Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Offbeat counter-serve kitchen & bar for big plates of high-end eats served in a funky outside space.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Boudro's
421 East Commerce StreetNew American bistro with wood-grilled steaks, seafood, table side guacamole, cocktails & a patio.
La Tuna
100 Probandt StFun spot to dine inside or out. Tex-Mex and American classics.
Local outdoor dining and drinks. Family friendly. Dog friendly. Big screen TV's to watch sports. Street food menu: tacos, burgers, nachos, beer, wine....
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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....
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Charming, cozy BYOB serving market-fresh, health-conscious lunches with vegan & paleo options.
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Pharm Table
611 South Presa StreetCharming, cozy BYOB serving market-fresh, health-conscious lunches with vegan & paleo options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
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The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StInspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
Local Brewer, tasting room and kitchen that serves up sandwiches, pasta, and pizza.
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Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa StLocal Brewer, tasting room and kitchen that serves up sandwiches, pasta, and pizza.
The Cherrity Bar
302 Montana StThe Dakota East Side Ice House
433 S HackberrySightseeing
Home to the Spanish Governor early 1700's. Settled by the original Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands.
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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 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.
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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.
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdMission Espada station
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!
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Kathedraal van San Fernando
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!
San Antonio's oldest historic neighborhood. Beautiful homes. Fabulous restaurants. Night life. Art scene.
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King William
San Antonio's oldest historic neighborhood. Beautiful homes. Fabulous restaurants. Night life. Art scene.
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaRemember the Alamo!
Parks & Nature
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
10750 Pleasanton RdAmazing place to go for Birding!
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Tobin Center voor de Podiumkunsten
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.
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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.
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Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyLocal flavor since 1883" Former brewery operating from 1883 to 2001. Shopping, dining, green spaces, ampitheater, and more! Always something happening at the Pearl.
Wonderful artisan market featuring shops and galleries that offer handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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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.
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
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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
Essentials
Located in a restored/reclaimed rock quarry. Specializes in selling food products without artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats.
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Whole Foods Market
255 E Basse RdLocated in a restored/reclaimed rock quarry. Specializes in selling food products without artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats.
Upscale grocery store with quite literally something for everyone.
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Central Market
4821 BroadwayUpscale grocery store with quite literally something for everyone.
A bit out of the way but not too far. The triple ginger snaps are worth it.
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Trader Joe's
350 E Basse RdA bit out of the way but not too far. The triple ginger snaps are worth it.
Small grocery store with everything you might need. Great handmade artisan pizza (2 free beers with an order while you wait). Gas pumps. Great wine and beer selections. All the essentials.
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H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadSmall grocery store with everything you might need. Great handmade artisan pizza (2 free beers with an order while you wait). Gas pumps. Great wine and beer selections. All the essentials.
Clothesline Cleaners
1006 S St Mary's StNatural and environmentally safe dry cleaning and laundry.