Michelle's Guidebook
Food scene
Big, tasty burgers and nachos with live acoustic music on Thursday and Saturday evenings.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdBig, tasty burgers and nachos with live acoustic music on Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Bright Coffee
1705 Blanco RoadNice and spacious new coffee shop with a unique banana latte.
White Dragon Chinese Food
1717 Blanco RoadQuick and simple Chinese food to-go.
Blanco Cafe
1720 Blanco RdNo frills, historic cafe for Mexican food.
Fun food truck area with picnic benches that's BYOB.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rose Bush
2301 San Pedro AveFun food truck area with picnic benches that's BYOB.
Great coffee in a cute atmosphere with outdoor seating.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PhiloÇoffee
606 W French PlGreat coffee in a cute atmosphere with outdoor seating.
Halcyon restaurant is open late. There's a speakeasy called Bar 1919 down the stairs by Joe's Blues Bar. Riverwalk access that isn't as crowded as downtown.
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Blue Star
Blue StarHalcyon restaurant is open late. There's a speakeasy called Bar 1919 down the stairs by Joe's Blues Bar. Riverwalk access that isn't as crowded as downtown.
Julias Bistro & Bar
1725 Blanco RdGreat food for dinner and brunch.
Traditional Japanese food where you sit on the floor to eat.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Niki's Tokyo Inn
819 W Hildebrand AveTraditional Japanese food where you sit on the floor to eat.
One of the best burgers I've ever had. Can order caviar. Great oysters.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo StOne of the best burgers I've ever had. Can order caviar. Great oysters.
Europa Restaurant and Bar
8811 Fredericksburg RoadGood food. Latin dancing night on Wednesdays with free lesson at 10pm.
Really fun, cool vibe right on the riverwalk. You can sit in a swing or by a firepit and enjoy drinks and maybe play an outdoor game or two.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveReally fun, cool vibe right on the riverwalk. You can sit in a swing or by a firepit and enjoy drinks and maybe play an outdoor game or two.
Outdoor only seating with large blow up tv screens showing sports games. Great place to hang if weather is nice and get a drink and something to snack on.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StOutdoor only seating with large blow up tv screens showing sports games. Great place to hang if weather is nice and get a drink and something to snack on.
Longest beer-soaked wooden bar in Texas (maybe the nation?) with good food and a speakeasy bar to the left behind the black door labeled "downstairs". Riverwalk access.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StLongest beer-soaked wooden bar in Texas (maybe the nation?) with good food and a speakeasy bar to the left behind the black door labeled "downstairs". Riverwalk access.
Sightseeing
Nice park to walk or take a jog. Spring fed swimming pool open in the summer that is the second oldest in the nation.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de San Pedro Springs
2200 N FloresNice park to walk or take a jog. Spring fed swimming pool open in the summer that is the second oldest in the nation.
Great food but also has Latin dancing on Friday and Saturday nights until 2am.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo StGreat food but also has Latin dancing on Friday and Saturday nights until 2am.
Great Greek and Egyptian exhibits. Can access from the riverwalk.
352 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de San Antonio
200 W Jones AveGreat Greek and Egyptian exhibits. Can access from the riverwalk.
El Álamo
300 Alamo PlazaFree! Just need a reservation online!
Rotating restaurant at the top. Nice views. Nice fountains on grounds. Nearby playground great for kids with outdoor movie showings.
374 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdRotating restaurant at the top. Nice views. Nice fountains on grounds. Nearby playground great for kids with outdoor movie showings.
Learn a bit about downtown San Antonio while taking a riverboat tour. Starts at the Rivercenter mall area.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River walk boat
Learn a bit about downtown San Antonio while taking a riverboat tour. Starts at the Rivercenter mall area.