Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Botika
303 Pearl PkwyEclectic Peruvian Asian with fantastic drinks.
Go here for Sunday Brunch....Only Southern Food with items like grits, brisket, biscuits and more for only 12 bucks. With live music.
17 locals recommend
The Pigpen Neighborhood Bar
106 Pershing AvenueGo here for Sunday Brunch....Only Southern Food with items like grits, brisket, biscuits and more for only 12 bucks. With live music.
One of the oldest restaurants in the city, with a beautiful outdoor seating area and good brunch. Reservations recommended.
154 locals recommend
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveOne of the oldest restaurants in the city, with a beautiful outdoor seating area and good brunch. Reservations recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent tacos and nachos paired with amazing margaritas and LIVE MUSIC! Look no further!
48 locals recommend
Sanchos Cantina & Cocina
628 Jackson StExcellent tacos and nachos paired with amazing margaritas and LIVE MUSIC! Look no further!
Parks & Nature
Walking distance, the Japanese Tea Garden is a lesser-known spot in the middle of the bustling, tourism-driven city of San Antonio. The site of a former rock quarry, the Japanese Tea Garden today is one of the most loved, educational and cultural resources in San Antonio. Admission to the Japanese Tea Garden is free of charge and the park is open every day of the year, from sunrise until sunset.
338 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StWalking distance, the Japanese Tea Garden is a lesser-known spot in the middle of the bustling, tourism-driven city of San Antonio. The site of a former rock quarry, the Japanese Tea Garden today is one of the most loved, educational and cultural resources in San Antonio. Admission to the Japanese Tea Garden is free of charge and the park is open every day of the year, from sunrise until sunset.
Scenic, 38-acre area with trails, a pond, roses & native plants, a glass conservatory & a cafe.
55 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens station
Scenic, 38-acre area with trails, a pond, roses & native plants, a glass conservatory & a cafe.
Since 1956, the San Antonio Zoo Eagle, formerly known as the Brackenridge Eagle, has chugged along the tracks skirting the banks of the San Antonio River as it makes its way through one of San Antonio's most popular parks. Today, various stops include the Witte Museum, Kiddie Park, and the Japanese Tea Gardens, also known as the Sunken Gardens. All stops are weather permitted and may change without notice.
Enjoy lunch at the train depot café located next to the train depot gift shop.
16 locals recommend
San Antonio Zoo Train Roundhouse
3903 N St Mary's StSince 1956, the San Antonio Zoo Eagle, formerly known as the Brackenridge Eagle, has chugged along the tracks skirting the banks of the San Antonio River as it makes its way through one of San Antonio's most popular parks. Today, various stops include the Witte Museum, Kiddie Park, and the Japanese Tea Gardens, also known as the Sunken Gardens. All stops are weather permitted and may change without notice.
Enjoy lunch at the train depot café located next to the train depot gift shop.
Essentials
Central Market
4821 Broadway Expensive grocery store.
Golden Food Mart
571 Eleanor AveStay away from in the late evenings. Can get dicey.
Arts & Culture
The Witte Museum opened its doors to great fanfare in September of 1925. Despite operating on a shoestring, the museum was able to acquire a number of artworks and artifacts displaying the rich cultural and natural history of San Antonio and the State of Texas.
By the time the 30s rolled around, the Witte was sponsoring archaeological research of its own, contributing to the community in its own right.
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 BroadwayThe Witte Museum opened its doors to great fanfare in September of 1925. Despite operating on a shoestring, the museum was able to acquire a number of artworks and artifacts displaying the rich cultural and natural history of San Antonio and the State of Texas.
By the time the 30s rolled around, the Witte was sponsoring archaeological research of its own, contributing to the community in its own right.
Shopping
Half Price Books
3207 BroadwayEverything Else
Free WiFi, a great smoking room, fantastic selection and very reasonable prices mean that this is a place I come to relax when I need to concentrate on reading or writing something for work or school.
Finck Cigars
3111 BroadwayFree WiFi, a great smoking room, fantastic selection and very reasonable prices mean that this is a place I come to relax when I need to concentrate on reading or writing something for work or school.