Food Scene
These are some of our favorite places to frequent due to proximity to casa lejana and atmosphere/food. Downtown San Antonio offers so much more that we haven’t included at this time
Authentic Mexican food. Great drinks! New ownership has revived this old spot (6 mins)
12 locals recommend
The Grey Moss Inn Restaurant
19010 Scenic Loop RdAuthentic Mexican food. Great drinks! New ownership has revived this old spot (6 mins)
Also one of our top two or three spots for dates. The ram is another great outdoor walkable area with tons of food/nightlife. (15-20 mins)
7 locals recommend
North Italia
5822 Worth ParkwayAlso one of our top two or three spots for dates. The ram is another great outdoor walkable area with tons of food/nightlife. (15-20 mins)
Las Palapas
8342 N Loop 1604 Wgreat margarita, cheap prices. great taco norteno and breakfast tacos (10 mins)
Outdoor, food trucks, tell the owner(Liza) you know her old neighbors from dent lane :) (10 mins)
The Divide
Outdoor, food trucks, tell the owner(Liza) you know her old neighbors from dent lane :) (10 mins)
would go every night if wife allowed and it wasn't always packed. No reservations allowed. great outdoor area for children to play. Go early (1 min)
52 locals recommend
El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant - Helotes
15103 Bandera Rdwould go every night if wife allowed and it wasn't always packed. No reservations allowed. great outdoor area for children to play. Go early (1 min)
The Cracked Mug Coffee House
14743 Old Bandera RdQuaint coffee shop downtown helotes (2 mins)
Dunkin'
12423 Bandera RoadIt’s in our top 2 or 3 date places. At La cantera Shopping center. (15 mins)
49 locals recommend
Whiskey Cake
15900 La Cantera PkwyIt’s in our top 2 or 3 date places. At La cantera Shopping center. (15 mins)
Shipley Do-Nuts
11881 Bandera Rdbest donuts and my little girl's favorite place ever (4 mins)
Taco stand right across hwy 16 and out towards bandera a mile. Amazing tacos. They will call you “boss” guaranteed
(2 mins)
Letty's Tacos
17240 Bandera RoadTaco stand right across hwy 16 and out towards bandera a mile. Amazing tacos. They will call you “boss” guaranteed
(2 mins)
Delia's Specializing in Tamales
13527 Hausman PassBest tamale in Texas (10 mins)
We love this quaint little coffee shop (2 mins)
6 locals recommend
Texas Grounds Coffee Company Roasters
14359 Old Bandera RdWe love this quaint little coffee shop (2 mins)
Mezquite
Great restaurant and mezcal drinks. (30 mins from here)
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
15900 La Cantera PkwyAnniversary type occasions (15 mins)
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the only bars in helotes. Actually a nice spot and music isn’t terribly loud for old people like us (3 mins)
8 locals recommend
Pete's Place Spirits & More
14743 Old Bandera RdOne of the only bars in helotes. Actually a nice spot and music isn’t terribly loud for old people like us (3 mins)
Wine 101
14743 Old Bandera RdGreat menu for dinner and drinks (3 mins)
Sightseeing
San Antonio
Only 25 minutes from Downtown SA and international airport!
Alamo Plaza
if you are going downtown...
Government Canyon State Natural Area
12861 Galm RdShopping
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyEntertainment & Activities
great indoor/outdoor music scene. In my secret life I’d love to play here one day (3 mins)
65 locals recommend
John T. Floore's Country Store
14492 Old Bandera Rdgreat indoor/outdoor music scene. In my secret life I’d love to play here one day (3 mins)
outdoor eating, food trucks, liquor store, 5 minutes away for town. beautiful drive
Dino & Gino Liquors
18620 Bandera Rdoutdoor eating, food trucks, liquor store, 5 minutes away for town. beautiful drive
Singing Water Vineyards
316 Mill Dam RdPullman Market
This is at the pearl. Fun spot
Everything Else
best place to blow lots of money and have a great afternoon. check out their message options. wow. we do this for birthdays or anniversaries. just make sure you stay with us instead of the resort to save hundreds a night :)
Loma de Vida Spa and Wellness
16641 La Cantera Pkwybest place to blow lots of money and have a great afternoon. check out their message options. wow. we do this for birthdays or anniversaries. just make sure you stay with us instead of the resort to save hundreds a night :)
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
1 AT&T Center ParkwayPearl Brewery
303 Pearl PkwyOak Hills Church - Crownridge Campus
19595 I-10Ice cream
The Meadows Original Frozen Custard Helotes