Ray's Drive Inn

Tex-Mex restaurant · West Side

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"Ray’s Drive Inn has been serving the Westside quick and tasty Mexican favorites since the 1950s, but the restaurant gained national attention after owner Arturo Lopez introduced the now-iconic puffy taco to its menu. A true drive-in, it allows customers to order and enjoy the plump, fried corn tortilla tacos — topped with lettuce, tomato, and cheese by request — from the comfort of their cars. Preorders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Polly Anna Rocha, Ben Gonzalez

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822 SW 19th St, San Antonio, TX 78207 Get directions

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