Guidebook for San Antonio
Drinks & Nightlife
Not only is it literally at the end of our block, the food and drink selection is devine! It's great for lunch, but it really shines in the evening, when the locals gather. I highly recommend their artisan pizzas!
127 locals recommend
Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveNot only is it literally at the end of our block, the food and drink selection is devine! It's great for lunch, but it really shines in the evening, when the locals gather. I highly recommend their artisan pizzas!
Bar, venue, and vegan restaurant all in one. I've seen some amazing conjunto tejano music here. If you want to see how the locals do it, this is the place.
25 locals recommend
La Botanica
Bar, venue, and vegan restaurant all in one. I've seen some amazing conjunto tejano music here. If you want to see how the locals do it, this is the place.
Food Scene
This is definitely my favorite place to get a burger. Everything on the menu is amazing, but the burgers are the bomb! Lunch is a must for this restaurant, but at night it's an awesome bar, too! Wednesdays are $5 cheese burgers
31 locals recommend
Bombay Bicycle Club
3506 N St Mary's StThis is definitely my favorite place to get a burger. Everything on the menu is amazing, but the burgers are the bomb! Lunch is a must for this restaurant, but at night it's an awesome bar, too! Wednesdays are $5 cheese burgers
It doesn't look very different than any other Mexican restaurant, but inside they do something amazing. Two words: brisket tacos; mind-blowing. It's only open for lunch, and you'll have to get there early as it fills up fast.
31 locals recommend
Garcia's Mexican Food To Go
842 Fredericksburg RdIt doesn't look very different than any other Mexican restaurant, but inside they do something amazing. Two words: brisket tacos; mind-blowing. It's only open for lunch, and you'll have to get there early as it fills up fast.
You want a true San Antonio taco? Go here. It's a staple for the bar scene, but don't expect anything fancy. It's a taco truck with the best street tacos in town. Open late late late.
6 locals recommend
Tacos El Regio St Mary’s
2726 N St Mary's StYou want a true San Antonio taco? Go here. It's a staple for the bar scene, but don't expect anything fancy. It's a taco truck with the best street tacos in town. Open late late late.
Here's the classic San Antonio experience. Mariachis, tacos, margaritas... it's got it all. Mi Ti's (as we call it) has been around since 1941 and it's a staple for tourists and local families alike. Also it's open 24 hours! Be sure to stop in the panaderia (bakery) for some traditional treats to take home.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowHere's the classic San Antonio experience. Mariachis, tacos, margaritas... it's got it all. Mi Ti's (as we call it) has been around since 1941 and it's a staple for tourists and local families alike. Also it's open 24 hours! Be sure to stop in the panaderia (bakery) for some traditional treats to take home.
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StAwesome BBQ in a little hole in the wall. Try the burnt tips!
Carmens de la Calle
(the map only shows the old location so I have to do it like this)
Full disclosure: I work here. But let me tell you, it is fantastic! The Paella is to die for. Fridays are flamenco nights, too! An amazing meal plus live entertainment; this is San Antonio at its coolest.
320 N Flores St
320 North Flores StreetCarmens de la Calle
(the map only shows the old location so I have to do it like this)
Full disclosure: I work here. But let me tell you, it is fantastic! The Paella is to die for. Fridays are flamenco nights, too! An amazing meal plus live entertainment; this is San Antonio at its coolest.
Arts & Culture
The SAMA, among collections from around the world, has one of the most comprehensive collections of Latin American art in the United States. The museum is situated right on the Riverwalk. Admission is free on Tuesdays!
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveThe SAMA, among collections from around the world, has one of the most comprehensive collections of Latin American art in the United States. The museum is situated right on the Riverwalk. Admission is free on Tuesdays!
Everything Else
The iconic Pearl Brewery is a thriving center for everything from amazing food to great shopping to local culture. There are many restaurants that are owned and staffed by the Culinary Institute nearby. It's a must for any visitor to check out and walk around!
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyThe iconic Pearl Brewery is a thriving center for everything from amazing food to great shopping to local culture. There are many restaurants that are owned and staffed by the Culinary Institute nearby. It's a must for any visitor to check out and walk around!
Parks & Nature
Long trails under glorious oak and pecan trees. Follows the river, and there's decent fishing. The zoo and golf course are nearby. Plenty of barbecue pits so the whole family can enjoy.
208 locals recommend
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StLong trails under glorious oak and pecan trees. Follows the river, and there's decent fishing. The zoo and golf course are nearby. Plenty of barbecue pits so the whole family can enjoy.
Absolute natural beauty. A must for nature-lovers. Regularly hosts events for the community.
55 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens station
Absolute natural beauty. A must for nature-lovers. Regularly hosts events for the community.
Woodlawn Lake Park
1103 Cincinnati AveWalking trails around Woodlawn Lake
Essentials
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg Road