I headed over to Taco Taco, they open during the day and was recently voted the best taco in San Antonio. Upon entering, I was greeted by the Greek owner, Helen, who, immediately upon seeing my interest in her food, insisted that I eat everything that she eats.

Helen & I

And I mean everything. I started with what Helen eats for breakfast in the morning: the Chilaquiles Taco, a mixture of scrambled eggs and crushed tortilla strips with tomato and onion, all scrambled and served in a homemade tortilla. Next was Helen’s healthier lunch, a Taco Salad filled to the brim in a homemade taco shell with meat, guacamole, cheese, tomato and shredded lettuce.

Taco Salad, Taco Taco

For the hat trick she went with the dish that made her famous: the El Norteño, a gigantic homemade tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken or meat, along with cheese, onions and more.

EL Norteno, Taco Taco

Not to be outdone, I insisted on trying a Taco al Pastor, because I rarely meet one I don’t like. It was spiced up and served in a homemade corn tortilla. Finally, I knew that I couldn’t leave Taco Taco without trying a puffy taco. A puffy taco is a soft corn tortilla that is deep-fried into the shape of a taco shell. It is then filled with your choice of taco filling. The texture of the puffed shell a little crispy on the outside, with a slight chew once you get in there – if you let it sit for too long, it will sog out on you. As my cab driver had said, “If you haven’t had a Puffy Taco, you’re not livin’.” So I did. (picture at top of page)

Taco Taco Café, 145 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX, 210-822-9533, www.tacotacosa.com

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