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Great family friendly venue. Inside bar seating or outdoor picnic tables. Great sandwiches and flat breads. Large selection of local beer on tap. Live music throughout the week. Very walkable. Highly recommended. One of our go-to places.
41 locals recommend
The Dakota East Side Ice House
433 S HackberryGreat family friendly venue. Inside bar seating or outdoor picnic tables. Great sandwiches and flat breads. Large selection of local beer on tap. Live music throughout the week. Very walkable. Highly recommended. One of our go-to places.
A few blocks away...great craft beer place with a menu full of dining options. You can also sit at the outdoor picnic tables. Beer flights available for those looking for variety.
11 locals recommend
Black Laboratory Brewing
1602 E Houston StA few blocks away...great craft beer place with a menu full of dining options. You can also sit at the outdoor picnic tables. Beer flights available for those looking for variety.
Craft coffee and espresso in a quiet setting. Indoor seating available. They have donuts and pastry available. Friendly staff. Close by, less than 5 minute drive.
43 locals recommend
Estate Coffee Company
1320 E Houston StCraft coffee and espresso in a quiet setting. Indoor seating available. They have donuts and pastry available. Friendly staff. Close by, less than 5 minute drive.
Trendy but comfortable indoor/outdoor restaurant offering drinks and Japanese bites. Profits from certain beverages are donated to a rotating local non-profit. Food is excellent and creative. This is a place you could spend a few hours sitting outside to enjoy the weather and watching sports. Live music and great happy hours. Outdoor play area for the kids.
39 locals recommend
The Cherrity Bar
302 Montana StTrendy but comfortable indoor/outdoor restaurant offering drinks and Japanese bites. Profits from certain beverages are donated to a rotating local non-profit. Food is excellent and creative. This is a place you could spend a few hours sitting outside to enjoy the weather and watching sports. Live music and great happy hours. Outdoor play area for the kids.
Featured in Netflix's Taco Chronicles...great breakfast tacos just minutes away. Take out or outdoor seating only. Food is fresh and made on site.
16 locals recommend
Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E Houston StFeatured in Netflix's Taco Chronicles...great breakfast tacos just minutes away. Take out or outdoor seating only. Food is fresh and made on site.
Southern style breakfasts and lunches, plus Sunday brunch and live jazz. Offer a kids menu. Close by. Can be crowded on weekends. Call ahead.
24 locals recommend
Tony G's Soul Food
915 S HackberrySouthern style breakfasts and lunches, plus Sunday brunch and live jazz. Offer a kids menu. Close by. Can be crowded on weekends. Call ahead.
For a special night out. Great traditional Spanish food-- paella and small plates (tapas). Fun, lively atmosphere with live music. Great wine list and cocktails.
27 locals recommend
Toro Kitchen + Bar
1142 E Commerce StFor a special night out. Great traditional Spanish food-- paella and small plates (tapas). Fun, lively atmosphere with live music. Great wine list and cocktails.
Casual dining with a lively atmosphere. Great margarita selection and delicious authentic Mexican food. Check out the specialty menu offerings. Located in Historic King Williams, parking can be challenging. The main street is full of dining options.
66 locals recommend
Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo StCasual dining with a lively atmosphere. Great margarita selection and delicious authentic Mexican food. Check out the specialty menu offerings. Located in Historic King Williams, parking can be challenging. The main street is full of dining options.
Playground in front and sports tvs toward the back. This is a very family friendly spot in Kings William District to grab a bite, watch a game and let the kids burn off a little steam. There is a "barn" area for rainy days. Over 250 beer offerings (tap, can and bottle) with Mexican & American fare. Brunch Sat. and Sun. Family friendly movies.
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StPlayground in front and sports tvs toward the back. This is a very family friendly spot in Kings William District to grab a bite, watch a game and let the kids burn off a little steam. There is a "barn" area for rainy days. Over 250 beer offerings (tap, can and bottle) with Mexican & American fare. Brunch Sat. and Sun. Family friendly movies.
Very interesting Chinese/Mexican fusion cuisine. Located in King Williams District. Parking can be a challenge.
104 locals recommend
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StVery interesting Chinese/Mexican fusion cuisine. Located in King Williams District. Parking can be a challenge.
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco RdNoted Neapolitan pizza. Nearby across the freeway.
Minutes away on the other side of the interstate near S Alamo and Caesar Chavez intersection. Behind Dough Pizza. Nice place
23 locals recommend
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair
611 Hemisfair BlvdMinutes away on the other side of the interstate near S Alamo and Caesar Chavez intersection. Behind Dough Pizza. Nice place
Brown Coffee Co - Southtown
812 S Alamo StA few minutes away in South town area
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StSuperb place for sandwiches. Only a few blocks north.
A few blocks away. Vegan and gluten-free food. Lunch only, Wednesday to Saturday.
45 locals recommend
Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry StA few blocks away. Vegan and gluten-free food. Lunch only, Wednesday to Saturday.
Recently listed in a New York Times article on favorite Texas restaurants.
6 locals recommend
Maria's Cafe
1105 Nogalitos StRecently listed in a New York Times article on favorite Texas restaurants.
Listed by themanual dot com as one of the top 25 restaurants in America.
21 locals recommend
Carnitas Lonja
1107 Roosevelt AveListed by themanual dot com as one of the top 25 restaurants in America.
Best Grocery Stores
Smaller version, but with plenty of offerings to get your vacation started. Prepared meals including sushi, deli, everyday essentials. This is a great neighborhood market. Large gas station. Only minutes from the house.
354 locals recommend
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadSmaller version, but with plenty of offerings to get your vacation started. Prepared meals including sushi, deli, everyday essentials. This is a great neighborhood market. Large gas station. Only minutes from the house.
Incredible market. Huge produce selection and deli. Endless meat and fish counters. Extensive wine and beer selection. Freshly baked breads, curated cheese selection. Lots of great food and gourmet items.
168 locals recommend
Central Market
4821 BroadwayIncredible market. Huge produce selection and deli. Endless meat and fish counters. Extensive wine and beer selection. Freshly baked breads, curated cheese selection. Lots of great food and gourmet items.