Guidebook for San Antonio

Justine
Guidebook for San Antonio

Food Scene

The burgers are delicious, we liked the Al pastor and Chile con queso.
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Burgerteca
403 Blue Star
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The burgers are delicious, we liked the Al pastor and Chile con queso.
We like the sloppy joe and tator tots.
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Burger Culture
801 S Presa St
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We like the sloppy joe and tator tots.
We love this local Italian restaurant because of its authenticity, warmth, and the food! Closed Tuesdays and from 2-5pm.
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Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa St
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We love this local Italian restaurant because of its authenticity, warmth, and the food! Closed Tuesdays and from 2-5pm.
Check out the Farmer's Market that is held here every weekend which has live music and a splash pad for kids. This place has many shops and restaurants and is a great place to visit no matter what time of day.
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Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl Pkwy
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Check out the Farmer's Market that is held here every weekend which has live music and a splash pad for kids. This place has many shops and restaurants and is a great place to visit no matter what time of day.
Old converted fire station, excellent food, service, and good for special events or date night. Walkable to Hemisfair Park and Riverwalk area. (Closed on Sundays)
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Battalion
604 S Alamo St
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Old converted fire station, excellent food, service, and good for special events or date night. Walkable to Hemisfair Park and Riverwalk area. (Closed on Sundays)
This is a historic home with multiple levels that you can tour explaining the family's history and Pioneer Mill startup along with a small store while you wait to be seated. It is great for brunch or buying pastries and is located right on the Riverwalk with a lovely view. We recommend making a reservation if on the weekend. Hours are Mon-Sun 7am-3pm.
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther St
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This is a historic home with multiple levels that you can tour explaining the family's history and Pioneer Mill startup along with a small store while you wait to be seated. It is great for brunch or buying pastries and is located right on the Riverwalk with a lovely view. We recommend making a reservation if on the weekend. Hours are Mon-Sun 7am-3pm.
Great hipster, health-conscious place with vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. Closed Monday and hours vary.
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5 Points Local
1017 N Flores St
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Great hipster, health-conscious place with vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. Closed Monday and hours vary.
Lovely authentic French bakery located downtown. We love their crepes and pastries! Closed Sunday and Monday.
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La Boulangerie
207 Broadway
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Lovely authentic French bakery located downtown. We love their crepes and pastries! Closed Sunday and Monday.
Brand new location downtown with great fresh bread, pastries, and sandwiches, soup, salad options. Open 7 days a week.
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La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston St
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Brand new location downtown with great fresh bread, pastries, and sandwiches, soup, salad options. Open 7 days a week.
Amazing, creative sweets, they serve crepes on Saturdays 10-2pm. Closed on Mondays.
Chocollazo
4013 Broadway
Amazing, creative sweets, they serve crepes on Saturdays 10-2pm. Closed on Mondays.
We love this little shop not only because it is a few minutes from the house, but it also has great smoothies, coffees, and other drinks. Justine's favorite is the chocolate avocado smoothie : )
Boba Tea
3850 South New Braunfels Avenue
We love this little shop not only because it is a few minutes from the house, but it also has great smoothies, coffees, and other drinks. Justine's favorite is the chocolate avocado smoothie : )
This is a popular, coffee shop that has good food with many games available to play if just hanging out. Located right on the less crowded part of the RIverwalk and open until 2am Mon-Sun.
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Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo St
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This is a popular, coffee shop that has good food with many games available to play if just hanging out. Located right on the less crowded part of the RIverwalk and open until 2am Mon-Sun.
Very popular cafe and close by our home. At this unique cafe, you can walk around the historic King William district or less crowded Riverwalk area afterwards. (Sometimes they have a groupon available)
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Madhatters Tea House & Cafe
320 Beauregard St
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Very popular cafe and close by our home. At this unique cafe, you can walk around the historic King William district or less crowded Riverwalk area afterwards. (Sometimes they have a groupon available)
We love the Ramen here! Located downtown with the Riverwalk nearby. (Closed Sundays)
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Kimura
1017 North Flores Street
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We love the Ramen here! Located downtown with the Riverwalk nearby. (Closed Sundays)
This place not only has good food with some vegetarian options, but is family friendly with an outdoor playground, bar area, and live music on the weekends. It is very popular with locals. (closed on Mondays)
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The Cove
606 W Cypress St
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This place not only has good food with some vegetarian options, but is family friendly with an outdoor playground, bar area, and live music on the weekends. It is very popular with locals. (closed on Mondays)
Pretty authentic Mediterranean/Persian food, reasonable prices.
Casa del Kabob
1027 SW Military Dr
Pretty authentic Mediterranean/Persian food, reasonable prices.
They sell juices, smoothies here and acai bowls which we devour. Pretty pricey though, about $8/smoothie and $12 Acai bowl that two of us shared. Walking distance to Riverwalk and many other attractions.
Urth Juice Bar
812 S Presa St
They sell juices, smoothies here and acai bowls which we devour. Pretty pricey though, about $8/smoothie and $12 Acai bowl that two of us shared. Walking distance to Riverwalk and many other attractions.
Very popular market only on the weekend. Saturdays, 9am - 1pm Sundays, 10am - 2pm • Rain or Shine. Splash pad for kids and usually live music. Shops surrounding to check out.
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Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl Pkwy
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Very popular market only on the weekend. Saturdays, 9am - 1pm Sundays, 10am - 2pm • Rain or Shine. Splash pad for kids and usually live music. Shops surrounding to check out.

Drinks & Nightlife

Classy bar and music venue as well, usually a cover charge. Located in the Pearl Brewery.
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Jazz TX
312 Pearl Pkwy
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Classy bar and music venue as well, usually a cover charge. Located in the Pearl Brewery.
Mexican restaurant and bar that has salsa dancing on weekends, sometimes DJ or live.
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Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St
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Mexican restaurant and bar that has salsa dancing on weekends, sometimes DJ or live.
This bar has an outdoor playground so that kids can be taken as well. They have a huge big screen tv so that most gaming events are shown here with also a selection of bar food.
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
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This bar has an outdoor playground so that kids can be taken as well. They have a huge big screen tv so that most gaming events are shown here with also a selection of bar food.

Parks & Nature

A must see if weather depending, there is a brand new playground with splash pad and the Tower of Americas is in the center of the park that is good to go up into the viewing area. Also, there are many events held here either concerts, free movies, etc.
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Hemisfair Park
434 S Alamo St
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A must see if weather depending, there is a brand new playground with splash pad and the Tower of Americas is in the center of the park that is good to go up into the viewing area. Also, there are many events held here either concerts, free movies, etc.
Beautiful place to visit, sometimes there are events held here.
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San Antonion kasvitieteellinen puutarha
555 Funston Pl
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Beautiful place to visit, sometimes there are events held here.
Nice bike/walking trails that connect to Riverwalk and go through miles of downtown area.
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Confluence Park
310 W Mitchell St
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Nice bike/walking trails that connect to Riverwalk and go through miles of downtown area.
Biking/hiking trails that connect to many parks throughout this area, east of downtown.
South Side Lions Sports Park
3100 Hiawatha St
Biking/hiking trails that connect to many parks throughout this area, east of downtown.

Essentials

Closest grocery store to home along with pharmacy attached.
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H-E-B plus!
4100 S New Braunfels Ave
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Closest grocery store to home along with pharmacy attached.

Shopping

Great area to shop with movie theatre and many restaurants.
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Quarry Village
260 E Basse Rd
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Great area to shop with movie theatre and many restaurants.

Sightseeing

A must see for newbies to San Antonio. Located in Hemisfair park which has many events going on all year and has a great playground area with splash pad. Pay to go up in the viewing deck of the tower or visit the restaurant or bar.
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Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd
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A must see for newbies to San Antonio. Located in Hemisfair park which has many events going on all year and has a great playground area with splash pad. Pay to go up in the viewing deck of the tower or visit the restaurant or bar.

Arts & Culture

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Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose Dr
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One of San Antonio's most famous missions, currently free admission.
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Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
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One of San Antonio's most famous missions, currently free admission.
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Mission Concepcion
807 Mission Rd
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