant after midnight.

SAN ANTONIO – National Pecan Praline Day falls on Saturday, June 24, this year. To celebrate, Mi Tierra Cafe and Bakery is sharing their iconic recipe for Pecan Praline Crepes. The Pecan Praline is the number one-selling item at Mi Tierra's bakery. For more information on Mi Tierra and how to order gift baskets of pecan pralines, visit their website, or stop in to try their Pecan Praline Crepes. For the GarnishIngredients:1 cup of candied or pecan praline choppedSliced StrawberriesCajeta or Chocolate SauceDirections:Roll each crepe and fill with the whipped cream mixture.

While it may be a place known for authentic Mexican food, the Cortez family, who owns the iconic restaurant, also works hard to preserve tradition, culture and their family's legacy.