The South CentralTexas city of San Antoniois world-famous for its impeccable Tex-Mex cuisine and its vibrant array of taquerias.

What Is A Puffy Taco?

The puffy taco resembles infladitas, which originate in Veracruz, Mexico.

San Antonio Beef Puffy Tacos

Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kay Clark

Infladitas are made with a puffed tortilla and have been made for a long, long time.

What Makes An Excellent Puffy Taco?

Lala’s has to be my favorite.

It is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall joint known for its handmade tacos.

4223 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX;losbarriosrestaurant.com