Essentials
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg RoadGood place to pick up a few things.
Food Scene
Chic River Walk eatery with adventurous New American fare, worldly wines & an ever-changing menu
43 locals recommend
Biga on the Banks
203 S St Mary's StChic River Walk eatery with adventurous New American fare, worldly wines & an ever-changing menu
Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties
86 locals recommend
Whataburger
3130 BroadwayCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties
Hip New American bistro with wood-grilled steaks, seafood, tableside guacamole, cocktails & a patio
73 locals recommend
Boudro's
421 East Commerce StreetHip New American bistro with wood-grilled steaks, seafood, tableside guacamole, cocktails & a patio
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
200 River Walkon the river...
Acenar Mexican Restaurant
146 E Houston StExcellent and inexpensive Mexican food
Rio De Gelato
Great gelato.. and also pizza!
Sushi Zushi
9867 I-10best sushi in the area
Drinks & Nightlife
Inspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas
117 locals recommend
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce StInspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas
Good bar with nice staff. Live Music on most nights. Good cajun food and other snacks...
30 locals recommend
Ernie's Bar
320 BonhamGood bar with nice staff. Live Music on most nights. Good cajun food and other snacks...
SoHo Wine & Martini Bar
Nice lounge with TVs and signature martinis...
Sightseeing
Walk around, stop and shop, eat something, people watch, have a beer... :)
114 locals recommend
River Walk
River WalkWalk around, stop and shop, eat something, people watch, have a beer... :)
Small, shrinelike fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum, artifacts, gardens & more
86 locals recommend
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Small, shrinelike fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum, artifacts, gardens & more
This ornate Mediterranean-style landmark built in 1929 features touring concerts & Broadway shows
123 locals recommend
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston StThis ornate Mediterranean-style landmark built in 1929 features touring concerts & Broadway shows
San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main PlazaHistoric 1738 church
Arts & Culture
Square-block enclave of art galleries & shops on the National Registry of Historic Districts
91 locals recommend
La Villita
Square-block enclave of art galleries & shops on the National Registry of Historic Districts
Modern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West
59 locals recommend
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StModern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West
Shopping
Shops at Rivercenter
849 E Commerce Stgood standard mall with all the regulars, good food court.