SA Curated Dining: Tortillas

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Tortillas

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Adelita Tamales & Tortilla Factory

1130 Fresno Drive @AdelitaTamales adelitatamales.com This San Antonio institution has a history stretching back more than 80 years, so it should come as no surprise they also have arguably the city’s best selection of tortillas. Plan for long lines on the weekend. When you visit the first thing you’ll notice is the heady aroma of toasting masa wafting over the parking lot. Adelita’s basic corn tortillas, also available in mini street-taco size, are some of the best in the city with a potent aroma of freshly nixtamalized and stone-ground corn that will perfume your kitchen.

Los Hermanos Tortillería

303 Commercial Ave. (210) 922-0219 @TortilleriaLosHermanos Situated in an impossibleto-miss bright yellow building about a block west of Interstate 35, this business has been serving San Antonio’s tortilla needs since 1981. Corn tortillas are the specialty here. Made fresh daily from nixtamalized kernels ground in-house, these shaggy, rugged rounds that look as homemade as they taste have a potent aroma that greets you at the door. Once heated, they’re satisfyingly dense without feeling heavy and have a satisfying chew.

Hey, San Antonio Woman! I’m Taylor, and I love finding the best spots to eat locally. Tortilla’s are iconic and give you a taste of the many flavors of San

Antonio. Explore some of my favorites below! @_tay_lane

Panadería Tortillería Maya

3809 Blanco Road (210) 627-6292 @PanaderíaTortillería Maya The clack and whir of machinery is on full display in this space that feels like a factory, although the industrial edge is tempered by display cases loaded with colorful and scratchbaked Mexican pastries. In contrast, the flour tortillas here are savory and well seasoned with a mild buttery note. They poof up nicely into flaky layers when heated and were among the most flavorful on this tour of tortillerías. Don’t forget to buy a bag of tortilla chips while you’re there.

Alamo Cafe

14250 San Pedro Ave. and 10060 IH-10 West @alamocafe alamocafe.com Alamo Cafe has proudly served the greater San Antonio area for over 40 years. Since opening in 1981, tortillas have been made daily in the inhouse Tortilla Factory and served complimentary to all guests. We believe a visit to Alamo Cafe is not complete without tasting some delicious tortillas and pairing them with their famous queso. Stop in and get your warm tortillas today!