For two weekends out of April, San Antonio becomes overrun by Fiesta. This year, however, marks an especially unique experience due to San Antonio’s tricentennial. Among the chaos is an event called “Market Square”. An occasion in which an entire street in San Antonio shuts down for the love of culture and celebration. As well, San Marcos joined in and had their own event. ¡Viva Fiesta!
Photos by Elizabeth Murtagh-Huerta
Mi Tierra, a popular restaurant in San Antonio located right on Market, joins in on the spirit of Fiesta.
Grab a ticket quick, because at Mi Tierra, the sweets are the first things to go.
Want to hear the sounds of a Mariachi band while stuffing your mouth with fresh pan dulce? Then Head over to Mi Tierra.
“Pachanga,” a word which means a genre of music that is a mixture of merengue and son montuno.
This year marks San Antonio’s 300th anniversary.
One of the main parts of Fiesta involves waiting in line for your food and drinks. Although it typically only takes 10-15 minutes to reach the front, the length of the line can definitely persuade you to keep walking.
Local resturants like Elena’s Gorditas, open on Market Square in hopes of taking advantage of the hungry crowds.
Another Fiesta favorite is “Tripas” which are cow intestines.
Feeling thirsty? Why not try the various flavors of freshly squeezed “Aguas Frescas”.
Better keep an eye on your group because in these crowds, you can easily lose each other.
Vendors sell many different things, from artwork to these puppets.
Restaurants like “La Margarita” are overwhelmed by the Fiesta phenomenon.
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