Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
the Fairview Coffee Bar & Grub
3428 N St Mary's StOrder 'El Chingon'. You can thank me later. Life changing.
Crepes. Delicious coffee. They have chickens and herbs in their garden on site. *Closed on Sundays.
42 residents recomanen
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery
118 Davis CtCrepes. Delicious coffee. They have chickens and herbs in their garden on site. *Closed on Sundays.
Bombay Bicycle Club
3506 N St Mary's StDelicious burgers. Pool tables. Cool vibe.
This is puro San Antonio at its finest. Enjoy locally sourced food with outdoor seating, live music, and beer. Definitely a must! *try the sweet potato fries, delicious!
191 residents recomanen
The Cove
606 W Cypress StThis is puro San Antonio at its finest. Enjoy locally sourced food with outdoor seating, live music, and beer. Definitely a must! *try the sweet potato fries, delicious!
Reservations recommended. A small restaurant with delicious food. The decor is unique...don't let it discourage you from enjoying this San Antonio gem. *The salmon is delicious, if you like salmon.
25 residents recomanen
Bite
1012 S Presa StReservations recommended. A small restaurant with delicious food. The decor is unique...don't let it discourage you from enjoying this San Antonio gem. *The salmon is delicious, if you like salmon.
Great for a delicious meal. They have oven-fire pizzas and amazing brussel sprouts. Great for a date-night or night out with friends.
89 residents recomanen
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo StGreat for a delicious meal. They have oven-fire pizzas and amazing brussel sprouts. Great for a date-night or night out with friends.
Delicious gelato in heaping helpings. The owner and his wife are awesome--the wife is from Italy. A real gem.
52 residents recomanen
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StDelicious gelato in heaping helpings. The owner and his wife are awesome--the wife is from Italy. A real gem.
They offer a great brunch as well as great night-time hangs. A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
58 residents recomanen
Candlelight Coffeehouse
107 Kings CtThey offer a great brunch as well as great night-time hangs. A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Favorite margaritas in town. Excellent authentic dishes. Amazing service. Top notch.
38 residents recomanen
The Fruteria
1401 S Flores StFavorite margaritas in town. Excellent authentic dishes. Amazing service. Top notch.
Drinks & Nightlife
This dark, underground bar makes you feel like you stepped back in time. Definitely a must-try.
6 residents recomanen
Havana Bar
1015 Navarro StThis dark, underground bar makes you feel like you stepped back in time. Definitely a must-try.
The Mix
2423 N St Mary's StDive bar. Live music.
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StBest frozen margaritas. Sit outside at the bar.
Paramour
102 9th StGreat views of the city from this rooftop bar.
Drink at the bar where Teddy Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders.
17 residents recomanen
Menger Hotel
204 Alamo PlazaDrink at the bar where Teddy Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders.
The quintessential San Antonio spot. Watch the Spurs game on the outdoor screen, get some tacos, have a drink. This is "puro San Antonio".
194 residents recomanen
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StThe quintessential San Antonio spot. Watch the Spurs game on the outdoor screen, get some tacos, have a drink. This is "puro San Antonio".
Everything Else
This dark, underground bar makes you feel like you stepped back in time. Definitely a must-try.
6 residents recomanen
Havana Bar
1015 Navarro StThis dark, underground bar makes you feel like you stepped back in time. Definitely a must-try.
Parks & Nature
It's right across the street! You can visit the zoo, go golfing, relax in the Japanese tea gardens...the park is awesome.
208 residents recomanen
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StIt's right across the street! You can visit the zoo, go golfing, relax in the Japanese tea gardens...the park is awesome.
San Pedro Springs Park
2200 N FloresA spring-fed pool, 2nd oldest park in the U.S.
Arts & Culture
It's a great collection of modern art. The grounds are beautiful too! Free entry on Thursdays after 4.
346 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art McNay
6000 N New Braunfels AveIt's a great collection of modern art. The grounds are beautiful too! Free entry on Thursdays after 4.
It's nice and cool inside and they have an eclectic mix of art from around the world. There is also an awesome cafe overlooking the non-touristy part of the river walk.
352 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de San Antonio
200 W Jones AveIt's nice and cool inside and they have an eclectic mix of art from around the world. There is also an awesome cafe overlooking the non-touristy part of the river walk.
We had a guest from the Netherlands and he recommended this museum.
59 residents recomanen
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StWe had a guest from the Netherlands and he recommended this museum.
Sightseeing
Everyone knows about the Alamo. And it's great. But check out the lesser known missions for a true San Antonio experience. Free to visit.
63 residents recomanen
Mission San Jose
Everyone knows about the Alamo. And it's great. But check out the lesser known missions for a true San Antonio experience. Free to visit.
Feel transported to another part of the world in the Japanese Tea Gardens. You can drive, bike, or walk from our apartment. It's also FREE.
338 residents recomanen
Jardins de tè japonès
3853 N St Mary's StFeel transported to another part of the world in the Japanese Tea Gardens. You can drive, bike, or walk from our apartment. It's also FREE.
A beautiful church and square. There is a free artistic light-show on the outside of the church on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9, 9:30, and 10 p.m.
108 residents recomanen
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main PlazaA beautiful church and square. There is a free artistic light-show on the outside of the church on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9, 9:30, and 10 p.m.
Shopping
They have stores ranging from Tiffany's to Burberry to Lululemon. Mostly known for being ritzy, it's a great place to people watch.
450 residents recomanen
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyThey have stores ranging from Tiffany's to Burberry to Lululemon. Mostly known for being ritzy, it's a great place to people watch.
The Tiny Finch
302 Pearl PkwyA cute shop with accessories from around the world.
Half Price Books
3207 BroadwayGreat books, great prices, within walking distance.