Delores's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The historic Pearl Brewery was renovated and features many great restaurants, shopping, and art galleries. Farmer' Markets are on Saturday and Sunday and there are frequent special events when you can enjoy music and cultural celebrations in the green space. Located on the northern stretch of the Riverwalk, it also features riverboat rides and riverside paths to the Museum or Breckenridge Park.
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The Park at Pearl
312 Pearl PkwyThe historic Pearl Brewery was renovated and features many great restaurants, shopping, and art galleries. Farmer' Markets are on Saturday and Sunday and there are frequent special events when you can enjoy music and cultural celebrations in the green space. Located on the northern stretch of the Riverwalk, it also features riverboat rides and riverside paths to the Museum or Breckenridge Park.
San Antonio's famous riverwalk. A short walk from our house. Enjoy a drink along the tree shaded walk and explore the beautiful architecture of San Antonio.
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkSan Antonio's famous riverwalk. A short walk from our house. Enjoy a drink along the tree shaded walk and explore the beautiful architecture of San Antonio.
The cultural heart of Southtown is populated with art galleries and studios, shopping, and restaurants.
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Blue Star Coffee
The cultural heart of Southtown is populated with art galleries and studios, shopping, and restaurants.
38 acres of land filled dedicated to plants. A wonderful place for a relaxing time.
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Botanički vrt San Antonio
555 Funston Pl38 acres of land filled dedicated to plants. A wonderful place for a relaxing time.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the mission trail connect the missions. We recommended using the bike share program and riding to the parks in nice weather. Ranger tours are highly recommended.
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrA UNESCO World Heritage Site, the mission trail connect the missions. We recommended using the bike share program and riding to the parks in nice weather. Ranger tours are highly recommended.
This small park is a tranquil spot just off the highway! Worth a stop when visiting the Zoo, DoSeum, or the Witte.
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Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StThis small park is a tranquil spot just off the highway! Worth a stop when visiting the Zoo, DoSeum, or the Witte.
A new contemporary art center, free and open to the public. A short walk from our home. Also see Chris Park and the Sudio, located across the street. Check hours, they are limited.
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Ruby City
150 Camp StA new contemporary art center, free and open to the public. A short walk from our home. Also see Chris Park and the Sudio, located across the street. Check hours, they are limited.
A restored Italianate home in the heart of King William with beautiful grounds, see villafinale.org for tour times and events.
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Villa Finale: Museum & Gardens
401 King William StA restored Italianate home in the heart of King William with beautiful grounds, see villafinale.org for tour times and events.
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels AveA small museum in a beautiful setting.
Food scene
We loved everything we ordered. The Gnocchi was the star. We hear the rooftop bar is fantastic.
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NONNA Osteria
401 S Alamo StWe loved everything we ordered. The Gnocchi was the star. We hear the rooftop bar is fantastic.
A local hangout. Recently reopened, call before going. Good food, sometimes excellent. Service is alway at a leisurely pace. The outdoor seating they created is a wonderful environment. Easy walk <10 minutes.
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StA local hangout. Recently reopened, call before going. Good food, sometimes excellent. Service is alway at a leisurely pace. The outdoor seating they created is a wonderful environment. Easy walk <10 minutes.
My favorite pizza, thin crust, wood oven. They cure their own meats. Outstanding vegetable dishes too. And Meatballs. As of Feb 2021 they have limited indoor seating, but the ambience is not great, there are picnic benches in the small outdoor courtyard.
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Il Forno
122 Nogalitos StMy favorite pizza, thin crust, wood oven. They cure their own meats. Outstanding vegetable dishes too. And Meatballs. As of Feb 2021 they have limited indoor seating, but the ambience is not great, there are picnic benches in the small outdoor courtyard.
One of my favorite places for breakfast tacos. They have a drive through. Outstanding corn and flour tortillas made on the premises. Cash only.
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Eddie's Taco House
3755 Thousand Oaks DrOne of my favorite places for breakfast tacos. They have a drive through. Outstanding corn and flour tortillas made on the premises. Cash only.
A stand out local place for breakfast tacos or anything TexMex. We like papa & chorizo breakfast tacos. Check Yelp to see what other rave about. Open for Breakfast and Lunch.
La Barca De Jal
606 Steves AveA stand out local place for breakfast tacos or anything TexMex. We like papa & chorizo breakfast tacos. Check Yelp to see what other rave about. Open for Breakfast and Lunch.
Outstanding BBQ, consult website for details. A "destination" restaurant for BBQ fans. We suggest you call ahead pick up but you can drive up and place an order. Outstanding brisket. The spicy creamed corn is soooo Texas.
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2M Smokehouse
2731 S WW White RdOutstanding BBQ, consult website for details. A "destination" restaurant for BBQ fans. We suggest you call ahead pick up but you can drive up and place an order. Outstanding brisket. The spicy creamed corn is soooo Texas.
We love this place. We order everything, including the smoked chicken, and eat for days! Side dishes are outstanding, the Tater Tot dish and Green Beans are recommended.
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South BBQ & Kitchen
2011 Mission RdWe love this place. We order everything, including the smoked chicken, and eat for days! Side dishes are outstanding, the Tater Tot dish and Green Beans are recommended.
A longstanding favorite. Great atmosphere in a highly acclaimed restaurant. Limited outdoor seating.
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Cured
306 Pearl PkwyA longstanding favorite. Great atmosphere in a highly acclaimed restaurant. Limited outdoor seating.
Fantastic outdoor area. Beautiful building. The cracker crusted fish is my favorite, but there's plenty of excellent choices here.
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Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StFantastic outdoor area. Beautiful building. The cracker crusted fish is my favorite, but there's plenty of excellent choices here.
Bliss
926 S Presa StA special occasion place. So many fantastic choices here.
Rosario's
722 S Alamo StThe standard for Mexican food. Outstanding margaritas.
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StCoffee house just across the River, about a 5 minute walk.
So close and so good. The best gelato in San Antonio.
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South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StSo close and so good. The best gelato in San Antonio.
This is the closest grocery store, it is a mini grocery where you can get most things.
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H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadThis is the closest grocery store, it is a mini grocery where you can get most things.
Biga on the Banks
203 S St Mary's StBeautiful, interesting food, most of it locally sourced.
The best high end seafood place by far. Excellent service. A fine place for a celebration. A special occasion place with a great bar in the historic hotel or a stylish in restaurant bar for a drink before or after dinner. Menu varies seasonly.
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Rebelle
300 E Travis StThe best high end seafood place by far. Excellent service. A fine place for a celebration. A special occasion place with a great bar in the historic hotel or a stylish in restaurant bar for a drink before or after dinner. Menu varies seasonly.
The appetizers and side dishes are so appealing that we frequently order lots of both for pick up, yet the dining experience in this restaurant top notch.
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Clementine
2195 NW Military HwyThe appetizers and side dishes are so appealing that we frequently order lots of both for pick up, yet the dining experience in this restaurant top notch.
A limited menu means everything is done with attention to detail. The outdoor area has been expanded and improved to increase both cooling and heating elements for comfortable eating most of the year.
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Outlaw Kitchens
2919 N Flores StA limited menu means everything is done with attention to detail. The outdoor area has been expanded and improved to increase both cooling and heating elements for comfortable eating most of the year.
A fabulous interior and inventive food makes Battalion a great destination. Appetizers and sides are outstanding as as whatever slow cooked item is on the current item (pork was my personal favorite)
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Battalion
604 S Alamo StA fabulous interior and inventive food makes Battalion a great destination. Appetizers and sides are outstanding as as whatever slow cooked item is on the current item (pork was my personal favorite)
We have enjoyed many casual meals at the bar. It's a beautiful place with good food. We have had issues with slowness from the kitchen, so if that is a pet peeve, stick to appetizers, sides and bar food.
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Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StWe have enjoyed many casual meals at the bar. It's a beautiful place with good food. We have had issues with slowness from the kitchen, so if that is a pet peeve, stick to appetizers, sides and bar food.
The Jerk Shack
10234 Texas 151One of San Antonio’s top destinations for a leisurely breakfast. It’s very busy weekend morning so be prepared to wait. It’s a short walk from the house and is located on a pleasant stretch of the river.
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StOne of San Antonio’s top destinations for a leisurely breakfast. It’s very busy weekend morning so be prepared to wait. It’s a short walk from the house and is located on a pleasant stretch of the river.
Texas just reviewed his newcomer as one of the best new restaurants in 2023 for good reason. We have loved everything we tried here. The Peruvian family that runs this restaurant is committed to making a quality product. Drinks are interesting and fun.
Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana
Texas just reviewed his newcomer as one of the best new restaurants in 2023 for good reason. We have loved everything we tried here. The Peruvian family that runs this restaurant is committed to making a quality product. Drinks are interesting and fun.
Excellent food, personal service and an exceptional bar make this restaurant a San Antonio favorite. One of San Antonio’s top restaurants and only a short 15 minute walk.
Bar Loretta
Excellent food, personal service and an exceptional bar make this restaurant a San Antonio favorite. One of San Antonio’s top restaurants and only a short 15 minute walk.