Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Panchos & Gringos Deli
900 Nolan StGreat prices, even better breakfast tacos.
Best sandwiches in town, great BBQ in the evening, great laidback vibe.
81 locals recommend
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StBest sandwiches in town, great BBQ in the evening, great laidback vibe.
Cured
306 Pearl PkwyGreat higher end dining at the Pearl
Estate Coffee Company
1320 E Houston StGreat coffee spot just up the road
Local Coffee
24175 W I-10Great coffee shop in the Pearl shopping district
Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry StGreat relaxed lunch spot with a bohemian feel
Top brunch spot, one time home of the Pioneer Flour company, right on the River Walk.
140 locals recommend
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StTop brunch spot, one time home of the Pioneer Flour company, right on the River Walk.
The Jerk Shack
10234 Texas 151Eastside Kitchenette
2119 I-35Pete's Tako House
502 Brooklyn AveGreat breakfast Tacos
Restaurant Gwendolyn
1017 E Pecan StOur favorite "special occasion" high end dining in SA
Rebelle
300 E Travis StHigh end dining, great cocktails
Drinks & Nightlife
Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StWalkable. San Antonio's most popular craft brewery.
Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin StSternewirth
136 E Grayson StUpscale bar with craft cocktails and an excellent ambiance
Rosella Coffee Company
203 E Jones AveUpscale coffee by day, swanky cocktail lounge by night
Paramour
102 9th StProbably the premier bar/lounge in San Antonio
Pastiche
1506 E Houston StNew speakeasy style cocktail bar. Open Thursday-Saturday.
The Dakota East Side Ice House
433 S HackberryGreat local bar. Karaoke on Wednesdays.
Bonham Exchange
411 BonhamEssentials
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadConnected to H-E-B's corporate campus
Central Market
4821 BroadwayUpscale "Whole Foods" style H-E-B
E-Z Wash
2402 BroadwayLaundry mat close by
Shopping
No chain stores, just cool boutique shops. Saturday and Sunday mornings are the farmers market.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyNo chain stores, just cool boutique shops. Saturday and Sunday mornings are the farmers market.
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyPremier shopping district in San Antonio
Parks & Nature
Very large playground, the site for many outdoor festivals and events
46 locals recommend
Hemisfair Park
434 S Alamo StVery large playground, the site for many outdoor festivals and events
Sightseeing
Great view of the city skyline. Worth checking out if you're going to one of the local bars and restaurants.
37 locals recommend
Hays Street Bridge
803 N Cherry StGreat view of the city skyline. Worth checking out if you're going to one of the local bars and restaurants.
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission Rd One of the Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Mission San Jose
One of the Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Mission San Juan station
One of the Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage site
One of the Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage site
9 locals recommend
Mission San Francisco De La Espada Catholic Church
10040 Espada RdOne of the Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage site
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaWorld Famous
Arts & Culture
Theater with jaw dropping fixtures and designs. Worth catching a show here if it fits your schedule.
123 locals recommend
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston StTheater with jaw dropping fixtures and designs. Worth catching a show here if it fits your schedule.