“Let’s two-step our hearts desires, chancla dance to our souls content. Wear that guayabera with Penner’s pride and dale shine and go to the Alameda, mark time at Market Square. Make it year-round Fiesta con mariachis and marching bands and floats that have to actually float.” – “A Love Letter to San Antonio” by the Poet Laureate of San Antonio, Eduardo “Eddie” Vega

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th – October 15th

Heritage months give us the time to reflect, learn and uplift the voices that are often overlooked. They bring awareness. While all history is for us to bare, these moments invite us to truly listen.

The term “Hispanic” is a broad term that includes many cultures and histories from all over and each one deserves to be heard.

This month (and really everyday on my blog) I want to highlight local artist, businesses, and storytellers from my community in San Antonio. People who shape the culture of our city. I will also be sharing educational centers and videos as well as other helpful resources.

🎉This is a growing list! So please share your favorite local talent and businesses!

🦋Most importantly: Support local! Show them some love!

Disclaimer: Please only share public recommendations or businesses/ artists who are comfortable being featured! Respecting privacy is my number one priority! The businesses and people mentioned in this post and any others are independent and not affiliated with or represented by me. I simply aim to highlight local talent in our communities. These are personal recommendations as well as readers who wanted to give shoutouts to their favorites! Follow my socials if you want to be a part of the conversation.

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♥️Centros comunitarios

• Esperanza Peace and Justice Center– “The people of Esperanza dream of a world where everyone has civil rights and economic justice, where the environment is cared for, where cultures are honored and communities are safe. The Esperanza advocates for those wounded by domination and inequality — women, people of color, the lesbian, gay, trans and queer community, the working class and poor. We believe in creating bridges between people by exchanging ideas and educating and empowering each other. We believe it is vital to share our visions of hope… we are esperanza.”
• Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center– “Vision: Through Chicano, Latino and Native American arts and culture, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center revolutionizes how we imagine the world.”

📖Voces creativas

• Eduardo “Eddie” Vega– Aka The Taco Poet, is San Antonio’s current Poet Laureate (2024-2027). He is most well known for his poetry delving into topics of “about food, Tejano culture, social justice, and the intersections thereof.”

🎨Museos de San Anto

• Centro De Artes– “…dedicated to telling the story of the Latino experience in the U.S. with a focus on South Texas through local and regional art, history and culture, and a commitment to showcase the transnational experience of Latinos in the U.S”
• Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI)– “chronicling and advancing the Mexican American community’s civil rights efforts in the U.S.”
• Galeria E.V.A – “Ecos y Voces del Arte”- A gorgeous art gallery, uplifting artists voices.

👄Sabores Locales

• Panderia Jimenez– A family-owned business since 1969, they’ve been serving San Antonio residents delicious, traditional Mexican panadería-style treats.

• Birotes Tortas Ahogadas – Bold and Authentic Jalisco flavors right here in San Antonio. A must try!

• Kapej– “… a coffee shop and gallery serving crafted espresso drinks and food , located in Central San Antonio…”

🍄Tiendas

• Very That– A vibrantly fun gift shop- “Latina owned gift shop for necias like you”