Felix Stehling

Felix Louis Stehling, Jr. (April 2, 1927 – December 10, 2012) was an American businessman and restaurateur. Stehling is credited as the inventor of the beanburger, a now common dish in the San Antonio area, consisting of refried beans, Fritos and Cheez Whiz. He graduated from St. Mary's University in San Antonio. Frank Sills later sold Stehling's beanburger creation at his own restaurants once Stehling's lease on the building expired. Margie Lopez Abonce was hired to prepare the food and menu. Stehling made Taco Cabana a public company when the chain reached fifty stores, including locations in Austin and Houston. As he grew older, he continued to pick up meals from Taco Cabana for him and his wife. Billie Jo died on May 6, 2011, at the age of 86. Stehling, who suffered from dementia during his later years, died on December 10, 2012, at the age of 85.