SAN ANTONIO LEGACY BUSINESS PROGRAM

The Legacy Business program is a component of OHP’s cultural initiatives, focused on recognizing the local businesses that give San Antonio its unique character.

The San Antonio Legacy Business Program pays tribute to legendary businesses located in the City of San Antonio. The program was developed as a part of the 2017 Living Heritage Symposium to acknowledge the contributions businesses have made to the city’s culture and economy. The program aims to champion the continued success of legacy businesses through promotional and educational support.

Businesses eligible for this program have been around for 20 years or more and contribute to the history, culture, and authentic identity of San Antonio. Boot makers and hat shops, piñata-makers and sellers, restaurants, ice houses, saloons and cantinas, schools of ballet folklorico, butchers and bakers and candlestick-makers are all eligible!

Nominate

Help OHP identify Legacy Businesses around the city!

Simply complete this brief form to nominate a local business.

SHOW SUPPORT

Show your support for businesses we love! Share photos and stories about your personal experiences and tag #LegacyBizSA on social media.

BUY LOCAL

When you shop at Legacy Businesses in San Antonio, you help the local economy, support our thriving workforce, and keep San Antonio authentic.

Legacy Business Spotlight Series

San Antonio Legacy Business Spotlight Series
Legacy Business Spotlight - Pasha Mediterranean Grill

Bilal Deiri discusses the history of his family’s business operations in San Antonio, including Ali Baba Market and Pasha Mediterranean Grill.

Legacy Business Spotlight - Alamo Hardwoods

J.R. Huebinger tells us about Alamo Hardwoods, which has created projects for the Alamo, The San Antonio Botanical Gardens, and countless historic neighborhoods in our city.

Legacy Business Spotlight - Avista Products

Carl Booker tells us about Avista Products (3363 E. Commerce St.), which began in 1993 as a creative agency devoted to serving its diverse customer base with innovative design and multimedia solutions, like the annual Blackbook Directory and Yearbook.

Legacy Business Spotlight - Sari-Sari Market, Restaurant, and Bakery

Camille De Los Reyes, CEO of Sari-Sari Market, Restaurant, and Bakery, describes her family’s commitment to local community involvement, introducing and educating San Antonians about Filipino food and culture.

Legacy Business Story Map (coming soon…)

Explore the Legacy Business map below to tour the businesses that give San Antonio its unique character. Learn about the diversity of cultures and traditions contributing to San Antonio's economic heritage. Use the map to help plan your in-person, or virtual, visits to the cultural treasures serving the San Antonio community.