Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Sangria on the Burg

Sangria on the Burg

Raquel E. Alonzo December 17, 2016

from being a utsa student to opening one of sa’s newest up-and-coming restaurants Sangria on the Burg can be easily identified by its marquee sign. It had to be specially fabricated by a metal worker...

Empanadas especiales de Gus

Empanadas especiales de Gus

paisano.online1 December 17, 2016

Operating out of a small truck built in his garage, Gustavo Guete—or “Gus,” the owner of Gus’ Empanadas & More—serves a variety of items including Colombian-style pizza, hot dogs and (of...

The taco: A handheld history

The taco: A handheld history

Adriene Goodwin October 4, 2016

You can’t have a taco without a tortilla. The tortilla holds everything together, and is the structural indicator of a taco. One could argue that the tortilla is the actual essence of a taco. The two...

Tacos: Food trucks vs. Restaurants

Tacos: Food trucks vs. Restaurants

Raquel Simon Calderon October 4, 2016

Imagine your favorite taco place. Think of the smell of cilantro and grilled onions, so strong you can taste it, and the smoke rising off the hot grill from afar — but where are you? The taco places...

The food facts

paisano.online1 May 4, 2016

Raw Often referred to as “raw fooders” or “raw vegans,” the core of this diet is only eating unrefined, living plant-based foods. Staple items include fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, nuts and...

Vegan diets: healthy or trendy

Vegan diets: healthy or trendy

Lyanne Rodriguez March 30, 2016

Mass media has made veganism more visible than ever before. It has been the topic of blog posts, YouTube channels, websites, health articles and television. The recent media interest in the plant-based...

Pour it up

March 2, 2015

Looking for something new, exciting, and a little out of the norm for your next get-together, house party, or kick back? Look no further. Here are a few simple, new recipes to add to your list! ...

Column Corner: Food

February 3, 2015

The cheaper the better, right? At least that’s what most college students’ motto is when it comes to purchasing food. What if I told you that there exists a place in which both quality and quantity...

Column Corner: Food

September 30, 2014

Marcus Connolly/ The Paisano The Enchilaco – it’s exactly what it sounds like, and your taste buds must experience it. Located in Floresville, Raul’s Enchilacos (101 Creekwood...

Eating Out vs. Dining In

September 22, 2014

In today’s society, we are busy. We’re running from place to place and can’t seem to slow down. When we do manage to slow down to eat, fast-food seems so appealing: we don’t have to cook, we...

Cool review for Hot Joy

August 21, 2014

Kate Kramer/ The Paisano More than just the restaurant’s name, “Hot Joy” is what your taste buds will scream after every bite of Asian cuisine. Stepping into Hot Joy, you...

DIY the College Way: No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake

March 24, 2014

This week I am making a sweet dessert full of strawberries, graham crackers and cool whip! Very delicious and very good. I found this recipe on Pinterest, here is the website to find the recipe and...

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