Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Coffee Bar/Wine Bar/Restaurant/Brunch--
Closed on Mondays--
Weekdays opens at 4 PM--
Sat and Sun opens at 10 AM--Its very close just minutes way.
58 locals recommend
Candlelight Coffeehouse
107 Kings CtCoffee Bar/Wine Bar/Restaurant/Brunch--
Closed on Mondays--
Weekdays opens at 4 PM--
Sat and Sun opens at 10 AM--Its very close just minutes way.
Large outside eating area. Some times has live music.--Just minutes away.
80 locals recommend
Tycoon Flats
2926 N St Mary's StLarge outside eating area. Some times has live music.--Just minutes away.
Demo's Greek Food
2501 N St Mary's StCookhouse
720 E Mistletoe AveCajun food.--Just a few blocks away.
Great for Breakfast tacos.--Super close its just a few blocks away. If you are in a hurry order ahead and pick up inside (210-732-5366)
12 locals recommend
Las Salsas
2018 San Pedro AveGreat for Breakfast tacos.--Super close its just a few blocks away. If you are in a hurry order ahead and pick up inside (210-732-5366)
Great burgers, and I think the best onion rings. Some days they have live music.--1.3 miles away
12 locals recommend
Big Bob's Burgers
Great burgers, and I think the best onion rings. Some days they have live music.--1.3 miles away
Trendy little place.
FYI You do want to look presentable. Not a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops kind of a place.--0.8 miles away
30 locals recommend
Chisme
2403 N St Mary's StTrendy little place.
FYI You do want to look presentable. Not a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops kind of a place.--0.8 miles away
Whataburger
3130 BroadwayFast food. Open 24 hrs
1105 S Alamo St
1105 South Alamo StreetRestaurant/bar. Great Craft drinks. Inside and old converted church.
Tex-mex food. Large portions. Frozen Margaritas and frozen Jack and coke. Not a fancy place.--7 miles away
12 locals recommend
Chacho's
Interstate 10Tex-mex food. Large portions. Frozen Margaritas and frozen Jack and coke. Not a fancy place.--7 miles away
Restaurant with ice trendy vibe. Some days has live music. FYI you might want to look presentable. Nothing fancy. But definitely not a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops kind of place
61 locals recommend
The Rustic
17619 La Cantera PkwyRestaurant with ice trendy vibe. Some days has live music. FYI you might want to look presentable. Nothing fancy. But definitely not a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops kind of place
The Cove
606 W Cypress StIntresting place with a large outside area.--Just a few minutes away.
As seen on Man vs Food. On weekends there can be a long wait time and service can be slow, so if you are in a hurry probably not the best option.--1.5 miles away
28 locals recommend
Lulu's Bakery & Cafe
918 N Main AveAs seen on Man vs Food. On weekends there can be a long wait time and service can be slow, so if you are in a hurry probably not the best option.--1.5 miles away
Taco Taco Cafe
145 E Hildebrand AveAs seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.--0.9 miles away
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveMexican Restaurant.--One block away.
Capparelli's On Main
2524 N Main AveItalian restaurant.--One block away.
Main Street Pizza & Pasta
1906 N Main Ave Just a few blocks away.
periphery
2512 N Main AveOne block away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarGreat craft drinks. Wood fired pizza and more.
Weekdays opens at 11 AM - Closes at 12AM
--Sat and Sun 10AM-12AM--Dress casual.--One block away.
127 locals recommend
Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveGreat craft drinks. Wood fired pizza and more.
Weekdays opens at 11 AM - Closes at 12AM
--Sat and Sun 10AM-12AM--Dress casual.--One block away.
Yes its a Gay Bar, but its very straight friendly. Drink specials almost every night. It's located on the "Strip" across from the San Antonio College. --Its only one mile away.
6 locals recommend
Sparky's Pub
1416 N Main AveYes its a Gay Bar, but its very straight friendly. Drink specials almost every night. It's located on the "Strip" across from the San Antonio College. --Its only one mile away.
Great outside area to sit and watch people especially at night. Close to other bars. Located on the "Strip".--Its one mile away.
13 locals recommend
Luther's Cafe
1503 N Main AveGreat outside area to sit and watch people especially at night. Close to other bars. Located on the "Strip".--Its one mile away.
If you want to beat the cover charge get there before 10pm and get your wrist band. The place is huge. It used to be mostly a gay club but now i would say its the opposite.
27 locals recommend
Bonham Exchange
411 Bonham If you want to beat the cover charge get there before 10pm and get your wrist band. The place is huge. It used to be mostly a gay club but now i would say its the opposite.
Known as the "Gay Strip" Includes: Heat night club, Sparky's Pub, Knockout, Pegasus and just a few blocks down the street is Essence. The area is very "straight friendly" and there is drinks specials almost every night. We suggest taking rideshare its really close or you can even walk there its only 1 mile away.
1416 N Main Ave
1416 North Main AvenueKnown as the "Gay Strip" Includes: Heat night club, Sparky's Pub, Knockout, Pegasus and just a few blocks down the street is Essence. The area is very "straight friendly" and there is drinks specials almost every night. We suggest taking rideshare its really close or you can even walk there its only 1 mile away.
The "St. Mary's Strip" has several restaurants and bars all on one street. Its super close you can ride share or if you like walking,you could.--Just a few minutes away.
2926 N St Mary's St
2926 North Saint Mary's StreetThe "St. Mary's Strip" has several restaurants and bars all on one street. Its super close you can ride share or if you like walking,you could.--Just a few minutes away.
Parks & Nature
San Pedro Springs Park
2200 N FloresBrackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StArts & Culture
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayMcNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveCentro de Artes
101 S Santa Rosa AveMajestic Theatre
224 E Houston StShopping
North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro AveThe Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyThe Rim
17703 La Cantera ParkwayShopping, Restaurants, Movie theater
Outside antique shopping on either side of the street. Several little independent shops.
6 locals recommend
Antiques on Hildebrand
521 W Hildebrand AveOutside antique shopping on either side of the street. Several little independent shops.
Sightseeing
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StClose to restaurants. Its a Mexican Market.
Great place to visit. Lots to see there. Restaurants, Bars, Shopping.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyGreat place to visit. Lots to see there. Restaurants, Bars, Shopping.
Beautiful old home converted to a library. The grounds are beautiful especially in the spring time.--Just a few minutes away.
11 locals recommend
Landa Library
233 Bushnell AveBeautiful old home converted to a library. The grounds are beautiful especially in the spring time.--Just a few minutes away.
Essentials
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg Road Just minutes away.
Super close for those basic things you forgot to pack. Not a full service grocery store.--Just a few blocks away.
22 locals recommend
Family Dollar
2008 N Main AveSuper close for those basic things you forgot to pack. Not a full service grocery store.--Just a few blocks away.