Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
We've never had a bad meal at the Hoppy Monk!
Both their regular and brunch menus have something for everyone (I am vegan, my husband is a caveman and we both love it!).
Service and ambience is very laid back which suits our nature.
16 locals recommend
The Hoppy Monk
1010 N Loop 1604 EWe've never had a bad meal at the Hoppy Monk!
Both their regular and brunch menus have something for everyone (I am vegan, my husband is a caveman and we both love it!).
Service and ambience is very laid back which suits our nature.
Green is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant and it is a staple for us. Their menu is varied and every single plate is delicious! I love the bowls and quinoa burrito, my husband is a fan of the kalupas (a favorite of mine too), and you can never go wrong with their fried avocado - YUMMMMM!
63 locals recommend
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse RoadGreen is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant and it is a staple for us. Their menu is varied and every single plate is delicious! I love the bowls and quinoa burrito, my husband is a fan of the kalupas (a favorite of mine too), and you can never go wrong with their fried avocado - YUMMMMM!
We love going to Supper for a dinner date or special family occasions. The food is superb and the service is fantastic. It is located close to Hotel Emma's reception area inside The Pearl (which is on our must-do list for San Antonio).
56 locals recommend
Supper
136 E Grayson StWe love going to Supper for a dinner date or special family occasions. The food is superb and the service is fantastic. It is located close to Hotel Emma's reception area inside The Pearl (which is on our must-do list for San Antonio).
If you go to Sushi Zushi (or want to chill and order through Uber Eats), you have to try their Cosimo Roll! Sooooo good! They have an extensive menu but this is our favorite roll by far (and we've tried a ton - lol).
39 locals recommend
Sushi Zushi
9867 I-10If you go to Sushi Zushi (or want to chill and order through Uber Eats), you have to try their Cosimo Roll! Sooooo good! They have an extensive menu but this is our favorite roll by far (and we've tried a ton - lol).
They have an great happy hour (order their Hot Appetizer) and two of our favorite appetizers in town - The Swirling Shrimp and their Baked Salmon (3 pieces).
18 locals recommend
Sushihana Japanese Restaurant
1810 NW Military HwyThey have an great happy hour (order their Hot Appetizer) and two of our favorite appetizers in town - The Swirling Shrimp and their Baked Salmon (3 pieces).
This hole in the wall Chinese spot has some of the best noodles in town! Sooo good! Super spicy though...consider yourself warned. :)
7 locals recommend
Kungfu Noodle
6733 Bandera RdThis hole in the wall Chinese spot has some of the best noodles in town! Sooo good! Super spicy though...consider yourself warned. :)
Super cool spot right on the Riverwalk. You can start the adventure here by having one of their delicious burgers and walk off the calories by strolling around the Riverwalk.
117 locals recommend
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StSuper cool spot right on the Riverwalk. You can start the adventure here by having one of their delicious burgers and walk off the calories by strolling around the Riverwalk.
Their Roasted Poblano Pepper Soup is amazing! They have a ton of great sandwiches too.
6 locals recommend
Picnikins Patio Cafe
6901 Blanco RdTheir Roasted Poblano Pepper Soup is amazing! They have a ton of great sandwiches too.
Torchy's is our favorite taco joint in San Antonio. All of their tacos are delicious and their chips & guac highly addicting! The tacos are highly customizable (flour/corn tortillas or a bowl, tons of sauces/different toppings) and they have a delicious secret menu.
My hubby's favorite is "The Matador" from the secret menu and I love their "Alabama Shake".
There is usually a long line to order, so we always place our order on the phone and carry it out, or stay back and eat there.
43 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
999 E Basse RdTorchy's is our favorite taco joint in San Antonio. All of their tacos are delicious and their chips & guac highly addicting! The tacos are highly customizable (flour/corn tortillas or a bowl, tons of sauces/different toppings) and they have a delicious secret menu.
My hubby's favorite is "The Matador" from the secret menu and I love their "Alabama Shake".
There is usually a long line to order, so we always place our order on the phone and carry it out, or stay back and eat there.
We've been to Whiskey Cake for lunch, dinner, and brunch - this place always deliver! We recommend making reservations during typically busy hours but we've also had luck at times walking in.
You gotta have the whiskey cake (taste a MILLION times better than it looks), I mean, the place is named after it!
My husband loves their chicken & waffles, while I am a sucker for their sides: roasted spaghetti squash, heirloom carrots, and their orzo.
49 locals recommend
Whiskey Cake
15900 La Cantera PkwyWe've been to Whiskey Cake for lunch, dinner, and brunch - this place always deliver! We recommend making reservations during typically busy hours but we've also had luck at times walking in.
You gotta have the whiskey cake (taste a MILLION times better than it looks), I mean, the place is named after it!
My husband loves their chicken & waffles, while I am a sucker for their sides: roasted spaghetti squash, heirloom carrots, and their orzo.
On the pricier side but their food and service is worth it! One of our go to for special occasions, WildFish, is a great option for date night.
While they are known for their seafood (they have some amazing plates - halibut & sea bass), as well as their steaks - our FAVORITE dish is their Crab Fried Rice. SOOOO GOOD!
22 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1834 N Loop 1604 WOn the pricier side but their food and service is worth it! One of our go to for special occasions, WildFish, is a great option for date night.
While they are known for their seafood (they have some amazing plates - halibut & sea bass), as well as their steaks - our FAVORITE dish is their Crab Fried Rice. SOOOO GOOD!
Parks & Nature
This park is one of our favorite places to visit when we want to unwind. It is an hour away from our house but if you have a rental (which we suggest you have in SA) it is totally worth it! The park is 30 minutes south of Fredericksburg, another favorite of our family's.
Make sure to wear your swim suite and take towels as you will most likely want to jump into the river. Make sure you take water to keep you hydrated and snacks if you want to spend a couple of hours!
When you park just follow the trail and it will lead you right to the river. You can follow the river line and eventually hit the parking area.
18 locals recommend
James Kiehl River Bend Park
118 River Bend RdThis park is one of our favorite places to visit when we want to unwind. It is an hour away from our house but if you have a rental (which we suggest you have in SA) it is totally worth it! The park is 30 minutes south of Fredericksburg, another favorite of our family's.
Make sure to wear your swim suite and take towels as you will most likely want to jump into the river. Make sure you take water to keep you hydrated and snacks if you want to spend a couple of hours!
When you park just follow the trail and it will lead you right to the river. You can follow the river line and eventually hit the parking area.
Essentials
Sprouts is a three minute car ride from our home! A super unique grocery store with an array of products, including everything you would expect out of a regular grocery store.
6 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
22135 Bulverde RdSprouts is a three minute car ride from our home! A super unique grocery store with an array of products, including everything you would expect out of a regular grocery store.
Shopping
A 5 minute car ride from our home, Northwoods Shopping Center has a movie theater, an ice skating ring, two grocery stores, restaurants - Chuys is a crowd favorite, and tons of stores to include - Old Navy, Barnes and Noble, & Kohls.
9 locals recommend
Northwoods Shopping Center Phase II
San Pedro AvenueA 5 minute car ride from our home, Northwoods Shopping Center has a movie theater, an ice skating ring, two grocery stores, restaurants - Chuys is a crowd favorite, and tons of stores to include - Old Navy, Barnes and Noble, & Kohls.
Sightseeing
Fredericksburg, TX offers wineries, restaurants, vintage shops, and a completely different vibe. It is about an hour ride to our home but worth the ride if you are looking to do something different. Make reservations at Vaudeville for a unique brunch and make sure you stop at Fischer & Wieser for their sauces or preserves and a stroll around their cute pond.
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, TX offers wineries, restaurants, vintage shops, and a completely different vibe. It is about an hour ride to our home but worth the ride if you are looking to do something different. Make reservations at Vaudeville for a unique brunch and make sure you stop at Fischer & Wieser for their sauces or preserves and a stroll around their cute pond.
Such an unexpected place in the middle of San Antonio, these gardens are opened daily from dawn to dusk.
338 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StSuch an unexpected place in the middle of San Antonio, these gardens are opened daily from dawn to dusk.
Entertainment & Activities
The Pearl area is located north of downtown San Antonio, just a 20 minute ride from our home and provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, and paseos riverside amphitheater.
It has a great farmer's market during the weekends (rain or shine) Saturdays, 9am - 1pm & Sundays, 10am-2pm. The Pearl Market features artisanal and prepared foods. All 45+ vendors are located within a 150-mile-radius, selling produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, locally produced cheeses, olive oils, and a diverse selection of prepared foods and treats.
527 locals recommend
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyThe Pearl area is located north of downtown San Antonio, just a 20 minute ride from our home and provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, and paseos riverside amphitheater.
It has a great farmer's market during the weekends (rain or shine) Saturdays, 9am - 1pm & Sundays, 10am-2pm. The Pearl Market features artisanal and prepared foods. All 45+ vendors are located within a 150-mile-radius, selling produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, locally produced cheeses, olive oils, and a diverse selection of prepared foods and treats.
Embassy Miniature Golf
500 Embassy OaksSuper cute spot for a fun game of mini golf!