Guidebook for San Antonio
Arts & Culture
Try your hand at a unique glass art creation experience! Glen and Ruth are very friendly, welcoming and provide expert instruction (in small chunks so that you don't get overwhelmed), give a real understanding of how and why the glass behaves and the opportunity to pass off the difficult steps so that you end up with beautiful glass pieces to remind you of your afternoon in San Antonio. You are able to work at our own pace without ever feeling rushed. Worth every penny!
Caliente Hot Glass
1411 N HackberryTry your hand at a unique glass art creation experience! Glen and Ruth are very friendly, welcoming and provide expert instruction (in small chunks so that you don't get overwhelmed), give a real understanding of how and why the glass behaves and the opportunity to pass off the difficult steps so that you end up with beautiful glass pieces to remind you of your afternoon in San Antonio. You are able to work at our own pace without ever feeling rushed. Worth every penny!
Food Scene
Dignowity Meats
1701 E Houston StPanchos & Gringos Deli
900 Nolan StSpend a lazy morning at our yummy local diner!
Sweet Yams
218 N Cherry StHave a healthy meal at our local go-to vegeterian restaurant!
Estate Coffee Company is a small batch, craft coffee roaster and espresso bar in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Estate Coffee Company is a must-visit for their house-roasted coffee, weekend brunch specials like bagels and lox and house-made waffles, and airy space. Go for the coffee cocktails, leave with a bag of spices from Oak & Salt. 1320 E. Houston St., (210) 667-4347.
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Estate Coffee Company
1320 E Houston St Estate Coffee Company is a small batch, craft coffee roaster and espresso bar in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Estate Coffee Company is a must-visit for their house-roasted coffee, weekend brunch specials like bagels and lox and house-made waffles, and airy space. Go for the coffee cocktails, leave with a bag of spices from Oak & Salt. 1320 E. Houston St., (210) 667-4347.
Opened by brother's David and Ruben Arciniega, the corner spot is about to become a hot spot for breakfast as the high school across the street opens its doors. For now Amaya's, only open Sundays, features a tasty brunch with an East Side barbacoa, waffles rancheros, breakfast migas and items for the kiddos. 1502 E. Commerce St., (210) 265-5449.
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Amaya's Cocina
1502 East Commerce StreetOpened by brother's David and Ruben Arciniega, the corner spot is about to become a hot spot for breakfast as the high school across the street opens its doors. For now Amaya's, only open Sundays, features a tasty brunch with an East Side barbacoa, waffles rancheros, breakfast migas and items for the kiddos. 1502 E. Commerce St., (210) 265-5449.
Sometimes you just need a burger, and thankfully this East Side staple still packs in the crowds with its free beans and fresh-made burgers. Stick with the basics, but we won't blame you for wanting to try the ice cream burger. 1624 E. Commerce St., (210) 299-8110.
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Mark's Outing
1624 E Commerce StSometimes you just need a burger, and thankfully this East Side staple still packs in the crowds with its free beans and fresh-made burgers. Stick with the basics, but we won't blame you for wanting to try the ice cream burger. 1624 E. Commerce St., (210) 299-8110.
Know what goes well with soul? Soul food, obviously. You can get a bit of both at Tucker's where the new menu includes chicken and waffles, Southern fried chicken, hot chicken, "katfish," fried green tomatoes, skillet cornbread and the house burger. 1338 E. Houston St., (210) 320-2192.
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Tucker's Kozy Korner
1338 E Houston StKnow what goes well with soul? Soul food, obviously. You can get a bit of both at Tucker's where the new menu includes chicken and waffles, Southern fried chicken, hot chicken, "katfish," fried green tomatoes, skillet cornbread and the house burger. 1338 E. Houston St., (210) 320-2192.
Visit Wen Wah, a long-time local favorite. Recommendations at this mom-and-pop include the pot stickers and lunch specials that'll set you back all of $6. 531 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 223-7243.
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Wen Wah Chinese Restaurant
531 N New Braunfels AveVisit Wen Wah, a long-time local favorite. Recommendations at this mom-and-pop include the pot stickers and lunch specials that'll set you back all of $6. 531 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 223-7243.
Sightseeing
Hays Street Bridge
803 N Cherry StDrinks & Nightlife
VFW Post 76 is now the oldest post in Texas and last year celebrated it's centenary having opened in June 1917. It is open to members and the public offering cold drinks including beer and wine with member discounts. There is tabled seating inside and outside with the friendly atmosphere enhanced with country music. Apparently the house is haunted, so keep an eye out for Charley the ghost!
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VFW Post 76
10 10th StVFW Post 76 is now the oldest post in Texas and last year celebrated it's centenary having opened in June 1917. It is open to members and the public offering cold drinks including beer and wine with member discounts. There is tabled seating inside and outside with the friendly atmosphere enhanced with country music. Apparently the house is haunted, so keep an eye out for Charley the ghost!
Alamo's beer hall hosts a huge selection of craft beers, new food trucks and events on the regular including the upcoming Alamo Food Fight on August 13, which will pit seven mobile kitchens against each other to decide the next house truck. 202 Lamar St., 210-872-5589.
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Alamo Beer Company
202 Lamar StAlamo's beer hall hosts a huge selection of craft beers, new food trucks and events on the regular including the upcoming Alamo Food Fight on August 13, which will pit seven mobile kitchens against each other to decide the next house truck. 202 Lamar St., 210-872-5589.
It's hard to find fault in this massive patio bar that occasionally hosts great jam bands, food trucks, and laid-back viewing parties of both classic movies and Spurs games when they're in season. Make use of the parking lot on the side of the building and make sure to take your puppy pals. 43o Austin St., 210-354-3001.
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Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin StIt's hard to find fault in this massive patio bar that occasionally hosts great jam bands, food trucks, and laid-back viewing parties of both classic movies and Spurs games when they're in season. Make use of the parking lot on the side of the building and make sure to take your puppy pals. 43o Austin St., 210-354-3001.
There's beer options aplenty at Big Hop's third location that's just off the Hays Street Bridge. Choose from the ever-rotating list of IPAs, sours, porters and more at great prices or stop by for brewery-specific tap takeovers, Frankenbike events or beer and cheese pairings. 306 Austin St., 210-320-1470.
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Big Hops
306 Austin StThere's beer options aplenty at Big Hop's third location that's just off the Hays Street Bridge. Choose from the ever-rotating list of IPAs, sours, porters and more at great prices or stop by for brewery-specific tap takeovers, Frankenbike events or beer and cheese pairings. 306 Austin St., 210-320-1470.