Guidebook for San Antonio

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Guidebook for San Antonio

Food Scene

High quality, authentic, inexpensive, home-style Mexican food and friendly service. Mini-tacos "al pastor" are some of the best around. Also great for breakfast (served all day). Open late-night, no alcohol.
18 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Taqueria Datapoint
4063 Medical Dr
18 місцеві жителі рекомендують
High quality, authentic, inexpensive, home-style Mexican food and friendly service. Mini-tacos "al pastor" are some of the best around. Also great for breakfast (served all day). Open late-night, no alcohol.
Very popular local breakfast spot, large variety German-influenced menu. Go early or be prepared to wait. Breakfast/lunch only.
128 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The Magnolia Pancake Haus
10333 Huebner Rd
128 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Very popular local breakfast spot, large variety German-influenced menu. Go early or be prepared to wait. Breakfast/lunch only.
Just down the street from our house, this place serves up excellent Mexican food, fabulous margaritas, and friendly service. Try the Carne Estilo Ajuua or their excellent tortas! Open late and also offering brunch buffet on Sundays. Large outdoor patio, live music on weekends.
6 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Ajuúa! Mexican Grill
11703 Huebner Rd
6 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Just down the street from our house, this place serves up excellent Mexican food, fabulous margaritas, and friendly service. Try the Carne Estilo Ajuua or their excellent tortas! Open late and also offering brunch buffet on Sundays. Large outdoor patio, live music on weekends.
Fresh and authentic Mexican food served in small plates. Known for their fresh seafood, including ceviche, fish tacos. Excellent margaritas, romantic riverside location in the Pearl .
137 місцеві жителі рекомендують
La Gloria
100 E Grayson St
137 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Fresh and authentic Mexican food served in small plates. Known for their fresh seafood, including ceviche, fish tacos. Excellent margaritas, romantic riverside location in the Pearl .
Best bakery in town, also serves lunch. Known for their [French] macarons and desserts, their sandwiches are also superb. Modern Pearl district location near downtown.
152 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl Pkwy
152 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Best bakery in town, also serves lunch. Known for their [French] macarons and desserts, their sandwiches are also superb. Modern Pearl district location near downtown.
2nd best bakery, and close to our house! Great artisan breads, foccacia pizza, and french pastries. Samples always available in the store. They are also regulars at the Pearl Farmers Market (Sat/Sun).
Sol Y Luna Baking Co.
4421 De Zavala Road
2nd best bakery, and close to our house! Great artisan breads, foccacia pizza, and french pastries. Samples always available in the store. They are also regulars at the Pearl Farmers Market (Sat/Sun).
Most famous burger place in town! Must try the Tostada Burger. Unusual burgers, thin patty, huge size with an apron of melted cheese. Try it Macho size, big enough to share. Casual, outdoor avail.
102 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco Rd
102 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Most famous burger place in town! Must try the Tostada Burger. Unusual burgers, thin patty, huge size with an apron of melted cheese. Try it Macho size, big enough to share. Casual, outdoor avail.
Good quality inexpensive Mexican and TexMex. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Handy location just north of downtown, close to museum reach access to riverwalk. Easy/free parking.
49 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Pete's Tako House
502 Brooklyn Ave
49 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Good quality inexpensive Mexican and TexMex. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Handy location just north of downtown, close to museum reach access to riverwalk. Easy/free parking.
Huge selection of craft beers and one of the best pizzas in town! Located in Blue Star Arts complex in Southtown, next to the southern reach of the riverwalk. Free parking. Also on trolley route.
89 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St
89 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Huge selection of craft beers and one of the best pizzas in town! Located in Blue Star Arts complex in Southtown, next to the southern reach of the riverwalk. Free parking. Also on trolley route.
Excellent food and cocktails in renovated historic building. Often has live music in bar area. Located in Southtown, on trolley route.
114 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Excellent food and cocktails in renovated historic building. Often has live music in bar area. Located in Southtown, on trolley route.
Sleek, modern restaurant serving excellent American food tapas style. Located in Southtown on trolley route.
76 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Feast
1024 S Alamo St
76 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Sleek, modern restaurant serving excellent American food tapas style. Located in Southtown on trolley route.
Near the house. Awesome happy hour menu! Nice Italian food, great martinis. Beautiful outdoor patio and inviting interior.
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Luce Ristorante E Enoteca
11255 Huebner Rd
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Near the house. Awesome happy hour menu! Nice Italian food, great martinis. Beautiful outdoor patio and inviting interior.
24-hour local mexican and tex-mex chain. Great value, huge portions, low prices, huge menu, good food and strong margaritas. Drive-thru or dine-in.
12 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Chacho's
Interstate 10
12 місцеві жителі рекомендують
24-hour local mexican and tex-mex chain. Great value, huge portions, low prices, huge menu, good food and strong margaritas. Drive-thru or dine-in.
What more could you ask for? Donuts and homemade breakfast tacos in one place! Drive thru or dine in, pretty much always a line either way. Closes early afternoon.
21 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Original Donut Shop
3307 Fredericksburg Rd
21 місцеві жителі рекомендують
What more could you ask for? Donuts and homemade breakfast tacos in one place! Drive thru or dine in, pretty much always a line either way. Closes early afternoon.
Nearby homey coffee shop, great espresso drinks, wifi, comfy furniture. Also serve homemade baked goods and sandwiches.
6 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Aspen's Brew Coffee, Cafe & Catering
11255 Huebner Rd
6 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Nearby homey coffee shop, great espresso drinks, wifi, comfy furniture. Also serve homemade baked goods and sandwiches.
A San Antonio institution since the 1930s. Small, casual diner, known for their chicken fried steak. Classic "greasy spoon".
12 місцеві жителі рекомендують
De Wese's Tip Top Cafe
2814 Fredericksburg Rd
12 місцеві жителі рекомендують
A San Antonio institution since the 1930s. Small, casual diner, known for their chicken fried steak. Classic "greasy spoon".
Excellent Greek food, with yummy bread served at the table with olive oil for dipping. Great service.
35 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Pasha Mediterranean Grill
9339 Wurzbach Rd
35 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Excellent Greek food, with yummy bread served at the table with olive oil for dipping. Great service.
San Antonio-based chain of BBQ and fried chicken fame. With the exception of the smoked chicken I am personally not a huge fan of the BBQ, but the fried chicken is the best!
55 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
1030 E César E. Chávez Blvd
55 місцеві жителі рекомендують
San Antonio-based chain of BBQ and fried chicken fame. With the exception of the smoked chicken I am personally not a huge fan of the BBQ, but the fried chicken is the best!
One of the best BBQ places in town, but go early, they sell out fast! Don't miss the peach cobbler.
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The Big Bib BBQ
104 Lanark Dr
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
One of the best BBQ places in town, but go early, they sell out fast! Don't miss the peach cobbler.
Local inexpensive quality seafood, this is the original location, there is also one closer to our house. Casual place, order at counter, limited table service. Can't go wrong here!
16 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Sea Island Shrimp House
10303 Interstate 10
16 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Local inexpensive quality seafood, this is the original location, there is also one closer to our house. Casual place, order at counter, limited table service. Can't go wrong here!
Italian-owned local place. Great pizza, calzones and salads, very small, casual place, mostly take-out. Very close to the house. Inexpensive.
Sapore's Pizza
2211 Northwest Military Highway
Italian-owned local place. Great pizza, calzones and salads, very small, casual place, mostly take-out. Very close to the house. Inexpensive.
Delicious gyro sandwiches, try the Zeus-size, big enough for 2 for about $10. Pleasant casual dining area, also close to the house, good for takeout.
Papouli's Greek Grill
11224 Huebner Road
Delicious gyro sandwiches, try the Zeus-size, big enough for 2 for about $10. Pleasant casual dining area, also close to the house, good for takeout.
So far BEST tacos I've had in this town. Voted best tacos in 2016 SA Current reader poll. Drive thru or dine in.
Pepe's Tacos N Salsa
12820 Jones Maltsberger Rd
So far BEST tacos I've had in this town. Voted best tacos in 2016 SA Current reader poll. Drive thru or dine in.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar/restaurant inside Hotel Havana. Romantic setting overlooking the river, but off the beaten path. Intimate bar in basement. Excellent happy hour. Superb cuban-influenced food.
60 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Ocho
1015 Navarro St
60 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Bar/restaurant inside Hotel Havana. Romantic setting overlooking the river, but off the beaten path. Intimate bar in basement. Excellent happy hour. Superb cuban-influenced food.

Sightseeing

TOP PICK! "The Saga", an artistic musical video of the history of San Antonio, displayed on the cathedral facade . 20-min, various show times (after dark). See mainplaza.org for details.
108 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Катедра Сан-Фернандо-де-Бексар
115 Main Plaza
108 місцеві жителі рекомендують
TOP PICK! "The Saga", an artistic musical video of the history of San Antonio, displayed on the cathedral facade . 20-min, various show times (after dark). See mainplaza.org for details.
Nice quiet northern section of the Riverwalk, with native plantings, hanging fish art, etc. Great daytime walk or bike ride. Easy parking/access from Brooklyn St. Can also access river taxi here.
25 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Museum Reach
Museum Reach
25 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Nice quiet northern section of the Riverwalk, with native plantings, hanging fish art, etc. Great daytime walk or bike ride. Easy parking/access from Brooklyn St. Can also access river taxi here.
Lovely park and location of hemisfair tower.
122 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Hemisfair
122 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Lovely park and location of hemisfair tower.

Everything Else

Biggest, best farmer's market in town. Open Sat-Sun. Free parking. Several restaurants on site. You can also access northern end of riverwalk and river taxi from the Pearl.
115 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl Pkwy
115 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Biggest, best farmer's market in town. Open Sat-Sun. Free parking. Several restaurants on site. You can also access northern end of riverwalk and river taxi from the Pearl.

Parks & Nature

Huge, tree-filled park in the center of town. Also great picnic spot and near the zoo.
208 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's St
208 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Huge, tree-filled park in the center of town. Also great picnic spot and near the zoo.
Nice hilly walking/running park, with multiple trails of varying length and difficulty. Easily accessed just off I-10 on the edge of town.
99 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Friedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa Dr
99 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Nice hilly walking/running park, with multiple trails of varying length and difficulty. Easily accessed just off I-10 on the edge of town.
Huge park with many kike and bike trails, bird watching
118 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Державний каньйон природних зон
12861 Galm Rd
118 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Huge park with many kike and bike trails, bird watching

Arts & Culture

Great family-friendly science and natural history museum including exhibits of Texas history.
421 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Музей Вітте
3801 Broadway
421 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Great family-friendly science and natural history museum including exhibits of Texas history.
Wonderful historic modern art museum of modern art on lovely grounds. First modern art museum in Texas.
346 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Музей Макней
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
346 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Wonderful historic modern art museum of modern art on lovely grounds. First modern art museum in Texas.

Essentials

Closest grocery to our house (5 min away), this HEB carries everything you might need, and also specializes in catering to the local Jewish community with a huge selection of Kosher items.
HEB Alon MARKET
8503 Northwest Military Highway
Closest grocery to our house (5 min away), this HEB carries everything you might need, and also specializes in catering to the local Jewish community with a huge selection of Kosher items.
If you haven't been to a Trader Joe's, check it out. This one is located in a large shopping center just off Hwy 281, near downtown.
69 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Trader Joe's
350 E Basse Rd
69 місцеві жителі рекомендують
If you haven't been to a Trader Joe's, check it out. This one is located in a large shopping center just off Hwy 281, near downtown.