Jacala Restaurant
historic place
Jacala Restaurant, a historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, was founded in 1949 by Rudy and Aldefa Quinones. It started at Culebra and Wilson, then moved to 606 West Avenue in 1952. Jacala was known as San Antonio's oldest originally owned Mexican restaurant. The Quinones family maintained ownership for generations. The West Avenue location expanded over time. This institution was destroyed by fire in March 2022. Jacala Restaurant is historically significant for its enduring family ownership and its role as an early San Antonio Mexican eatery.