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Traveling to San Antonio in a couple of weeks.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:41 pm
What should I do or check out while I’m there? Best food? Bar?
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Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:51 pm to Bout_Dat_Lyfe
I spent a year and a half commuting down there each week, though my last trip was in 2019 so take this with a grain of salt.
1. The riverwalk is just ok, lots of tourists traps and honestly I don't understand the draw. Though there are a few good bars tucked away in here (Esquire Tavern/Downstairs, Boudro's)
2. The Alamo is cool from the history aspect but the place is tiny, you can walk by it just to say you've been.
3. The Pearl District has lots of cool bars and restaurants and is out on the east side of downtown. (Supper, Boiler House, Down on Grayson)
4. La Cantera/The RIM area has a few good restaurants and bars sprinkled amongst the chains George's Keep at the Elian, The Rustic)
Honestly I'm not a big fan of the city, though that may have as much to do with work as it does SATX itself
1. The riverwalk is just ok, lots of tourists traps and honestly I don't understand the draw. Though there are a few good bars tucked away in here (Esquire Tavern/Downstairs, Boudro's)
2. The Alamo is cool from the history aspect but the place is tiny, you can walk by it just to say you've been.
3. The Pearl District has lots of cool bars and restaurants and is out on the east side of downtown. (Supper, Boiler House, Down on Grayson)
4. La Cantera/The RIM area has a few good restaurants and bars sprinkled amongst the chains George's Keep at the Elian, The Rustic)
Honestly I'm not a big fan of the city, though that may have as much to do with work as it does SATX itself
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:58 pm to H2O Tiger
Perfect, thanks. Is the pearl district like a hipster spot?
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:00 pm to Bout_Dat_Lyfe
It was more upscale than hipster when I was going. Lots of bars and restaurants with a few breweries
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:04 pm to H2O Tiger
Appreciate the info, brotha
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:09 pm to Bout_Dat_Lyfe
No problem 
Posted on 4/26/23 at 8:19 pm to H2O Tiger
TLDR: If you're not being paid to go there, don't go there.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 8:34 pm to Bout_Dat_Lyfe
Definitely recommend The Pearl for some restaurants. Southerleigh is one of my favorites.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 10:09 pm to Bout_Dat_Lyfe
Where are you staying? How long? By yourself?
I live near the area
I live near the area
Posted on 4/26/23 at 10:22 pm to LemmyLives
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TLDR: If you're not being paid to go there, don't go there.
My thoughts exactly
Posted on 4/26/23 at 11:17 pm to H2O Tiger
Lol it’s not that bad. The area has developed and improved significantly the last few years.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:18 am to Jake009
The Omni downtown. 3 days. By myself
Posted on 4/27/23 at 9:22 am to Bout_Dat_Lyfe
Downtown is generally overrated. I’d say stop by the Alamo if you have never seen it. The riverwalk at night is also worth seeing if you’ve never been. During the week won’t be so tourist heavy either. The Pearl ( near downtown ) is nice area to walk around / eat. If you travel up 1-10 you can visit the Rim/ La Cantera shops. This is closer to my neck of the woods. Several good choices for food. Very nice upscale, clean environment. For food I’d recommend North Italia, Southerlieigh, or Piatti. Gloria’s is a decent choice for Mexican food.
If you drive another 20 minutes up 1-10 from here, you can visit Boerne, my town. It’s getting into the hill country and downtown has a cool vibe. Old school Texas/German town. Great craft beer and from scratch kitchens. Also, if you are an active guy, I’d highly recommend taking an hour or so for a hike. We have some great nature parks here. Check out Roosevelt or Friedrich park.
If you drive another 20 minutes up 1-10 from here, you can visit Boerne, my town. It’s getting into the hill country and downtown has a cool vibe. Old school Texas/German town. Great craft beer and from scratch kitchens. Also, if you are an active guy, I’d highly recommend taking an hour or so for a hike. We have some great nature parks here. Check out Roosevelt or Friedrich park.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 11:06 am to Jake009
I've lived in SA for 5 yrs now back in Lafayette but we go back 3-4 times a yr in no particular order we go to the following : Mi Roti- Best Quality Daughter-Battalion-Rosario's-Dough-Mon Chou Chou - Orginal Donut Shop (best breakfast tacos worth the drive from downtown)-2M Smokehouse-Palquene Grill at Shops at La Cantera is really good too!
Posted on 4/27/23 at 12:28 pm to Jake009
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Gloria’s is a decent choice for Mexican food.
Of all the places in San Antonio, Gloria's is what you give the guy? Yikes...
Posted on 4/27/23 at 12:29 pm to Bout_Dat_Lyfe
Grab a pint or two at Waxy O'Connor's on the river walk. Place has a great vibe.
This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 4/27/23 at 12:54 pm to offshoreangler
What’s the go to spot for Mexican?
Posted on 4/27/23 at 1:33 pm to Jake009
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This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 4/27/23 at 3:48 pm to Bout_Dat_Lyfe
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What’s the go to spot for Mexican?
1. Rosario's.
2. LaFonda, LaFogata, Los Barrios
3. Mi Tierra, La Margarita
Casa Rio, Alamo Cafe
Pretty much your best food is not on the Riverwalk. The Riverwalk looks cool, but is very touristy and crowded. There are a few fun bars, but lots of people. The Pearl area is much better.
This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 4/28/23 at 9:59 am to H2O Tiger
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What should I do or check out while I’m there?
First time going there?
If so, then I don't agree with this:
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The riverwalk is just ok, lots of tourists traps and honestly I don't understand the draw.
If you're a regular or live in SA, then yes, it loses its appeal. But for a first time visit, it's a nice setup. Plenty of bars & restaurants. As someone else mentioned, it has a good vibe. For a one off visit, there is nothing wrong with barhopping up & down the Riverwalk. I would recommend. Edit: food will be hit or miss. You'd be going here for the ambience, not because it has the best food.
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The Pearl District has lots of cool bars and restaurants and is out on the east side of downtown.
I do agree with this. You won't get as good of scenery as the Riverwalk nor as many options on where to settle down for bite/drink. But it's legit. The food is better here than the Riverwalk.
This post was edited on 4/28/23 at 10:04 am
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