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TexMex food

Trust me and skip the riverwalk restaurants if you’re looking for the best tex-mex food. San Antonio is considered home of the breakfast taco by many, but it also holds the highest number of Tex-Mex — a genre of food combining traditional Mexican food with a Texas twist — restaurants in the state. Here is a list of some of the more notable ones nearby.
Probably some of the best tacos in the area. Their beef fajita tacos are to die for and their flour tortillas are made-to-order.
Cafe Don Juan
1422 W Commerce St
Probably some of the best tacos in the area. Their beef fajita tacos are to die for and their flour tortillas are made-to-order.
Popular TexMex restaurant in a nearby neighborhood. This place can get busy during rush hours and parking can be limited, but once you're seated, the food comes out astonishingly fast, tastes great and it's pretty affordable.
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Blanco Cafe
1720 Blanco Rd
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Popular TexMex restaurant in a nearby neighborhood. This place can get busy during rush hours and parking can be limited, but once you're seated, the food comes out astonishingly fast, tastes great and it's pretty affordable.
Another local favorite for Tex-Mex food. This place can get pretty busy during Sunday brunch, so I recommend arriving early
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El Milagrito Cafe
521 E Woodlawn Ave
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Another local favorite for Tex-Mex food. This place can get pretty busy during Sunday brunch, so I recommend arriving early
This is a more festive and lively Tex-Mex restaurant that attracts locals and tourists alike. From amazing margaritas in a traditional festive Mexican atmosphere to live mariachis in the evening, this place represents the true spirit of a Fiesta San Antonio all year-round
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Pico de Gallo
111 S Leona St
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This is a more festive and lively Tex-Mex restaurant that attracts locals and tourists alike. From amazing margaritas in a traditional festive Mexican atmosphere to live mariachis in the evening, this place represents the true spirit of a Fiesta San Antonio all year-round
A 24/7 Tex-mex favorite with indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy fresh baked Mexican sweet bread (pan dulce), fresh tortillas, delicious margaritas and fresh food. It’s also located in Market Square, so there’s no shortage of sights to take in.
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Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce Row
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A 24/7 Tex-mex favorite with indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy fresh baked Mexican sweet bread (pan dulce), fresh tortillas, delicious margaritas and fresh food. It’s also located in Market Square, so there’s no shortage of sights to take in.

Food scene

Many travelers eat at restaurants along the riverwalk, but many locals agree that the riverwalk isn’t always the best place for a meal. Here’s a list of some nearby local favorites should you decide to try something a little less “touristy”
Fantastic dive bar and somewhat of a hidden-gem that only locals to the neighborhood know about. The food and drinks are affordable and the owner cooks some amazing dishes. Don't be fooled by the looks, this place is special.
Web House Cafe & Bar
320 Blanco Rd
Fantastic dive bar and somewhat of a hidden-gem that only locals to the neighborhood know about. The food and drinks are affordable and the owner cooks some amazing dishes. Don't be fooled by the looks, this place is special.
Affordable sandwich shop with literal life-changing sandwiches. This is a must visit when you're in town but it's only open for lunch and dinner on the weekdays and closed on weekends.
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Station Cafe
108 King William St
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Affordable sandwich shop with literal life-changing sandwiches. This is a must visit when you're in town but it's only open for lunch and dinner on the weekdays and closed on weekends.
Fun atmosphere with outdoor eating, trivia and some great BBQ. My favorite is the buttermilk fried chicken, but it's hard to go wrong here.
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Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston St
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Fun atmosphere with outdoor eating, trivia and some great BBQ. My favorite is the buttermilk fried chicken, but it's hard to go wrong here.
Seriously amazing Vietnamese food. It's fairly new to the city but it's already making a huge impact in the area. I highly recommend it. It's not a Pho place though.
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Singh's Vietnamese
2803 N St Mary's St
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Seriously amazing Vietnamese food. It's fairly new to the city but it's already making a huge impact in the area. I highly recommend it. It's not a Pho place though.
A nice, hip but casual sit-down restaurant with outdoor seating. The food is fantastic and high quality while still remaining relatively affordable
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Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's St
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A nice, hip but casual sit-down restaurant with outdoor seating. The food is fantastic and high quality while still remaining relatively affordable
Historic spot for drinks, wings and R&B and Soul music. Operating since 1948!
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Tucker's Kozy Korner
1338 E Houston St
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Historic spot for drinks, wings and R&B and Soul music. Operating since 1948!
Well-known local favorite for unique and amazing wings and a good drink selection
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Cullum's Attagirl Ice House
726 E Mistletoe Ave
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Well-known local favorite for unique and amazing wings and a good drink selection
Local favorite serving gourmet burgers, tons of local brews and live music outdoors.
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Tycoon Flats
2926 N St Mary's St
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Local favorite serving gourmet burgers, tons of local brews and live music outdoors.

Neighborhoods

San Antonio is known for its rich and well-preserved history. Enjoy San Antonio like a native; discover some of the notable neighborhoods nearby and what each one contributes to San Antonio’s diverse culture.
This community was built in the mid-1800s as a very affluent part of town. Almost all the homes have been restored. The neighboring community, colloquially referred to as "Southtown", is known for its thriving arts scene and amazing restaurants. An art show takes place every First Friday along South Alamo street.
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King William
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This community was built in the mid-1800s as a very affluent part of town. Almost all the homes have been restored. The neighboring community, colloquially referred to as "Southtown", is known for its thriving arts scene and amazing restaurants. An art show takes place every First Friday along South Alamo street.
Tobin Hill is a historic community known for the Pearl complex, a former brewery converted into a community of gourmet restaurants, farmers markets and other food related destinations. Tobin Hill is also home to San Antonio's gay district, where you can find a variety of LGBTQ+ friendly bars, venues and restaurants along Main St.
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Tobin Hill
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Tobin Hill is a historic community known for the Pearl complex, a former brewery converted into a community of gourmet restaurants, farmers markets and other food related destinations. Tobin Hill is also home to San Antonio's gay district, where you can find a variety of LGBTQ+ friendly bars, venues and restaurants along Main St.

Sightseeing

Nestled in the center of San Antonios oldest upper-class suburban community, this area was once home to many wealthy families in the mid-1800's for it's location on the highest hill in the downtown area.
Lockwood Park
801 N Olive St
Nestled in the center of San Antonios oldest upper-class suburban community, this area was once home to many wealthy families in the mid-1800's for it's location on the highest hill in the downtown area.
San Antonio's first established neighborhood, this area was bought by the city in the 1920's and converted into a cultural arts district. It now hosts many festivals and events that define San Antonio's culture, including one of the most popular Fiesta events - NIOSA.
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La Villita
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San Antonio's first established neighborhood, this area was bought by the city in the 1920's and converted into a cultural arts district. It now hosts many festivals and events that define San Antonio's culture, including one of the most popular Fiesta events - NIOSA.
Hemisfair was home to the World Fair in 1968. It now serves as a community space, featuring a large park, a walking trail, many beautiful water features, the Tower of the Americas, a mini water park and many restaurants. Entry to this these parks are free (excluding the tower)
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Hemisfair
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Hemisfair was home to the World Fair in 1968. It now serves as a community space, featuring a large park, a walking trail, many beautiful water features, the Tower of the Americas, a mini water park and many restaurants. Entry to this these parks are free (excluding the tower)
A must see attraction for any tourist that needs no introduction. Visit, take the selfie and perhaps skip the paid tour unless you're fascinated with Texas history.
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الألامو
300 Alamo Plaza
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A must see attraction for any tourist that needs no introduction. Visit, take the selfie and perhaps skip the paid tour unless you're fascinated with Texas history.
A beautiful man-made lake with a picturesque park surrounding it
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حديقة وودلاون ليك
1103 Cincinnati Ave
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A beautiful man-made lake with a picturesque park surrounding it
Beautiful park in the middle of downtown with a water park and many restaurants, all in one convenient area
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حديقة ياناغوانا
434 S Alamo St
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Beautiful park in the middle of downtown with a water park and many restaurants, all in one convenient area
A destination that needs to introduction. Visitors almost always walk along the river and take a boat tour as well. If you’re looking for food, I suggest also considering some food option within this guide before jumping on the tempting convenience of eating on the riverwalk.
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River Walk
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A destination that needs to introduction. Visitors almost always walk along the river and take a boat tour as well. If you’re looking for food, I suggest also considering some food option within this guide before jumping on the tempting convenience of eating on the riverwalk.

Nightlife

The St. Mary's strip is a collection of bars, music venues and restaurants. If nightlife is your thing, St. Mary's strip is where you'll get your fill. Once known for its thriving hard rock scene, this strip has evolved to include all genres of music, all types of bars catering to a variety of interests and some of the best gourmet food around
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St. Mary's Strip
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The St. Mary's strip is a collection of bars, music venues and restaurants. If nightlife is your thing, St. Mary's strip is where you'll get your fill. Once known for its thriving hard rock scene, this strip has evolved to include all genres of music, all types of bars catering to a variety of interests and some of the best gourmet food around
A very laid-back bar with a large outdoor seating area, games like ping-pong. Some nights the bar also hosts live music.
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Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin St
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A very laid-back bar with a large outdoor seating area, games like ping-pong. Some nights the bar also hosts live music.
A relaxed outdoor bar with a fun atmosphere, good bar food, TVs playing sports and a playground for the kids.
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
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A relaxed outdoor bar with a fun atmosphere, good bar food, TVs playing sports and a playground for the kids.
Cozy restaurant with a full bar, outdoor seating and live events.
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The Dakota East Side Ice House
433 S Hackberry
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Cozy restaurant with a full bar, outdoor seating and live events.

Shopping

It's a neat shopping mall with lots to do when you need a break from the Texas heat. It's right in front of the Alamo and the Henry B Convention Center, so it makes for a good place for a cheap food-court meal.
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Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce St
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It's a neat shopping mall with lots to do when you need a break from the Texas heat. It's right in front of the Alamo and the Henry B Convention Center, so it makes for a good place for a cheap food-court meal.
A more up-scale outdoor shopping experience, La Cantera is sure to have you covered in terms of high-end restaurants and shops. It is also close to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
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A more up-scale outdoor shopping experience, La Cantera is sure to have you covered in terms of high-end restaurants and shops. It is also close to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
One of the largest and busiest malls in the city. You’re sure to find something when you window-shop here
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North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro Ave
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One of the largest and busiest malls in the city. You’re sure to find something when you window-shop here

Entertainment and Other Attractions

From theaters to theme-parks; here are a list of places that offer experiences beyond simply sightseeing
A well-known and large theme park featuring roller-coasters, a theatre, water park and tons of attractions for people of all ages
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ستة أعلام فييستا تكساس
17000 W I-10
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A well-known and large theme park featuring roller-coasters, a theatre, water park and tons of attractions for people of all ages
A famous water park and aquarium
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سي وورلد سان أنطونيو
10500 Sea World Dr
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A famous water park and aquarium
Large local zoo offering a variety of experiences for people of all ages
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San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's St
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Large local zoo offering a variety of experiences for people of all ages
A historic theatre with breathtaking architecture offering high quality music and theatre
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مسرح ماجستيك
224 E Houston St
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A historic theatre with breathtaking architecture offering high quality music and theatre
Nearby theatre offering famous Broadway shows
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The Public Theater of San Antonio
800 W Ashby Pl
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Nearby theatre offering famous Broadway shows