Jacqui’s guidebook
Bar
A hidden speakeasy great for an intimate experience. Feels like you've traveled back in time.
97 locals recommend
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo StA hidden speakeasy great for an intimate experience. Feels like you've traveled back in time.
Brass Monkey
2702 N St Mary's StHip 80s themed bar with affordable drinks! The music scene is great!
Food scene
Try the McDowell its A-MAZING! Great place for brunch. It's a small house turned restaurant.
69 locals recommend
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveTry the McDowell its A-MAZING! Great place for brunch. It's a small house turned restaurant.
At first I thought this was a regular pizza joint, but it's actually a very sophisticated Italian restaurant! The staff is amazing as well as the atmosphere and of course the food!
56 locals recommend
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa StAt first I thought this was a regular pizza joint, but it's actually a very sophisticated Italian restaurant! The staff is amazing as well as the atmosphere and of course the food!
My favorite plate of all time is La Canoa. It's cooked meat on a bed of sweet plantain. The sweet and salty flavors compliment each other so well. Luna Rosa also has a great drink selection.
10 locals recommend
Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 SE Military DrMy favorite plate of all time is La Canoa. It's cooked meat on a bed of sweet plantain. The sweet and salty flavors compliment each other so well. Luna Rosa also has a great drink selection.
Head to the Pearl Brewery on the weekend to enjoy the Farmers Market. This place also has some established restaurants and shops that are open during the weekday.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyHead to the Pearl Brewery on the weekend to enjoy the Farmers Market. This place also has some established restaurants and shops that are open during the weekday.
This is a Japanese restaurant with a cool vibe and delicious seaweed salad!
15 locals recommend
Koi Kawa Japanese Restaurant
4051 BroadwayThis is a Japanese restaurant with a cool vibe and delicious seaweed salad!
This is a local favorite that was featured on food network for its large pizzas!
33 locals recommend
Big Lou's Pizza
2048 S WW White RdThis is a local favorite that was featured on food network for its large pizzas!
Sightseeing
This is the largest mission in San Antonio. The Alamo gets all the fame but my favorite mission is San Jose.
80 locals recommend
Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrThis is the largest mission in San Antonio. The Alamo gets all the fame but my favorite mission is San Jose.
La Villita use to be an old neighborhood back in the day. Today those homes are now being used as shops. They carry items such as artwork, souvenirs etc.
91 locals recommend
La Villita
La Villita use to be an old neighborhood back in the day. Today those homes are now being used as shops. They carry items such as artwork, souvenirs etc.
I recommend watching "Alamo: The Price of Freedom" at the IMAX at River center mall downtown.
30 locals recommend
AMC Rivercenter 11 with Alamo IMAX
849 E Commerce StI recommend watching "Alamo: The Price of Freedom" at the IMAX at River center mall downtown.
A lovely park minutes away from the house! Situated near commonwealth coffee, you have access to view their chickens and herb garden. There is a dome made of rope for the kiddos to climb and occasionally events are held at this park.
122 locals recommend
Hemisfair
A lovely park minutes away from the house! Situated near commonwealth coffee, you have access to view their chickens and herb garden. There is a dome made of rope for the kiddos to climb and occasionally events are held at this park.
San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main PlazaInstitute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez BlvdConfluence Park
310 W Mitchell StNeighborhoods
The King William neighborhood is an area with beautiful, historic homes. Every home is different. I like to walk the neighborhoods on a lazy Saturday and then take the entrance to the river walk.
131 locals recommend
King William
The King William neighborhood is an area with beautiful, historic homes. Every home is different. I like to walk the neighborhoods on a lazy Saturday and then take the entrance to the river walk.
Another historic neighborhood. The homes and trees are beautiful. Wonderful place for a walk and great food options!
27 locals recommend
Alamo Heights
Another historic neighborhood. The homes and trees are beautiful. Wonderful place for a walk and great food options!
Coffee
A cozy coffee house downtown near Hemishpere plaza. They have a delicious chorizo-omlete croissant!
23 locals recommend
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair
611 Hemisfair BlvdA cozy coffee house downtown near Hemishpere plaza. They have a delicious chorizo-omlete croissant!
If your up for unique coffee flavors, this is a great place to visit. It is a south side favorite!
9 locals recommend
Folklores Coffee House
1526 E Grayson StIf your up for unique coffee flavors, this is a great place to visit. It is a south side favorite!
This is a west side favorite. You can have Barbacoa grill cheese and a coffee to wash it down. The university students frequent this local joint.
7 locals recommend
Barrio Barista
3735 Culebra RdThis is a west side favorite. You can have Barbacoa grill cheese and a coffee to wash it down. The university students frequent this local joint.
Poetic Republic Coffee Company
2330 S Presa StJust a five minute drive down the street!
Hiking
Want to get away from the noise? This park is great if you want some solitude and quiet while getting your exercise. If you’re an advanced hiker this park will be a fun challenge!
99 locals recommend
Friedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa DrWant to get away from the noise? This park is great if you want some solitude and quiet while getting your exercise. If you’re an advanced hiker this park will be a fun challenge!
If you arrive early in the morning you can see herds of deer! Does, bucks and fawns roam this park.
72 locals recommend
McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger RdIf you arrive early in the morning you can see herds of deer! Does, bucks and fawns roam this park.
Medina River Natural Area
15890 TX-16