Kev & Môni’s Downtown San Antonio Guidebook
Sightseeing
Take the elevator to Bar 601 at the top, order a drink/appetizer during Happy Hour 4:30-7pm and enjoy the spectacular views of the city!
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Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdTake the elevator to Bar 601 at the top, order a drink/appetizer during Happy Hour 4:30-7pm and enjoy the spectacular views of the city!
I-Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaA must see when visiting San Antonio
Catch a Jazz performance or a Mariachi band playing at the iconic Arneson River Theater.
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Arneson River Theater
418 Villita StCatch a Jazz performance or a Mariachi band playing at the iconic Arneson River Theater.
The funnest park in all of San Antonio, just steps from the house. Visit the chickens in the chicken coop, play in the sand area, play a game of table tennis or chess, go to the Splash Pad, have brunch at CommonWealth Coffee, eat at Dough Pizzeria, grab dessert at Chocolazzo or Paleteria SA and wine at Re:rooted or go for a lovely jog around this huge Park!
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Yanaguana Garden
434 S Alamo StThe funnest park in all of San Antonio, just steps from the house. Visit the chickens in the chicken coop, play in the sand area, play a game of table tennis or chess, go to the Splash Pad, have brunch at CommonWealth Coffee, eat at Dough Pizzeria, grab dessert at Chocolazzo or Paleteria SA and wine at Re:rooted or go for a lovely jog around this huge Park!
There is so much history in this city! Walk around La Villita, catch a performance at the Arneson River Theater and stroll up and down the famous River Walk or go on a boat tour!
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkThere is so much history in this city! Walk around La Villita, catch a performance at the Arneson River Theater and stroll up and down the famous River Walk or go on a boat tour!
A must-see. La Villita was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city's first neighborhoods. Walk around La Villita, catch a performance at the Arneson River Theater and stroll up and down the famous River Walk or go on a boat tour!
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La Villita
A must-see. La Villita was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city's first neighborhoods. Walk around La Villita, catch a performance at the Arneson River Theater and stroll up and down the famous River Walk or go on a boat tour!
The Pearl is a great place to visit while in San Antonio. Run/bike along the river from downtown to The Pearl or catch a short Uber. Great place to grab a drink, people watch and eat.
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The Park at Pearl
312 Pearl PkwyThe Pearl is a great place to visit while in San Antonio. Run/bike along the river from downtown to The Pearl or catch a short Uber. Great place to grab a drink, people watch and eat.
Make sure to walk up and down King William Street and enjoy the beautiful historic mansions in the area as well as the Flour Mill, then take a stroll along the River or grab a bite to eat here in Southtown!
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King William Street
King William StreetMake sure to walk up and down King William Street and enjoy the beautiful historic mansions in the area as well as the Flour Mill, then take a stroll along the River or grab a bite to eat here in Southtown!
This is a beautiful place for photos! It is free, park and walk around these beautiful gardens by the Zoo. An absolute must!
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Iziko lezithole zeJaphani
3853 N St Mary's StThis is a beautiful place for photos! It is free, park and walk around these beautiful gardens by the Zoo. An absolute must!
Food scene
Right by the house is where you will find some of the best restaurants around. It's tough to pick a favorite.. Bliss is one of the absolute favorites! Must-try!
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Bliss
926 S Presa StRight by the house is where you will find some of the best restaurants around. It's tough to pick a favorite.. Bliss is one of the absolute favorites! Must-try!
Another amazing restaurant just steps from the house in the coolest setting, a historic, restored Firehouse. Great Italian Food, awesome drinks. Catch a table upstairs for the views!
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Battalion
604 S Alamo StAnother amazing restaurant just steps from the house in the coolest setting, a historic, restored Firehouse. Great Italian Food, awesome drinks. Catch a table upstairs for the views!
Delicious Food and great pizzas! Walk down the street straight to this gem of a restaurant.
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QUESO PAN Y VINO
940 S Alamo StDelicious Food and great pizzas! Walk down the street straight to this gem of a restaurant.
Also not to be missed, La Frite Belgian Bistro! 5 minute walk from the house. A local favorite!
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La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StAlso not to be missed, La Frite Belgian Bistro! 5 minute walk from the house. A local favorite!
GREAT coffee, great breakfast pastries (try the cheese and tomato danish, yum!) and healthy lunch options (soups, sandwiches) from Scratch Kitchen. We love this place. Dog friendly.
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Brown Coffee Co - Southtown
812 S Alamo StGREAT coffee, great breakfast pastries (try the cheese and tomato danish, yum!) and healthy lunch options (soups, sandwiches) from Scratch Kitchen. We love this place. Dog friendly.
$3.50 appetizers during Happy Hour 5-7pm, we love this place! Delicious food and fun atmosphere! Just down the street from the house, across from Battalion Restaurant.
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Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St$3.50 appetizers during Happy Hour 5-7pm, we love this place! Delicious food and fun atmosphere! Just down the street from the house, across from Battalion Restaurant.
Incredible restaurant, incredible staff. Open for lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends. An absolute must!
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Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StIncredible restaurant, incredible staff. Open for lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends. An absolute must!
Healthy option, wonderful food. A favorite for a quick bite in a beautiful and peaceful setting, lush gardens, outdoor seating. Dog Friendly.
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The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's StHealthy option, wonderful food. A favorite for a quick bite in a beautiful and peaceful setting, lush gardens, outdoor seating. Dog Friendly.
Gourmet Vegan Cinnamon rolls! For those with a sweet tooth, this is a deliciously fun place :)
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Cinnaholic
812 S Alamo StGourmet Vegan Cinnamon rolls! For those with a sweet tooth, this is a deliciously fun place :)
La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo StWe love their pizzas
Another favorite Italian restaurant in this neighborhood!
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Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa StAnother favorite Italian restaurant in this neighborhood!
We love their egg and bean breakfast tacos. They are open all day, this is a local favorite. Great Mexican food.
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Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo StWe love their egg and bean breakfast tacos. They are open all day, this is a local favorite. Great Mexican food.
Perfect for a special occasion! Very Good Italian Food. Head to rooftop bar for a drink after. Great Views of the Tower and downtown.
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NONNA Osteria
401 S Alamo StPerfect for a special occasion! Very Good Italian Food. Head to rooftop bar for a drink after. Great Views of the Tower and downtown.
Great Pizza, great atmosphere, right at Hemisfair Park, can't beat the location. Very close to the house. Don't miss their Signature Truffle Burrata!
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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco RdGreat Pizza, great atmosphere, right at Hemisfair Park, can't beat the location. Very close to the house. Don't miss their Signature Truffle Burrata!
Crazy big flavors, we love their Double Miso Ramen. A fun place to visit.
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Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StCrazy big flavors, we love their Double Miso Ramen. A fun place to visit.
Another favorite, grab a beer after jogging along the river or eat at the many restaurants in this complex -Blue Star, Halcyon, Stella. A fun place to hang out.
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarAnother favorite, grab a beer after jogging along the river or eat at the many restaurants in this complex -Blue Star, Halcyon, Stella. A fun place to hang out.
The highly anticipated Oyster Bar in Southtown! They also have a great lobster roll, a burger and other delicious options.
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Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo StThe highly anticipated Oyster Bar in Southtown! They also have a great lobster roll, a burger and other delicious options.
One of our favorite spots for brunch! Great food and great atmosphere!
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StOne of our favorite spots for brunch! Great food and great atmosphere!
A little taste of Germany in Southtown! Have a beer and great German food, open Wed-Saturday, this is a neighborhood gem. You might even catch some live German music. We love going there!
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Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StA little taste of Germany in Southtown! Have a beer and great German food, open Wed-Saturday, this is a neighborhood gem. You might even catch some live German music. We love going there!
Amazingly healthy and delicious option and they are now only a 5 min walk from the house. We are thrilled to have Pharm Table here in Southtown! Brunch on Friday-Sunday. Open 11-9pm. Dog friendly and a great spot for kids to run around. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
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Pharm Table
611 South Presa StreetAmazingly healthy and delicious option and they are now only a 5 min walk from the house. We are thrilled to have Pharm Table here in Southtown! Brunch on Friday-Sunday. Open 11-9pm. Dog friendly and a great spot for kids to run around. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
For that special date night, this is an incredible experience. Must make reservations online ahead of time. They are moving to Southtown (by Brown Coffee Shop) in February!
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Mixtli
812 South Alamo StreetFor that special date night, this is an incredible experience. Must make reservations online ahead of time. They are moving to Southtown (by Brown Coffee Shop) in February!
One of our favorite brunch spots, located at Hemisfair Park, super close to the house. Great food, great coffee, dog friendly, kids love the park. Open 7-3pm.
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CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair
611 Hemisfair BlvdOne of our favorite brunch spots, located at Hemisfair Park, super close to the house. Great food, great coffee, dog friendly, kids love the park. Open 7-3pm.
A San Antonio Gem, located downtown, not far from the Alamo, a pleasant walk from the house. Open for breakfast and lunch. Amazing food and pastries! Expect to wait in line.
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La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston StA San Antonio Gem, located downtown, not far from the Alamo, a pleasant walk from the house. Open for breakfast and lunch. Amazing food and pastries! Expect to wait in line.
For a date night on the River Walk, this is our go to place. Delicious food and even better atmosphere.
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Fig Tree Restaurant
515 Villita StFor a date night on the River Walk, this is our go to place. Delicious food and even better atmosphere.
Family owned French Bakery, what's not to love! We get distracted by the pastries but they also have delicious French food. Right downtown, a pleasant walk from the house. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open until 3 pm all other days.
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La Boulangerie
207 BroadwayFamily owned French Bakery, what's not to love! We get distracted by the pastries but they also have delicious French food. Right downtown, a pleasant walk from the house. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open until 3 pm all other days.
Great Vegetarian restaurant here in Southtown. Open Tuesday-Saturday. The Jackfruit Street Tacos are delish!
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Señor Veggie
620 S Presa StGreat Vegetarian restaurant here in Southtown. Open Tuesday-Saturday. The Jackfruit Street Tacos are delish!
Cupcake shop just moved to the neighborhood and we are so excited. Great place if you're craving a little something sweet :)
Oh Yeah Cakes
713 South Saint Mary's StreetCupcake shop just moved to the neighborhood and we are so excited. Great place if you're craving a little something sweet :)
On those hot San Antonio days, there's nothing better than some Boozy's ice cream. They sell Alcoholic and kid-friendly flavors plus wine and local beers. Open Friday-Sunday only, 5-10pm.
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Boozy's Creamery & Craft
711 S St Mary's StOn those hot San Antonio days, there's nothing better than some Boozy's ice cream. They sell Alcoholic and kid-friendly flavors plus wine and local beers. Open Friday-Sunday only, 5-10pm.
Great place to hang out with a cup of coffee overlooking the River and great breakfast/lunch/dinner options.
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Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StGreat place to hang out with a cup of coffee overlooking the River and great breakfast/lunch/dinner options.
So excited to have Bar Loretta in our neighborhood! What a gem of a place!
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Bar Loretta
320 Beauregard StreetSo excited to have Bar Loretta in our neighborhood! What a gem of a place!
An Urban Winery at Hemisfair Park right in front of Lick Ice Cream Shop. Perfect Combination! Try wines from Fredericksburg, Texas Wine Country, one hour from downtown San Antonio.
Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery
623 Hemisfair BoulevardAn Urban Winery at Hemisfair Park right in front of Lick Ice Cream Shop. Perfect Combination! Try wines from Fredericksburg, Texas Wine Country, one hour from downtown San Antonio.
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadOur neighborhood grocery store. We love HEB!
Great local hangout, grab a beer or a growler, watch the game, dog friendly and has a play area for the kids.
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StGreat local hangout, grab a beer or a growler, watch the game, dog friendly and has a play area for the kids.
Cuishe is definitely an experience. Traditional Mexican Food (think Mexico City) Order the bichos (bugs and guacamole) the mole con pollo or the Gold Plated Tomahawk steak!
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Cuishe Cocina Mexicana
119 Heiman StreetCuishe is definitely an experience. Traditional Mexican Food (think Mexico City) Order the bichos (bugs and guacamole) the mole con pollo or the Gold Plated Tomahawk steak!
Smoke BBQ+SKYBAR
501 E Crockett StDelicious BBQ with incredible views of downtown!
A must see! A little piece of Germany in our neighborhood
This one is a must, especially on First Fridays. Listen to a German band, feel like you are in Germany, drinking some good beer and eating delicious German food. Great place for little ones as well! Come celebrate Octoberfest here!
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Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StThis one is a must, especially on First Fridays. Listen to a German band, feel like you are in Germany, drinking some good beer and eating delicious German food. Great place for little ones as well! Come celebrate Octoberfest here!
Exercise
Want a great work out, maybe some hot yoga, sauna or Cryo? Or hydration after a night of fun in beautiful San Antonio, then head to Sweat Equity, the staff there is amazing and you'll leave feeling refreshed. Let them know you're staying with Kev and Monica and you'll get a discount!
Sweat Equity Infrared Saunas
809 S St Mary's StWant a great work out, maybe some hot yoga, sauna or Cryo? Or hydration after a night of fun in beautiful San Antonio, then head to Sweat Equity, the staff there is amazing and you'll leave feeling refreshed. Let them know you're staying with Kev and Monica and you'll get a discount!
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The Pearl Farmer’s Market
Jog, bike, drive or Uber to the Pearl’s Farmer’s Market every Saturday and Sunday. Grab some brunch, coffee, bread, cheese, wine, pastries, produce, meat, Kombucha and gifts to take home!
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First Fridays in Southtown
Walk around Southtown, there are so many restaurants, so many people out walking/riding bikes, grab some food and drinks, listen to live music and check out the art scene.
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Magpie for dinner
Yummy Korean and Texan fusion.