Guy Fieri's bowling shirts and frosted tips may be a pop culture punchline, but there's no denying his shows have been a boon for mom-and-pop restaurants. A mere sighting of his 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible can shoot sales through the roof. New in Fieri's good graces is San Antonio's Con Huevos Tacos.
This season, the mayor of Flavortown seems particularly impressed with San Antonio's food scene. A week after featuring RoHo Pork & Bread's signature tortas ahogadas on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, he's getting a second helping of local flavor.
Fieri will feature the Dignowity Hill hot spot in a December 13 episode, "Just Like Mom," sharing airtime with an Italian joint in San Luis Obispo, California. Although Con Huevos is most known for its tacos, the show will showcase owner Hugo Garcia's quesadilla deshebrada de res.
According to an Instagram post, the filming took place a year ago. The East Side joint invited some of its regulars to participate in the shoot, although behind-the-scenes footage shows that Fieri was not on hand for the reaction shots.
The car is almost as famous as its driver.Con Huevos Tacos/Instagram
"A very special thanks to some of our favorite customers for participating in filming that special day with us; we're forever grateful," wrote the restaurant.
Fieri has long 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 show has ventured into San Antonio city limits almost two dozen times, featuring icons like The Cove, Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, and Con Huevo's East Side neighbor Dignowity Meats.
Con Huevos, for its part, is no stranger to television screens. In 2022, it was one of three local restaurants — along with Naco Mexican Eatery and El Pastor Es Mi Seño — highlighted on Netflix's docuseries Taco Chronicles. Since then the restaurant has enjoyed enviable lines on weekends.
"Just Like Mom" will air at 8 pm CST on December 13.
