Al’s guidebook
Food & Drink
B&B Smokehouse
2619 Pleasanton Rdthe best BBQ in SA!
Nicha's Comida Mexicana - Southside
3119 Roosevelt Aveauthentic restaurant near Mission San Jose.
Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa Stlocal craft brewery, outdoor patio
Dorcol Distilling Company
1902 S Flores Stlocal craft distillery
Künstler Brewing
302 E Lachapellelocal craft brewery also great menu
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadLocal Grocery Store
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Starlocal craft brewery with great food
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo Stbeer garden in Southtown, great food
Carnitas Lonja
1107 Roosevelt Aveamazing pulled pork tacos
Lala's Gorditas
1600 Roosevelt Avegreat gorditas with a nice outdoor patio
South BBQ & Kitchen
2011 Mission Rdgreat local bbq spot nearby
La Tuna
100 Probandt Stgreat local spot for food and drinks
Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 SE Military DrGreat Puerto Rican cuisine
Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant
1526 SW Military DrGreat Mexican Food. Local Favorite.
Mad Mack's Burger
2933 Roosevelt AveGreat Burgers and Hot Dogs.
Hash Vegan Eats
5007 S Flores Stlocal vegan food spot
Gorditas mi torreón
5201 S Flores Stgreat authentic mexican gorditas
Coffeecionado
502 W Mitchell Stgreat local coffee spot
The Aquaduck Beer Garden
9214 Espada Rdgreat outdoor spot near mission san juan
Dos Sirenos Brewing
231 E Cevallos Stgreat local brewery
Camp Outpost Co.
1811 S Alamo Stnice outdoor spot with great food
Burgerteca
403 Blue Starmexican fusion burgers
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
1030 E César E. Chávez Blvdfast bbq just down the corner
Culebra Meat Market 12
4601 S Flores Stmexican meat market/groceries
Café Azteca
106 Jeffersongreat local coffee spot near mission san jose
Tandem San Antonio
310 Riverside DrSightseeing & Shopping
Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrUNESCO World Heritage Site
Historic local park near San Antonio Riverwalk Mission Reach.
9 locals recommend
Hot Wells Hotel Ruins
South Presa StreetHistoric local park near San Antonio Riverwalk Mission Reach.
Brooks City Base
Thriving mixed used community with several parks and local businesses.
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdUNESCO World Heritage Site
Mission Espada
10040 Espada RdUNESCO World Heritage Site
Mission San Juan station
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dead Tree Books
2815 S Flores StLocal bookstore only a block away.
Mission Reach Paddling Trail Access Point
927 VFW Blvdkayaking on mission reach of riverwalk.
PicaPica Plaza
910 SE Military Drindoor bargain market
The Mission Market Open Air Market
207 W Chavaneaux Rdbargain market, if you have a good eye can catch some good finds.
Mission County Park
6030 Padre Drlocal county park with walking and biking trails
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
10750 Pleasanton Rdbirdwatching and wetland trails
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
One University WayThe Greenline
2532 Sidney Brookslocal park, with amenities for the whole family
Hangar 9
8081 Inner Circle Rdlast standing WWII airplane hangar.
Southtown Vinyl
1112 South Saint Mary's StreetGolfing
Riverside Golf Course
203 McDonaldUse the clubs in game room and hit the course
City advice
Getting around
Take Mission Road to Get To Downtown/Southtown
From Southcross take a left (go north) on Mission Rd for a pleasant drive away from traffic to get downtown.