Guidebook for San Antonio
Eat!
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl Pkwysandwiches, salads, coffee, and pastries.
Cured
306 Pearl PkwyCharcuterie, wine, service!
Must sit outside and enjoy the food and the peaceful outdoor space.
154 locals recommend
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveMust sit outside and enjoy the food and the peaceful outdoor space.
Delicious pizza + get the cobb salad. Open late if you're craving a late night snack.
127 locals recommend
Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveDelicious pizza + get the cobb salad. Open late if you're craving a late night snack.
My all time favorite restaurant! Must get the BBQ SHRIMP with a side of grits. And ask to be seated in Ruben's section. Oh and it's BYOB (corkage fee applies).
31 locals recommend
Cookhouse
720 E Mistletoe AveMy all time favorite restaurant! Must get the BBQ SHRIMP with a side of grits. And ask to be seated in Ruben's section. Oh and it's BYOB (corkage fee applies).
Acenar Mexican Restaurant
146 E Houston StGreat food and patio seating!
Love La Gloria on a nice day - sit outside and enjoy a margarita and some street tacos. Or enjoy the live music on the weekend for dinner. Fun atmosphere!
137 locals recommend
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StLove La Gloria on a nice day - sit outside and enjoy a margarita and some street tacos. Or enjoy the live music on the weekend for dinner. Fun atmosphere!
Brown Coffee - 1800 Broadway
1800 BroadwayIf you go here - get the cortave!
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StGreat coffee, drinks, breakfast, lunch = EVERYTHING!
This is the restaurant for a brisket taco. This is a hole-in-wall with the best tacos in San Antonio...or huevos rancheros. Not fancy at all, but I crave the brisket taco every Saturday morning (not open on Sundays).
31 locals recommend
Garcia's Mexican Food To Go
842 Fredericksburg RdThis is the restaurant for a brisket taco. This is a hole-in-wall with the best tacos in San Antonio...or huevos rancheros. Not fancy at all, but I crave the brisket taco every Saturday morning (not open on Sundays).
Long wait so try to get there before the rush. Really good brunch + BYOB!
69 locals recommend
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveLong wait so try to get there before the rush. Really good brunch + BYOB!
Delicious food and coffee + indoor/ outdoor seating. Perfect brunch spot!
58 locals recommend
Candlelight Coffeehouse
107 Kings CtDelicious food and coffee + indoor/ outdoor seating. Perfect brunch spot!
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowTouristy restaurant. Love the food and drinks.
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo StAwesome food + salsa dancing on the weekends.
Local Coffee
24175 W I-10Stop by here for a quick pick-me-up and enjoy the Pearl Brewery.
Down On Grayson
303 East Grayson StreetPatio for Happy Hour!
Suggest the spicy margarita and a burger.
Ocho
1015 Navarro StSuper trendy spot with an amazing Happy Hour from 3 pm - 7 pm
Curry Boys BBQ
Allora
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveDrinks & Nightlife
Paramour
102 9th StIf you want to get all dolled up - this is the place to go!
Go here if you feel like dancing - make sure to check their website to find out what music will be playing. Sometimes they have hip-hop nights, salsa nights, tejano, etc.
19 locals recommend
The Squeezebox
2806 N St Mary's StGo here if you feel like dancing - make sure to check their website to find out what music will be playing. Sometimes they have hip-hop nights, salsa nights, tejano, etc.
This is a fun place to have a fancy drink and listen to Doc Watkins and his jazz band. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time.
85 locals recommend
Jazz TX
312 Pearl PkwyThis is a fun place to have a fancy drink and listen to Doc Watkins and his jazz band. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time.
SoHo Wine & Martini Bar
Best Martinis in San Antonio! Live Jazz on some weekends.
Rumble
2410 N St Mary's StTrendy spot to stop by for a drink!
Paper Tiger
2410 N St Mary's StBlue Box Bar
312 Pearl PkwyA little loud at night...great nightcap before heading home.
Enjoy the bar inside Hotel Emma if you want a chill, relaxed atmosphere.
81 locals recommend
Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson StEnjoy the bar inside Hotel Emma if you want a chill, relaxed atmosphere.
Amor Eterno
540 South Presa StreetFrancis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's StLittle Death
2327 N St Mary's StEverything Else
Brown Coffee - 1800 Broadway
1800 BroadwayIf you go here - get the cortave!
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadSightseeing
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaBecause you have to see the Alamo if you come to San Antonio!
Essentials
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadTraveler advice
Don't miss
Farmers Market at The Pearl Brewery every Sat/Sun 9a-1p
Don't miss the Farmers Markets. Variety of food/ drink options, local art, pick up fresh veggies/ meats, walk around with a beer/ wine in hand.