Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Offbeat counter-serve kitchen & bar for big plates of high-end eats served in a funky outside space.
59 locals recommend
The Luxury
103 E Jones AveOffbeat counter-serve kitchen & bar for big plates of high-end eats served in a funky outside space.
Chic eatery serving American fare in an old-world setting with a cocktail lounge, patio & live jazz.
47 locals recommend
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston StChic eatery serving American fare in an old-world setting with a cocktail lounge, patio & live jazz.
Lively Market Square eatery with sizzling fajitas, seafood, margaritas, mariachis & patio dining.
22 locals recommend
La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar
120 Produce RowLively Market Square eatery with sizzling fajitas, seafood, margaritas, mariachis & patio dining.
Landmark Mexican cafe & bakery with classic fare, margaritas & mariachis in festive digs open 24/7.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowLandmark Mexican cafe & bakery with classic fare, margaritas & mariachis in festive digs open 24/7.
New American bistro with wood-grilled steaks, seafood, table side guacamole, cocktails & a patio.
73 locals recommend
Boudro's
421 East Commerce StreetNew American bistro with wood-grilled steaks, seafood, table side guacamole, cocktails & a patio.
Good coffee right up the street. Beans are roasted in-house and there is a selection of locally made baked goods.
23 locals recommend
White Elephant Coffee Company
110 W Carolina StGood coffee right up the street. Beans are roasted in-house and there is a selection of locally made baked goods.
La Tuna
100 Probandt StFun spot to dine inside or out. Tex-Mex and American classics.
New American cuisine with a Mediterranean flair in a variety of appetizers, entrees and "small plates.
76 locals recommend
Feast
1024 S Alamo StNew American cuisine with a Mediterranean flair in a variety of appetizers, entrees and "small plates.
Local. Best burgers. Less that a mile from the building. Drive through or dine in. Breakfast served until 11am. Open til 10pm.
86 locals recommend
Whataburger
3130 BroadwayLocal. Best burgers. Less that a mile from the building. Drive through or dine in. Breakfast served until 11am. Open til 10pm.
Local outdoor dining and drinks. Family friendly. Dog friendly. Big screen TV's to watch sports. Street food menu: tacos, burgers, nachos, beer, wine....
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StLocal outdoor dining and drinks. Family friendly. Dog friendly. Big screen TV's to watch sports. Street food menu: tacos, burgers, nachos, beer, wine....
Puro San Antonio! Tacos, beer, local. Live music most weekends. Breakfast everyday.
45 locals recommend
The Patio Southtown
1035 S Presa StPuro San Antonio! Tacos, beer, local. Live music most weekends. Breakfast everyday.
Small, white table cloth, full bar. Neighborhood fine dining. You can't miss. Open for dinner.
25 locals recommend
Bite
1012 S Presa StSmall, white table cloth, full bar. Neighborhood fine dining. You can't miss. Open for dinner.
Located in King William. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Home to the Pioneer Flour Mills which was founded by the Guenther family. The restaurant is their former home and sits on the banks of the San Antonio River. Known for their wonderful baked goods.
140 locals recommend
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StLocated in King William. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Home to the Pioneer Flour Mills which was founded by the Guenther family. The restaurant is their former home and sits on the banks of the San Antonio River. Known for their wonderful baked goods.
San Antonio's own chef Mark Bliss is a treasure! This former Magnolia gas station was lovingly restored as restaurant and bar. There is a neat outside patio with a fire pit that has stunning views of the Tower of the America's. The food is perfection. The wine selection is exquisite. A little noisy. Excellent service.
123 locals recommend
Bliss
926 S Presa StSan Antonio's own chef Mark Bliss is a treasure! This former Magnolia gas station was lovingly restored as restaurant and bar. There is a neat outside patio with a fire pit that has stunning views of the Tower of the America's. The food is perfection. The wine selection is exquisite. A little noisy. Excellent service.
King William's newest restaurant. The food is great! The bar is fabulous. It's pretty noisy. This former fire station has been beautifully restored and is worth the visit. Reservations are usually needed. It's a pretty hot spot.
98 locals recommend
Battalion
604 S Alamo StKing William's newest restaurant. The food is great! The bar is fabulous. It's pretty noisy. This former fire station has been beautifully restored and is worth the visit. Reservations are usually needed. It's a pretty hot spot.
Quaint, locally owned. King William Historic District. Funky interiors. Sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches. Coffee, teas beer and wine. Great place to sit and read or work on your laptop.
52 locals recommend
Madhatters Tea House & Cafe
320 Beauregard StQuaint, locally owned. King William Historic District. Funky interiors. Sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches. Coffee, teas beer and wine. Great place to sit and read or work on your laptop.
El Mirador
722 S St Mary's StIconic San Antonio Mexican food located near King William.
Great locally owned restaurant bar in King William Historic District. Open late. Music on Tuesday night and some weekends. Excellent food. Great brunch on Sundays.
114 locals recommend
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StGreat locally owned restaurant bar in King William Historic District. Open late. Music on Tuesday night and some weekends. Excellent food. Great brunch on Sundays.
One of many restaurants in Blue Star. Good food, brew pub with live music most weekends. Local crowd. Bike rentals available.
150 locals recommend
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarOne of many restaurants in Blue Star. Good food, brew pub with live music most weekends. Local crowd. Bike rentals available.
Locally owned. Reasonably priced. Great food. Favorite neighborhood walk in restaurant. Friendly staff.
56 locals recommend
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa StLocally owned. Reasonably priced. Great food. Favorite neighborhood walk in restaurant. Friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
117 locals recommend
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StInspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
Southwestern-inspired New American fare, champagne & cocktails in a chic space with a cozy patio.
34 locals recommend
Zinc Bistro & Bar
207 N Presa StSouthwestern-inspired New American fare, champagne & cocktails in a chic space with a cozy patio.
Right down the block! Lucha Libre themed bar. Locally owned neighborhood bar.
16 locals recommend
El Luchador
622 Roosevelt AveRight down the block! Lucha Libre themed bar. Locally owned neighborhood bar.
Local Brewer, tasting room and kitchen that serves up sandwiches, pasta, and pizza.
52 locals recommend
Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa StLocal Brewer, tasting room and kitchen that serves up sandwiches, pasta, and pizza.
Sightseeing
Home to the Spanish Governor early 1700's. Settled by the original Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands.
22 locals recommend
Spanish Governor's Palace
105 Plaza De ArmasHome to the Spanish Governor early 1700's. Settled by the original Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands.
The Acequia in the Missions area still in operation was built by the Spanish Padres that founded the Missions. The Acequia is an engineering wonder which helped farming in the area, dates back to 1700's
Acequia Park
8500 Mission PkwyThe Acequia in the Missions area still in operation was built by the Spanish Padres that founded the Missions. The Acequia is an engineering wonder which helped farming in the area, dates back to 1700's
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdMission Espada
10040 Espada RdMission San Jose, Espada, Concepcion and the Acequia can be reached by foot or bike via the Mission Reach of the River. Just cross the street and walk along Yellowstone about a block to reach the river. Enjoy the natural beauty of the San Antonio River as you travel to the historic Missions.
80 locals recommend
Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrMission San Jose, Espada, Concepcion and the Acequia can be reached by foot or bike via the Mission Reach of the River. Just cross the street and walk along Yellowstone about a block to reach the river. Enjoy the natural beauty of the San Antonio River as you travel to the historic Missions.
San Antonio's oldest historic neighborhood. Beautiful homes. Fabulous restaurants. Night life. Art scene.
131 locals recommend
King William
San Antonio's oldest historic neighborhood. Beautiful homes. Fabulous restaurants. Night life. Art scene.
The oldest operating cathedral in the United States. The remains of the Heroes of the Alamo are interred at the rear alter. The Saga of Texas art/light show Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free admission, worth seeing!
108 locals recommend
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main PlazaThe oldest operating cathedral in the United States. The remains of the Heroes of the Alamo are interred at the rear alter. The Saga of Texas art/light show Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free admission, worth seeing!
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaRemember the Alamo!
Parks & Nature
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
10750 Pleasanton RdAmazing place to go for Birding!
One of San Antonio's oldest parks. Spend a relaxing day in the park. Bring a picnic basket and make a day of it. Across the street from Mercury Project. The Mission Reach of the River is adjacent to the Park.
18 locals recommend
Roosevelt Park
331 Roosevelt AveOne of San Antonio's oldest parks. Spend a relaxing day in the park. Bring a picnic basket and make a day of it. Across the street from Mercury Project. The Mission Reach of the River is adjacent to the Park.
Walk in the Park. Great for kids. Paletta and gelato shop. Play giant chess. Walk to the Tower. See historic and restored homes. Visit the Institute of Texas Cultures. Bike rentals.
46 locals recommend
Hemisfair Park
434 S Alamo StWalk in the Park. Great for kids. Paletta and gelato shop. Play giant chess. Walk to the Tower. See historic and restored homes. Visit the Institute of Texas Cultures. Bike rentals.
Just a short walk to the trailhead for the San Antonio Mission Hike and Bike trail. Walk or bike along the San Antonio River all the way to the historic Missions (San Jose, Concepcion and Espada). See the acequias. Kayaking is available (seasonal).
12 locals recommend
Mission Hike and Bike Trail
City of Mission Hike and Bike TrailJust a short walk to the trailhead for the San Antonio Mission Hike and Bike trail. Walk or bike along the San Antonio River all the way to the historic Missions (San Jose, Concepcion and Espada). See the acequias. Kayaking is available (seasonal).
Arts & Culture
Southwest School of Art is a nationally-recognized leader in arts education and the only independent college of art in Texas. In addition to BFA degree program, offers studio programs that serve more than 4,000 adults, children and teens each year. Hosts contemporary art exhibitions and produce educational programming for the benefit of the greater San Antonio community, all of which, is provided free and is open to the public.
11 locals recommend
Southwest School of Art
300 Augusta StSouthwest School of Art is a nationally-recognized leader in arts education and the only independent college of art in Texas. In addition to BFA degree program, offers studio programs that serve more than 4,000 adults, children and teens each year. Hosts contemporary art exhibitions and produce educational programming for the benefit of the greater San Antonio community, all of which, is provided free and is open to the public.
Located on the River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art has large collections of ancient Mediterranean art, Asian art and Latin American art with a notable contemporary collection.
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveLocated on the River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art has large collections of ancient Mediterranean art, Asian art and Latin American art with a notable contemporary collection.
1906 Building in the Lone Star Art District. Showcasing local artists monthly in conjunction with Second Saturday openings in the area with emphasis on screenprinters and their artwork.
Benavides Picture Framing
1906 S Flores St1906 Building in the Lone Star Art District. Showcasing local artists monthly in conjunction with Second Saturday openings in the area with emphasis on screenprinters and their artwork.
The McNay Art Museum, named for founder Marion Koogler McNay, is the first museum of modern art in Texas. The museum is a 24-room Spanish Colonial-Revival house turned art museum. At her death in 1950, Marion Koogler left her collection of more than 700 works of art, along with the house, the surrounding 23 acres, and an endowment to establish this unique museum. It is one of the best museums in the country!
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveThe McNay Art Museum, named for founder Marion Koogler McNay, is the first museum of modern art in Texas. The museum is a 24-room Spanish Colonial-Revival house turned art museum. At her death in 1950, Marion Koogler left her collection of more than 700 works of art, along with the house, the surrounding 23 acres, and an endowment to establish this unique museum. It is one of the best museums in the country!
One of San Antonio's oldest and most beautiful theaters. Located right on the River Walk.
16 locals recommend
Aztec Theater
One of San Antonio's oldest and most beautiful theaters. Located right on the River Walk.
San Antonio's oldest and largest atmospheric theatre. Incredibly ornate decor! A must see!
123 locals recommend
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston StSan Antonio's oldest and largest atmospheric theatre. Incredibly ornate decor! A must see!
Wonderful selection of shows big and small. Home of the San Antonio Symphony.
91 locals recommend
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium CirWonderful selection of shows big and small. Home of the San Antonio Symphony.
Blue Star Arts Complex. Walking distance (via the River extension trail way). Food, night life, entertainment, art, bike rentals.
98 locals recommend
Blue Star Coffee
Blue Star Arts Complex. Walking distance (via the River extension trail way). Food, night life, entertainment, art, bike rentals.
Shopping
Local clothing company that includes a parking lot full of vintage Airstreams where you can get a haircut in the Traveler Barbershop, drink coffee from Mila, housed in a Cargo Craft trailer; and hunt for the perfect denim jacket at Grey Moon Vintage. There is also an adventure goods shop (Bexar Goods) specializing in leather accessories, and an old school bus filled with new, modern goods (Redcat). This place is fun!
Richter Goods
2202 BroadwayLocal clothing company that includes a parking lot full of vintage Airstreams where you can get a haircut in the Traveler Barbershop, drink coffee from Mila, housed in a Cargo Craft trailer; and hunt for the perfect denim jacket at Grey Moon Vintage. There is also an adventure goods shop (Bexar Goods) specializing in leather accessories, and an old school bus filled with new, modern goods (Redcat). This place is fun!
"Local flavor since 1883" Former brewery operating from 1883 to 2001. Shopping, dining, green spaces, ampitheater, and more! Always something happening at the Pearl.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl Pkwy"Local flavor since 1883" Former brewery operating from 1883 to 2001. Shopping, dining, green spaces, ampitheater, and more! Always something happening at the Pearl.
Department stores: Macy's, H & M All the typical mall type retailers: Victoria Secret, GAP Restaurants: Dave & Busters, Yard House Across the street from the Convention Center
159 locals recommend
Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce StDepartment stores: Macy's, H & M All the typical mall type retailers: Victoria Secret, GAP Restaurants: Dave & Busters, Yard House Across the street from the Convention Center
Everything Else
Wonderful artisan market featuring shops and galleries that offer handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas.
87 locals recommend
La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita StWonderful artisan market featuring shops and galleries that offer handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas.
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkUniquely San Antonio