Guidebook for San Antonio
Essentials
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadLimited offerings, walking/biking distance.
Blue Star Provisions
1414 S Alamo StVery limited offerings.
Food Scene
Open from 7AM to 2AM serves breakfast, mimosas, coffee, lunch, dinner and a full bar. Also free WiFi.
128 residents recomanen
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StOpen from 7AM to 2AM serves breakfast, mimosas, coffee, lunch, dinner and a full bar. Also free WiFi.
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo StGreat 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 residents recomanen
Tommy's Restaurant
8823 Wurzbach RdBEST 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 StreetLa Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StGreat mussels, crepes, steak and frites!
Used to be an old convent. Food is good. Bar is nice. Sometimes they have live bands.
114 residents recomanen
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StUsed to be an old convent. Food is good. Bar is nice. Sometimes they have live bands.
Bliss
926 S Presa StBest 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 residents recomanen
Feast
1024 S Alamo StBetter 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 residents recomanen
Rosario's
722 S Alamo StThe 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 residents recomanen
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowBakery 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 residents recomanen
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo StThere'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 residents recomanen
Alamo Street Eat Bar
609 S Alamo StIf 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 residents recomanen
La Tuna
100 Probandt StIt'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 residents recomanen
Madhatters Tea House & Cafe
320 Beauregard StCups 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 residents recomanen
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StLocated 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.
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyIn the Pearl. Must have macaroons.
Biga on the Banks
203 S St Mary's StSeñor Veggie
620 S Presa StGreat vegetarian options.
The Fruteria
1401 S Flores StGreat drinks here!
Amazing gelato, plus paninis at Blue Star Arts Complex.
52 residents recomanen
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StAmazing gelato, plus paninis at Blue Star Arts Complex.
Sukeban
1420 S Alamo StGreat sushi place in Blue Star Arts Complex.
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StUnique Asian food and craft cocktails. Wings are the best!
Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo StGreat appetizers and margaritas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's StMY 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 StreetMY 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.
Bar America
723 S Alamo StUsually sport on the TVs.
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StLittle bit of Germany in Southtown.
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarI 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 residents recomanen
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StSouthtown enjoys the outdoors and some good food and drink at The Friendly Spot, 943 S Alamo St. Beer and wine only.
The Brooklynite
516 Brooklyn AvenueGarden Bistro Bar
18360 Blanco RdNot 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 residents recomanen
Dorcol Distilling Company
1902 S Flores StUnique 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
La Villita
Shopping, restaurants
River Walk
River WalkThe 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 residents recomanen
Blue Star
Blue StarThe 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 residents recomanen
Jardins de tè japonès
3853 N St Mary's StOriginally 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 residents recomanen
Main Plaza
Main PlazaTop 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 residents recomanen
Plaça del Mercat Històric
514 W Commerce StThings 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 residents recomanen
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyMarket days Sat & Sun 8-1. Lots of shopping and great restaurants.
North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro AveLa Cantera Parkway
La Cantera ParkwayOutdoor shopping mall. Far.
Arts & Culture
El Fort Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaMuseu d'Art de San Antonio
200 W Jones AveMuseu d'Art McNay
6000 N New Braunfels AveWitte Museum
3801 BroadwayMission San Jose
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
Misió Espada
10040 Espada RdOld mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
Old mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
167 residents recomanen
Misió de San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyOld mission. Nice to ride to each if you are able.
Misió Concepció
807 Mission RdOld 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 residents recomanen
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main PlazaBeautiful 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 residents recomanen
Teatre Majestic
224 E Houston StVery beautiful place. Highly recommend catching a show here then hitting up Bohanan's before or after.
Parks & Nature
Hemisfair