El Texano

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At El Texano garage one night, a delivery driver noticed something odd—an old dog kept circling around the same spot in the parking lot, sniffing intently. Curious, he parked nearby and watched as the canine seemed to be trying to communicate with someone or something invisible. Just then, an old mechanic emerged from the workshop, scratching his head and muttering something about ‘el perro sabio’ ('the wise dog'). He walked over to where the dog was sniffing, patted its head, and said softly, 'Hey boy, you found it again?' The delivery driver exchanged puzzled glances with his neighbor, who shrugged and grinned, shaking his head at the strange goings-on at El Texano.

2. One morning at El Texano, a little boy walked in with his bicycle. The mechanic looked puzzled as he examined the bike’s unusual exhaust pipe. Turns out, the kid had been helping his dad deliver tacos late night and jury-rigged an old coffee can as an exhaust. Everyone laughed when they found out—especially the mechanic, who now sells the best tacos around town.

3. At El Texano garage one day, a neighborhood cat started hanging around the open door. No matter how many times mechanics chased it away, it always returned, sitting patiently until its turn for an oil change. One day, a delivery driver named Juan arrived with a crate of donuts. Seeing the persistent feline friend, he offered her one, and she accepted daintily. From then on, every time someone needed their tires checked or brake pads replaced, they’d ask, ‘Hey, where’s our little lady?’ And sure enough, there she was—sitting politely in front of the shop, waiting for her treat.

4. At dawn, when most mechanics were just stretching, an old bird began chirping from atop the toolbox. Turns out it was a neighborhood parrot with a thing for early morning tunes. The whole garage joined in laughter as they watched him hop away, leaving behind only a trail of colorful feathers and a newfound appreciation for coffee. That’s how El Texano became known not just for fixing cars but also for hosting the city’s best impromptu bird concerts.