{"id":665143,"date":"2026-03-18T19:43:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/665143\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:43:15","slug":"dillas-quesadillas-restaurant-eyes-san-antonio-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/665143\/","title":{"rendered":"Dillas quesadillas restaurant eyes San Antonio expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Austin, celebrity sightings are so common that it\u2019s almost a mini Los Angeles. But increasingly, in-the-know stars like Cristela Alonzo, David Chang, and, uhm, Ernie Hudson, are making the trek down I-35 to check out what San Antonio\u2019s dining scene has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Chang, the restaurateur behind Momofuku and host of Netflix\u2019s Ugly Delicious, was reportedly in town filming a new travel and food series for CNN. The featured guest was Texas-born sitcom pioneer Cristela Alonzo.<\/p>\n<p>The pair was first spotted downtown during the weekend, where they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV8tyFIDkSi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">stopped<\/a> to pose with La Panader\u00eda owners Jos\u00e9 and David C\u00e1ceres and try the cafe\u2019s famous conchas. Next, the crew made a jaunt to Beacon Hill to visit Blanco Cafe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"8b2a0\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"2be04dbe5e6f840bae9ec93617326a89\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201467%201100'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/david-chang-and-cristela-alonzo-la-panaderia.jpg\" width=\"1467\" height=\"1100\" alt=\"David Chang and Cristela Alonzo, La Panaderia\"\/> Jos\u00e9 and David C\u00e1ceres pose with La Panader\u00eda&#8217;s Jos\u00e9 and David C\u00e1ceres.La Pander\u00eda\/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to thank Chef David Chang and Cristela Alonzo for visiting us this past weekend! We hope you enjoyed your Blanco Enchiladas,\u201d wrote the business on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV-ARLRCemI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>CNN has not officially announced any new project with the world-renowned chef, but social media has been abuzz with various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUa32wVFE7H\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sightings<\/a>. The series seems to be similar in format to Anthony Bourdain\u2019s No Reservations, with Chang and a special guest visiting new cities each week.<\/p>\n<p>While Chang and Alonzo didn\u2019t give San Antonians much time to get out their autograph books, Hudson\u2019s appearances are preplanned. The original Ghostbuster will be in town, lending a hand to animal care nonprofit Puppy Food Bank.<\/p>\n<p>The actor will make four San Antonio stops during his visit. On March 21, Hudson will visit the Leon Springs Rudy&#8217;s BBQ at 24152 I-10 from 11 am-1 pm and Pet Supplies Plus at 22103 Bulverde Rd. from 3-5 pm. <\/p>\n<p>March 22 will bring a meet-and-greet to Rudy\u2019s at 10623 Westover Hills Blvd. between 11 am-1 pm before he heads to New Braunfels for a visit to Pet Supplies Plus at 2736 Loop 337 from 3-5 pm. Both of the pet store appearances will include adoption events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image image-crop-4x3\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"f9045\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"6dcab81f14dbb05bc3755c36b261607e\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" class=\"rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image \" lazy-loadable=\"true\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201500%202000'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-runner-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/new-york-comic-con-2025-day-3.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"New York Comic Con 2025 - Day 3\"\/> Ernie Hudson will make several stops during his San Antonio tour.             Photo by Roy Rochlin\/Getty Images for ReedPop         <\/p>\n<p>\u201cStop by to meet Ernie, adopt a new furry family member, enjoy some delicious BBQ, and make a donation to help us support shelter pets who need it most,\u201d wrote Puppy Food Bank in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PuppyFoodBank\/posts\/pfbid0cwnr18zhMFYGwFeHpZs6aRHxxdSv7qgUFPNYkJ4ihPykBx1HxYjbqUpy36CG61scl?rdid=VfzrfxHkZb2ccO9M#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">announcement post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hudson seems to be a fan of San Antonio\u2019s barbecue chains. In early 2025, he rubbed elbows with fans at Bill Miller locations in Selma and Leon Springs.<\/p>\n<p>What a-lister will next pop up in the Alamo City is anyone\u2019s guess. But with South by Southwest ending Wednesday, March 18, in Austin, surely another celeb will appear on San Antonio\u2019s social media feeds.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In Austin, celebrity sightings are so common that it\u2019s almost a mini Los Angeles. 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