Guidebook for San Antonio
Drinks & Nightlife
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
A 25-minute walk from the home offering indoor/outdoor dining. It is located near the start of the picturesque River Walk at the Pearl Brewery. Free parking is available if driving.
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La Gloria
100 E Grayson StA 25-minute walk from the home offering indoor/outdoor dining. It is located near the start of the picturesque River Walk at the Pearl Brewery. Free parking is available if driving.
Is a LGBT friendly bar that offers dancing and fun for everyone. There are scores of LGBT supported restaurants, bars and nightclubs up and down the Main street strip.
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Sparky's Pub
1416 N Main AveIs a LGBT friendly bar that offers dancing and fun for everyone. There are scores of LGBT supported restaurants, bars and nightclubs up and down the Main street strip.
Food Scene
Starbucks
200 E Houston StIt's close by and offers free Wi-Fi.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Paesanos Riverwalk
111 W Crockett StShrimp Paesano, no further recommendation needed.
Paesanos Lincoln Heights
555 E Basse RdShrimp Paesano and free parking.
Located at the Pearl Brewery historic architectural complex. The menu has Texas ranch-style grilling of wild game, seafood and
fresh local ingredients. Everything I've tried there has been great.
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Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden
312 Pearl PkwyLocated at the Pearl Brewery historic architectural complex. The menu has Texas ranch-style grilling of wild game, seafood and
fresh local ingredients. Everything I've tried there has been great.
The cheddar cheesiest burger in town that has the potential to clog an artery unless its chased down with a cold drink.
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Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdThe cheddar cheesiest burger in town that has the potential to clog an artery unless its chased down with a cold drink.
Boudro's offers an experience to savor a menu of Texas specialties. Take a sidewalk table right on the River Walk and order the table side guacamole to start. I highly recommend
reservations.
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Boudro's
421 East Commerce StreetBoudro's offers an experience to savor a menu of Texas specialties. Take a sidewalk table right on the River Walk and order the table side guacamole to start. I highly recommend
reservations.
Upscale Mexican restaurant that I have happily dined on their addictive hot sauce, potent Margaritas and the Un Poquito de Todo plate for 25-plus years. Loose adjustable clothing recommended.
La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
2427 Vance Jackson RoadUpscale Mexican restaurant that I have happily dined on their addictive hot sauce, potent Margaritas and the Un Poquito de Todo plate for 25-plus years. Loose adjustable clothing recommended.
Diverse crowd, good food, better beer and interesting artwork in a historic home with indoor and outdoor dining. You can also
rent a bike right next door at the Alamo Bike Shop.
Taps y Tapas
1012 N Flores StDiverse crowd, good food, better beer and interesting artwork in a historic home with indoor and outdoor dining. You can also
rent a bike right next door at the Alamo Bike Shop.
Casual dining restaurant that specializes in fried and broiled shrimp and fish platters. Their key lime pie is fresh, rich and delicious.
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Sea Island Shrimp House
10303 Interstate 10Casual dining restaurant that specializes in fried and broiled shrimp and fish platters. Their key lime pie is fresh, rich and delicious.
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 desserts.
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Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
1030 E César E. Chávez BlvdLocal 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 desserts.
Sightseeing
San Pedro Park is the second oldest designated park in the country and it is located directly across the street from the home.
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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 the home.
The O'Neil Ford designed tower offers spectacular views of downtown and beyond. Happy hour in the lounge provides a great place for watching amazing sunsets. No charge for viewing other than parking.
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Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdThe O'Neil Ford designed tower offers spectacular views of downtown and beyond. Happy hour in the lounge provides a great place for watching amazing sunsets. No charge for viewing other than parking.
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.
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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.
Arts & Culture
Pearl Brewery offers literally something for everyone. Numerous restaurants, bars, shopping, native flowers and bird watching.
The narrated River Walk barges also launch from here into downtown.
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Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyPearl Brewery offers literally something for everyone. Numerous restaurants, bars, shopping, native flowers and bird watching.
The narrated River Walk barges also launch from here into downtown.
Is located on the beautiful grounds of the estate of Marion Koogler McNay. I appreciate that it houses modern as well as early art.
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McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveIs located on the beautiful grounds of the estate of Marion Koogler McNay. I appreciate that it houses modern as well as early art.
Houses 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 River Walk and also has a cafe with river views.
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Iziko leMfundo kaSan Antonio
200 W Jones AveHouses 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 River Walk and also has a cafe with river views.
Artpace San Antonio serves as an international laboratory for the creation and advancement of contemporary art.
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Artpace
445 N Main AveArtpace San Antonio serves as an international laboratory for the creation and advancement of contemporary art.
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.
Navarro & Augusta station
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.
Everything Else
The closest hospital and emergency room. There are numerous hospitals in the downtown area.
Methodist Metropolitan
1310 McCullough AveThe closest hospital and emergency room. There are numerous hospitals in the downtown area.
Essentials
Traditional Mexican grocery that is less than a mile away from the home. Good for fresh fruits and products produced in Latin countries.
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La Michoacana Meat Market
1224 N Flores StTraditional Mexican grocery that is less than a mile away from the home. Good for fresh fruits and products produced in Latin countries.
For serious foodies. This is the closest gourmet food store to the home. It is located adjacent to the University of Incarnate Word.
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Central Market
4821 BroadwayFor serious foodies. This is the closest gourmet food store to the home. It is located adjacent to the University of Incarnate Word.
They offer a great selection at very reasonable prices on many items.
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Trader Joe's
350 E Basse RdThey offer a great selection at very reasonable prices on many items.
Shopping
This outdoor Mall, just minutes from the home, offers a Whole Foods grocery, a great collection of stores, local and national
restaurants and a movie theater right next to the Quarry golf course.
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Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse RdThis outdoor Mall, just minutes from the home, offers a Whole Foods grocery, a great collection of stores, local and national
restaurants and a movie theater right next to the Quarry golf course.
An indoor mall that offers exciting shopping, dining and entertainment in San Antonio.
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North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro AveAn indoor mall that offers exciting shopping, dining and entertainment in San Antonio.
Located in downtown San Antonio behind the Alamo. It offers River Walk dining, a launch point for the narrated river barges, an IMAX theater, a movie cineplex, comedy club and shopping.
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Blimpie
849 E Commerce StLocated in downtown San Antonio behind the Alamo. It offers River Walk dining, a launch point for the narrated river barges, an IMAX theater, a movie cineplex, comedy club and shopping.
The bike shop is just under 1 mile from the home and they offer various pricing terms on bikes and electric bike rentals. As an added bonus, they're located right next to Taps Y Tapas
restaurant.
Alamo Bike Shop
410 Delgado StThe bike shop is just under 1 mile from the home and they offer various pricing terms on bikes and electric bike rentals. As an added bonus, they're located right next to Taps Y Tapas
restaurant.
Walgreens
300 E Houston StClosest Pharmacy to the home.