Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
This place has amazing food that is organic and local. There are live bands. It has over 50 Texas craft brews on tap. It is pet friendly and has a playground for kids
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The Cove
606 W Cypress StThis place has amazing food that is organic and local. There are live bands. It has over 50 Texas craft brews on tap. It is pet friendly and has a playground for kids
The burgers here are enormous and delicious. There is also a full bar.
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Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdThe burgers here are enormous and delicious. There is also a full bar.
Great breakfast on a budget. There are also several cute antique shops to check out nearby. I recommend taking a quick walk down the block after breakfast.
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Blanco Cafe
1720 Blanco RdGreat breakfast on a budget. There are also several cute antique shops to check out nearby. I recommend taking a quick walk down the block after breakfast.
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
The very best margaritas in town. Its on the river in the Peal Brewery, away from the tourist crowd! They have been featured on the Food Network. The food is amazing Mexican street food. Your host Bri is also the bartender there!
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La Gloria
100 E Grayson StThe very best margaritas in town. Its on the river in the Peal Brewery, away from the tourist crowd! They have been featured on the Food Network. The food is amazing Mexican street food. Your host Bri is also the bartender there!
Offbeat counter-serve kitchen & bar for big plates of high-end eats served in a funky outside space. If you take a left down the river and follow it down for about a half mile, you will find some of the coolest hidden art installations. Also it is pet friendly.
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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. If you take a left down the river and follow it down for about a half mile, you will find some of the coolest hidden art installations. Also it is pet friendly.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bang Bang Bar
119 El Mio DrAwesome unique decor, great vibes and music
This street is also known as the "gay strip". It's lined with bars that host drag shows, karaoke bars, clubs, restaurants, huge cheesy pizzas by the slice, and tons of super friendly people. Perfect for a girls night out or your favorite scene. For the cheapest drinks in SA see Nick at the Silverdollar.
Pegasus
1402 N Main AveThis street is also known as the "gay strip". It's lined with bars that host drag shows, karaoke bars, clubs, restaurants, huge cheesy pizzas by the slice, and tons of super friendly people. Perfect for a girls night out or your favorite scene. For the cheapest drinks in SA see Nick at the Silverdollar.
For a New Orleans taste, stop here and get some alligator bites and don't forget to have a hurricane.
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Ernie's Bar
320 BonhamFor a New Orleans taste, stop here and get some alligator bites and don't forget to have a hurricane.
See the dueling pianos, have the musicians play any song you can think of and dance the night away at this downtown gem.
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Howl at the Moon San Antonio
See the dueling pianos, have the musicians play any song you can think of and dance the night away at this downtown gem.
Havana Ultra Lounge
203 N Presa StThe very best handcrafted cocktails I've ever had.
A soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor & city views plus a long list of cocktails, wine & beer.
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Paramour
102 9th StA soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor & city views plus a long list of cocktails, wine & beer.
Parks & Nature
Eisenhower Park
19399 NW Military HwyGreat views of the city below
Botanical Gardens station
Iziko lezithole zeJaphani
3853 N St Mary's StIconic park housing Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures, fountains & a playground.
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Hemisfair
Iconic park housing Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures, fountains & a playground.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
918 Bandera RdThe Shops at La Cantera is an upscale open-air regional shopping mall.
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The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyThe Shops at La Cantera is an upscale open-air regional shopping mall.
Bass Pro Shops
17907 IH-10 WestThe Quarry was once a cement factory and its most notable feature and landmark is the four historical smokestacks that can be seen several miles from the Quarry. This shopping center has some of the best restaurants, bars, and stores.
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Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse RdThe Quarry was once a cement factory and its most notable feature and landmark is the four historical smokestacks that can be seen several miles from the Quarry. This shopping center has some of the best restaurants, bars, and stores.
Essentials
I recommend getting your beer, wine, and food here. HEB has the best prices in town and the best quality of food.
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H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadI recommend getting your beer, wine, and food here. HEB has the best prices in town and the best quality of food.
E-Z Wash
2402 Broadwaynearby laundry mat
Arts & Culture
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayDoSeum
2800 BroadwayGreat for kids
First Fridays in San Antonio are a absolute must for local arts, eats, and music from 6:00 to 10:00 PM
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Southtown
First Fridays in San Antonio are a absolute must for local arts, eats, and music from 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Blue Star Contemporary is a non-profit contemporary art institution. Blue Star Contemporary is housed in a renovated warehouse in the Blue Star Arts Complex, a mixed-use development containing lofts, apartments, galleries, artist studios, retail stores, and restaurants
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarBlue Star Contemporary is a non-profit contemporary art institution. Blue Star Contemporary is housed in a renovated warehouse in the Blue Star Arts Complex, a mixed-use development containing lofts, apartments, galleries, artist studios, retail stores, and restaurants
Sightseeing
I-Cathedral ye-San Fernando De Bexar
115 Main PlazaBeautiful cathedral
Square-block enclave of art galleries & shops on the National Registry of Historic Districts.
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La Villita
Square-block enclave of art galleries & shops on the National Registry of Historic Districts.