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What to order at Henry's Puffy Tacos
- The dish to know
- Puffy tacos
- Editor tip
- Order a plate of puffy tacos with rice and beans. The shells come hot and crisp; do not let them sit.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
Neighborhoodwest-side
HoursLunch and dinner, closed Sunday
Phone(210) 433-7833
The dishPuffy tacos
Last verified
Tip: Order a plate of puffy tacos with rice and beans. The shells come hot and crisp; do not let them sit.
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Location
Address: 3202 W Woodlawn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78228
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Try: Jerk chicken from a walk-up window
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Try: Bean-and-cheese and carne guisada tacos
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Try: Chorizo-and-egg puffy tacos
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Try: El Gigante breakfast taco
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Try: Jerk chicken from a walk-up window
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Try: Bean-and-cheese and carne guisada tacos
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