{"title":"SA Flavor Store","description":"Welcome to the SA Flavor Store! You'll find some amazing shirts, stickers and fiesta medals that all are inspired by the great city of San Antonio!","products":[{"product_id":"mission-drive-in-fiesta-medal-2018-by-selina-bonilla","title":"Mission Drive-In Fiesta Medal 2018 by Selina Bonilla: EXPRESS NEWS WINNER SA POP CULTURE","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER: BEST SA POP CULTURE MEDAL IN\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/fiesta\/article\/2018-Fiesta-medal-winners-are-announced-12845176.php#photo-15414064\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEXPRESS NEWS CONTEST\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/strong\u003eMost folks who grew up in San Antonio — especially the Southside — remember going to the Mission Drive-In. That memory of piling into her dad's '86 Chevy was vivid for Selina Bonilla, a writer at SA Flavor and current graduate student at UTSA, which is why she created the Mission Drive-In Fiesta Medal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal features that very black truck she'd go to the theater in, along with movie titles on the marquee that have scenes that took place in San Antonio. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough 2020, one dollar from every sale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas donated to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/www.pawsa.org\/home.html\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1518282643776000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNEaLsiEkcRiSu3GLQlkhxFeQhwipQ\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pawsa.org\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eP.A.W.S. (Protecting Animals Within San Antonio)\u003c\/a\u003e, an organization that Selina participated in while at Harlande!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1378210414612,"sku":"M18-DRIVE-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Selina_Bonilla_Mission_Drive-In_Fiesta_Medal_2018_SA_Flavor.jpg?v=1522422055"},{"product_id":"sa-fiesta-colors-snapback-hat","title":"SA Fiesta Colors Snapback Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003eY'all know me, I love hats. Whether it's my throwback 1956 SA Missions Hat or the late 90s Missions Hat with the Alamo, I love repping my city. When I saw graphic artist Conrad Burry create this amazing SA Fiesta Colors Snapback Hat, I knew I had to make some for y'all. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love this hat because of how it takes a very old school sports style of interlocking letters, but updates the look and feel with a modern font. The SA is so clean and how he colored the different partitions with the teal, orange and pink from the Fiesta Color era of the Spurs is just poppin'! I love how the black circle and SA kind of pops out from the hat while the bright colors are recessed. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Grey","offer_id":40023346446424,"sku":"H-SA-CIRCLE-GREY","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":51756934627644,"sku":"H-SA-CIRCLE-BLACK","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/SA_San_Antonio_Fiesta_Colors_Snapback_Hat-1.jpg?v=1660066953"},{"product_id":"chicken-on-a-stick-hat","title":"Chicken on a Stick Hat","description":"Your favorite Fiesta food item is now on a snapback and relaxed hat styles! Check out this amazing Chicken on a Stick hat, complete with puff embroidery! Price includes free shipping!","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Snapback (Black Bill)","offer_id":32453113053272,"sku":"H-CHICK-SNAP-1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Relaxed (Tan)","offer_id":32453113086040,"sku":"H-CHICK-RLX-TAN-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Relaxed (Pink)","offer_id":32453113118808,"sku":"H-CHICK-RLX-PINK-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Chicken_on_a_Stick_Hat_SA_Flavor.jpg?v=1614353568"},{"product_id":"spurs-fiesta-colors-texas-hat","title":"Fiesta Colors Texas Hat","description":"Show your love of our hometown time with this Fiesta Colors Texas Hat! This snapback hat features a bright pink bill, puff embroidery and a silver lone star. The relaxed hat features a black bill, puff embroidery and a silver lone star in the \"dad hat\" style.","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Snapback (Pink Bill)","offer_id":32453103419480,"sku":"H-TEXAS-SNAP-1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Relaxed (Black Bill)","offer_id":32453103452248,"sku":"H-TEXAS-RELAX-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Fiesta_Spurs_Texas_Hat_SA_Flavor.jpg?v=1592596547"},{"product_id":"hot-cheetos-fiesta-medal-2019","title":"Hot Cheetos Fiesta Medal 2019 by Selina Bonilla EXPRESS NEWS THIRD PLACE FOOD TREATS","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe opened up our 2019 Fiesta Medal January food pack with a medal that is hotter than 🔥🔥🔥! This Flamin' Hot Cheetos Fiesta Medal was inspired by Selina Bonilla's love of the classic San Antonio snack—after all, who doesn't love Hot Cheetos with some Rico's nacho cheese topped with a heaping amount of jalapeños?!?!!! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a couple of cool features of this Hot Cheetos Fiesta Medal. First, you know that folks making this item are slinging quick—they don't have time to neatly open up the package, they just take those scissors and cut it! So you'll notice the top of the Hot Cheetos Fiesta Medal has a bit of an angled cut. That nacho cheese is dripping off the top and on the bottom we have \"San Antonio Snacks\" and the weight of \"8.2 OZ\" because Selina is getting married on August the 2nd of this year! But my favorite feature has to be that classic white, plastic spoon a little cockeyed out of the bag! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough 2020, one dollar from every sale of the Mission Drive-In Fiesta Medal was donated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pawsa.org\/home.html\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/www.pawsa.org\/home.html\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1518282643776000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNEaLsiEkcRiSu3GLQlkhxFeQhwipQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eP.A.W.S. (Protecting Animals Within San Antonio)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an organization that Selina participated in while at Harlande!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19515482144856,"sku":"M19-23-CHEETO-1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Flaming_Hot_Cheetos_Fiesta_Medal_2019_SA_Flavor_White_Background.jpg?v=1546271959"},{"product_id":"ghost-tracks-fiesta-medal-2019","title":"Ghost Tracks Fiesta Medal 2019 by Clara-Nicole She's Crafty Too","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey're BAAAAAAACK! You've stumbled onto this hidden page for our Ghost Tracks 2019 Fiesta Medal by Clara-Nicole in one of three ways: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're subscribed to our SA Flavor SMS Service! Thanks for subscribing—you'll get exclusive info on super 🔥🔥🔥 Fiesta Medals like the Ghost Tracks all during Fiesta!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a really, really good friend who told you about this site—you should probably text VIVA to 66599 so you get all the hot takes as they happen!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou may have scrolled down to the bottom of the Fiesta Medals page—in that case thanks for checking out all our medals! Be sure to text VIVA to 66599 so you get all the info!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless, I'm happy you're here! The Ghost Tracks may be gone, but the Ghost Tracks Fiesta Medal lives on! 👻👻👻 This \"spirited\" medal is the second in a series by Clara-Nicole, the woman behind the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/claranicoleshescraftytoo\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShe's Crafty Too Facebook Page\u003c\/a\u003e. The 2019 version features a nod to the car Clara-Nicole drove in high school, a baby blue Oldsmobile Cutlass complete with the right tail light busted (she would always hit poles when backing out of a spot). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five sets of handprints symbolize her five children and the \"1-4\" on the dice in the mirror reflect her wedding anniversary of January 4th. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrough 2020, one dollar from every sale \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas donated to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChild Advocates to help some of our youngest San Antonians. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ghost Tracks were super popular in 2018 and we expect the 2019 version to disappear fast! You can also combo the 2019 Ghost Tracks Fiesta Medal with a lapel pin from last year's design and save $3!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19707346288728,"sku":"M19-1-GHOST-TRACK-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Ghost_Tracks_Fiesta_Medal_2019_SA_Flavor-White.jpg?v=1554909651"},{"product_id":"ofrenda-fiesta-medal-2020","title":"Ofrenda Fiesta Medal 2020 by Ray Linares","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRay Linares came to me with an unbelievable idea for a medal and an incredible tribute for his Fiesta friend that he lost too soon. He wanted a way where anyone could honor a lost loved one by customizing the medal with their picture. This is what inspired Ray to make this Ofrenda Fiesta Medal 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is plenty of symbolism in this medal—the veladoras and marigolds tie to Día de los Muertos, the cascarones to Fiesta and the sacred heart represents God's love. The papel picado-esque artwork at the top of the Ofrenda Fiesta Medal is a pattern of a skull, moon and sun, representing eternity. But the most important element is that everyone can make this medal their own by sliding in a picture of a loved one. Simply scale a picture to 1 3\/8\" wide and it will fit in snugly. $1 from every sale through 2020 was donated to K9s for Warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33390229651544,"sku":"M20-13-OFRENDA-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Ofrenda_Fiesta_Medal_2020_SA_Flavor_Ray_Linares_GIF.gif?v=1601577640"},{"product_id":"fiesta-forever-fiesta-medal-2020","title":"Fiesta Forever Fiesta Medal 2020 by SA Flavor","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiesta Forever. This 2020 medal was inspired by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.saflavor.com\/products\/ofrenda-fiesta-medal-2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOfrenda Fiesta Medal that Ray Linares\u003c\/a\u003e made—I riffed on that design when I was asked by the Fiesta Commission to create a line of Fiesta Forever shirts (available now in the Fiesta Store on Broadway). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have always enjoyed the memento mori still life paintings that you'll see in museums. The name literally translates to \"remember that you must die,\" and the paintings would serve as a reminder that our time on Earth is indeed fleeting—we truly have to make the most of it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat juxtaposed against the notion of the idea to \"Fiesta Forever\" is what led to this Fiesta Forever Fiesta Medal (and shirt) design. While our time may be short on this planet, our impact can last forever. This medal is now available in a black and white style like Posada's woodcut prints as well as a muted black-on-black version with a black ribbon in a style that was used by the famed Native American potter Maria Martinez from the San Ildefonso pueblo in New Mexico. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of how different works of art influenced me in creating this Fiesta Forever Medal, I am donating $1 for every sale through 2020 to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/saysi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSAY Sí,\u003c\/a\u003e an organization that ignites the creative power of young people as forces of positive change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you're interested, here's a link to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/memento-mori-art\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esome famous memento mori paintings\u003c\/a\u003e and another to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mariamartinezpottery.com\/store\/c1\/Featured_Products.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ework of Maria Martinez\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Black and White","offer_id":32881390256216,"sku":"M20-17-SKULL-WHITE-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black on Black","offer_id":32881390223448,"sku":"M20-17-SKULL-BLACK-1","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/FiestaForeverFiestaMedal2020BlackandWhite-1.jpg?v=1589914717"},{"product_id":"fiesta-chica-fiesta-medal-2020-topo-chico","title":"Fiesta Chica Fiesta Medal by Amanda Infante","description":"\u003cp\u003eSA Flavor medal creator Amanda Infante never stops aspiring for greatness with her Fiesta Medals and this year's is a gem! Introducing to you the incredibly refreshing Fiesta Chica Fiesta Medal for 2020! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center piece on the box is a concha, a call back to Mrs. Infante's first place, award winning and \u003cstrong\u003esold out\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't Be Self Conchas Fiesta Medal of 2018 (but the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.saflavor.com\/products\/pink-concha-lapel-pin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econcha design is available as a pin\u003c\/a\u003e!)! And the bottles of sparkling mineral water are made of translucent enamel which helps give the appearance of the real thing! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also riffed on the classic Topo Chico four pack but gave it a like Fiesta Flavor! The box features information on Fiesta, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 Hrs a Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.saflavor.com\/collections\/fiesta-medals\/products\/food-fiesta-medal-2020-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efirst one hundred January 8-packs features a limited edition version of this medal with the yellow paint all glittered up\u003c\/a\u003e! You'll get it and seven other limited medals along with a free gift when you preorder the pack!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$1 from every Fiesta Chica Fiesta Medal 2020 sale through 2020 was donated to SA Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students stay in school and those who’ve quit school to gain a second chance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32123305853016,"sku":"M20-9-CHICA-MEDAL-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Fiesta_Chica_Fiesta_Medal_2020_Topo_Chico_SA_Flavor-2.jpg?v=1587669938"},{"product_id":"bowser-taco-mario-fiesta-medal-2020","title":"Bowser vs Taco Mario Fiesta Medal 2020 by Tony Infante","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Infante is back kickin' it old school with his classic 8-bit gamer Fiesta Medal. Mariachi Mario is back battling Bowser at the end of the level, but instead of a hammer, he's trying to reach that taco on the other side of the bridge. The princess may be in the other castle, but this Bowser vs Taco Mario Fiesta Medal 2020 is here for you!!!! Check out the awesome glitter lava y'all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$1 from every sale through 2020 was donated to the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation, and organization that Tony admires for promoting the value of education in schools are the San Antonio metro area! Be sure to check out his classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.saflavor.com\/products\/taco-mario-fiesta-medal-2019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emovable Taco Mario from 2019\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.saflavor.com\/products\/taco-pacman-2017-fiesta-medal-by-tony-infante\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTaco Pacman from 2017\u003c\/a\u003e—unfortunately all his Taco Donkey Kong are SOLD OUT!!!! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32167071318104,"sku":"M20-14-BOWSER-1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Bowser_Taco_Mario_Fiesta_Medal_2020_SA_Flavor-1.jpg?v=1579056475"},{"product_id":"fiesta-fridge-fiesta-medal-2020","title":"Fiesta Fridge Fiesta Medal 2020 by Alan Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003eI know I hype up a medal ever year that has never been done before, but this Fiesta Fridge Fiesta Medal 2020 by Alan Bush is epic! This classic mid-century fridge is fully customizable with little magnets so that you can make your own ode to Fiesta! So no matter what party you go to, you can customize it for the big event! And please, we want all y'all to share your creations with the #FiestaFridge hashtag (don't forget to tag SA Flavor for good measure!)! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan has made epic medals in the past, including the 2018 Monkeys Fiesta Medal and the 2019 Etch a Sketch Medal, so you knew he would be bringing the fire. But this one, THIS ONE!?!?!? I think Alan just dropped the mic. $1 from every sale through 2020 was donated to Texas Public Radio, a news source that Alan has loved since moving to Texas from the Kansas City area! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32187100692568,"sku":"M20-6-FRIDGE-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Fiesta_Fridge_Fiesta_Medal_2020_SA_Flavor_GIF.gif?v=1579476513"},{"product_id":"alamo-et-fiesta-medal-2020","title":"Alamo ET Fiesta Medal 2020 by Glenn Goolsby","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love Reese's Pieces and chicken on a stick, then this Alamo ET Fiesta Medal 2020 by Glenn Goolsby is the medal for you! Featuring our favorite extra terrestrial (with a chicken on a stick in hand) flying in a bike over the Alamo, this super hot Fiesta Medal glows in the dark to light up the silhouette of the Alamo. The ribbon features Reese's Pieces, the favorite snack of ET.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$1 from every sale of the Alamo ET Fiesta Medal through 2020 was donated to the Miss Tristan Foundation, a local organization that's dedicated to raise water safety awareness through education of children and adults in and around spas, pools, and open bodies of water. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SA Flavor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32287373623384,"sku":"M20-3-ET-ALAMO-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4469\/products\/Chicken_on_a_Stick_Alamo_ET_San_Antonio_Fiesta_Medal_2020_SA_Flavor-2.jpg?v=1580939518"},{"product_id":"american-tacos-history-guide-jose-ralat","title":"American Tacos by José Ralat (Autographed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eI had the privilege of meeting José Ralat, \"aka @TacoTrail,\" several years ago when I started following him online. José is one of the most knowledgeable people I know on the topic of tacos—he takes his research very seriously and travels all over the US and Mexico to get the best taco insights. Since knowing him, José has left his role as the food and drink editor of Cowboys and Indians magazine to become the first ever Taco Editor of Texas Monthly. And José has released his tome on tacos that is an incredible read!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd don't take my word for it, here are what the critics say about American Tacos!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A deeply researched guide to north-of-the-border taco culture and history.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“[Ralat] gives an in-depth look at each taco's history and showcases other aspects of taco culture that has solidified it as a go-to dish on dinner tables throughout the nation.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If you thought this would be a polite and matter-of-fact history of America's most popular taco styles, you're in for a surprise...[\u003ci\u003eAmerican Tacos\u003c\/i\u003e] offers plenty of recommendations on where to get great tacos…But it offers much more than that, tackling history, culture and some controversial points as well.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“You'll learn an enormous and entertaining amount about [tacos] in…\u003ci\u003eAmerican Tacos\u003c\/i\u003e...The book literally covers the map of American tacos, from Texas and the South to New York, Chicago, Kansas City and California.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003eForbes\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“[A] fascinating look at America's many regional tacos...From California’s locavore tacos to Korean 'K-Mex' tacos to Jewish 'deli-Mex' to Southern-drawl 'Sur-Mex' tacos to American-Indian-inspired fry bread tacos to chef-driven 'moderno' tacos, Ralat lays out a captivating landscape.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccite\u003eHouston Chronicle\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ralat's casual, conversational style and his passion for all things taco make for a delightful read. 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