Man Fieri’s bowling shirts and frosted suggestions could also be a popular culture punchline, however there is not any denying his exhibits have been a boon for mom-and-pop eating places. A mere sighting of his 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible can shoot gross sales by way of the roof. New in Fieri’s good graces is San Antonio’s Con Huevos Tacos.
This season, the mayor of Flavortown appears notably impressed with San Antonio’s meals scene. Every week after that includes RoHo Pork & Bread’s signature tortas ahogadas on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, he is getting a second serving to of native taste.
Fieri will characteristic the Dignowity Hill scorching spot in a December 13 episode, “Simply Like Mother,” sharing airtime with an Italian joint in San Luis Obispo, California. Though Con Huevos is most recognized for its tacos, the present will showcase proprietor Hugo Garcia’s quesadilla deshebrada de res.
In keeping with an Instagram put up, the filming came about a yr in the past. The East Aspect joint invited a few of its regulars to take part within the shoot, though behind-the-scenes footage exhibits that Fieri was not available for the response photographs.
The automotive is nearly as well-known as its driver.Con Huevos Tacos/Instagram
“A really particular due to a few of our favourite prospects for taking part in filming that big day with us; we’re eternally grateful,” wrote the restaurant.
Fieri has lengthy admired South Central Texas’ culinary scene. The very first episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives in 2007 featured Tarpley staple Mac & Ernie’s Roadside Eatery. Since then, the present has ventured into San Antonio metropolis limits virtually two dozen instances, that includes icons like The Cove, Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, and Con Huevo’s East Aspect neighbor Dignowity Meats.
Con Huevos, for its half, isn’t any stranger to tv screens. In 2022, it was one in every of three native eating places — together with Naco Mexican Eatery and El Pastor Es Mi Seño — highlighted on Netflix’s docuseries Taco Chronicles. Since then the restaurant has loved enviable strains on weekends.
“Simply Like Mother” will air at 8 pm CST on December 13.
