Guidebook for San Antonio
Essentials
H-E-B Pharmacy
5601 Bandera RdWalgreens
11707 Huebner RdSightseeing
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkThe Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaDon't forget it!
Food Scene
A mile from the house and the best Philly cheese steak you will ever have. I eat here about once a week. Also get free chips and drink on your first visit.
11 locals recommend
Gino's Deli @ Stop & Buy
13210 Huebner RdA mile from the house and the best Philly cheese steak you will ever have. I eat here about once a week. Also get free chips and drink on your first visit.
Piatti
255 E Basse RdGreat Italian food.
Acool trendy spot with a bunch of different moonshines you can try out. Great brunch.
12 locals recommend
Mash'D
17623 La Cantera PkwyAcool trendy spot with a bunch of different moonshines you can try out. Great brunch.
I think this is the best Mexican spot in town. Is more on the mexican side of tex-mex and has really good margaritas too.
67 locals recommend
Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine
5800 BroadwayI think this is the best Mexican spot in town. Is more on the mexican side of tex-mex and has really good margaritas too.
I think this place has the best pizza in SA but kinda in towards town. Have to get the Sly Stallone. Pretty casual spot.
Cerroni's Purple Garlic
1017 Austin Hwy I think this place has the best pizza in SA but kinda in towards town. Have to get the Sly Stallone. Pretty casual spot.
Best tacos in San Antone and walking distance from the house. Food truck is only open after dark and stays open till the wee hours of the morning. On the SE corner of Huebner and Vance Jackson.
Tacos El Gallito Food Truck
16535 Huebner RoadBest tacos in San Antone and walking distance from the house. Food truck is only open after dark and stays open till the wee hours of the morning. On the SE corner of Huebner and Vance Jackson.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite speakeasy cocktail bars in San Antonio. Have to try their house shot. It's strawberry jalapeno infused tequila that is delicious.
32 locals recommend
George's Keep
17803 La Cantera TerraceOne of my favorite speakeasy cocktail bars in San Antonio. Have to try their house shot. It's strawberry jalapeno infused tequila that is delicious.
Awesome open air roof top bar that overlooks San Antonio and has great cocktails. Don't wear tennis shoes or a shirt without a collar or they won't let you in.
142 locals recommend
Paramour
102 9th StAwesome open air roof top bar that overlooks San Antonio and has great cocktails. Don't wear tennis shoes or a shirt without a collar or they won't let you in.
John T. Floore's Country Store
14492 Old Bandera RdGreat old honky tonk with some bigger name bands.
My favorite music venue in town. Really intimate and usually has great acts. Also has the best burger in town. It's in a cool trendy part of town called the Pearl.
56 locals recommend
Sam's Burger Joint
330 E Grayson StMy favorite music venue in town. Really intimate and usually has great acts. Also has the best burger in town. It's in a cool trendy part of town called the Pearl.
About 15 min from the house and the best place to two step in town. Every Wednesday it's packed and the band is really good that night.
18 locals recommend
Cooter Browns Saloon
11881 Bandera RdAbout 15 min from the house and the best place to two step in town. Every Wednesday it's packed and the band is really good that night.
Blue Box Bar
312 Pearl PkwyMy favorite bar in the Pearl area. Also close to Sam's burger joint.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a 4-5 hour walking tour of San Antonio where you stop at several old bars that have a bunch of history with them. The guide's name is Emzy and he probably knows more about San Antonio history than any person in San Antonio. He also knows a ton of the crazy history and stories you won't read in history books. He limits his tour to no more than 6 people to keep it intimate.
7 locals recommend
The Barwalk
317 Alamo PlazaIt's a 4-5 hour walking tour of San Antonio where you stop at several old bars that have a bunch of history with them. The guide's name is Emzy and he probably knows more about San Antonio history than any person in San Antonio. He also knows a ton of the crazy history and stories you won't read in history books. He limits his tour to no more than 6 people to keep it intimate.
Rancho Cortez
872 Hay Hollar RdGreat place for horse trail rides.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrShopping
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyParks & Nature
Best river I've ever floated. Do it on a weekday and you might have it to yourself. It's about a two hour drive from SA.
16 locals recommend
Frio River
300 Cr 348Best river I've ever floated. Do it on a weekday and you might have it to yourself. It's about a two hour drive from SA.
The San Marcos River is my favorite river that's close to San Antonio. A little over a 45 min drive up I35.
24 locals recommend
Texas State Tubes
2024 North Old Bastrop HighwayThe San Marcos River is my favorite river that's close to San Antonio. A little over a 45 min drive up I35.