Ray's Drive Inn
Best Puffy Taco in San Antonio · TX
Home of the original puffy taco, since 1956.
Ray's Drive Inn has claimed the title of birthplace of the puffy taco since the Lopez family opened it on San Antonio's west side in 1956. The shells are pressed and flash-fried so they puff up crisp and light, then piled with picadillo or beans — a San Antonio original that sparked a citywide obsession.
A west-side drive-in institution for 70 years, Ray's is the 2025 Centurion Award winner in San Antonio.
What they're known for
- The original puffy taco
- Crispy dogs
- Bean & picadillo puffy tacos
Every award, on the record.
Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Puffy Taco in San Antonio San Antonio, TX · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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