In San Antonio, tamales aren’t just food. They’re arguments, recommendations, and the kind of thing that can take over a whole table.
That idea shows up on a new shirt in the MySA merch shop, featuring two cartoon tamales in cowboy hats.
It’s a playful nod to the city’s deep tamales culture and to MySA’s Tamale Throwdown, an event that celebrates one of San Antonio’s most beloved foods.
The shirt is one of the first designs in MySA’s new online merch store, which features apparel and accessories inspired by San Antonio culture and the stories the newsroom covers.
The shop includes tote bags, hats, sweatshirts, and other items tied to San Antonio culture and MySA’s coverage. Some designs also include Rosita the Jalapeño, a character inspired by the region’s long-running love of Tex-Mex food.
The store gives readers another way to connect with MySA’s coverage of food, events, and neighborhood life. It also helps support the reporting behind those stories.
And honestly, tamales in a cowboy hat feel pretty fitting for San Antonio.