Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Local favorites for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee.
Everything is amazing! Try the macaroons and almond croissant.
152 residents recomanen
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyEverything is amazing! Try the macaroons and almond croissant.
The charcuterie is cured in-house. The space is in the beautifully restored former Administration Building at the Pearl Brewery. Don't miss happy hour.
81 residents recomanen
Cured
306 Pearl PkwyThe charcuterie is cured in-house. The space is in the beautifully restored former Administration Building at the Pearl Brewery. Don't miss happy hour.
San Antonio is known for its breakfast tacos. This little local spot is fast and very affordable.
11 residents recomanen
Las Tapatias De Jalisco
1506 S St Mary's StSan Antonio is known for its breakfast tacos. This little local spot is fast and very affordable.
A legitimate Mexican bakery on one of downtown San Antonio's most historic streets. Parking is a challenge downtown. Best bet is in the garage on College Street or in the lot on Houston at Presa Street.
60 residents recomanen
La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston StA legitimate Mexican bakery on one of downtown San Antonio's most historic streets. Parking is a challenge downtown. Best bet is in the garage on College Street or in the lot on Houston at Presa Street.
Delicious gelato and panini made in-house at this spot at Blue Star Arts Complex.
52 residents recomanen
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StDelicious gelato and panini made in-house at this spot at Blue Star Arts Complex.
Great sandwich and pizza shop that's open only Monday-Friday. It's right next door to the Filling Station beer hang out.
25 residents recomanen
Station Cafe
108 King William StGreat sandwich and pizza shop that's open only Monday-Friday. It's right next door to the Filling Station beer hang out.
Deliciously simple menu that focuses on local ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the stunningly beautiful Hotel Emma.
56 residents recomanen
Supper
136 E Grayson StDeliciously simple menu that focuses on local ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the stunningly beautiful Hotel Emma.
This restaurant was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for its concept that is part restaurant, car wash and laundry mat, that also offers live music and sustainable, organic and local food.
191 residents recomanen
The Cove
606 W Cypress StThis restaurant was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for its concept that is part restaurant, car wash and laundry mat, that also offers live music and sustainable, organic and local food.
Under-rated barbecue joint on SA's up and coming East Side. Go. Just go. You will thank us.
81 residents recomanen
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StUnder-rated barbecue joint on SA's up and coming East Side. Go. Just go. You will thank us.
Amazing brunch. Stylish space. Great for dinner, too. Reservations recommended.
53 residents recomanen
Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StAmazing brunch. Stylish space. Great for dinner, too. Reservations recommended.
The menu features a vast and amazing selection of Sinaloan ceviches and seafood dishes.
20 residents recomanen
El Bucanero
13802 Embassy RdThe menu features a vast and amazing selection of Sinaloan ceviches and seafood dishes.
Shop from local farmers (within 150 miles) and enjoy breakfast/lunch at The Pearl Farmers Market, 9 am-1 pm Saturdays and 10 am-2 pm Sundays. Do not miss Ming's Things, authentic Chinese street food cuisine. All at the Historic Pearl Brewery.
115 residents recomanen
Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl PkwyShop from local farmers (within 150 miles) and enjoy breakfast/lunch at The Pearl Farmers Market, 9 am-1 pm Saturdays and 10 am-2 pm Sundays. Do not miss Ming's Things, authentic Chinese street food cuisine. All at the Historic Pearl Brewery.
Only 1 mile away, this little friendly coffee shop is great. Light pastries are available.
14 residents recomanen
Poetic Republic Coffee Company
2330 S Presa StOnly 1 mile away, this little friendly coffee shop is great. Light pastries are available.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Esquire Tavern is nationally recognized for its cocktails. It is downtown on the Riverwalk and has the longest bar in Texas. Check out the newly added downstairs for a secluded hideaway. There's a snack menu in both bars.
117 residents recomanen
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StThe Esquire Tavern is nationally recognized for its cocktails. It is downtown on the Riverwalk and has the longest bar in Texas. Check out the newly added downstairs for a secluded hideaway. There's a snack menu in both bars.
This local distillery makes Rakia, an apricot brandy. Taste it by itself and order from the extensive cocktail menu.
25 residents recomanen
Dorcol Distilling Company
1902 S Flores StThis local distillery makes Rakia, an apricot brandy. Taste it by itself and order from the extensive cocktail menu.
Freetail Brewing Co. and tasting room offers their beers on tap. There's a B-Cycle station on site if you want to check out bike to toodle around town.
52 residents recomanen
Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa StFreetail Brewing Co. and tasting room offers their beers on tap. There's a B-Cycle station on site if you want to check out bike to toodle around town.
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StDrink like a local at this classic German beer garden.
Crack open a cold one at the VFW Post 76 -- The Oldest Post in Texas. There's typically live music on the weekends at this post with plenty of outdoor seating near Riverwalk.
25 residents recomanen
VFW Post 76
10 10th StCrack open a cold one at the VFW Post 76 -- The Oldest Post in Texas. There's typically live music on the weekends at this post with plenty of outdoor seating near Riverwalk.
Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StLocal brew on the up-and-coming East Side.
Classic cocktails and a fantastic wine and beer list in an incredible atmosphere.
49 residents recomanen
Sternewirth
136 E Grayson StClassic cocktails and a fantastic wine and beer list in an incredible atmosphere.
One of our favorite local breweries with a wide selection of great beers and friendly staff. Their food is awesome too!
48 residents recomanen
Künstler Brewing
302 E LachapelleOne of our favorite local breweries with a wide selection of great beers and friendly staff. Their food is awesome too!
Sightseeing
"Remember the Alamo!" On March 2, 1836, during the siege of the Alamo, Texas independence was declared. Texas history at its finest.
879 residents recomanen
El Fort Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza"Remember the Alamo!" On March 2, 1836, during the siege of the Alamo, Texas independence was declared. Texas history at its finest.
Essentials
This efficient urban grocery store offers all the essentials, as well as grab-and-go prepared foods. Also has gas pumps.
354 residents recomanen
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadThis efficient urban grocery store offers all the essentials, as well as grab-and-go prepared foods. Also has gas pumps.
Pig Liquors
519 S Presa StOink, oink! Support the local liquor store.
Shopping
Get a sense for the local flavor as you shop for local veggies, wine, and other goods at the Pearl Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. All vendors are located within a 150-mile-radius, selling produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, locally produced cheeses, olive oils, and more.
http://atpearl.com/farmers-market
115 residents recomanen
Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl PkwyGet a sense for the local flavor as you shop for local veggies, wine, and other goods at the Pearl Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. All vendors are located within a 150-mile-radius, selling produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, locally produced cheeses, olive oils, and more.
http://atpearl.com/farmers-market
Arts & Culture
Developed from a grassroots event in July of 1986, Blue Star Contemporary is the first and longest-running nonprofit venue for contemporary art in San Antonio. Typically open Thursday-Sunday. First Friday is a very popular night. It can be fun, but crowded. We recommend the less-crowded first Thursday.
150 residents recomanen
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarDeveloped from a grassroots event in July of 1986, Blue Star Contemporary is the first and longest-running nonprofit venue for contemporary art in San Antonio. Typically open Thursday-Sunday. First Friday is a very popular night. It can be fun, but crowded. We recommend the less-crowded first Thursday.
San Antonio's premiere state-of-the-art venue to catch concerts, musicals, theater and opera.
91 residents recomanen
Tobin Center per a les Arts Escèniques
100 Auditorium CirSan Antonio's premiere state-of-the-art venue to catch concerts, musicals, theater and opera.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Rivercenter 11 with Alamo IMAX
849 E Commerce StIMAX and AMC theater at Rivercenter Mall.
Take in a show and see the beautifully restored Majestic Theatre that is on the National Register of Historical Places.
123 residents recomanen
Teatre Majestic
224 E Houston StTake in a show and see the beautifully restored Majestic Theatre that is on the National Register of Historical Places.