Jennie’s guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants
I have picked restaurants that are fun, good and different price ranges. My picks are not chains and are locally owned and operated.
This an old coffee shop style restaurant for lunch, dinner or breakfast. It is an old San Antonio institution.
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Jim's Restaurant
302 TX-1604 LoopThis an old coffee shop style restaurant for lunch, dinner or breakfast. It is an old San Antonio institution.
This sushi restaurant is family owned and has been around since the seventies and the building looks like it too! DO NOT let that fool you. Niki's has the best and freshest sushi and Japanese food around. It is very traditional and you will not find any cream cheese rolls here. They are only open for dinner Tue-Thur 5:30-10:30 and Fri & Sat 5:30-11:30.
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Niki's Tokyo Inn
819 W Hildebrand AveThis sushi restaurant is family owned and has been around since the seventies and the building looks like it too! DO NOT let that fool you. Niki's has the best and freshest sushi and Japanese food around. It is very traditional and you will not find any cream cheese rolls here. They are only open for dinner Tue-Thur 5:30-10:30 and Fri & Sat 5:30-11:30.
This is in the neighborhood and has very good Mexican food and margaritas. There is a beautiful patio to enjoy your meal. Make reservations it gets very busy at dinner and brunch.
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La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveThis is in the neighborhood and has very good Mexican food and margaritas. There is a beautiful patio to enjoy your meal. Make reservations it gets very busy at dinner and brunch.
This used to be a food truck and is now brick and mortar. Go for lunch it will not disappoint.
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Singh's Vietnamese
2803 N St Mary's StThis used to be a food truck and is now brick and mortar. Go for lunch it will not disappoint.
Fun place to have a beer and some fried chicken. There is a little patio to sit and relax. They also have a weekend brunch.
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Cullum's Attagirl Ice House
726 E Mistletoe Ave Fun place to have a beer and some fried chicken. There is a little patio to sit and relax. They also have a weekend brunch.
NOLA Brunch & Beignets
720 E Mistletoe Ave Fun New Orleans style restaurant.
Rebelle is located in the St. Anthony Hotel. The food is very good and if you are downtown at dinner time you could pop in.
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Rebelle
300 E Travis StRebelle is located in the St. Anthony Hotel. The food is very good and if you are downtown at dinner time you could pop in.
Playland is named after the now closed Playland of San Antonio. Wood fired pizzas with a sourdough crust. Totally unique and fun restaurant. Great bar.
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Playland Pizza
400 E Houston StPlayland is named after the now closed Playland of San Antonio. Wood fired pizzas with a sourdough crust. Totally unique and fun restaurant. Great bar.
Battalion is owned by the same owner as Rebelle, Feast and Playland. This place will not disappoint. Battalion is housed in an old firehouse and the bathrooms are a must see. Italian inspired.
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Battalion
604 S Alamo StBattalion is owned by the same owner as Rebelle, Feast and Playland. This place will not disappoint. Battalion is housed in an old firehouse and the bathrooms are a must see. Italian inspired.
If you find yourself out late one night, skip the fast food chains and head here. This tacos are so good and the hot sauce is muy caliente!
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Tacos El Regio St Mary’s
2726 N St Mary's StIf you find yourself out late one night, skip the fast food chains and head here. This tacos are so good and the hot sauce is muy caliente!
This place has great pizza, amazing kale salad and awesome drinks. Ten dollar pizzas all day on Mondays and all day happy hour on Tuesdays.
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Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveThis place has great pizza, amazing kale salad and awesome drinks. Ten dollar pizzas all day on Mondays and all day happy hour on Tuesdays.
Lily's Cookies
2716 McCullough AveBeautifully handmade cookies that test great too!
Located south of Fulton. .9 miles to be exact. Great coffee and light eats.
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PhiloÇoffee
606 W French PlLocated south of Fulton. .9 miles to be exact. Great coffee and light eats.
Locally owned and the pastries are something you would find in Paris!
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Bakery Lorraine
306 Pearl PkwyLocally owned and the pastries are something you would find in Paris!
This place was opened by two Vietnamese guys from Houston. They are doing a unique and modern spin on the cuisine.
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Pinch Boil House
5130 N Main AveThis place was opened by two Vietnamese guys from Houston. They are doing a unique and modern spin on the cuisine.
This Tex-Mex restaurant is a hole in the wall. I have been eating here since I was a child. Although, since I have been an adult, not as much! If you want comfort Tex-Mex, this is the place for you. I recommend the homemade flour tortillas and the enchiladas.
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Blanco Cafe
1720 Blanco RdThis Tex-Mex restaurant is a hole in the wall. I have been eating here since I was a child. Although, since I have been an adult, not as much! If you want comfort Tex-Mex, this is the place for you. I recommend the homemade flour tortillas and the enchiladas.
This place serves organic, fresh and locally sourced food. The chef/owner prepares everything based on the Aruyuvedic philosophy. I love this place! It is located across from the Tobin Center.
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Pharm Table
611 South Presa StreetThis place serves organic, fresh and locally sourced food. The chef/owner prepares everything based on the Aruyuvedic philosophy. I love this place! It is located across from the Tobin Center.
Located in Alamo Heights and to the North of the Botanical Gardens. Healthy and tasty dishes and desserts.
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Twin Sisters Bakery & Cafe
6322 N New Braunfels AveLocated in Alamo Heights and to the North of the Botanical Gardens. Healthy and tasty dishes and desserts.
This place is located at the corner of San Pedro and Hildebrand. It is right down the street! The burgers are soooo delicious as are the shakes and fries.
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Mr Juicy
3315 San Pedro AveThis place is located at the corner of San Pedro and Hildebrand. It is right down the street! The burgers are soooo delicious as are the shakes and fries.
Ming's Noodle Bar
5253 McCullough AveLittle Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo StMaverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's StExtra Fine
138 E Mistletoe AveHistoric Spots
Must see historical places in San Antonio
Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaA must see in SA!
If you are downtown this is a pretty spot to check out. It is an example of 18th century Spanish Colonial residence.
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Spanish Governor's Palace
105 Plaza De ArmasIf you are downtown this is a pretty spot to check out. It is an example of 18th century Spanish Colonial residence.
This is a scenic place and offers art galleries and shopping. Built in 1845.
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La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita StThis is a scenic place and offers art galleries and shopping. Built in 1845.
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission RdOne of the World Heritage Designation sites.
Mission San Jose
Mission San Juan station
You must see the inside of the theatre. It is made up like the night sky.
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Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston StYou must see the inside of the theatre. It is made up like the night sky.
Hemisfair has been renovating this beautiful park and made it a site to visit.
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Hemisfair Park
434 S Alamo StHemisfair has been renovating this beautiful park and made it a site to visit.
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyNight life
Bars that would be nice to have a cocktail.
This place is located in Southtown/King William area. They just added a rooftop patio.
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Bar America
723 S Alamo StThis place is located in Southtown/King William area. They just added a rooftop patio.
Paramour
102 9th StRooftop bar. Men must wear closed toe shoes and bring your i.d.
The Modernist
516 E Grayson StGreat place to listen to jazz. Check online you need to make a reservation online.
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Jazz TX
312 Pearl PkwyGreat place to listen to jazz. Check online you need to make a reservation online.
Food scene
Wine bar in the Pearl. On a beautiful day/ night great to sit outside to people watch, sip wine and eat a charcuterie plate.
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High Street Wine Co.
302 Pearl PkwyWine bar in the Pearl. On a beautiful day/ night great to sit outside to people watch, sip wine and eat a charcuterie plate.
quirky
On Wednesday nights (check times) they have an oyster happy hour with 1.00 oysters.
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Little Death
2327 N St Mary's StOn Wednesday nights (check times) they have an oyster happy hour with 1.00 oysters.
City/town information
Austin
Super hip, great restaurants, parks and music scene.
Small city outside of San Antonio. Known for its German heritage. Lots of wineries to visit and museums.
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Fredericksburg
Small city outside of San Antonio. Known for its German heritage. Lots of wineries to visit and museums.
Hikes
Voelcker Homestead Trailhead
1021 Voelcker LnComanche Lookout Park
15551 Nacogdoches RdFriedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa DrEisenhower Park
19399 NW Military HwyGovernment Canyon State Natural Area
12861 Galm Rd