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Is Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant Still Open? Update (San Antonio, TX)

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As of September 2026, Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The Places match (Tacos Toro, Von Ormy) was a different business; Yelp's April 2026-updated listing confirms the real Taco Taco Cafe remains open with no closure flag.

  • Season / episode Season 12, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 145 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
  • Current name Taco Taco Cafe

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (S12E9, 'Slammin' Sammies,' aired October 17, 2011), Guy Fieri visited Taco Taco Cafe, a counter-service Tex-Mex spot known for handmade tortillas, breakfast tacos and puffy tacos. The restaurant operates from a small storefront at 145 E Hildebrand Ave in San Antonio, close to the San Antonio College area, and has built its following largely through word of mouth and its television appearances. According to Yelp, the business's listing was updated in April 2026 with 664 reviews and carries no permanent-closure flag. The Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives location directory and TVFoodMaps also continue to list Taco Taco Cafe among the show's active San Antonio stops as of 2026, with no indication of a change in ownership or name. A Facebook page for the restaurant also remains active under the same name.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 12, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
Slammin' Sammies
What was featured
handmade Tex-Mex tacos and breakfast plates at a counter-service taqueria
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (S12E9, 'Slammin' Sammies,' aired October 17, 2011), Guy Fieri visited Taco Taco Cafe, a counter-service Tex-Mex spot known for handmade tortillas, breakfast tacos and puffy tacos. As of September 2026, Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant called now?

Now: Taco Taco Cafe (formerly Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant). As of September 2026, Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant located?

145 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Taco Taco Mexican Restaurant?

Season 12, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired October 17, 2011. The episode is titled “Slammin' Sammies”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

According to Yelp, the business's listing was updated in April 2026 with 664 reviews and carries no permanent-closure flag. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
145 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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