Guidebook for San Antonio

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Guidebook for San Antonio

Essentials

Limited offerings, walking/biking distance.
354 locals recommend
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg Road
354 locals recommend
Limited offerings, walking/biking distance.
Very limited offerings.
36 locals recommend
Blue Star Provisions
1414 S Alamo St
36 locals recommend
Very limited offerings.

Food Scene

Open from 7AM to 2AM serves breakfast, mimosas, coffee, lunch, dinner and a full bar. Also free WiFi.
128 locals recommend
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo St
128 locals recommend
Open from 7AM to 2AM serves breakfast, mimosas, coffee, lunch, dinner and a full bar. Also free WiFi.
Great pizza
89 locals recommend
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St
89 locals recommend
Great pizza
BEST tacos you can get. My favorites include migas, potato and egg, and carne guisada. The other location with better hours is on Nogalitos.
10 locals recommend
Tommy's Restaurant
8823 Wurzbach Rd
10 locals recommend
BEST tacos you can get. My favorites include migas, potato and egg, and carne guisada. The other location with better hours is on Nogalitos.
Brigid
803 South Saint Mary's Street
Great mussels, crepes, steak and frites!
52 locals recommend
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo St
52 locals recommend
Great mussels, crepes, steak and frites!
Used to be an old convent. Food is good. Bar is nice. Sometimes they have live bands.
114 locals recommend
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 locals recommend
Used to be an old convent. Food is good. Bar is nice. Sometimes they have live bands.
Best scallops in town. Need reservations.
123 locals recommend
Bliss
926 S Presa St
123 locals recommend
Best scallops in town. Need reservations.
Better for brunch, but also great for dinner. Walking distance. Can't-miss menu item: The menu changes frequently, but snag the Prince Edward Island Mussels in a white wine cream sauce with green harissa when they're available.
76 locals recommend
Feast
1024 S Alamo St
76 locals recommend
Better for brunch, but also great for dinner. Walking distance. Can't-miss menu item: The menu changes frequently, but snag the Prince Edward Island Mussels in a white wine cream sauce with green harissa when they're available.
The shrimp fajitas, or beef or chicken. Great drinks. Loud. Visitors and locals pack this place on Friday and Saturday nights to celebrate the weekend, birthdays, engagements, reunions and more. Its menu is full of Mexican favorites, and the margaritas always make the wait pass more quickly.
180 locals recommend
Rosario's
722 S Alamo St
180 locals recommend
The shrimp fajitas, or beef or chicken. Great drinks. Loud. Visitors and locals pack this place on Friday and Saturday nights to celebrate the weekend, birthdays, engagements, reunions and more. Its menu is full of Mexican favorites, and the margaritas always make the wait pass more quickly.
Bakery items you have to get. Great for late night mexican food. In the market square.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce Row
231 locals recommend
Bakery items you have to get. Great for late night mexican food. In the market square.
There's live music and salsa dancing on Friday and Saturday nights, and the bar offers a happy hour, 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, with cocktail and food specials.
48 locals recommend
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St
48 locals recommend
There's live music and salsa dancing on Friday and Saturday nights, and the bar offers a happy hour, 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, with cocktail and food specials.
If you're not sure what you want to have for dinner, Alamo Street Eat Bar, at 609 South Alamo St., is home to a variety of food trucks that's bound to satisfy your appetite. Lots of beer on tap options.
19 locals recommend
Alamo Street Eat Bar
609 S Alamo St
19 locals recommend
If you're not sure what you want to have for dinner, Alamo Street Eat Bar, at 609 South Alamo St., is home to a variety of food trucks that's bound to satisfy your appetite. Lots of beer on tap options.
It's a grill and bar on the same property, but you have to order separately. Cash only at the bar.
87 locals recommend
La Tuna
100 Probandt St
87 locals recommend
It's a grill and bar on the same property, but you have to order separately. Cash only at the bar.
Cups sit ready for use at Madhatters, 320 Beauregard St. The Southtown favorite is known for serving a variety of tea and edibles.
52 locals recommend
Madhatters Tea House & Cafe
320 Beauregard St
52 locals recommend
Cups sit ready for use at Madhatters, 320 Beauregard St. The Southtown favorite is known for serving a variety of tea and edibles.
Located on a bend of the San Antonio River, the Guenther House is one of the oldest historic districts in Texas known as King William. House built in 1860 beautifully restored offering a museum featuring mill memorabilia, River Mill store and a charming restaurant that proves to be a local favorite.
140 locals recommend
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther St
140 locals recommend
Located on a bend of the San Antonio River, the Guenther House is one of the oldest historic districts in Texas known as King William. House built in 1860 beautifully restored offering a museum featuring mill memorabilia, River Mill store and a charming restaurant that proves to be a local favorite.
In the Pearl. Must have macaroons.
152 locals recommend
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl Pkwy
152 locals recommend
In the Pearl. Must have macaroons.
43 locals recommend
Biga on the Banks
203 S St Mary's St
43 locals recommend
Great vegetarian options.
57 locals recommend
Señor Veggie
620 S Presa St
57 locals recommend
Great vegetarian options.
Great drinks here!
38 locals recommend
The Fruteria
1401 S Flores St
38 locals recommend
Great drinks here!
Amazing gelato, plus paninis at Blue Star Arts Complex.
52 locals recommend
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo St
52 locals recommend
Amazing gelato, plus paninis at Blue Star Arts Complex.
Great sushi place in Blue Star Arts Complex.
19 locals recommend
Sukeban
1420 S Alamo St
19 locals recommend
Great sushi place in Blue Star Arts Complex.
Unique Asian food and craft cocktails. Wings are the best!
104 locals recommend
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St
104 locals recommend
Unique Asian food and craft cocktails. Wings are the best!
Great appetizers and margaritas.
66 locals recommend
Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo St
66 locals recommend
Great appetizers and margaritas.

Drinks & Nightlife

32 locals recommend
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's St
32 locals recommend
MY FAV! Ask for Brian. Located underneath Blue Joe's in Blue Star at Blue Star Arts Complex. Has one of the largest whiskey selections in the city. An extensive list of cocktails and beer is also available.
1919 S Alamo St
1420 South Alamo Street
MY FAV! Ask for Brian. Located underneath Blue Joe's in Blue Star at Blue Star Arts Complex. Has one of the largest whiskey selections in the city. An extensive list of cocktails and beer is also available.
Usually sport on the TVs.
42 locals recommend
Bar America
723 S Alamo St
42 locals recommend
Usually sport on the TVs.
Little bit of Germany in Southtown.
29 locals recommend
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida St
29 locals recommend
Little bit of Germany in Southtown.
I can only recommend the beer here.
150 locals recommend
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
150 locals recommend
I can only recommend the beer here.
Southtown enjoys the outdoors and some good food and drink at The Friendly Spot, 943 S Alamo St. Beer and wine only.
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
194 locals recommend
Southtown enjoys the outdoors and some good food and drink at The Friendly Spot, 943 S Alamo St. Beer and wine only.
29 locals recommend
The Brooklynite
516 Brooklyn Avenue
29 locals recommend
Not my scene, but a place if it's your thing.
Garden Bistro Bar
18360 Blanco Rd
Not my scene, but a place if it's your thing.
Unique Eastern European distillery/bar which usually has live bands and the train in the background ... it's special. Only opens Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
25 locals recommend
Dorcol Distilling Company
1902 S Flores St
25 locals recommend
Unique Eastern European distillery/bar which usually has live bands and the train in the background ... it's special. Only opens Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Sightseeing

Shopping, restaurants
91 locals recommend
La Villita
91 locals recommend
Shopping, restaurants
114 locals recommend
River Walk
River Walk
114 locals recommend
The complex has everything including the brewery, restaurants, bars, 2 B-cycle stations, access to the Riverwalk and entry point to Mission Reach. If you are here First Friday start at Blue Star and make your way down South Alamo.
19 locals recommend
Blue Star
Blue Star
19 locals recommend
The complex has everything including the brewery, restaurants, bars, 2 B-cycle stations, access to the Riverwalk and entry point to Mission Reach. If you are here First Friday start at Blue Star and make your way down South Alamo.
Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
338 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's St
338 locals recommend
Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Top Must-Do For Your Out-Of-Town Guests “SAN ANTONIO | THE SAGA” AT MAIN PLAZA WE LOVE THE ALAMO, BUT WE HAVE A NEW FAVORITE STOP ON OUR TOURIST TO-DOS—ACTUALLY, FOR EVERYONE’S TO-DOS. SEE THE SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL LIKE NEVER BEFORE DURING THIS 24-MINUTE SHOW BY FRENCH ARTIST XAVIER DE RICHEMONT, IN WHICH LIGHTS PROJECTED ONTO THE CATHEDRAL TELL THE STORY OF SAN ANTONIO FROM ITS BEGINNING TO TODAY. CROWDS HAVE GATHERED FOUR NIGHTS A WEEK SINCE ITS DEBUT IN JUNE FOR A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE. SHOW TIMES ARE 9, 9:30 AND 10 P.M. ON TUESDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. 115 N. MAIN AVE., 210-225-9800, MAINPLAZA.ORG
6 locals recommend
Main Plaza
Main Plaza
6 locals recommend
Top Must-Do For Your Out-Of-Town Guests “SAN ANTONIO | THE SAGA” AT MAIN PLAZA WE LOVE THE ALAMO, BUT WE HAVE A NEW FAVORITE STOP ON OUR TOURIST TO-DOS—ACTUALLY, FOR EVERYONE’S TO-DOS. SEE THE SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL LIKE NEVER BEFORE DURING THIS 24-MINUTE SHOW BY FRENCH ARTIST XAVIER DE RICHEMONT, IN WHICH LIGHTS PROJECTED ONTO THE CATHEDRAL TELL THE STORY OF SAN ANTONIO FROM ITS BEGINNING TO TODAY. CROWDS HAVE GATHERED FOUR NIGHTS A WEEK SINCE ITS DEBUT IN JUNE FOR A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE. SHOW TIMES ARE 9, 9:30 AND 10 P.M. ON TUESDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. 115 N. MAIN AVE., 210-225-9800, MAINPLAZA.ORG

Shopping

Things you would find in Mexico. Great food street vendors when they are out.
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce St
188 locals recommend
Things you would find in Mexico. Great food street vendors when they are out.
Market days Sat & Sun 8-1. Lots of shopping and great restaurants.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl Pkwy
527 locals recommend
Market days Sat & Sun 8-1. Lots of shopping and great restaurants.
280 locals recommend
North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro Ave
280 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping mall. Far.
63 locals recommend
La Cantera Parkway
La Cantera Parkway
63 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping mall. Far.

Arts & Culture

879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
879 locals recommend
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones Ave
352 locals recommend
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
346 locals recommend
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
421 locals recommend
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
63 locals recommend
Mission San Jose
63 locals recommend
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
32 locals recommend
Mission Espada
10040 Espada Rd
32 locals recommend
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
167 locals recommend
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega Hwy
167 locals recommend
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
135 locals recommend
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission Rd
135 locals recommend
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
Beautiful old church with regular mass. It's is a place to see even if church is not your thing.
108 locals recommend
San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main Plaza
108 locals recommend
Beautiful old church with regular mass. It's is a place to see even if church is not your thing.
Very beautiful place. Highly recommend catching a show here then hitting up Bohanan's before or after.
123 locals recommend
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
123 locals recommend
Very beautiful place. Highly recommend catching a show here then hitting up Bohanan's before or after.

Parks & Nature

122 locals recommend
Hemisfair
122 locals recommend