Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
They have the best margaritas, a great outdoor patio and also mariachis throughout the week.
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La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
2427 Vance Jackson RoadThey have the best margaritas, a great outdoor patio and also mariachis throughout the week.
Olmos Perk
5223 McCullough AveI love the coffee here and the people are so nice!
They have a Gluten Free & Vegan Menu! Everything is gluten free :) and the place is so neat and they also offer yoga classes.
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5 Points Local
1017 N Flores StThey have a Gluten Free & Vegan Menu! Everything is gluten free :) and the place is so neat and they also offer yoga classes.
Macarons & French pastries. Enough said! If you love french macarons (think Laduree) this place is a must! They have great coffee and sandwiches/salad/lunch.
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Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyMacarons & French pastries. Enough said! If you love french macarons (think Laduree) this place is a must! They have great coffee and sandwiches/salad/lunch.
Demo's Greek Food
2501 N St Mary's StGyros & Salads! I love it here.
Tacos & Sangria need I say more? Seriously though, great sangrias :) and taco tuesday means cheap eats.
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Sangria on the Burg
5115 Fredericksburg RdTacos & Sangria need I say more? Seriously though, great sangrias :) and taco tuesday means cheap eats.
Great burratta (mozarella) and brick oven pizza, you won't be disappointed.
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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco RdGreat burratta (mozarella) and brick oven pizza, you won't be disappointed.
They have one of my favorite soups! and great wine selection for a casual date night. It's one of my favorite spots in town.
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Picnikins Patio Cafe
6901 Blanco RdThey have one of my favorite soups! and great wine selection for a casual date night. It's one of my favorite spots in town.
Great diner and some locations open 24 hrs a day. Their chicken tortilla soup is second to none and their prices are affordable. Homemade pies and cakes too!
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Jim's Restaurant
302 TX-1604 LoopGreat diner and some locations open 24 hrs a day. Their chicken tortilla soup is second to none and their prices are affordable. Homemade pies and cakes too!
Authentic Thai food.Everything that I've had here was excellent - from pad thai to curry to appetizers to fried rice or noodles.
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Thai Dee Restaurant
5307 Blanco RdAuthentic Thai food.Everything that I've had here was excellent - from pad thai to curry to appetizers to fried rice or noodles.
Probably the best sushi in town. Portions are decent and the fish is really fresh. You won't be disappointed.
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Sushihana Japanese Restaurant
1810 NW Military HwyProbably the best sushi in town. Portions are decent and the fish is really fresh. You won't be disappointed.
Originally from Denver, CO. Snooze is a great brunch spot for families and friends. I still prefer Jim's :) over Snooze but they do have alcoholic beverages and great mimosas.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
255 E Basse RdOriginally from Denver, CO. Snooze is a great brunch spot for families and friends. I still prefer Jim's :) over Snooze but they do have alcoholic beverages and great mimosas.
This place is iconic and has been open since 1941. It is unique for many reasons, they serve breakfast. lunch & diner and is open 24/7! they have a bakery and provide great pan dulce (sweet bread) and also have mariachis who play here every day of the week.
From their website: "In 1941, Pete and Cruz Cortez opened a little three-table cafe for early-rising farmers and workers at San Antonio’s Mercado. 75 years later Mi Tierra is a world-famous landmark."
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Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowThis place is iconic and has been open since 1941. It is unique for many reasons, they serve breakfast. lunch & diner and is open 24/7! they have a bakery and provide great pan dulce (sweet bread) and also have mariachis who play here every day of the week.
From their website: "In 1941, Pete and Cruz Cortez opened a little three-table cafe for early-rising farmers and workers at San Antonio’s Mercado. 75 years later Mi Tierra is a world-famous landmark."
Upbeat fast-food joint supplying vegetarian burgers & sandwiches, with a drive-thru & vegan options.
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Earth Burger
818 I- 410 Access RdUpbeat fast-food joint supplying vegetarian burgers & sandwiches, with a drive-thru & vegan options.
100% Vegetarian & Kosher Restaurant! Everything I have tried, I have liked.
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Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse Road100% Vegetarian & Kosher Restaurant! Everything I have tried, I have liked.
If you like wood-fired, NY Style pizza, this place is legit. The chain is originally from Brooklyn, NY so the crust is thin and crispy. They have a good selection of pizzas, salads and drinks (beer & wine).
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Grimaldi's
330 East Basse RoadIf you like wood-fired, NY Style pizza, this place is legit. The chain is originally from Brooklyn, NY so the crust is thin and crispy. They have a good selection of pizzas, salads and drinks (beer & wine).
I love the ambience at Kona Grill plus they have a great Happy Hour with various rolls and drinks at a decent price. You can get sushi + drink for ~$20 during HH.
Kona Grill - San Antonio at North Star
7400 San Pedro AveI love the ambience at Kona Grill plus they have a great Happy Hour with various rolls and drinks at a decent price. You can get sushi + drink for ~$20 during HH.
I love this burger place and they also have a good selection of beers.
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Babe's Old Fashioned Food
4535 Fredericksburg RdI love this burger place and they also have a good selection of beers.
Parks & Nature
It's a really cool spot with public art, paletas (icecream bars) and right across the Tower of the Americas so you can take in some amazing views. During summer they have a splash pad and you can enjoy some sighseeing/people watching all in one.
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Yanaguana Garden
434 S Alamo StIt's a really cool spot with public art, paletas (icecream bars) and right across the Tower of the Americas so you can take in some amazing views. During summer they have a splash pad and you can enjoy some sighseeing/people watching all in one.
It's right down the street on Blanco Road and offers multiple trails and kid areas for the family. Shaded running trails even on a sunny day!
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Phil Hardberger Park
13203 Blanco RdIt's right down the street on Blanco Road and offers multiple trails and kid areas for the family. Shaded running trails even on a sunny day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music and ambience. It is an experience! You do need to purchase your ticket for one of the two sessions. Check . the website for more info.
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Jazz TX
312 Pearl PkwyGreat live music and ambience. It is an experience! You do need to purchase your ticket for one of the two sessions. Check . the website for more info.
If you are looking for a different experience, Carmen's De La Calle is it! they have live flamenco dancers, tapas and sangria. It is one of my favorite places. Not family friendly though.
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Carmens De La Calle
320 N Flores StIf you are looking for a different experience, Carmen's De La Calle is it! they have live flamenco dancers, tapas and sangria. It is one of my favorite places. Not family friendly though.
Paramour is an eclectic roof top bar located in downtown SA. They not only serve alcoholic drinks, but have a great coffee bar. Overall, the space is beautiful, and feels and looks different than any other bar in town.
They're open during the day and have a Sunday Brunch.
They do have a dress code for evenings.
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Paramour
102 9th StParamour is an eclectic roof top bar located in downtown SA. They not only serve alcoholic drinks, but have a great coffee bar. Overall, the space is beautiful, and feels and looks different than any other bar in town.
They're open during the day and have a Sunday Brunch.
They do have a dress code for evenings.
This Howl AtThe Moon location is right off the Riverwalk and always a fun place to go to for a night of fun.
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Howl at the Moon San Antonio
This Howl AtThe Moon location is right off the Riverwalk and always a fun place to go to for a night of fun.
Sightseeing
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdAmazing views from up there!
Close to River Center Mall and right outside the Alamo. The area is packed with little shops & people watching.
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Alamo Plaza
Close to River Center Mall and right outside the Alamo. The area is packed with little shops & people watching.
Everything Else
The Pearl district includes wonderful restaurants (Il Sogno, La Gloria, Cured) and amaing coffee (Local Coffee & Bakery Loraine) + shopping. It also offers easy access to the San Antonio Riverwalk. Every Saturday and Sunday there is a large farmer's market with great food, music, and people watching. So much to so and see at the Pearl, it's a must-see.
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Pearl Brewing Company
303 Pearl PkwyThe Pearl district includes wonderful restaurants (Il Sogno, La Gloria, Cured) and amaing coffee (Local Coffee & Bakery Loraine) + shopping. It also offers easy access to the San Antonio Riverwalk. Every Saturday and Sunday there is a large farmer's market with great food, music, and people watching. So much to so and see at the Pearl, it's a must-see.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a movie experience like no other. Great selection of beers & food in a sit-down style theatre with servers. Your idea of going to the movies will be changed forever! children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Park North
618 Northwest Loop 410This is a movie experience like no other. Great selection of beers & food in a sit-down style theatre with servers. Your idea of going to the movies will be changed forever! children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bowl & Barrel
17619 La Cantera PkwyBowling and family fun!
Topgolf
5539 N Loop 1604 WShopping
Outdoor shopping with a movie theatre! Whole foods is also down the street.
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Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse RdOutdoor shopping with a movie theatre! Whole foods is also down the street.
Indoor shopping for a rainy day! many shops and dining options including The Cheesecake Factory, Kona Grill and others.
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North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro Ave Indoor shopping for a rainy day! many shops and dining options including The Cheesecake Factory, Kona Grill and others.
Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico at Historic Market Square, a favorite of locals and tourists for generations.
Explore over 100 locally owned shops and stalls, all at a festive indoor mall famously described as the largest Mexican market outside Mexico.
Find authentic Talavera pottery, exotic curios and handcrafted works of art. Stay for the gourmet Mexican cuisine at Mi Tierra and La Margarita, or kick back at the Farmers Market Food Court and enjoy the show on the stage.
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Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StEnjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico at Historic Market Square, a favorite of locals and tourists for generations.
Explore over 100 locally owned shops and stalls, all at a festive indoor mall famously described as the largest Mexican market outside Mexico.
Find authentic Talavera pottery, exotic curios and handcrafted works of art. Stay for the gourmet Mexican cuisine at Mi Tierra and La Margarita, or kick back at the Farmers Market Food Court and enjoy the show on the stage.
Beautiful outdoor mall with upscale shopping options and landscaping. Great for a stroll on a sunny day. You will have many entertainment options including Barnes & Noble, Movie Theatre, near Fiesta Texas and many restaurants to choose from.
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The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyBeautiful outdoor mall with upscale shopping options and landscaping. Great for a stroll on a sunny day. You will have many entertainment options including Barnes & Noble, Movie Theatre, near Fiesta Texas and many restaurants to choose from.