El Mercado - Historical Market Square
San Antonians have been shopping at Market Square since the 1820's, before Texas joined the United States. The first businesses were a pharmacy and a dry goods store, and the area served as a marketplace for produce and other foods, including chili --- made and served by women known as "Chili Queens" --- beginning in the mid 1800s. Art, music, entertainment, and the colorful Mexican culture have always had a place in this vibrant downtown center.
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G rocking an authentic sombrero. Aye yai yai! |
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Spicy bloody mary! Mmmm... |
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Cactus flower margarita! Yum! |
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Mid-day siesta at La Margarita |