Alamo City Guidebook
Sightseeing
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrSan Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StSan Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston PlHistoric Market Square
514 W Commerce St360 degree view of San Antonio with a rotating restaurant and bar. Built in Hemifair Park for the 1968 World’ s Fair
374 locals recommend
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd360 degree view of San Antonio with a rotating restaurant and bar. Built in Hemifair Park for the 1968 World’ s Fair
The entire Pearl Brewery complex spans 22 acres with something for everyone with a plethora of shopping and restaurant experiences.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyThe entire Pearl Brewery complex spans 22 acres with something for everyone with a plethora of shopping and restaurant experiences.
Mission Hike and Bike Trails
San Antonio River WalkThe Park at Pearl
312 Pearl PkwySan Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveModern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
59 locals recommend
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StModern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
Salado Creek Greenway
Salado Creek GreenwayThe Salado Creek greenway bike and walking trails span 25 miles of nature.
Neighborhoods
Historic San Antonio King William District with driving and walking tours.
131 locals recommend
King William
Historic San Antonio King William District with driving and walking tours.
Food scene
Pearl Farmers Market
312 Pearl PkwyDelicious Texas-fusion. Indoor and outdoor seating along the Riverwalk with patio heaters and ponchos provided if it’s nippy outside. The tableside guacamole is a must!
73 locals recommend
Boudro's
421 East Commerce StreetDelicious Texas-fusion. Indoor and outdoor seating along the Riverwalk with patio heaters and ponchos provided if it’s nippy outside. The tableside guacamole is a must!
Historic German deli with renowned home-made root beer and incredibly yummy sandwiches
22 locals recommend
Schilo's
424 E Commerce StHistoric German deli with renowned home-made root beer and incredibly yummy sandwiches
Rosario's
722 S Alamo StVoted #1 San Antonio Mexican restaurant. Well-deserved reputation.
Hash Vegan Eats
5007 S Flores StBest vegan restaurant favorite with locals.
Sushi Zushi
9867 I-10Yes there is tasty sushi in San Antonio
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StTop San Antonio Chinese meals and bar
Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveDelicious pizza, Italian, Sunday brunch, and daily happy hours.
Grant Pinkerton was born and raised in Houston, to a family with small town Texas roots in the Hill Country and Gulf Coast. He is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. He attended and graduated from Lamar High School where he was an active member of Future Farmers of America. He went on to The University of Texas at Austin, getting his degree in Rhetoric and Writing. From a young age he was fascinated with meat, fire and old Texas traditions. Upon returning to Houston after college, he decided to turn his fascination into a career. What started out as a barbecue pit and a dream has grown into one of Texas’ best BBQ joints. He prides himself on the quality of his meat and his sides, all made daily from scratch. His restaurant serves variations of his family’s recipes as well as some of his own originals. Pinkerton, with no formal training, relentlessly pursued his dream and has been recognized on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints list, selected for the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 and won Memphis in May Beef Grand Champion in 2019. Pinkerton’s Barbecue has been featured on the Travel Channel, Food Network and Cooking Channel. In 2021, Pinkerton expanded, opening his second location in downtown San Antonio.
14 locals recommend
Pinkerton's Barbecue
107 West Houston StreetGrant Pinkerton was born and raised in Houston, to a family with small town Texas roots in the Hill Country and Gulf Coast. He is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. He attended and graduated from Lamar High School where he was an active member of Future Farmers of America. He went on to The University of Texas at Austin, getting his degree in Rhetoric and Writing. From a young age he was fascinated with meat, fire and old Texas traditions. Upon returning to Houston after college, he decided to turn his fascination into a career. What started out as a barbecue pit and a dream has grown into one of Texas’ best BBQ joints. He prides himself on the quality of his meat and his sides, all made daily from scratch. His restaurant serves variations of his family’s recipes as well as some of his own originals. Pinkerton, with no formal training, relentlessly pursued his dream and has been recognized on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints list, selected for the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 and won Memphis in May Beef Grand Champion in 2019. Pinkerton’s Barbecue has been featured on the Travel Channel, Food Network and Cooking Channel. In 2021, Pinkerton expanded, opening his second location in downtown San Antonio.
Vibrant food truck park located in the heart of the San Antonio Riverwalk.
El Camino is a beacon for the downtown community to join and enjoy a range of selection from the guest gourmet food trucks paired with precisely created cocktails.
El Camino is the perfect spot to bring together friends, family and furry companions under our eco-consciously designed covered seating with a fully stocked bar that includes, frozen drinks, craft brews, and top shelf cocktails.
1009 Avenue B
1009 Avenue BVibrant food truck park located in the heart of the San Antonio Riverwalk.
El Camino is a beacon for the downtown community to join and enjoy a range of selection from the guest gourmet food trucks paired with precisely created cocktails.
El Camino is the perfect spot to bring together friends, family and furry companions under our eco-consciously designed covered seating with a fully stocked bar that includes, frozen drinks, craft brews, and top shelf cocktails.
Fabulous Italian cuisine located in the historic Fairmount Hotel’s corner eatery. SILO Restaurants and Food Network Star runner-up and Executive Chef Luca Della Casa opened NONNA Osteria, offering artisan Northern Italian cuisine, honoring the regional traditions and heritage of Chef Della Casa’s homeland.
27 locals recommend
NONNA Osteria
401 S Alamo StFabulous Italian cuisine located in the historic Fairmount Hotel’s corner eatery. SILO Restaurants and Food Network Star runner-up and Executive Chef Luca Della Casa opened NONNA Osteria, offering artisan Northern Italian cuisine, honoring the regional traditions and heritage of Chef Della Casa’s homeland.
Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is a vibrant place, bustling with energy and celebrated food prepared in a French style, with free-flowing drinks and people connecting over the everyday and the special.
Features quintessential French comfort food that showcases simple, earthy, flavorful dishes from regions throughout France.
“Mon Chou Chou” is an affectionate french nickname given to a person who is special to you. Usually a person of unmatched care, love and beauty who makes your world "go round".
21 locals recommend
Brasserie Mon Chou Chou
312 Pearl ParkwayBrasserie Mon Chou Chou is a vibrant place, bustling with energy and celebrated food prepared in a French style, with free-flowing drinks and people connecting over the everyday and the special.
Features quintessential French comfort food that showcases simple, earthy, flavorful dishes from regions throughout France.
“Mon Chou Chou” is an affectionate french nickname given to a person who is special to you. Usually a person of unmatched care, love and beauty who makes your world "go round".
A place for an exquisite New Orleans cuisine in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. Voted as one of the best restaurants in San Antonio.
Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen Downtown
103 9th StA place for an exquisite New Orleans cuisine in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. Voted as one of the best restaurants in San Antonio.
Upscale seafood destination in the Mokara Hotel with a raw bar plus a long wine list & river views.
Ostra Restaurant
212 West Crockett Street
Upscale seafood destination in the Mokara Hotel with a raw bar plus a long wine list & river views.
Espresso drinks, snacks, beer & wine served in industrial-chic digs with free WiFi & patio seats.
41 locals recommend
Rosella Coffee Company
203 E Jones Ave
Espresso drinks, snacks, beer & wine served in industrial-chic digs with free WiFi & patio seats.
Supporting a balanced wellness lifestyle since 2012 with innovative coffee, juice, and plant-forward food.
14 locals recommend
Revolucion Coffee + Juice
7959 BroadwaySupporting a balanced wellness lifestyle since 2012 with innovative coffee, juice, and plant-forward food.
Kulture kafe
1112 S St Mary's StHip hangout featuring a range of coffee drinks, elevated cafe fare & creative cocktails
128 locals recommend
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StHip hangout featuring a range of coffee drinks, elevated cafe fare & creative cocktails
La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston StThe Magnolia Pancake Haus
10333 Huebner RdTycoon Flats
2926 N St Mary's St
The Moon's Daughters
115 Lexington AvenuePharm Table
611 South Presa StreetUnique locally sourced ingredients. Plant forward food philosophy.
Absolutely delicious Asian Fusion cuisine. A must try. You will go back!
29 locals recommend
Best Quality Daughter
602 Avenue AAbsolutely delicious Asian Fusion cuisine. A must try. You will go back!
Pan-Latin fare, mojitos & old-world charm in a chic riverside restaurant & lounge in Hotel Havana.
60 locals recommend
Ocho
1015 Navarro StPan-Latin fare, mojitos & old-world charm in a chic riverside restaurant & lounge in Hotel Havana.
Events
Alamodome is home to UTSA Roadrunners, Velaro Bowl, as well as numerous shows and concerts.
Alamodome
100 Montana StQuaint, unique amphitheatre on San Antonio's River Walk. The San Antonio River separates the audience from the stage; river barges pass through. Seating is terraced ground with stone retaining walls.
9 locals recommend
Arneson River Theater
418 Villita StQuaint, unique amphitheatre on San Antonio's River Walk. The San Antonio River separates the audience from the stage; river barges pass through. Seating is terraced ground with stone retaining walls.
Located at the museum reach section of the Riverwalk. Very peaceful and relaxing.
6 locals recommend
Amphitheatre at Pearl
303 Pearl PkwyLocated at the museum reach section of the Riverwalk. Very peaceful and relaxing.
The Caroline B. and John H. Kampmann San Antonio Public Library Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum connects community with history by telling stories of the past through digital and print content. Museum visitors can relax in a comfortable living room inspired space to browse iPads filled with historically rich material collected and prepared by the San Antonio Public Library.
Free Wi-Fi for personal devices; access to non-circulating books from SAPL's Texana Collection and other collections; iPad stations with free access to ebooks, databases, and other digital resources; assistance with research related to local and Western history and culture.
Kampmann Library Portal
210 West Market StreetThe Caroline B. and John H. Kampmann San Antonio Public Library Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum connects community with history by telling stories of the past through digital and print content. Museum visitors can relax in a comfortable living room inspired space to browse iPads filled with historically rich material collected and prepared by the San Antonio Public Library.
Free Wi-Fi for personal devices; access to non-circulating books from SAPL's Texana Collection and other collections; iPad stations with free access to ebooks, databases, and other digital resources; assistance with research related to local and Western history and culture.
The World Heritage sponsors the Mission Marquee Plaza March through November with movie nights, farmers and artisans markets, cultural events, and more! All events are FREE, open to the public, and pet friendly.
Long before the days as a drive-in theater, the area was originally inhabited by the native Coahuiltecan tribe. This community comprises one of the oldest parts of San Antonio, with a long history dating to prehistoric times. People have been gathering on these grounds for thousands of years.
In 1720, Franciscans priests founded Mission San Jose along the San Antonio River, the lifeblood of the city. At the same time, the priests also built the San Jose dam to reroute water into the San Jose acequia, a community-operated water channel used for irrigation.
The Mission Drive-In Theater opened on March 27, 1948, with a 77-minute long Western – Pirates of Monterey. In 2000, after a run of more than half a century, the Mission was the last drive-in theater in San Antonio to go dark. It was reopened by Cinemark on May 25, 2001 with four screens and continued service through 2003.
In 2007, the Mission Drive-In property was acquired by the City of San Antonio and is currently managed as an arts & culture facility by the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office (WHO).
6 locals recommend
Mission Marquee Plaza
3100 Roosevelt AveThe World Heritage sponsors the Mission Marquee Plaza March through November with movie nights, farmers and artisans markets, cultural events, and more! All events are FREE, open to the public, and pet friendly.
Long before the days as a drive-in theater, the area was originally inhabited by the native Coahuiltecan tribe. This community comprises one of the oldest parts of San Antonio, with a long history dating to prehistoric times. People have been gathering on these grounds for thousands of years.
In 1720, Franciscans priests founded Mission San Jose along the San Antonio River, the lifeblood of the city. At the same time, the priests also built the San Jose dam to reroute water into the San Jose acequia, a community-operated water channel used for irrigation.
The Mission Drive-In Theater opened on March 27, 1948, with a 77-minute long Western – Pirates of Monterey. In 2000, after a run of more than half a century, the Mission was the last drive-in theater in San Antonio to go dark. It was reopened by Cinemark on May 25, 2001 with four screens and continued service through 2003.
In 2007, the Mission Drive-In property was acquired by the City of San Antonio and is currently managed as an arts & culture facility by the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office (WHO).
AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center ParkwaySan Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
723 AT&T Center ParkwayFreeman Coliseum
3201 E Houston StWillow Springs Golf Course
202 AT&T Center ParkwaySan Antonio Bar Experience
Extensive Wonderful selection of bourbons and liquors and unique cocktails with great customer service and in a fun speak-easy atmosphere
97 locals recommend
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo StExtensive Wonderful selection of bourbons and liquors and unique cocktails with great customer service and in a fun speak-easy atmosphere
Best rooftop bar in the city.
A soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor & city views plus a champagne vending machine and a long list of cocktails, wine & beer.
142 locals recommend
Paramour
102 9th StBest rooftop bar in the city.
A soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor & city views plus a champagne vending machine and a long list of cocktails, wine & beer.
Historic bar located in the Menger Hotel on Alamo Plaza. Check out the historic pictures lining the walls.
17 locals recommend
Menger Hotel
204 Alamo PlazaHistoric bar located in the Menger Hotel on Alamo Plaza. Check out the historic pictures lining the walls.
Shopping
True Texas hatters serving the city since 1917. Quality selection of hats, boots, and leather.
Paris Hatters
119 BroadwayTrue Texas hatters serving the city since 1917. Quality selection of hats, boots, and leather.
Brewery
The Blue Star Brewing Company opened in 1996 and is located at the beginning of the Mission Reach, a major bike friendly and pedestrian thoroughfare to the city’s cultural and historical features that run along the San Antonio River. Delicious meals and organic selection of brews.
150 locals recommend
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarThe Blue Star Brewing Company opened in 1996 and is located at the beginning of the Mission Reach, a major bike friendly and pedestrian thoroughfare to the city’s cultural and historical features that run along the San Antonio River. Delicious meals and organic selection of brews.