The Broadway diner marked the 29th Pig Stand, with five Alamo City locations by 1935. It used to be a thriving hotspot for car enthusiasts.
Andy Perez looks at Ramon Rodriguez's 1964 Chevy pickup truck at the the Pig Stand Friday March 21, 2008.And on Sunday, one of San Antonio's favorite hangs is serving its final pig sandwich.
Here's a look at why San Antonio is going to miss the giant neon sign of a grazing pig inviting patrons of all ages to enjoy classic diner fare, with dishes that include more than just pork. Pig Stand owner Mary Ann Hill likes to enjoy Fiesta at her restaurant on Broadway. JOHN DAVENPORT / STAFF Alma E. Hernandez/Alma E. Hernandez / For the SanRobin Jerstad/Contributor/San Antonio Express News
The story of Mary Ann Hill's involvement with the Pig Stand on Broadway is printed on the menus, along with the first names of many longtime employees.The Pig Stand has been a San Antonio restaurant institution for decades on Broadway.Two medals celebrate the longtime San Antonio eatery, the Pig Stand, $5 each and available at the Pig Stand, 1508 Broadway, or online at atomicjukebox.bigcartel.com.
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