Waleska’s guidebook
Entertainment
Things to do and local favorite spots, great views, environment and fun!
• The Pearl Brewery: Pearl, located north of downtown San Antonio, provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, a riverside amphitheater, and the third campus of The Culinary Institute of America.
131 locals recommend
The Park at Pearl
312 Pearl Pkwy• The Pearl Brewery: Pearl, located north of downtown San Antonio, provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, a riverside amphitheater, and the third campus of The Culinary Institute of America.
Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's St
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StGreat entertainment for the whole family. Bowling Alley, indoor go karts, arcade games, food, bar and more!
57 locals recommend
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
5527 N Loop 1604 WGreat entertainment for the whole family. Bowling Alley, indoor go karts, arcade games, food, bar and more!
Southtown boasts tons of restaurants, from Tex-Mex to Asian, brunch to paletas. You can hang out at Alamo Street Eat Bar’s food truck park or in the traditional German biergarten at Beethoven Maennerchor, bring the kids and pup to the Friendly Spot patio, or enjoy an elevated upscale dinner at Battalion’s repurposed historical firehouse.
142 locals recommend
Southtown
Southtown boasts tons of restaurants, from Tex-Mex to Asian, brunch to paletas. You can hang out at Alamo Street Eat Bar’s food truck park or in the traditional German biergarten at Beethoven Maennerchor, bring the kids and pup to the Friendly Spot patio, or enjoy an elevated upscale dinner at Battalion’s repurposed historical firehouse.
The DoSeum
2800 BroadwaySan Antonio River Walk
Topgolf
5539 N Loop 1604 WAt the Market square you'll find tons of local shop, street mexican food, drinks and the best Mexican Restaurants in SA, "Mi Tierra" and "La Margarita" . Also, lots of fun and entertainment.
https://www.visitsanantonio.com/location/market-square/
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce StAt the Market square you'll find tons of local shop, street mexican food, drinks and the best Mexican Restaurants in SA, "Mi Tierra" and "La Margarita" . Also, lots of fun and entertainment.
https://www.visitsanantonio.com/location/market-square/
Howl at the Moon San Antonio
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrGreat brunch outdoor, Kid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican & American fare & brunch in a relaxed setting.
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StGreat brunch outdoor, Kid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican & American fare & brunch in a relaxed setting.
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveSightseeing
The Mission Trails hike-and-bike system, provides pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular routes that link San Antonio’s five Spanish colonial missions: San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo), Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, and Espada.
135 locals recommend
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdThe Mission Trails hike-and-bike system, provides pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular routes that link San Antonio’s five Spanish colonial missions: San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo), Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan, and Espada.
Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrMission Espada
10040 Espada RdMission San Juan station
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdFood scene
Owner's Favorite restaurants. Local eats in downtown area, only a few minutes from our airbnb.
Best SA Mexican Restaurant + Panaderia+ Margaritas: Landmark Mexican cafe & bakery with classic fare, margaritas & mariachis in festive digs open 24/7.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowBest SA Mexican Restaurant + Panaderia+ Margaritas: Landmark Mexican cafe & bakery with classic fare, margaritas & mariachis in festive digs open 24/7.
Botika's menu features "Chifa" (Chinese-Peruvian) and "Nikkei" (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisines, as well as inventive takes on traditional dishes from across Asia and Latin America
28 locals recommend
Botika
303 Pearl Pkwy Botika's menu features "Chifa" (Chinese-Peruvian) and "Nikkei" (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisines, as well as inventive takes on traditional dishes from across Asia and Latin America
A couple blocks WEST from the house on Houston St.: Smoked meats and Craft Beers. Elevated deli eats, sandwiches and sides are ordered at a window & enjoyed at picnic tables outside.
81 locals recommend
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StA couple blocks WEST from the house on Houston St.: Smoked meats and Craft Beers. Elevated deli eats, sandwiches and sides are ordered at a window & enjoyed at picnic tables outside.
Restaurant and Microbrewery housed in the original Pearl Brewhouse built in 1894. From the fresh seafood off the coast to the Southern comfort food cooked with care in central Texas
101 locals recommend
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StRestaurant and Microbrewery housed in the original Pearl Brewhouse built in 1894. From the fresh seafood off the coast to the Southern comfort food cooked with care in central Texas
Great Mexican food + live music (Every First Friday): Rosario's Mexican Cafe y Cantina serves up traditional South-of-the Border specialties in a contemporary setting
180 locals recommend
Rosario's
722 S Alamo StGreat Mexican food + live music (Every First Friday): Rosario's Mexican Cafe y Cantina serves up traditional South-of-the Border specialties in a contemporary setting
This is our favorite spot in town!!!. Not only they have good and refreshing brews but Food is great and priced right.
150 locals recommend
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarThis is our favorite spot in town!!!. Not only they have good and refreshing brews but Food is great and priced right.
Cured
306 Pearl PkwyFine Dinning: Crafted cured foods, from charcuterie to pickles
best ice house in THE city. Great beer selection and fantastic local crowd. Come here for a beer and good eats!!
41 locals recommend
The Dakota East Side Ice House
433 S Hackberrybest ice house in THE city. Great beer selection and fantastic local crowd. Come here for a beer and good eats!!
Love this place, has that homey feeling from an authentic panaderia from back home. Very good and flavorful breakfast, Omelettes are AMAZING!
55 locals recommend
Panchos & Gringos Deli
900 Nolan StLove this place, has that homey feeling from an authentic panaderia from back home. Very good and flavorful breakfast, Omelettes are AMAZING!
Popsicle specialist known for its creative, customizable frozen treats inspired by Mexican paletas.
19 locals recommend
Steel City Pops
908 Currie StPopsicle specialist known for its creative, customizable frozen treats inspired by Mexican paletas.
Great margaritas, Fruit cups, smoothies, tapas & Mexican street fare, plus tequila & cocktails in upbeat, trendy digs.
38 locals recommend
The Fruteria
1401 S Flores StGreat margaritas, Fruit cups, smoothies, tapas & Mexican street fare, plus tequila & cocktails in upbeat, trendy digs.
Oh my Sweetness!!! Every item that they put out is handmade with the utmost care and attention to detail.
152 locals recommend
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyOh my Sweetness!!! Every item that they put out is handmade with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Casual, modern-American restaurant serving a mixture of classic and contemporary dishes in a fresh and fun atmosphere
78 locals recommend
Down On Grayson
303 East Grayson StreetCasual, modern-American restaurant serving a mixture of classic and contemporary dishes in a fresh and fun atmosphere
Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar: Lively Market Square eatery with sizzling fajitas, seafood, margaritas, mariachis & patio dining.
22 locals recommend
La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar
120 Produce RowMexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar: Lively Market Square eatery with sizzling fajitas, seafood, margaritas, mariachis & patio dining.
Italian, Eclectic hangout serving pizzas, salads, sandwiches, burgers & beer in a homey setting with a patio.
26 locals recommend
Guillermo's
618 McCullough AveItalian, Eclectic hangout serving pizzas, salads, sandwiches, burgers & beer in a homey setting with a patio.
Small, funky cafe offering a healthy menu with organic, gluten-free & vegan options, plus takeout.
45 locals recommend
Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry StSmall, funky cafe offering a healthy menu with organic, gluten-free & vegan options, plus takeout.