Michael’s San Antonio Favorites 2019
Where To Eat
Fun, vibrant and loud at times, excellent choice for food and drinks with the locals.
180 locals recommend
Rosario's
722 S Alamo StFun, vibrant and loud at times, excellent choice for food and drinks with the locals.
Chef Sean and crew make some of the most authentic and freshly made street tacos on the planet. And you simply can’t beat the multi award winning, 100% agave frozen margaritas - only 3.50 during the 4-7 Happy Hour.
48 locals recommend
Sanchos Cantina & Cocina
628 Jackson StChef Sean and crew make some of the most authentic and freshly made street tacos on the planet. And you simply can’t beat the multi award winning, 100% agave frozen margaritas - only 3.50 during the 4-7 Happy Hour.
Seriously. The best cheese enchiladas on the planet are only four blocks away from the Maverick. If you’re looking for the real-deal, puro San Antonio breakfast or lunch experience - do yourself a favor - go to Blanco Cafe. And if Angela is working sit in her section and please tell her I said howdy!
14 locals recommend
The Original Blanco Cafe
419 North Saint Mary's StreetSeriously. The best cheese enchiladas on the planet are only four blocks away from the Maverick. If you’re looking for the real-deal, puro San Antonio breakfast or lunch experience - do yourself a favor - go to Blanco Cafe. And if Angela is working sit in her section and please tell her I said howdy!
My personal favorite spot to dine on the Riverwalk. Same owners as Zinc just a short walk away at street level. Both have superior food and service with a welcoming, upscale vibe.
73 locals recommend
Boudro's
421 East Commerce StreetMy personal favorite spot to dine on the Riverwalk. Same owners as Zinc just a short walk away at street level. Both have superior food and service with a welcoming, upscale vibe.
La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston StLa Boulangerie
207 BroadwayI’m not a vegan but if any place could make me change my mind it’s 5 Points!
54 locals recommend
5 Points Local
1017 N Flores StI’m not a vegan but if any place could make me change my mind it’s 5 Points!
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StNeighborhood bistro in Monte Vista, great vibe, food and bar with all pizzas only 10 Bux every Monday Night!
127 locals recommend
Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveNeighborhood bistro in Monte Vista, great vibe, food and bar with all pizzas only 10 Bux every Monday Night!
My absolute favorite spot to bring friends and family visiting from out of town. Top shelf food, margaritas, ambience and service. In the heart of Monte Vista, the largest historical neighborhood in the US.
154 locals recommend
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveMy absolute favorite spot to bring friends and family visiting from out of town. Top shelf food, margaritas, ambience and service. In the heart of Monte Vista, the largest historical neighborhood in the US.
La Tuna
100 Probandt StGarcia's Mexican Food To Go
842 Fredericksburg RdDude! One of the best burgers on the planet is just 2 blocks from the Maverick and open 24/7! You’re so lucky. : )
86 locals recommend
Whataburger
3130 BroadwayDude! One of the best burgers on the planet is just 2 blocks from the Maverick and open 24/7! You’re so lucky. : )
Craving enchiladas and mariachis at 3:00 am? Come on down!
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowCraving enchiladas and mariachis at 3:00 am? Come on down!
Viet-Nam Restaurant
3244 BroadwayW D Deli
3123 BroadwayMy favorite spot for early breakfast meetings and the Friday Lunch Special : Enchiladas Verde is always muy bueno.
30 locals recommend
El Milagrito Cafe
521 E Woodlawn AveMy favorite spot for early breakfast meetings and the Friday Lunch Special : Enchiladas Verde is always muy bueno.
Pete's Tako House
502 Brooklyn Ave
Bella on Houston
204 E Houston StWhenever a client offers to take me out for a nice steak dinner I choose Texas de Brazil.
14 locals recommend
Texas de Brazil
313 E Houston StWhenever a client offers to take me out for a nice steak dinner I choose Texas de Brazil.
When was the last time you had a scooner of ice cold beer and a sinfully decadent chicken fried steak, both the size of your head at 11:00 in the morning?
14 locals recommend
M.K. Davis Restaurant
1302 N Flores StWhen was the last time you had a scooner of ice cold beer and a sinfully decadent chicken fried steak, both the size of your head at 11:00 in the morning?
De Wese's Tip Top Cafe
2814 Fredericksburg RdSouth Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StYum. You’re only a 5 minute walk away from a serious, Texas sized BBQ feast. Remember: When you order the Cadillac it’s “all you care to eat” not “all you can eat”. Just something I say to myself every time I go to County Line...
17 locals recommend
The County Line
4334 Hyatt Pl DrYum. You’re only a 5 minute walk away from a serious, Texas sized BBQ feast. Remember: When you order the Cadillac it’s “all you care to eat” not “all you can eat”. Just something I say to myself every time I go to County Line...
Las Canarias
112 College StBest Breakfast Buffett
The Oasis is like a Mexican Food time machine set to the 1970’s: A perfect, small, family owned San Antonio hole in the wall cafe.. One of my favorite spots for an authentic, old school enchilada lunch plate. They close at 3:00 and totally worth the short 10 minute walk from the Maverick.
Oasis Mexican Cafe
210 McCullough AveThe Oasis is like a Mexican Food time machine set to the 1970’s: A perfect, small, family owned San Antonio hole in the wall cafe.. One of my favorite spots for an authentic, old school enchilada lunch plate. They close at 3:00 and totally worth the short 10 minute walk from the Maverick.
No frills, family owned, super nice folks and awesome spring rolls and coconut curry soup.
6 locals recommend
Viet-Nam Restaurant
3244 BroadwayNo frills, family owned, super nice folks and awesome spring rolls and coconut curry soup.
Pinch Boil House
5130 N Main AveMexican Manhattan
110 Soledad StAugie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse
3709 N St Mary's StStella Public House
1414 S Alamo StBiga on the Banks
203 S St Mary's StA new favorite. Excellent, friendly chill vibe with great food and cocktails.
32 locals recommend
Francis Bogside
1170 S St Mary's StA new favorite. Excellent, friendly chill vibe with great food and cocktails.
B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo StHot Joy
1014 S Alamo StBeen going here since the late 70’s. Great pub food with fair prices - Wednesday night is $5.00 Burger Night!
Tell Troy the bartender I sent you.
31 locals recommend
Bombay Bicycle Club
3506 N St Mary's StBeen going here since the late 70’s. Great pub food with fair prices - Wednesday night is $5.00 Burger Night!
Tell Troy the bartender I sent you.
Burger Boy
2323 N St Mary's StThe Cove
606 W Cypress StSouthtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa StPlayland Pizza
400 E Houston StRight downstairs from your apartment!
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StBliss
926 S Presa StH-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadCon Safos • Cocina Y Cantina
2710 North Saint Mary's StreetBakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwySweeeeeet.
Paesanos Riverwalk
111 W Crockett StJim's Restaurant
302 TX-1604 LoopThe best local burger, The Frontier Burger, since 1956!
Ocho
1015 Navarro StYour date will be impressed.
W D Deli
3123 BroadwayWayne and Michael make the best and my favorite Tortilla Soup!
La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar
120 Produce RowJosephine Street
400 E Josephine StA short walk from the Pearl, super yummy steaks....
La Gloria
100 E Grayson StSounds weird but Bill Miller’s has great breakfast tacos! And good BBQ.
55 locals recommend
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
1030 E César E. Chávez BlvdSounds weird but Bill Miller’s has great breakfast tacos! And good BBQ.
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StExcellent choice for breakfast.
Although there are no pictures you can eat here and they make amazing sandwiches.
Bolner's Meat Company
2900 S Flores StAlthough there are no pictures you can eat here and they make amazing sandwiches.
De Wese's Tip Top Cafe
2814 Fredericksburg RdBest Chicken Fried Steak on the planet!
The Fruteria
1401 S Flores StExcellent everything.
Las Canarias
112 College StBest Breakfast Buffett
Drinks & Nightlife
Zinc Bistro & Bar
207 N Presa StGreat spot for a date or Pre/Post game cocktail.
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StDid somebody say beer?
Just down the steps from the Maverick. Grab a cold beer or margarita to go while you stroll the Riverwalk!
9 locals recommend
Bier Garten Riverwalk
126 Losoya StJust down the steps from the Maverick. Grab a cold beer or margarita to go while you stroll the Riverwalk!
Bar America
723 S Alamo StBar 1919
1420 S Alamo StBlue Box Bar
312 Pearl PkwyLiberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StHaunt
300 E Travis StAlamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StTexas Ice Services
4102 Blanco RdTicket Sports Pub
VFW Post 76
10 10th StRiverwalk Wines & Spirits
405 E Commerce StPssst... Don’t forget to ask for your Maverick AirBnb Discount....
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StShop & Stroll
The Twig Book Shop
306 Pearl PkwyJust around the corner from the Maverick. 3 floors of great old stuff. Home of Alamo Records on the second floor!
Alamo Antique Mall
125 BroadwayJust around the corner from the Maverick. 3 floors of great old stuff. Home of Alamo Records on the second floor!
Fiesta On Main
102 N Main AveViva Fiesta!
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StGrab a beer or a margarita to go and stroll around.
Make a day of it by either walking or taking the river shuttle to or from The Pearl from The Maverick.
131 locals recommend
The Park at Pearl
312 Pearl PkwyMake a day of it by either walking or taking the river shuttle to or from The Pearl from The Maverick.
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StVisit the zoo or just take nice long walk along the river....
La Villita
Hogwild Records Tapes & C D's
1824 N Main AveGo!
Friends Of Sound Records
700 Fredericksburg RdSouthtown Vinyl
1112 South Saint Mary's StreetArt & Culture
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveWitte Museum
3801 BroadwayThe DoSeum
2800 BroadwayBriscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StMy favorite way to present the Alamo for the first time view:
Step out the front door of the Maverick and go left on N. Presa
Go down the stairs and bank left when you hit the river
Go through the lobby of the Hyatt to the Fountain Path
*Grab a cold beer or frozen margarita to-go at the Bier Garten
Follow the Fountain Path and ascend the stairs
The Alamo comes into view as you reach the top steps
*Optional
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaMy favorite way to present the Alamo for the first time view:
Step out the front door of the Maverick and go left on N. Presa
Go down the stairs and bank left when you hit the river
Go through the lobby of the Hyatt to the Fountain Path
*Grab a cold beer or frozen margarita to-go at the Bier Garten
Follow the Fountain Path and ascend the stairs
The Alamo comes into view as you reach the top steps
*Optional
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StSouthwest School of Art
300 Augusta StSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrConfluence Park
310 W Mitchell StSan Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveBlue Star Coffee
Mmm... Coffee...
Sip Brew Bar & Eatery
160 E Houston StRosella at The Rand
114 E Houston StWhite Elephant Coffee Company
110 W Carolina StCommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair
611 Hemisfair BlvdLa Panaderia Bakery Cafe
301 E Houston StLocal Coffee
24175 W I-10Sightseeing
Hemisfair Park
434 S Alamo St