H.R. No. 168 is a resolution recognizing the achievements of El Pastor Es Mi Seor, a taqueria in San Antonio established in 2020 by the family-owned restaurant group Chilangos Gringos, led by siblings Brenda and Alex Sarmiento. The restaurant was created as a tribute to the tacos al pastor of Mexico City and faced significant challenges shortly after opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these obstacles, El Pastor Es Mi Seor gained popularity and received numerous accolades, including recognition from the San Antonio Express-News and the Netflix series Taco Chronicles. The tacos al pastor were even hailed as potentially the best in Texas, and the Sarmientos were named state semifinalists for the Best Chef category in the James Beard Awards in 2025.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of locally owned businesses in contributing to the prosperity and unique character of their communities. It honors El Pastor Es Mi Seor for its reputation for excellence and extends best wishes for continued success to Brenda and Alex Sarmiento and their staff. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a formal expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.