The history, the ambience, the neon sign shaped like an enormous pig… it's hard to say what we love most about this diner, which has been around since the 1920s. After the Pig Stand chain closed, Mary Ann, a long-term employee, brought this location back to life for San Antonians to enjoy in all its porcine glory.
Mary Ann's Pig Stand
San Antonio
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