David & Jennifer’s San Antonio Guidebook

Jennifer
David & Jennifer’s San Antonio Guidebook

San Antonio's Best Patios

Refined mainstay from 1932 with classic Tex-Mex, interior Mexican fare, margaritas and a shaded patio.
154 locals raden deze aan
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main Ave
154 locals raden deze aan
Refined mainstay from 1932 with classic Tex-Mex, interior Mexican fare, margaritas and a shaded patio.
Festive eatery with patio seating offering classic Mexican cuisine and made-to-order margaritas.
50 locals raden deze aan
La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
2427 Vance Jackson Road
50 locals raden deze aan
Festive eatery with patio seating offering classic Mexican cuisine and made-to-order margaritas.
Classic San Antonio Upmarket Mexican cuisine with gluten-free and paleo options. Ask for the ranch water.
67 locals raden deze aan
Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine
5800 Broadway
67 locals raden deze aan
Classic San Antonio Upmarket Mexican cuisine with gluten-free and paleo options. Ask for the ranch water.
A for-real ice house. Relaxed, artsy mainstay with burgers, nachos, 􀃓sh tacos, outdoor dining and an adjacent beer garden.
87 locals raden deze aan
La Tuna
100 Probandt St
87 locals raden deze aan
A for-real ice house. Relaxed, artsy mainstay with burgers, nachos, 􀃓sh tacos, outdoor dining and an adjacent beer garden.
Kid-friendly burger joint and beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar, craft brews and live music.
80 locals raden deze aan
Tycoon Flats
2926 N St Mary's St
80 locals raden deze aan
Kid-friendly burger joint and beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar, craft brews and live music.
Storied German singing-society beer garden/club room (open to the public) with live music and events.
29 locals raden deze aan
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida St
29 locals raden deze aan
Storied German singing-society beer garden/club room (open to the public) with live music and events.
A soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor and city views plus a long list of cocktails, wine and beer.
142 locals raden deze aan
Paramour
102 9th St
142 locals raden deze aan
A soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor and city views plus a long list of cocktails, wine and beer.
Chill beer garden with ample indoor and outdoor spaces o􀃔ering beer, cocktails and food truck eats.
69 locals raden deze aan
Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin St
69 locals raden deze aan
Chill beer garden with ample indoor and outdoor spaces o􀃔ering beer, cocktails and food truck eats.
Quirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat and car wash.
191 locals raden deze aan
The Cove
606 W Cypress St
191 locals raden deze aan
Quirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat and car wash.
A very friendly spot. Also see: The Friendly Spot. Rustic tavern with brews, spirits and food truck eats, plus live music, a playground and Sunday brunch.
17 locals raden deze aan
The Pigpen Neighborhood Bar
106 Pershing Avenue
17 locals raden deze aan
A very friendly spot. Also see: The Friendly Spot. Rustic tavern with brews, spirits and food truck eats, plus live music, a playground and Sunday brunch.
Lovely outdoor patio, San Antonio skyline views. Features fresh comfort food – from responsibly grown ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, meals that are good for you and good for the environment.
26 locals raden deze aan
The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's St
26 locals raden deze aan
Lovely outdoor patio, San Antonio skyline views. Features fresh comfort food – from responsibly grown ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, meals that are good for you and good for the environment.
Kid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican and American fare and brunch in a relaxed setting.
194 locals raden deze aan
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
194 locals raden deze aan
Kid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican and American fare and brunch in a relaxed setting.
If you like sitting alone on the River Walk. Casual beer garden serving cold drinks in the VFW's reportedly haunted 110-year-old Victorian home.
25 locals raden deze aan
VFW Post 76
10 10th St
25 locals raden deze aan
If you like sitting alone on the River Walk. Casual beer garden serving cold drinks in the VFW's reportedly haunted 110-year-old Victorian home.
Now called Midnight Swim. Inventive tacos and cocktails in a chill, contemporary space with patio seating and weekday happy hours.
30 locals raden deze aan
Chisme
2403 N St Mary's St
30 locals raden deze aan
Now called Midnight Swim. Inventive tacos and cocktails in a chill, contemporary space with patio seating and weekday happy hours.
An amazing oasis right on the River Walk serving craft beer, fine wine and great food.
72 locals raden deze aan
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones Ave
72 locals raden deze aan
An amazing oasis right on the River Walk serving craft beer, fine wine and great food.
Walkable from the house-interesting fusion of Texas with Southeast Asian cuisine, we love their curries with brisket. Outdoor dining tables. Check their hours as they can be sporadic.
9 locals raden deze aan
Curry Boys BBQ
536 East Courtland Place
9 locals raden deze aan
Walkable from the house-interesting fusion of Texas with Southeast Asian cuisine, we love their curries with brisket. Outdoor dining tables. Check their hours as they can be sporadic.

COFFEE!!!

Coffee truck walkable from the house, in a tiny cart on the corner specializing in unique frozen coffee drinks, especially lattes. The espresso here will satisfy the coffee aficionado
Gravves Coffee
2106 N St Mary's St
Coffee truck walkable from the house, in a tiny cart on the corner specializing in unique frozen coffee drinks, especially lattes. The espresso here will satisfy the coffee aficionado
Known for deep coffee knowledge and a variety of beans, fantastic espresso and friendly service. Lots of outdoor seating, but check their hours, they can be sporadic.
Eclipse coffee
2327 N St Mary's St
Known for deep coffee knowledge and a variety of beans, fantastic espresso and friendly service. Lots of outdoor seating, but check their hours, they can be sporadic.
More than just coffee-offers good customer service and wide range of coffee, tea, beer and wine as well as breakfast, lunch, late night bites and pastries. ​​
23 locals raden deze aan
PhiloÇoffee
606 W French Pl
23 locals raden deze aan
More than just coffee-offers good customer service and wide range of coffee, tea, beer and wine as well as breakfast, lunch, late night bites and pastries. ​​
Excellent espresso drinks, baked goods and offering of nondairy milks.
42 locals raden deze aan
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery
118 Davis Ct
42 locals raden deze aan
Excellent espresso drinks, baked goods and offering of nondairy milks.
Great coffee place with lots of outdoor and indoor seating, you can hang out and do work here or grab a coffee and walk down St Mary's Strip while you snap pics of the wall art
18 locals raden deze aan
Summer Moon Coffee Bar
3233 N St Mary's St
18 locals raden deze aan
Great coffee place with lots of outdoor and indoor seating, you can hang out and do work here or grab a coffee and walk down St Mary's Strip while you snap pics of the wall art

Breakfast Spots

Plenty of outdoor dining in the heart of the Pearl, perfect for sipping your morning coffee with your choices of fresh baked pastries while people watching and planning your day.
152 locals raden deze aan
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl Pkwy
152 locals raden deze aan
Plenty of outdoor dining in the heart of the Pearl, perfect for sipping your morning coffee with your choices of fresh baked pastries while people watching and planning your day.
Affordable classic Mexican breakfast & coffee -huevos rancheros, omelettes and we love the MACHACADO PLATE -Crispy Barbacoa bits in a egg scramble infused with pico de gallo served with savory refried beans and diced potatoes and two tortillas
10 locals raden deze aan
Regio Cafe
1706 McCullough Ave
10 locals raden deze aan
Affordable classic Mexican breakfast & coffee -huevos rancheros, omelettes and we love the MACHACADO PLATE -Crispy Barbacoa bits in a egg scramble infused with pico de gallo served with savory refried beans and diced potatoes and two tortillas
If you're looking to expense a sitdown, in the heart of the Pearl white napkin and silverware kind of breakfast, this is the best place to head! A few of our fave dishes: French Omelet with Aged White Cheddar Cheese and a Simple Green Salad; Green Chorizo Scotch Egg with Sprouts, Jalapeño Corn Bread and Tomato Provencal; Poached Egg and Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch
56 locals raden deze aan
Supper
136 E Grayson St
56 locals raden deze aan
If you're looking to expense a sitdown, in the heart of the Pearl white napkin and silverware kind of breakfast, this is the best place to head! A few of our fave dishes: French Omelet with Aged White Cheddar Cheese and a Simple Green Salad; Green Chorizo Scotch Egg with Sprouts, Jalapeño Corn Bread and Tomato Provencal; Poached Egg and Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch
Cute women-owned breakfast place offering takeout baked goods (ultimate favorite is the chocolate sesame babka!) and dine in brunch
13 locals raden deze aan
Extra Fine
138 E Mistletoe Ave
13 locals raden deze aan
Cute women-owned breakfast place offering takeout baked goods (ultimate favorite is the chocolate sesame babka!) and dine in brunch
Absolute favorite, walkable brunch place from the house to start your day out getting to know the neighborhood and friendly local folks-get the beignet combination to start and then go nuts with your breakfast. The service is fantastic and staff are friendly.
69 locals raden deze aan
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe Ave
69 locals raden deze aan
Absolute favorite, walkable brunch place from the house to start your day out getting to know the neighborhood and friendly local folks-get the beignet combination to start and then go nuts with your breakfast. The service is fantastic and staff are friendly.

Food scene

This is a local favorite, they are open super late and you can drive through without leaving your car-they are popular all hours of the day and night. Double Burger Boy with cheese is the one that delivers every day. Don't forget a milkshake and crinkle fries with that!
42 locals raden deze aan
Burger Boy
2323 N St Mary's St
42 locals raden deze aan
This is a local favorite, they are open super late and you can drive through without leaving your car-they are popular all hours of the day and night. Double Burger Boy with cheese is the one that delivers every day. Don't forget a milkshake and crinkle fries with that!