Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Every Wednesday night is Karaoke Night 7pm-11pm
Happy Hour M-F 3pm -7pm
9 locals recommend
Tomatillos Cafe Y Cantina
1827 North Loop 1604 EastEvery Wednesday night is Karaoke Night 7pm-11pm
Happy Hour M-F 3pm -7pm
This place is my favorite for sweets and even for a light lunch. They have some of the best sandwiches. My favorite drink is the half hibiscus tea, half lemonade.
44 locals recommend
Bird Bakery
5912 BroadwayThis place is my favorite for sweets and even for a light lunch. They have some of the best sandwiches. My favorite drink is the half hibiscus tea, half lemonade.
Located within the Pearl Brewery. Bakery Lorraine is a bakeshop set in a remodeled home, serving sandwiches & an array of cookies, tarts, muffins & more. Great Brunching spot.
152 locals recommend
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyLocated within the Pearl Brewery. Bakery Lorraine is a bakeshop set in a remodeled home, serving sandwiches & an array of cookies, tarts, muffins & more. Great Brunching spot.
A hole in the wall popular among the locals. Known for its Pho and Vietnam cuisine.
6 locals recommend
Viet-Nam Restaurant
3244 BroadwayA hole in the wall popular among the locals. Known for its Pho and Vietnam cuisine.
Eco-friendly spot serving a wide range of vegetarian, vegan & kosher fare in a bright, buzzy space.
63 locals recommend
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse RoadEco-friendly spot serving a wide range of vegetarian, vegan & kosher fare in a bright, buzzy space.
The pizza is great but what's even better is the Buy one Get one free always. Buy any medium regular priced pizza and get the second one free.
18 locals recommend
Pizza Classics
3440 N St Mary's StThe pizza is great but what's even better is the Buy one Get one free always. Buy any medium regular priced pizza and get the second one free.
Casual cafe/music venue with burgers, beer & cocktails, plus a wide range of local & touring acts.
56 locals recommend
Sam's Burger Joint
330 E Grayson StCasual cafe/music venue with burgers, beer & cocktails, plus a wide range of local & touring acts.
Parks & Nature
Brackenridge Park is the perfect day out for family and friends. Take a stroll through the trees, feed the ducks along the San Antonio River, or enjoy a picnic on the lawn.
208 locals recommend
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StBrackenridge Park is the perfect day out for family and friends. Take a stroll through the trees, feed the ducks along the San Antonio River, or enjoy a picnic on the lawn.
Scenic park from 1901 with stone bridges, a waterfall, koi ponds, a pagoda & the Jingu House Cafe.
338 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StScenic park from 1901 with stone bridges, a waterfall, koi ponds, a pagoda & the Jingu House Cafe.
Arts & Culture
This museum is located in an old 1929 mansion with a modern addition. The museum lawn is stunning and a great spot to just sit and relax. Children and Teens get free admission into the museum and its $20 for adults. Senior, Military and Student ID discounts are available.
Free general Admission on Thursday nights (4pm-9pm)
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveThis museum is located in an old 1929 mansion with a modern addition. The museum lawn is stunning and a great spot to just sit and relax. Children and Teens get free admission into the museum and its $20 for adults. Senior, Military and Student ID discounts are available.
Free general Admission on Thursday nights (4pm-9pm)
The DoSeum is a great Children's museum. Lots of fun activities for the kids.
328 locals recommend
The DoSeum
2800 BroadwayThe DoSeum is a great Children's museum. Lots of fun activities for the kids.
One of my favorite museums in San Antonio. A great place to check out the Dinosaurs and so much more!
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayOne of my favorite museums in San Antonio. A great place to check out the Dinosaurs and so much more!
Essentials
Central Market
4821 BroadwayEntertainment & Activities
Sprawling zoo with 750 species (from alligators to zebras), cage-less habitats, exhibits & a train.
568 locals recommend
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StSprawling zoo with 750 species (from alligators to zebras), cage-less habitats, exhibits & a train.
Shopping
It once functioned as a cement factory until it was abandoned. Since then it has been redeveloped into a thriving market. Great spot for shopping and restaurants.
162 locals recommend
Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse Rd It once functioned as a cement factory until it was abandoned. Since then it has been redeveloped into a thriving market. Great spot for shopping and restaurants.
Weekends are the most exciting! The Market Square is Mexican shopping area boasting 100 shops over 3-blocks, with apparel, handcrafts & food galore.
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StWeekends are the most exciting! The Market Square is Mexican shopping area boasting 100 shops over 3-blocks, with apparel, handcrafts & food galore.
Located north of downtown San Antonio, the Pearl provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination.
Check out the Farmers Market on Saturdays, 9am - 1 pm. Sundays, 10am - 2pm. Live Music, lots of vendors and plenty of good food.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyLocated north of downtown San Antonio, the Pearl provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination.
Check out the Farmers Market on Saturdays, 9am - 1 pm. Sundays, 10am - 2pm. Live Music, lots of vendors and plenty of good food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sleek bar emphasizing classic cocktails served to a buzzy crowd in a modern-industrial setting.
50 locals recommend
Blue Box Bar
312 Pearl PkwySleek bar emphasizing classic cocktails served to a buzzy crowd in a modern-industrial setting.
Located in the cellar of the Hotel Emma, a converted 19th-century brewery, this Tobin Hill bar offers a sprawling, decadent space to lounge on plush leather banquettes under bold chandeliers (hung from the 25-foot ceilings) and enjoy classic cocktails, craft beer, wine and select nibbles.
---The Zagat Review
49 locals recommend
Sternewirth
136 E Grayson StLocated in the cellar of the Hotel Emma, a converted 19th-century brewery, this Tobin Hill bar offers a sprawling, decadent space to lounge on plush leather banquettes under bold chandeliers (hung from the 25-foot ceilings) and enjoy classic cocktails, craft beer, wine and select nibbles.
---The Zagat Review