This restaurant opened on July 1.  It is in one of those unassuming strip joints in the middle of that long road that straddles the right side of the airport near Wurzbach Parkway and Wetmore Road.

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Heading out tomorrow by auto to Flagstaff, Arizona to see my brother @TMarkM walk across the stage on Friday to get his PHD.  I need all the energy I can find for the long trip.  2400 miles round trip.

Stopped by Chacho's for my Tex-Mex it up.

Snack size Picadillo Nachos were so good.  I usually get a larger size but wanted some papas that come with my main dish.

Had the Carne Guisada plate and it was just so so.  Flavor was a little off tonight.  The papas on this plate were delicious but did not make up for the funky flavor of the Carne G.  Tortillas were nice and stove hot.

Every time I eat @ Chacho's I get so full.  Tonight it was without the obligatory frozen margarita since this was take out.

This location on Nacogdoches Road has apparently won the taco wars because Taco Cabana across the street has been shuttered.

2.9 Stars out of 5

PS:  Always loved the double drive-up order taking thing that turns into four lanes for the pick-up.  This place must be super da busy during lunch.

PPS:  Bossanova is always hanging about and ready for some food to fall to floor.

Note to self:  buy some long johns.  Flagstaff had a blizzard today.

Busy afternoon of running errands turn into busy night of catch-up.  No time to cook so had take-out at this place that just opened on 410 between Broadway and Nacogdoches.  I seem to remember a joint with this name on 410 near Marbach but I could be wrong. 

Had the Carne Guisada Plate.  The beef tips were dry not moist as is the Tex Mex tradition although it was flavored well.

The tortillas did not look very good.  Again, not very Tex Mexy.

Rice was also dry or over-cooked.  I did not try the beans.

What I did like was the Pico de Gallo and the Salsa.  Both were fresh and spicy and flavored just right.

Did some research on this chain and found a lot of good stuff here on wiki.

Found out they are open 24 hours a day so that's also something good to keep in mind?  Are Taco Cabana's open 24/7?

Bad thing was we thought the meal was a bit pricey considering this is still a fast food joint.

2.5 Stars out of 5

PS:  Overheard at the dinner table---"why do people always come to San Antonio and think they can sell us non San Antonio type of food?  This place will not last."

PPS:  Founder invented the El Pollo Loco chicken recipe.