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On 8/18/2021 at 12:47 PM, midtown said:

If you haven't been to Taquitos West Ave.  You are missing out.   Not currently in possession of any but we hit it for lunch a few times a month.  

If I’m on West Avenue I usually hit up Ruthies.

3 minutes ago, SuckitKevin said:

If I’m on West Avenue I usually hit up Ruthies.

I've driven by Ruthies probably hundreds of times.  Always packed.  Never been.   These two restaurants are miles apart.  inside vs outside

4 hours ago, SuckitKevin said:

If I’m on West Avenue I usually hit up Ruthies.

 

4 hours ago, midtown said:

I've driven by Ruthies probably hundreds of times.  Always packed.  Never been.   These two restaurants are miles apart.  inside vs outside

I've never been to Ruthies either but I've probably had 200 meals in that place. 

8 hours ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

 

I've never been to Ruthies either but I've probably had 200 meals in that place. 

Is that in the old Waffle House that was then the original Las Palapas?

9 minutes ago, Hate said:

Is that in the old Waffle House that was then the original Las Palapas?

Yep. I don't remember it as a waffle house but it was for sure Winchells donuts before Palapas. I think it may have been another place too between Palapas and Ruthies. 

Yeah, I’ve probably eaten in the building more than anywhere else in SA. I went to Churchill so we were there damn near every morning for tacos before school and after every party on the weekends.

16 minutes ago, Hate said:

Yeah, I’ve probably eaten in the building more than anywhere else in SA. I went to Churchill so we were there damn near every morning for tacos before school and after every party on the weekends.

Have you ever eaten at Ruthies and got their tres leches from the bakery next door?

2 hours ago, Hate said:

Yeah, I’ve probably eaten in the building more than anywhere else in SA. I went to Churchill so we were there damn near every morning for tacos before school and after every party on the weekends.

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4 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Have you ever eaten at Ruthies and got their tres leches from the bakery next door?

No I have not.  I haven't eaten in that building since Palapas took over the old El Pollo Loco right across from Churchill on Blanco.  That was probably some time in the early 90's.

 

2 hours ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

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Wait, you went to Churchill as well?  What year?

I went to Churchill as well and Ruthie's was me and my friends' hangout spot almost every morning before class.  They have my favorite bacon & egg tacos of all time there, love their tortillas and their tacos are a pretty good size.  It's been a little while since I've been there but I'm pretty sure they still have the Charger Special there on weekday mornings, it's 2 tacos and a drink for a real cheap price.  The owner, Nas, is a good dude, hung out with him a few times, he's a big supporter of Churchill.  

On 8/23/2021 at 11:48 AM, Hate said:

No I have not.  I haven't eaten in that building since Palapas took over the old El Pollo Loco right across from Churchill on Blanco.  That was probably some time in the early 90's.

 

Wait, you went to Churchill as well?  What year?

graduated in 1988. you?

87.

Did you have journalism or take French? Play basketball? Those would have been the only classes we may have had together.

I moved into Churchill from Boerne in January if 86, halfway through my junior year. I didn’t grow up in the area, so I didn’t have really deep roots there.

22 hours ago, Hate said:

87.

Did you have journalism or take French? Play basketball? Those would have been the only classes we may have had together.

I moved into Churchill from Boerne in January if 86, halfway through my junior year. I didn’t grow up in the area, so I didn’t have really deep roots there.

No, no and no. I'm sure we could play the name game, but I doubt I know you.

Ok, this might be my "Jump to Conclusions" mat moment, but I just had a moment of clarity idea for Teka Molina's to add more of a SA marketing footprint.  

Imagine this with the cannon replaced by a puffy taco and the words altered to say, "Come and Teka it".  Sell flags and bumper stickers right there at the counter and on their website --

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Breakfast with a pal at Sylvia’s (Taco Riendo) this morning.  Guisada plate was spectacular as usual…

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Carne guisada burrito for breakfast this morning at Ruthie's --

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On 8/26/2021 at 9:23 PM, Cajun said:

Ok, this might be my "Jump to Conclusions" mat moment, but I just had a moment of clarity idea for Teka Molina's to add more of a SA marketing footprint.  

Imagine this with the cannon replaced by a puffy taco and the words altered to say, "Come and Teka it".  Sell flags and bumper stickers right there at the counter and on their website --

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I’m a Teka enthusiast and would rock the hell out of a come and Tek it shirt. 

Well UTSA doesn't need the flags anymore. . Should be lots of surplus around

Yep.  What a bunch of woke losers.

On 8/2/2021 at 10:50 AM, midtown said:

The spot that had at Freddy and Wurzbach for what 40 years?  Was always a solid choice.

Yup. Knocked it down and put an office building and P. Terry's. Downgrade.

Yeah. I drive by there every few months.

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Rolando's Super Taco Carne Guisada con Queso today for lunch.  MF'er was tip top!  Still can't go in, all "to-go"...

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Oh hell yes. Rolando’s was one of my spots back in the day. I always preferred Las Palapas, but damn Rolando’s was good.

Las Palapas is shit now.  I used to worship the place.  Been there 4 or 5 times (different locations) since I moved back and I'm done w/them.

19 hours ago, Hate said:

Oh hell yes. Rolando’s was one of my spots back in the day. I always preferred Las Palapas, but damn Rolando’s was good.

Did Las Palapas used to be good? When I have eaten there I was never too impressed. Did it go the route of Taco Cabana?

19 hours ago, Cajun said:

Las Palapas is shit now.  I used to worship the place.  Been there 4 or 5 times (different locations) since I moved back and I'm done w/them.

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks this.

Did Las Palapas used to be good? When I have eaten there I was never too impressed. Did it go the route of Taco Cabana?

I haven’t lived in SA in 26 years, so I’m sure a few things have changed since then. I rarely go to Palapas because I’m rarely in SA. Last time I went to Palapas was probably almost 5 years ago and I went for breakfast. Their huevos rancheros is outstanding or at least was.
1 hour ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Did Las Palapas used to be good? When I have eaten there I was never too impressed. Did it go the route of Taco Cabana?

Oh great...they go to shit just before they open one on N Padre Island that I can go to...

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22 hours ago, Cajun said:

Rolando's Super Taco Carne Guisada con Queso today for lunch.  MF'er was tip top!  Still can't go in, all "to-go"...

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Love Rolando's. I can't believe they haven't opened up their dining room yet. 

On 9/27/2021 at 12:08 PM, Cajun said:

Las Palapas is shit now.  I used to worship the place.  Been there 4 or 5 times (different locations) since I moved back and I'm done w/them.

 

back in the mid 90's when we'd shoot up from kingsville for a weekend in SA, palapas was so damn good. i agree with you now though, it's 100% crap 

6 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

back in the mid 90's when we'd shoot up from kingsville for a weekend in SA, palapas was so damn good. i agree with you now though, it's 100% crap 

Yup.  I’m a Taco Palenque guy through & through when it comes to drive thru tacos now.  Piratas ftw.

Palenque is the shit but I have a datapoint next to me now so I'm covered

12 hours ago, Cajun said:

Yup.  I’m a Taco Palenque guy through & through when it comes to drive thru tacos now.  Piratas ftw.

I like that you get fideo with your meal instead of rice and beans. Taco Palenque is quite expensive but I'd imagine the quality would go to shit if they made it cheaper.

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2 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

I like that you get fideo with your meal instead of rice and beans. Taco Palenque is quite expensive but I'd imagine the quality would go to shit if they made it cheaper.

I got two beef fajita tacos at Las Palapas a couple of weeks ago. Over $9.

And they were shit.

Taco Palenque isn't any more "expensive" than that.

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2 hours ago, Cajun said:

I got two beef fajita tacos at Las Palapas a couple of weeks ago. Over $9.

And they were shit.

Taco Palenque isn't any more "expensive" than that.

I had Palenque several times when I was staying down in Harlingen this summer.  That stuff is the shit.  I was impressed!

Just got back from San Antonio eight days ago and catching up on this thread is giving me some serious carne guisada cravings. All you muthafuckas been negged.

54 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

At El Chaparral for lunch. Got the puffy carne guisada @LTtxfan100E7072-6569-4066-B9D4-655AF06DD002.thumb.jpeg.23ec77ad36c7b0a78f101d1a2d7a81a3.jpegh

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their refried beans are fantastic. I can't being to imagine all the unhealthy shit they put into them to taste that good, but it's worth it.

58 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

At El Chaparral for lunch. Got the puffy carne guisada @LTtxfan100E7072-6569-4066-B9D4-655AF06DD002.thumb.jpeg.23ec77ad36c7b0a78f101d1a2d7a81a3.jpegh

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve driven by that place hundreds of times. For some reason, have never bothered to try it.  Looks great

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