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A small, fiercely local spot known for inventive puffy‑taco mashups like the puffchilada and hearty breakfast plates. Featured by local reporters and singled out by national writers for its soulful, homespun cooking.
Tex-Mex cafe with creative, hearty tacos and friendly family service
1105 Nogalitos St, San Antonio, TX 78204 Get directions
$10–20
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