Stella's San Antonio Guidebook
Food scene
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkPete's Tako House
502 Brooklyn AveGreat Tacos!
Neighborhood tacos -As seen on Netflix series “Taco Chronicles”, this humble taco shop makes wonderful eats. It’s walkable from the house or just a minute-ish away by car.
16 locals recommend
Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E Houston StNeighborhood tacos -As seen on Netflix series “Taco Chronicles”, this humble taco shop makes wonderful eats. It’s walkable from the house or just a minute-ish away by car.
Authentic Spanish tapas. Live music on the weekends. Amazing wine. Great indoor and outdoor seating areas. Easy 4 min walk from the house.
27 locals recommend
Toro Kitchen + Bar
1142 E Commerce StAuthentic Spanish tapas. Live music on the weekends. Amazing wine. Great indoor and outdoor seating areas. Easy 4 min walk from the house.
Healthy, sustainable fare in a casual setting in Southtown. On Sundays they have a free fitness class in the garden and brunch with dj playing music.
26 locals recommend
The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's StHealthy, sustainable fare in a casual setting in Southtown. On Sundays they have a free fitness class in the garden and brunch with dj playing music.
Coffee, food truck style. Tasty Latin flavor inspired takes on typical coffee drinks, like horchata lattes. Yummy.
Kulture kafe
1112 S St Mary's StCoffee, food truck style. Tasty Latin flavor inspired takes on typical coffee drinks, like horchata lattes. Yummy.
Great burgers right off East Commerce. You can walk here from the house.
33 locals recommend
Mark's Outing
1624 E Commerce StGreat burgers right off East Commerce. You can walk here from the house.
Maverick is a cocktail bar on St. Mary’s St. They have a nice Sunday brunch, too. Short drive.
53 locals recommend
Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StMaverick is a cocktail bar on St. Mary’s St. They have a nice Sunday brunch, too. Short drive.
Interesting cocktails, small plates, and noodles. Casual little place just few minutes walk from the house. Free edamame appetizer for first time guests, so make sure to tell them it’s your first time there.
39 locals recommend
The Cherrity Bar
302 Montana StInteresting cocktails, small plates, and noodles. Casual little place just few minutes walk from the house. Free edamame appetizer for first time guests, so make sure to tell them it’s your first time there.
Nondescript, casual, healthy eats just a 1 minute-ish walk from the house. It’s tiny.
45 locals recommend
Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry StNondescript, casual, healthy eats just a 1 minute-ish walk from the house. It’s tiny.
Walk to the freestyle kitchen of Chef Jŭngsūk “Sue” Kim. Seasonal and ever changing menu that foodies will enjoy.
9 locals recommend
The Magpie
1602 E Houston StWalk to the freestyle kitchen of Chef Jŭngsūk “Sue” Kim. Seasonal and ever changing menu that foodies will enjoy.
Reese Bros Barbecue
906 Hoefgen AvenueGREAT BBQ. 4 min Uber or 20 min walk to Southtown.
A great urban winery in Hemisfair if your in the mood for wine flights and charcuterie. 15 min walk or a few minutes by car.
Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery
623 Hemisfair BoulevardA great urban winery in Hemisfair if your in the mood for wine flights and charcuterie. 15 min walk or a few minutes by car.
Pharm Table
611 South Presa StreetHealthy farm to table eats. 7 min Uber or 27 min walk.
Omgerd…the ramen here! Easy walk from the house. I love the cocktails too. They also have sushi on Friday snd Saturday night. Check hours before you go as they aren’t open everyday.
Suck It Asian Kitchen
Omgerd…the ramen here! Easy walk from the house. I love the cocktails too. They also have sushi on Friday snd Saturday night. Check hours before you go as they aren’t open everyday.
Local pub for cocktails and pub food. Easy walk from the house and great cocktails and beers.
32 locals recommend
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's StLocal pub for cocktails and pub food. Easy walk from the house and great cocktails and beers.
Award winning Mexican bakery that also serves great food. It’s around 15 min or so walk from the house. Be prepared to wait in line for a seat. Really great if you like or want to try Mexican sweetbreads.
60 locals recommend
La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston StAward winning Mexican bakery that also serves great food. It’s around 15 min or so walk from the house. Be prepared to wait in line for a seat. Really great if you like or want to try Mexican sweetbreads.
Yummy brunch with interesting options, like stuffed churros. Walkable from the house and you can enjoy the newly remodeled Hemisfair park.
Box St. All Day Brunch - Hemisfair
Yummy brunch with interesting options, like stuffed churros. Walkable from the house and you can enjoy the newly remodeled Hemisfair park.
Tequila flights, upscale eats, $15 lunch specials. Upscales takes on classic Mexican food. Delicious but more of a date night option. Walkable from the house, tucked into the backside of the shops at St. Paul’s Square.
Cuishe Cocina Mexicana
Tequila flights, upscale eats, $15 lunch specials. Upscales takes on classic Mexican food. Delicious but more of a date night option. Walkable from the house, tucked into the backside of the shops at St. Paul’s Square.
Sightseeing
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdThe Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaSmall gifts, restaurants, and clothing vendors. It’s on the west side of the city, so a bit far for a walk from this listing. I suggest renting a little scooter, Uber, or driving.
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StSmall gifts, restaurants, and clothing vendors. It’s on the west side of the city, so a bit far for a walk from this listing. I suggest renting a little scooter, Uber, or driving.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrMission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrThe Sunday 12:00 mass is a mariachi mass in Spanish
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StThe Saga projection covers 7,000 square feet of light, color and visual narration projected onto the majestic façade of San Fernando Cathedral- the oldest cathedral in the United States. Through the 24-minute journey, it has become a destination for residents, South Texans, national, and international visitors. 9&9:30 pm, Tuesday through Sundays. Free 115 N. Main Plaza
Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
The Saga projection covers 7,000 square feet of light, color and visual narration projected onto the majestic façade of San Fernando Cathedral- the oldest cathedral in the United States. Through the 24-minute journey, it has become a destination for residents, South Texans, national, and international visitors. 9&9:30 pm, Tuesday through Sundays. Free 115 N. Main Plaza
Concerts & Event venue
Enjoy an easy walk from the house to a concert, soccer game, or other event.
If you’re going to a concert at the Alamodome, you can just walk from the house. :-)
123 locals recommend
Alamodome
100 Montana StIf you’re going to a concert at the Alamodome, you can just walk from the house. :-)
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center ParkwayAT&T Center is just a short Uber away
Fun Ways to Get Around
Don’t want to walk? Try these other ways of getting around the city.
Download the B cycle app and check out an e-bike for the day. It’s a great way to see all the missions or ride along the river. $15/day.
Ellis Alley B-Cycle Station
219 Chestnut StreetDownload the B cycle app and check out an e-bike for the day. It’s a great way to see all the missions or ride along the river. $15/day.
Outside of San Antonio
The largest convenience store in America will amaze you! You need a car to get there. It’s a fun combo to do when visiting Gruene.
Buc-ee's
2760 I-35Gruene is a cute old western town about an hour away by car. Live music, Gruene Music Hall, and little shops. Stop at the New Braunfels Buc-ee’s on the way.
173 locals recommend
Gruene
Gruene is a cute old western town about an hour away by car. Live music, Gruene Music Hall, and little shops. Stop at the New Braunfels Buc-ee’s on the way.
Famous concert venue and dance hall where all the country greats have played. You’ll need a car to get to Gruene, it’s about an hour away.
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdFamous concert venue and dance hall where all the country greats have played. You’ll need a car to get to Gruene, it’s about an hour away.
Shopping
A few local shops
For a cowboy hat or boots, head to Paris Hatters. This legendary shop has been family owned since 1917. If you want a Stetson custom fit or some great boots, stop by. They have over 3,500 hats in stock.
Paris Hatters
119 BroadwayFor a cowboy hat or boots, head to Paris Hatters. This legendary shop has been family owned since 1917. If you want a Stetson custom fit or some great boots, stop by. They have over 3,500 hats in stock.
Dance Halls
No-cover country-western dance club with live music by up-and-coming bands.
If you want to learn to two step, this place is about a15 min Uber ride from the house.
9 locals recommend
Thirsty Horse Saloon
2335 NW Military HwyIf you want to learn to two step, this place is about a15 min Uber ride from the house.