Guidebook for San Antonio

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Guidebook for San Antonio

Food Scene

King William, farm to table, delicious, great drinks, wine, service, atmosphere, can’t go wrong here, great brunch too
114 locals recommend
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 locals recommend
King William, farm to table, delicious, great drinks, wine, service, atmosphere, can’t go wrong here, great brunch too
Delicious bistro fare, love their salads, duck confit, delicious celebration of vegetables, exquisite experience
56 locals recommend
Supper
136 E Grayson St
56 locals recommend
Delicious bistro fare, love their salads, duck confit, delicious celebration of vegetables, exquisite experience
Great patio - something for everyone - burgers, kale salad, nachos, fish sandwich is to die for
78 locals recommend
Down On Grayson
303 East Grayson Street
78 locals recommend
Great patio - something for everyone - burgers, kale salad, nachos, fish sandwich is to die for
The locals favorite burger -– huge, juicy, delicious – tostada burger, macho cheesy
102 locals recommend
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco Rd
102 locals recommend
The locals favorite burger -– huge, juicy, delicious – tostada burger, macho cheesy
Local Texas Flare – Steak, onion rings, beer
West Josephine Street
West Josephine Street
Local Texas Flare – Steak, onion rings, beer
another San Antonio institution – not for dieters – Tex-Mex – burgers, tacos – huge frosty beer mugs, old funky décor
14 locals recommend
M.K. Davis Restaurant
1302 N Flores St
14 locals recommend
another San Antonio institution – not for dieters – Tex-Mex – burgers, tacos – huge frosty beer mugs, old funky décor
Riverwalk – love the guacamole, burgers, etc
73 locals recommend
Boudro's
421 East Commerce Street
73 locals recommend
Riverwalk – love the guacamole, burgers, etc
Tex- Mex San Antonio institution – been here forever – open everyday
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce Row
231 locals recommend
Tex- Mex San Antonio institution – been here forever – open everyday
Upscale European – game dishes, etc. Fancy on Riverwalk
43 locals recommend
Biga on the Banks
203 S St Mary's St
43 locals recommend
Upscale European – game dishes, etc. Fancy on Riverwalk
Hipster restaurant/bar – fantastic Liz Lambert decor- light bites and tortas – Cuban inspired inside the Havana hotel
60 locals recommend
Ocho
1015 Navarro St
60 locals recommend
Hipster restaurant/bar – fantastic Liz Lambert decor- light bites and tortas – Cuban inspired inside the Havana hotel
healthy, delicious, playground for kids, organic, live music, funky 
606 W Cypress, (210) 227-2683, thecove.us kids can run around!!
191 locals recommend
The Cove
606 W Cypress St
191 locals recommend
healthy, delicious, playground for kids, organic, live music, funky 
606 W Cypress, (210) 227-2683, thecove.us kids can run around!!
In Alamo Heights. Delicious Americana – outstanding service, great atmosphere – love Sunday brunch
39 locals recommend
Cappy's Restaurant
5011 Broadway
39 locals recommend
In Alamo Heights. Delicious Americana – outstanding service, great atmosphere – love Sunday brunch

Drinks & Nightlife

Outdoor bar on river by the “I heart tacos so much” graffiti (fun photo opt)
19 locals recommend
Viva Tacoland
103 W Grayson St
19 locals recommend
Outdoor bar on river by the “I heart tacos so much” graffiti (fun photo opt)
Inside the hotel Emma - great atmosphere (decorated by my mother in law!)
81 locals recommend
Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson St
81 locals recommend
Inside the hotel Emma - great atmosphere (decorated by my mother in law!)
Oldest bar in Texas - revamped in amazing decor - delicious food as well - full restaurant
117 locals recommend
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce St
117 locals recommend
Oldest bar in Texas - revamped in amazing decor - delicious food as well - full restaurant

Entertainment & Activities

This arena is quite reminiscent of the bullfighting arenas in Mexico. It's a circular arena with seats perpetually in the shade. They offer beautiful riding and Mexican Rodeo competitions. Mariachi bands belt out the hits, and gorgeously outfitted women dance vibrantly to the music. The whole Charro is actually a competition- they compete on the finer points of horse handling, by roping cattle, other horses, and swinging a lasso. The women compete on synchronized horse dancing. It's really a beautiful show, it's like the San Antonio Rodeo but with a Mexican twist. Check website for dates, http://www.sacharros.org
San Antonio Charro Association
6126 Padre Drive
This arena is quite reminiscent of the bullfighting arenas in Mexico. It's a circular arena with seats perpetually in the shade. They offer beautiful riding and Mexican Rodeo competitions. Mariachi bands belt out the hits, and gorgeously outfitted women dance vibrantly to the music. The whole Charro is actually a competition- they compete on the finer points of horse handling, by roping cattle, other horses, and swinging a lasso. The women compete on synchronized horse dancing. It's really a beautiful show, it's like the San Antonio Rodeo but with a Mexican twist. Check website for dates, http://www.sacharros.org

Arts & Culture

Contemporary art space
19 locals recommend
Blue Star
Blue Star
19 locals recommend
Contemporary art space
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
879 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Right next door is San Juan - the hike and bike trail connect all the missions - this is a must do!
234 locals recommend
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose Dr
234 locals recommend
Right next door is San Juan - the hike and bike trail connect all the missions - this is a must do!