Also, Tex-Mex as a cuisine has deep roots in San Antonio. So Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine are part of the reason that we received this designation.

The designation isnt for variety but for authenticity with continuing innovation. Tex Mex to you might be as common as serving oatmeal everywhere, but there are a wide variety of offerings. It has more to do with people’s taste buds that become accustomed to certain spices can “flavor” local food even of different styles. Generic restaurant food here does have a certain flavor difference than found in other regions. Mainly from an indian and mexican base changed by german and then southern style.

I think authentic sizchuen and korean would do well here. Greek is too bland, tunisian too sweet, and spanish too salty. French has too much cream and italian tomatoes too sweet. Although fresh grilled and many vegetable dishes from those regions work work well with the climate.