Wesley's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
San Antonio’s arts district consists of three neighborhoods (Lavaca, King William, and Blue Star) collectively known as Southtown. Lavaca is the oldest neighborhood in the city and has been voted the most “walkable,” with access to local and cultural hotspots. It’s the perfect place to stay when visiting the city.
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Lavaca
San Antonio’s arts district consists of three neighborhoods (Lavaca, King William, and Blue Star) collectively known as Southtown. Lavaca is the oldest neighborhood in the city and has been voted the most “walkable,” with access to local and cultural hotspots. It’s the perfect place to stay when visiting the city.
Sightseeing
City park with huge playground for kids and sight seeing (people watching) for adults. In close proximity to local eats.
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Hemisfair
City park with huge playground for kids and sight seeing (people watching) for adults. In close proximity to local eats.
Food scene
Located in the Blue Star Arts complex, this is a great spot for local beers and food.
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarLocated in the Blue Star Arts complex, this is a great spot for local beers and food.
Locally owned spot with an extensive beer list and a giant slide for the kiddos.
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StLocally owned spot with an extensive beer list and a giant slide for the kiddos.
This Tiki bar has an eclectic vibe, with decent Asian inspired food and amazing drinks.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo StThis Tiki bar has an eclectic vibe, with decent Asian inspired food and amazing drinks.
The OG of Tex-Mex in San Antonio. The fajitas and a house margarita are a must. For something on the lighter side, try my personal favorite, the sopa de lima (tortilla soup).
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Rosario's
722 S Alamo StThe OG of Tex-Mex in San Antonio. The fajitas and a house margarita are a must. For something on the lighter side, try my personal favorite, the sopa de lima (tortilla soup).
This speak-easy offers expertly mixed cocktails and late night vibes.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo StThis speak-easy offers expertly mixed cocktails and late night vibes.
This place has the longest bar in Texas and one of the best burgers in San Antonio. Highly recommend the old fashioned.
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The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StThis place has the longest bar in Texas and one of the best burgers in San Antonio. Highly recommend the old fashioned.
Lovely Italian bubbly crust pizza made in an oven clad in pennies. Great outdoor dining option.
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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
6989 Blanco RdLovely Italian bubbly crust pizza made in an oven clad in pennies. Great outdoor dining option.
An unassuming casual little family owned place for Mexican food and good drinks. A favorite amongst the locals.
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Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo StAn unassuming casual little family owned place for Mexican food and good drinks. A favorite amongst the locals.
Known for their home made bread. This place offers home cooked meals your mom would be proud to serve. Great Sunday brunch spot.
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StKnown for their home made bread. This place offers home cooked meals your mom would be proud to serve. Great Sunday brunch spot.
A German beer hall with live oompah music and dancing. Lederhosen encouraged. Locals have their personal steins behind the bar.
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Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StA German beer hall with live oompah music and dancing. Lederhosen encouraged. Locals have their personal steins behind the bar.
Farm to table menu and chic decor. Great for a light bite.
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Pharm Table
611 South Presa StreetFarm to table menu and chic decor. Great for a light bite.
Classic Italian plates in a restored historic firehouse.
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Battalion
604 S Alamo StClassic Italian plates in a restored historic firehouse.
Wood-fired pizza, charcuterie, and wine in a lively atmosphere.
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QUESO PAN Y VINO
940 S Alamo StWood-fired pizza, charcuterie, and wine in a lively atmosphere.
One of my favorite spots. Try the mussels. Bring a date.
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La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StOne of my favorite spots. Try the mussels. Bring a date.
Newer restaurant with fine dining appeal. Nice ambiance and attentive wait staff usually wearing matching aprons.
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Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StNewer restaurant with fine dining appeal. Nice ambiance and attentive wait staff usually wearing matching aprons.
The best restaurant in San Antonio. If Texas restaurants were awarded Michelin stars, this would have one. The oyster sliders have been on the menu for years and are a must try.
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Bliss
926 S Presa StThe best restaurant in San Antonio. If Texas restaurants were awarded Michelin stars, this would have one. The oyster sliders have been on the menu for years and are a must try.
Local spot for great artesian style pizza and beer.
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Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo StLocal spot for great artesian style pizza and beer.
Authentic Italian gelato from a husband and wife team. Some of the best in the city.
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South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo StAuthentic Italian gelato from a husband and wife team. Some of the best in the city.
Taco Haven Steves Ave
2314 Steves AvenueLocal spot for tacos. Some locals are fanatical about this place.
Pizza with a passion. Wood-fired and local ingredients.
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Il Forno
122 Nogalitos StPizza with a passion. Wood-fired and local ingredients.