The state of Tejano music in 2025: Los Juanos bring their Neo-Tejano sound to the Historic Stable Hall

Sparking a jokey-movement of “Tejano is dead” and “Tejanos against Los Juanos,” the San Antonio-based neo-Tejano outfit has evolved from a musical side project into a full-formed, new wave of música regional, bringing their own spin on the traditional Tejano genre. With roots that stem back to the 80s and 90s era of Tejano music, citing influence from Esmeralda Jaime, Los Hermanos Tovar, Esteban Jordan, and many other Texas-based musicians who formed the genre, Los Juanos have created something entirely new; something that is ni de aquí, ni de alla.

Marking their second performance at Stable Hall, locals of all ages came out on a Friday night for a night of culture and plenty of dancing. Playing a mix of covers and original songs from their most recent EP, La Llegada, they busted out revamped covers of classic Tejano fan favorites, adding their own flavor to each track to incorporate the Juanos sound. Think bedroom pop meets psychedelic synths and heavy guitar riffs that’ll make you think you’re at a rock concert.

It is difficult to fully put into words the genre that Los Juanos have ultimately created for themselves. Refusing to stick themselves in one box, to classify themselves as one thing, they have embraced modernity and tradition, a unique sound that is unlikely to be found anywhere else. A sound that is truly Tejano.

Gallery by Sid Rodriguez-Tovar