Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Little Tex-Mex eatery within a few minutes walk from our home. Great tacos and homemade tortillas.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Amaya's+Cocina/@29.4168186,-98.4742197,16.54z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1stacos!3m4!1s0x0:0xb97ef8c1506d1020!8m2!3d29.4202454!4d-98.4730916
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Amaya's Cocina
1502 East Commerce StreetLittle Tex-Mex eatery within a few minutes walk from our home. Great tacos and homemade tortillas.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Amaya's+Cocina/@29.4168186,-98.4742197,16.54z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1stacos!3m4!1s0x0:0xb97ef8c1506d1020!8m2!3d29.4202454!4d-98.4730916
Texas Bar-B-Que on a budget. You can get great BBQ here at a not-so costly price. A few minutes walk from our home.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bill+Miller+Bar-B-Q/@29.4166574,-98.4779216,15.79z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1stacos!3m4!1s0x0:0x6c4971276513601a!8m2!3d29.4132362!4d-98.4794953
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Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
1030 E César E. Chávez BlvdTexas Bar-B-Que on a budget. You can get great BBQ here at a not-so costly price. A few minutes walk from our home.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bill+Miller+Bar-B-Q/@29.4166574,-98.4779216,15.79z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1stacos!3m4!1s0x0:0x6c4971276513601a!8m2!3d29.4132362!4d-98.4794953
Beautiful scenic view from the Hemisphere Tower. Good food but a little pricey. There is also an observation deck above the restaurant where you can scan the city of San Antonio from high above.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chart+House/@29.4205776,-98.4799859,16.5z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1srestaurant+or+cafe!3m4!1s0x0:0xdd0b26a922368ca0!8m2!3d29.
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Chart House
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdBeautiful scenic view from the Hemisphere Tower. Good food but a little pricey. There is also an observation deck above the restaurant where you can scan the city of San Antonio from high above.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chart+House/@29.4205776,-98.4799859,16.5z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1srestaurant+or+cafe!3m4!1s0x0:0xdd0b26a922368ca0!8m2!3d29.
Walking distance from the house. Strong coffee in various types.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Estate+Coffee+Company/@29.4226173,-98.4784764,16.5z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sCafe!3m4!1s0x865cf6076c81368d:0x461a9174928377f0!8m2!3d29.4248408!4d-98.4770083
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Estate Coffee Company
1320 E Houston StWalking distance from the house. Strong coffee in various types.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Estate+Coffee+Company/@29.4226173,-98.4784764,16.5z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sCafe!3m4!1s0x865cf6076c81368d:0x461a9174928377f0!8m2!3d29.4248408!4d-98.4770083
Great place with great food! You will not be disappointed. Mariachis walk around and play for you for $8.
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La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar
120 Produce RowGreat place with great food! You will not be disappointed. Mariachis walk around and play for you for $8.
Great restaurant with great food! You will not be disappointed! Mariachis will play for you at your table for $8.
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Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowGreat restaurant with great food! You will not be disappointed! Mariachis will play for you at your table for $8.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance from the house. Serve food and alcoholic drinks. There is music at night.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tucker's+Kozy+Korner/@29.4226173,-98.4784764,16.5z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sCafe!3m4!1s0x0:0xf66e174da8992fff!8m2!3d29.4248046!4d-98.4763746
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Tucker's Kozy Korner
1338 E Houston StWalking distance from the house. Serve food and alcoholic drinks. There is music at night.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tucker's+Kozy+Korner/@29.4226173,-98.4784764,16.5z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sCafe!3m4!1s0x0:0xf66e174da8992fff!8m2!3d29.4248046!4d-98.4763746
They host a lot of live bands of various types of music. Walking distance from the house.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alamo+City+Music+Hall+%26+Club/@29.4226173,-98.4784764,16.5z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sCafe!3m4!1s0x0:0x321f670336609e29!8m2!3d29.4253478!4d-98.4765315
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Alamo City Music Hall & Club
1305 E Houston StThey host a lot of live bands of various types of music. Walking distance from the house.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alamo+City+Music+Hall+%26+Club/@29.4226173,-98.4784764,16.5z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sCafe!3m4!1s0x0:0x321f670336609e29!8m2!3d29.4253478!4d-98.4765315
Walking distance from the house. Alcoholic drinks with music by a DJ and sometimes live local bands. Very casual and low costing drinks.
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Ringside Sports Bar
1161 E Commerce StWalking distance from the house. Alcoholic drinks with music by a DJ and sometimes live local bands. Very casual and low costing drinks.
Walking distance from the house that hosts popular bands. Drinks are not too expensive and very nice venue.
The Rock Box
1223 E Houston StWalking distance from the house that hosts popular bands. Drinks are not too expensive and very nice venue.
A few minutes walk from the house but Uber would probably be better. Live bands upstairs with a bar, bar downstairs with jukebox. Very inexpensive place that plays rock music.
Bonds Rock Bar
450 Soledad StA few minutes walk from the house but Uber would probably be better. Live bands upstairs with a bar, bar downstairs with jukebox. Very inexpensive place that plays rock music.
Sightseeing
A Breathtaking View at the Tower of the Americas
Located in downtown San Antonio, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides guests the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama from the Tower's revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater
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Hemisfair
A Breathtaking View at the Tower of the Americas
Located in downtown San Antonio, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides guests the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama from the Tower's revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater
Home of the famous 1836 battle and to living history demonstrations and special events throughout the year, the beautiful 300-year-old former Spanish mission turned fortress is open year-round and is free for families, school groups and everyone to visit, experience the battlefield first hand, and "remember the Alamo."
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Home of the famous 1836 battle and to living history demonstrations and special events throughout the year, the beautiful 300-year-old former Spanish mission turned fortress is open year-round and is free for families, school groups and everyone to visit, experience the battlefield first hand, and "remember the Alamo."
Known as the "Queen of the Missions", this is the largest of the missions and was almost fully restored to its original design in the 1930s by the WPA (Works Projects Administration). Spanish missions were not churches, but communities, with the church the focus. Mission San José shows the visitor how all the missions might have looked over 250 yea
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Mission San Jose
Known as the "Queen of the Missions", this is the largest of the missions and was almost fully restored to its original design in the 1930s by the WPA (Works Projects Administration). Spanish missions were not churches, but communities, with the church the focus. Mission San José shows the visitor how all the missions might have looked over 250 yea
This handsome stone church was dedicated in 1755, and appears very much as it did over two centuries ago. It stands proudly as the oldest unrestored stone church in America. In its heyday, colorful geometric designs covered its surface, but the patterns have long since faded or been worn away. However, original frescos are still visible.
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Misión Concepción
807 Mission RdThis handsome stone church was dedicated in 1755, and appears very much as it did over two centuries ago. It stands proudly as the oldest unrestored stone church in America. In its heyday, colorful geometric designs covered its surface, but the patterns have long since faded or been worn away. However, original frescos are still visible.
Originally founded in 1716 in eastern Texas, Mission San Juan was transferred in 1731 to its present location. In 1756, the stone church, a friary, and a granary were completed. A larger church was begun, but was abandoned when half complete, the result of population decline.
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Mission San Juan station
Originally founded in 1716 in eastern Texas, Mission San Juan was transferred in 1731 to its present location. In 1756, the stone church, a friary, and a granary were completed. A larger church was begun, but was abandoned when half complete, the result of population decline.
Founded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Weches, Texas, this was the first mission in Texas. In 1731, the mission transferred to the San Antonio River area and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada. A friary was built in 1745, and the church was completed in 1756.
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Misión Espada
10040 Espada RdFounded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Weches, Texas, this was the first mission in Texas. In 1731, the mission transferred to the San Antonio River area and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada. A friary was built in 1745, and the church was completed in 1756.
The missions' need for irrigation for the crops necessitated an elaborate system of acequias, or irrigation ditches, to channel water. The Spanish constructed seven acequias, five dams, and an aqueduct, using American Indian workers. This system extended 15 miles and irrigated 3,500 acres of land. The Espada Aqueduct was constructed in 1745.
Espada Aqueduct
The missions' need for irrigation for the crops necessitated an elaborate system of acequias, or irrigation ditches, to channel water. The Spanish constructed seven acequias, five dams, and an aqueduct, using American Indian workers. This system extended 15 miles and irrigated 3,500 acres of land. The Espada Aqueduct was constructed in 1745.
Arts & Culture
What is the legacy of your cultural heritage in Texas? Is there really strength in diversity or is it just a buzz word? Why do Texans take themselves so seriously? The museum answers these, and many other questions. Visitors to the museum will learn the stories of immigrants from around the globe who settled in Texas.
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Institute of Texan Cultures
801 E César E. Chávez BlvdWhat is the legacy of your cultural heritage in Texas? Is there really strength in diversity or is it just a buzz word? Why do Texans take themselves so seriously? The museum answers these, and many other questions. Visitors to the museum will learn the stories of immigrants from around the globe who settled in Texas.
Getting Around
VIA is our public bus system which you can use to get around.
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VIA Metropolitan Transit - Downtown Information Center
211 W Commerce StVIA is our public bus system which you can use to get around.
Uber Greenlight
121 Interpark BlvdUber is available to get around San Antonio.
San Antonio Station
350 Hoefgen AveAmtrak is available to travel to and from San Antonio
Yellow Cab San Antonio
9600 I-35Yellow Cab is one of the cab companies available.
Very economic bike sharing system to travel in San Antonio.
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San Antonio BCycle
502 Brooklyn AveVery economic bike sharing system to travel in San Antonio.
Everything Else
San Antonio Current
117 Dallas StGreat site to see what is going on in San Antonio