David & Jennifer’s San Antonio Guidebook
San Antonio's Best Patios
Refined mainstay from 1932 with classic Tex-Mex,
interior Mexican fare, margaritas and a shaded patio.
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveRefined mainstay from 1932 with classic Tex-Mex,
interior Mexican fare, margaritas and a shaded patio.
Festive eatery with patio seating offering classic Mexican cuisine and made-to-order margaritas.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
2427 Vance Jackson RoadFestive eatery with patio seating offering classic Mexican cuisine and made-to-order margaritas.
Classic San Antonio Upmarket Mexican cuisine with gluten-free and paleo options. Ask for the ranch water.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine
5800 BroadwayClassic San Antonio Upmarket Mexican cuisine with gluten-free and paleo options. Ask for the ranch water.
A for-real ice house. Relaxed, artsy mainstay with
burgers, nachos, sh tacos, outdoor dining and an
adjacent beer garden.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Tuna
100 Probandt StA for-real ice house. Relaxed, artsy mainstay with
burgers, nachos, sh tacos, outdoor dining and an
adjacent beer garden.
Kid-friendly burger joint and beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar, craft brews and live music.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tycoon Flats
2926 N St Mary's StKid-friendly burger joint and beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar, craft brews and live music.
Storied German singing-society beer garden/club
room (open to the public) with live music and events.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StStoried German singing-society beer garden/club
room (open to the public) with live music and events.
A soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor and city views
plus a long list of cocktails, wine and beer.
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paramour
102 9th StA soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor and city views
plus a long list of cocktails, wine and beer.
Chill beer garden with ample indoor and outdoor
spaces oering beer, cocktails and food truck eats.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin StChill beer garden with ample indoor and outdoor
spaces oering beer, cocktails and food truck eats.
Quirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat and car wash.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cove
606 W Cypress StQuirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat and car wash.
A very friendly spot. Also see: The Friendly Spot. Rustic
tavern with brews, spirits and food truck eats, plus live
music, a playground and Sunday brunch.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pigpen Neighborhood Bar
106 Pershing AvenueA very friendly spot. Also see: The Friendly Spot. Rustic
tavern with brews, spirits and food truck eats, plus live
music, a playground and Sunday brunch.
Lovely outdoor patio, San Antonio skyline views. Features fresh comfort food – from responsibly grown ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, meals that are good for you and good for the environment.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's StLovely outdoor patio, San Antonio skyline views. Features fresh comfort food – from responsibly grown ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, meals that are good for you and good for the environment.
Kid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican
and American fare and brunch in a relaxed setting.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StKid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican
and American fare and brunch in a relaxed setting.
If you like sitting alone on the River Walk. Casual beer
garden serving cold drinks in the VFW's reportedly
haunted 110-year-old Victorian home.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VFW Post 76
10 10th StIf you like sitting alone on the River Walk. Casual beer
garden serving cold drinks in the VFW's reportedly
haunted 110-year-old Victorian home.
Now called Midnight Swim. Inventive tacos and
cocktails in a chill, contemporary space with patio
seating and weekday happy hours.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chisme
2403 N St Mary's StNow called Midnight Swim. Inventive tacos and
cocktails in a chill, contemporary space with patio
seating and weekday happy hours.
An amazing oasis right on the River Walk serving craft
beer, fine wine and great food.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveAn amazing oasis right on the River Walk serving craft
beer, fine wine and great food.
Walkable from the house-interesting fusion of Texas with Southeast Asian cuisine, we love their curries with brisket. Outdoor dining tables. Check their hours as they can be sporadic.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Curry Boys BBQ
536 East Courtland PlaceWalkable from the house-interesting fusion of Texas with Southeast Asian cuisine, we love their curries with brisket. Outdoor dining tables. Check their hours as they can be sporadic.
COFFEE!!!
Coffee truck walkable from the house, in a tiny cart on the corner specializing in unique frozen coffee drinks, especially lattes. The espresso here will satisfy the coffee aficionado
Gravves Coffee
2106 N St Mary's StCoffee truck walkable from the house, in a tiny cart on the corner specializing in unique frozen coffee drinks, especially lattes. The espresso here will satisfy the coffee aficionado
Known for deep coffee knowledge and a variety of beans, fantastic espresso and friendly service. Lots of outdoor seating, but check their hours, they can be sporadic.
Eclipse coffee
2327 N St Mary's StKnown for deep coffee knowledge and a variety of beans, fantastic espresso and friendly service. Lots of outdoor seating, but check their hours, they can be sporadic.
More than just coffee-offers good customer service and wide range of coffee, tea, beer and wine as well as breakfast, lunch, late night bites and pastries.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PhiloÇoffee
606 W French PlMore than just coffee-offers good customer service and wide range of coffee, tea, beer and wine as well as breakfast, lunch, late night bites and pastries.
Excellent espresso drinks, baked goods and offering of nondairy milks.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery
118 Davis CtExcellent espresso drinks, baked goods and offering of nondairy milks.
Great coffee place with lots of outdoor and indoor seating, you can hang out and do work here or grab a coffee and walk down St Mary's Strip while you snap pics of the wall art
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Summer Moon Coffee Bar
3233 N St Mary's StGreat coffee place with lots of outdoor and indoor seating, you can hang out and do work here or grab a coffee and walk down St Mary's Strip while you snap pics of the wall art
Breakfast Spots
Plenty of outdoor dining in the heart of the Pearl, perfect for sipping your morning coffee with your choices of fresh baked pastries while people watching and planning your day.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyPlenty of outdoor dining in the heart of the Pearl, perfect for sipping your morning coffee with your choices of fresh baked pastries while people watching and planning your day.
Affordable classic Mexican breakfast & coffee -huevos rancheros, omelettes and we love the MACHACADO PLATE -Crispy Barbacoa bits in a egg scramble infused with pico de gallo served with savory refried beans and diced potatoes and two tortillas
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Regio Cafe
1706 McCullough AveAffordable classic Mexican breakfast & coffee -huevos rancheros, omelettes and we love the MACHACADO PLATE -Crispy Barbacoa bits in a egg scramble infused with pico de gallo served with savory refried beans and diced potatoes and two tortillas
If you're looking to expense a sitdown, in the heart of the Pearl white napkin and silverware kind of breakfast, this is the best place to head! A few of our fave dishes: French Omelet with Aged White Cheddar Cheese and a Simple Green Salad;
Green Chorizo Scotch Egg with Sprouts, Jalapeño Corn Bread and Tomato Provencal;
Poached Egg and Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supper
136 E Grayson StIf you're looking to expense a sitdown, in the heart of the Pearl white napkin and silverware kind of breakfast, this is the best place to head! A few of our fave dishes: French Omelet with Aged White Cheddar Cheese and a Simple Green Salad;
Green Chorizo Scotch Egg with Sprouts, Jalapeño Corn Bread and Tomato Provencal;
Poached Egg and Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast with Spicy Pepita Crunch
Cute women-owned breakfast place offering takeout baked goods (ultimate favorite is the chocolate sesame babka!) and dine in brunch
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Extra Fine
138 E Mistletoe AveCute women-owned breakfast place offering takeout baked goods (ultimate favorite is the chocolate sesame babka!) and dine in brunch
Absolute favorite, walkable brunch place from the house to start your day out getting to know the neighborhood and friendly local folks-get the beignet combination to start and then go nuts with your breakfast. The service is fantastic and staff are friendly.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe AveAbsolute favorite, walkable brunch place from the house to start your day out getting to know the neighborhood and friendly local folks-get the beignet combination to start and then go nuts with your breakfast. The service is fantastic and staff are friendly.
Food scene
This is a local favorite, they are open super late and you can drive through without leaving your car-they are popular all hours of the day and night. Double Burger Boy with cheese is the one that delivers every day. Don't forget a milkshake and crinkle fries with that!
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burger Boy
2323 N St Mary's StThis is a local favorite, they are open super late and you can drive through without leaving your car-they are popular all hours of the day and night. Double Burger Boy with cheese is the one that delivers every day. Don't forget a milkshake and crinkle fries with that!