Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Paesanos Lincoln Heights
555 E Basse RdShrimp Paesano and free parking.
The Riverwalk and Shrimp Paesano, no further recommendation needed.
23 locals recommend
Paesanos Riverwalk
111 W Crockett StThe Riverwalk and Shrimp Paesano, no further recommendation needed.
Known as San Antonio's oldest Mexican restaurant, opened in 1932. Serves upscale Mexican food in a casual setting that has a great outdoor patio for enjoying made from scratch Margarita on the rocks.
154 locals recommend
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveKnown as San Antonio's oldest Mexican restaurant, opened in 1932. Serves upscale Mexican food in a casual setting that has a great outdoor patio for enjoying made from scratch Margarita on the rocks.
A kid-friendly restaurant that has an eclectic range of patrons and musical acts. The fish tacos are tasty and the beer list is impressive.
191 locals recommend
The Cove
606 W Cypress StA kid-friendly restaurant that has an eclectic range of patrons and musical acts. The fish tacos are tasty and the beer list is impressive.
Starbucks
200 E Houston StIt's close by and offers free Wi-Fi.
Quirky fun bar with heaven in a bowl Frito Pie that can be raised a few Kelvin by requesting that the "hot" Pico de Gallo is added to it. The crowd is a mix of professionals and university students.
31 locals recommend
Bombay Bicycle Club
3506 N St Mary's StQuirky fun bar with heaven in a bowl Frito Pie that can be raised a few Kelvin by requesting that the "hot" Pico de Gallo is added to it. The crowd is a mix of professionals and university students.
Five minute walk from home. Local Texas Bar-B-Q restaurant favorite that serves comfort style food in a fast food setting. Known for their sweet iced tea, brisket poor boy sandwiches, crispy fried chicken and dessert pies and brownies.
55 locals recommend
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
1030 E César E. Chávez BlvdFive minute walk from home. Local Texas Bar-B-Q restaurant favorite that serves comfort style food in a fast food setting. Known for their sweet iced tea, brisket poor boy sandwiches, crispy fried chicken and dessert pies and brownies.
A nearby neighborhood hangout with tasty food and live music. Its cocina features creative combinations, while the cantina pours 100% agave tequilas and cervezas mexicanas. Enjoy!
48 locals recommend
Sanchos Cantina & Cocina
628 Jackson StA nearby neighborhood hangout with tasty food and live music. Its cocina features creative combinations, while the cantina pours 100% agave tequilas and cervezas mexicanas. Enjoy!
FREE garage parking @ Pearl, located north of downtown San Antonio, provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, paseos riverside amphitheater.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyFREE garage parking @ Pearl, located north of downtown San Antonio, provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, paseos riverside amphitheater.
Caramel Salt Lick ice cream or Hill Country Honey & Vanilla Bean... YUM!!!
31 locals recommend
Lick Honest Ice Creams
312 Pearl PkwyCaramel Salt Lick ice cream or Hill Country Honey & Vanilla Bean... YUM!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
A 25-minute walk from the home offering indoor/outdoor bar and dining. It is located at the start of the picturesque River Walk at the Pearl Brewery. Free parking is available if driving.
137 locals recommend
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StA 25-minute walk from the home offering indoor/outdoor bar and dining. It is located at the start of the picturesque River Walk at the Pearl Brewery. Free parking is available if driving.
Beautiful downtown wine bar which has a great secluded outdoor courtyard that serves food inspired by its fantastic sister restaurant Boudros on the River Walk
34 locals recommend
Zinc Bistro & Bar
207 N Presa StBeautiful downtown wine bar which has a great secluded outdoor courtyard that serves food inspired by its fantastic sister restaurant Boudros on the River Walk
Everything Else
A MUST DO! San Antonio's most unique urban treasure. You can walk the entire length of the River Walk and enjoy its amazing scenery, or hop on and off narrated river barges along the waterway.
804 locals recommend
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkA MUST DO! San Antonio's most unique urban treasure. You can walk the entire length of the River Walk and enjoy its amazing scenery, or hop on and off narrated river barges along the waterway.
Parks & Nature
San Pedro Park is the second oldest designated park in the country and it is located DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR HOME. During the summer the free swimming pool is open. There is a live theater, tennis courts with pro shop, walking trail, soft ball fields and a public library located within the parks boundaries. Enjoy!
82 locals recommend
San Pedro Springs Park
2200 N FloresSan Pedro Park is the second oldest designated park in the country and it is located DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR HOME. During the summer the free swimming pool is open. There is a live theater, tennis courts with pro shop, walking trail, soft ball fields and a public library located within the parks boundaries. Enjoy!
Arts & Culture
It’s the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. The Springs of San Pedro Creek and the San Antonio River headwaters are located on its grounds. It's also my bachelor of science in nursing Alma Mater.
22 locals recommend
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 BroadwayIt’s the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. The Springs of San Pedro Creek and the San Antonio River headwaters are located on its grounds. It's also my bachelor of science in nursing Alma Mater.
The Central Library is a 240,000-square-foot, six-story structure in Downtown San Antonio. The winning "Mexican Modernist" design is by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.
7 locals recommend
Central Library
600 Soledad StThe Central Library is a 240,000-square-foot, six-story structure in Downtown San Antonio. The winning "Mexican Modernist" design is by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.
ouses the largest collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman, and Asian art in the southern United States. It's located on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk and also has a cafe with great river views
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones Aveouses the largest collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman, and Asian art in the southern United States. It's located on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk and also has a cafe with great river views
Is located on the spectacular and beautiful grounds of the estate of Marion Koogler McNay. I really appreciate and enjoy that it houses exquisite modern as well as early art.
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveIs located on the spectacular and beautiful grounds of the estate of Marion Koogler McNay. I really appreciate and enjoy that it houses exquisite modern as well as early art.
Essentials
"THE" grocery store for ultra serious foodies. This is the closest gourmet food store to our home. It is located adjacent to the University of Incarnate Word in beautiful Alamo Heights.
168 locals recommend
Central Market
4821 Broadway"THE" grocery store for ultra serious foodies. This is the closest gourmet food store to our home. It is located adjacent to the University of Incarnate Word in beautiful Alamo Heights.