SUPERIOR AUTOMOTIVE CENTER

A new Alta Vista Business Member, Superior Automotive has been at 2201 San Pedro since 1994. The owner, Gabino Torres, known as “G.T.”, and his staff of 5 employees can do just about everything a car would need. They offer extensive and technological diagnostic services as well as the usual run of repair services, done by mechanics and technicians who are ASE certified. Usually turning around a job in about 24 hours, they also provide free pickup and delivery.

Give them a call at 210-733-0317. Their hours are 7:30 am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, and 8:30am to 1:00pm on Saturday.

When I visited, GT and his friendly staff were busy as usual. They try hard to keep the place attractive, clean, and business-like, and potted plants show their awareness of neighborhood appearance. They have a brochure listing their services.

GT and staff certificates

The business on San Pedro

Another new AVNA Business Member is Timo’s Coffehouse, one of AVNA Members’ favorite hangouts and eateries.Co-owners Tim Guillen and Peter Calpagno have been at their 2021-1 San Pedro address for about two years now and have gained quite a following: they’ve been written up in Texas Monthly, San Antonio Current (June 2005), The Express-News (August 2006), San Antonio Womens Magazine, and Bravo San Antonio (February 2007). All admire the home-made sandwiches, soups, and desserts, as well as the serious but comfortable jazz in the background. Local art on the walls changes about every two

months, and when I visited in late February they featured many works by folks who can be seen at art166 and Whittlesey Gallery on McCullough Avenue.Tim is always there (long days!), and they’re open 8:00am to 10:00pm Monday through Friday, and 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday. They also do catering and can be reached at 210-733-8049 or email at timoscoffe@sbcglobal.net.

(left to right) Rosie, Aaron, Tim, Bernie, Linda, Nate, and J.C. The clock behind them is from Tim’s grandmother and came from an old train station in Corpus. You can also peruse their postcard collection sent by many fans the world over.

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More seating and art in the back room.

Tim serves a customer. In the display case are yummy desserts.

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