Guidebook for San Antonio

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Guidebook for San Antonio

Food Scene

Fine dinning
123 locals recommend
Bliss
926 S Presa St
123 locals recommend
Fine dinning
Authentic interior Mexican cuisine
33 locals recommend
Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary's St
33 locals recommend
Authentic interior Mexican cuisine
Art complex surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops.
19 locals recommend
Blue Star
Blue Star
19 locals recommend
Art complex surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops.
Great way to wake up
98 locals recommend
Blue Star Coffee
98 locals recommend
Great way to wake up
Metropolitan Mexican food
180 locals recommend
Rosario's
722 S Alamo St
180 locals recommend
Metropolitan Mexican food
Light fair n great beverages n sandwiches. Serves High Tea. Great Salmon Sandwich! Also good desserts!
52 locals recommend
Madhatters Tea House & Cafe
320 Beauregard St
52 locals recommend
Light fair n great beverages n sandwiches. Serves High Tea. Great Salmon Sandwich! Also good desserts!
A Sunday Buffett that can not be beat where locals go to avoid cooking at home. They head to great food loud and friendly an authentic Mexican American experience
Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant
1526 SW Military Dr
A Sunday Buffett that can not be beat where locals go to avoid cooking at home. They head to great food loud and friendly an authentic Mexican American experience
cozy and romantic atmosphere, awesome chef! Call for reservations
25 locals recommend
Bite
1012 S Presa St
25 locals recommend
cozy and romantic atmosphere, awesome chef! Call for reservations
The food, no matter what you order, is awesome! And the outdoor beer garden (Mexican style!) is a must see. But includes a cash only beer bar.
87 locals recommend
La Tuna
100 Probandt St
87 locals recommend
The food, no matter what you order, is awesome! And the outdoor beer garden (Mexican style!) is a must see. But includes a cash only beer bar.
Incredible French and Belgian cuisine.
52 locals recommend
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo St
52 locals recommend
Incredible French and Belgian cuisine.
Old style Italian cuisine. Try the carrot cake!
19 locals recommend
La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo St
19 locals recommend
Old style Italian cuisine. Try the carrot cake!
Great happy hour drinks and specials. Nice twist on Mexican food.
48 locals recommend
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St
48 locals recommend
Great happy hour drinks and specials. Nice twist on Mexican food.
Fruit infused Mexican cuisine. Awesome drinks as well.
38 locals recommend
The Fruteria
1401 S Flores St
38 locals recommend
Fruit infused Mexican cuisine. Awesome drinks as well.
Seafood ala Mexicana. Oh so close by!
J. Anthony's Seafood Cafe
3015 S Presa St
Seafood ala Mexicana. Oh so close by!
Where the locals go for seafood!
Camaron Pelado Seafood Restaurant
1113 Pleasanton Rd
Where the locals go for seafood!
Best Sushi in Downtown SA
39 locals recommend
Sushi Zushi
9867 I-10
39 locals recommend
Best Sushi in Downtown SA
The 20 minute drive on 281 north is worth the best home style breakfast in San Antonio. Awesome hash browns, bacon, sausage, and pancakes! Absolutely delicious! Endorsed by Food Network!
128 locals recommend
The Magnolia Pancake Haus
10333 Huebner Rd
128 locals recommend
The 20 minute drive on 281 north is worth the best home style breakfast in San Antonio. Awesome hash browns, bacon, sausage, and pancakes! Absolutely delicious! Endorsed by Food Network!
Delicious menu that features Fusion-/Asian dishes. Our favorites include the General Chow's chicken, the Lamb over Hummus, and any of the appetizers. Not your typical Asian food but a must try.
104 locals recommend
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St
104 locals recommend
Delicious menu that features Fusion-/Asian dishes. Our favorites include the General Chow's chicken, the Lamb over Hummus, and any of the appetizers. Not your typical Asian food but a must try.
This place is owned and operated by a New York family. They make over 16 flavors of gelato in the restaurant. Good pizza!! It's a little "Soup Nazi" but be patient. It is a slice of NYC in SA.
Rio De Gelato
This place is owned and operated by a New York family. They make over 16 flavors of gelato in the restaurant. Good pizza!! It's a little "Soup Nazi" but be patient. It is a slice of NYC in SA.
Also good breakfast and lunch fare. Nice outdoor patio facing the river.
128 locals recommend
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo St
128 locals recommend
Also good breakfast and lunch fare. Nice outdoor patio facing the river.
Old Tex-Mexican Diner. Cheese Enchillada Plate is the best!
14 locals recommend
The Original Blanco Cafe
419 North Saint Mary's Street
14 locals recommend
Old Tex-Mexican Diner. Cheese Enchillada Plate is the best!
As seen on the Food Network, a Texas Diner with Texas SIZED Chicken Fried Steak and Cinnamon Rolls.
28 locals recommend
Lulu's Bakery & Cafe
918 N Main Ave
28 locals recommend
As seen on the Food Network, a Texas Diner with Texas SIZED Chicken Fried Steak and Cinnamon Rolls.
Typical South Texas BBQ. A strawberry cobbler that will make your teeth tingle! Of course there is beer.
1004 S Alamo St
1004 South Alamo Street
Typical South Texas BBQ. A strawberry cobbler that will make your teeth tingle! Of course there is beer.
great sushi and champaign in Southtown blue star complex.
19 locals recommend
Sukeban
1420 S Alamo St
19 locals recommend
great sushi and champaign in Southtown blue star complex.
Great gourmet pizza and over 80 beers on tap
89 locals recommend
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St
89 locals recommend
Great gourmet pizza and over 80 beers on tap
Located in a renovated convent, their specialty are baked goods, fish, and all of the menu is from scratch. Excellent weekend brunch.
114 locals recommend
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 locals recommend
Located in a renovated convent, their specialty are baked goods, fish, and all of the menu is from scratch. Excellent weekend brunch.
Set in a historic home along the river walk serving great breakfast and lunch and tasty baked good. Great second floor gift shop.
140 locals recommend
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther St
140 locals recommend
Set in a historic home along the river walk serving great breakfast and lunch and tasty baked good. Great second floor gift shop.
Great icecream made with several kinds of liquor. Non-alcohol options also available.
18 locals recommend
Boozy's Creamery & Craft
711 S St Mary's St
18 locals recommend
Great icecream made with several kinds of liquor. Non-alcohol options also available.
Best soul food in the city only open for breakfast and lunch brunch on weekends closed Monday's lives on weekends get the meatloaf.
24 locals recommend
Tony G's Soul Food
915 S Hackberry
24 locals recommend
Best soul food in the city only open for breakfast and lunch brunch on weekends closed Monday's lives on weekends get the meatloaf.
great pizza and good pasta dishes served with beer and wine closed on Tuesdays
56 locals recommend
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa St
56 locals recommend
great pizza and good pasta dishes served with beer and wine closed on Tuesdays
Gourmet dining, excellent wine and cocktails all in a modern indoor/outdoor space. A special brunch on Sunday.
76 locals recommend
Feast
1024 S Alamo St
76 locals recommend
Gourmet dining, excellent wine and cocktails all in a modern indoor/outdoor space. A special brunch on Sunday.
great food served tapas style Italian gourmet food
98 locals recommend
Battalion
604 S Alamo St
98 locals recommend
great food served tapas style Italian gourmet food
Hot dogs served here different types of meat from beef to lamb. Excellent bar and it is all housed in an old church! Very cool .
11 locals recommend
Frank
1150 S Alamo St
11 locals recommend
Hot dogs served here different types of meat from beef to lamb. Excellent bar and it is all housed in an old church! Very cool .
A must do for sweet lovers! Great frozen pops with many different flavors and add-ons. Go for a quick and relaxing dessert.
17 locals recommend
Steel City Pops
812 S Alamo St
17 locals recommend
A must do for sweet lovers! Great frozen pops with many different flavors and add-ons. Go for a quick and relaxing dessert.
great burgers from beef, bison, and lamb. Try the complimentary beans. The sides of onion rings, tots, or fries are huge and can be shared. Tell Randy we sent you!
6 locals recommend
Burger Culture
801 S Presa St
6 locals recommend
great burgers from beef, bison, and lamb. Try the complimentary beans. The sides of onion rings, tots, or fries are huge and can be shared. Tell Randy we sent you!
As seen on "Dives, Diners, and drive-ins", this Great Mexican pastry shop has the best Tequilla Crossaints and sandwich's and impressive bakery.
60 locals recommend
La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston St
60 locals recommend
As seen on "Dives, Diners, and drive-ins", this Great Mexican pastry shop has the best Tequilla Crossaints and sandwich's and impressive bakery.
pork roasted at it best. you can buy by the pound or in a generous taco with all the fixings. Literally right across the street on Roosevelt. Tell them we sent you!
21 locals recommend
Carnitas Lonja
1107 Roosevelt Ave
21 locals recommend
pork roasted at it best. you can buy by the pound or in a generous taco with all the fixings. Literally right across the street on Roosevelt. Tell them we sent you!
closest super market with gas station. Small but has everything you need. Great beer and wine section. Great $10 happy hour special of extra large pizza and two draft beers.
354 locals recommend
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg Road
354 locals recommend
closest super market with gas station. Small but has everything you need. Great beer and wine section. Great $10 happy hour special of extra large pizza and two draft beers.
A Mexican twist on the burger. You can get it with queso, mole, or al pastor. Great drinks and ice cream shop!
41 locals recommend
Burgerteca
403 Blue Star
41 locals recommend
A Mexican twist on the burger. You can get it with queso, mole, or al pastor. Great drinks and ice cream shop!
A great limited menu and a beautiful southtown bar. The menu items are fabulous including chicken curry, gormet pizzas, tasty soups, and a great burger!
32 locals recommend
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's St
32 locals recommend
A great limited menu and a beautiful southtown bar. The menu items are fabulous including chicken curry, gormet pizzas, tasty soups, and a great burger!

Arts & Culture

Great exhibits
150 locals recommend
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
150 locals recommend
Great exhibits
Great rentals and buys
36 locals recommend
Blue Star Provisions
1414 S Alamo St
36 locals recommend
Great rentals and buys
For conventions
48 locals recommend
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 E Market St
48 locals recommend
For conventions
For all things San Antonio ! Walk along this historic cobble stone streets for art galleries, jewelry, and street food.
91 locals recommend
La Villita
91 locals recommend
For all things San Antonio ! Walk along this historic cobble stone streets for art galleries, jewelry, and street food.
Go spurs go
110 locals recommend
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center Parkway
110 locals recommend
Go spurs go
Where the locals play
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce St
188 locals recommend
Where the locals play
Sports and concerts
123 locals recommend
Alamodome
100 Montana St
123 locals recommend
Sports and concerts
A two minute drive to this historic theatre. Great for theatre and music shows and concerts.
123 locals recommend
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
123 locals recommend
A two minute drive to this historic theatre. Great for theatre and music shows and concerts.
McAllister Auditorium and McCreless Theatre for music, dance, and theatre events. 210-486-0255. Ask for Rosie
6 locals recommend
San Antonio College
1819 N Main Ave
6 locals recommend
McAllister Auditorium and McCreless Theatre for music, dance, and theatre events. 210-486-0255. Ask for Rosie
Mexican-American art gallery.
Gallista Gallery
1913 S Flores St
Mexican-American art gallery.
Feel the beat of the drums of San Antonio's premiere Brazilian Carnaval dance and music group. Also great film festivals throughout the year.
Urban-15 Group
2500 S Presa St
Feel the beat of the drums of San Antonio's premiere Brazilian Carnaval dance and music group. Also great film festivals throughout the year.

Sightseeing

National historic park. Look for the famous Rose Window.
234 locals recommend
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose Dr
234 locals recommend
National historic park. Look for the famous Rose Window.
Mission reach extension a two minute walk away
114 locals recommend
River Walk
River Walk
114 locals recommend
Mission reach extension a two minute walk away
For all things Texas
46 locals recommend
Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez Blvd
46 locals recommend
For all things Texas
Great basement
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
879 locals recommend
Great basement
Venue for music and cultural events.
6 locals recommend
Main Plaza
Main Plaza
6 locals recommend
Venue for music and cultural events.

Shopping

All the shopping you need. It's a mall...
14 locals recommend
Blimpie
849 E Commerce St
14 locals recommend
All the shopping you need. It's a mall...
Convenient, walking distance, Hours 9-9 daily
14 locals recommend
Dollar General
2701 S Presa St
14 locals recommend
Convenient, walking distance, Hours 9-9 daily

Everything Else

conveniently located
21 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
808 S St Mary's St
21 locals recommend
conveniently located
Historic theatre in the heart of downtown.
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
226 N St Mary's St
Historic theatre in the heart of downtown.
One of the oldest sanctuaries in the country. Mass held daily.
108 locals recommend
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
115 Main Plaza
108 locals recommend
One of the oldest sanctuaries in the country. Mass held daily.

Drinks & Nightlife

Awesome fun hangout for the entire family. Outdoor movie nights and Spurs games!
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
194 locals recommend
Awesome fun hangout for the entire family. Outdoor movie nights and Spurs games!
Our newest brewery in the neighborhood! You can get a tour, drink a pint, or try a "flight" of beer. No food served but you can bring in your own! Biergarten with picnic tables and local art.
52 locals recommend
Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa St
52 locals recommend
Our newest brewery in the neighborhood! You can get a tour, drink a pint, or try a "flight" of beer. No food served but you can bring in your own! Biergarten with picnic tables and local art.
Every beer is delicious and they make their own Brandy. This brewstillery is named for their grandfather's neighborhood in Sarjevo. Fun patio scene and by many art galleries.
25 locals recommend
Dorcol Distilling Company
1902 S Flores St
25 locals recommend
Every beer is delicious and they make their own Brandy. This brewstillery is named for their grandfather's neighborhood in Sarjevo. Fun patio scene and by many art galleries.
Great variety of IPA and craft beers. They also serve food/snacks.
48 locals recommend
Künstler Brewing
302 E Lachapelle
48 locals recommend
Great variety of IPA and craft beers. They also serve food/snacks.