San Antonio...I've never been. Staying on the Riverwalk.

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FDXAg
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*cross posted from Travel board*

So I'm taking the wife to San Antonio and crazy as it is, we've never been. We are staying 2 nights at a Marriott by the Riverwalk, but what are some must see sites? Basically will have 1 and a half days to bum around and do things.

Obviously the Alamo is a must, but other things we should visit/see?

Also, eating recommendations?? We like pretty much any food,but curious if there are "must eat" restaurants.
p_bubel
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Drinks at the Esquire after dinner. Mission San Jose if ya'll are in good shape is a several mile bike ride down the Riverwalk.

Menger Bar for a little history and there's no shortage of restaurants in the area. It's been a while, but I liked Acenar, Zinc, Little Rhein...

The river barge tour isn't a bad way to see the more popular section of the riverwalk and I do enjoy relaxing in the Plaza at San Fernando at the end of an evening. (There's a pretty good light show on the Cathedral a couple times a night, on some nights)
bam02
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If you've never been to Gruene it may worth a half hour drive to visit for a few hours.

Take the barge on the riverwalk from or to the newer extension that goes through the Pearl. You go through a lock and it's a pretty section of the river. Great dining options all around the pearl.
f2foxes2001
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Eat at the following:
Feast (dinner)
Esquire for drinks
IL Sogno (dinner)
Ocho for drinks
Cured for lunch
Supper for Lunch


jgh85Ag
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Stay away from Mi Tierra unless you like mediocre over priced Tex Mex.
Tony Franklins Other Shoe
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If the weather is nice, the Paramour Bar is pretty cool I hear. Other suggestions are pretty good.
AgsMyDude
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jgh85Ag said:

Stay away from Mi Tierra unless you like mediocre over priced Tex Mex.
I though it was pretty good myself.
Krazykat
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Eat at Bohanan's. Some of the best steaks you will ever have.

https://www.bohanans.com/
wadd96
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If going to the Alamo on the weekend... prepare for a line to get in. And remove your cap/hat!

The other Missions are cool too...
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Whitetail
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Hennessy11 said:

jgh85Ag said:

Stay away from Mi Tierra unless you like mediocre over priced Tex Mex.
I though it was pretty good myself.
If you are from SA, you'll know that if you are anywhere inside 410, you can throw a stone and hit way tastier (and cheaper) mexican food than Mi Tierra. Mi Tierra ain't bad if you want a view of the riverwalk and aren't used to better local mexican food.
Ag86Hotard109
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Where the hell do you get a view of the Riverwalk at MI Tierra?
Whitetail
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Good point. Thinking casa Rio. Still mostly applies.
GinaLinetti
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Whitetail said:

Good point. Thinking casa Rio. Still mostly applies.


Casa Rio is a great place to grab an appetizer and a margarita to people watch. Both casa too and mi Tierra don't have great food but it's also not terrible. If you want to make a quick trip up 10, grab a couple al pastor tacos at Guajillos. Doesn't look like much, but they are my favorite in the city.
FDXAg
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Thanks for all the recommendations! Took quite a few of them for our dining over the weekend and enjoyed everything. Left this afternoon and had a great experience on the riverwalk and at the newer Pearl district.

p_bubel
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brotheraggie
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