Sarah & Andrew
Things To Do
San Antonio River Walk
The River Walk, also known as Paseo del Rio, is situated 20 feet below street level and spans 15 miles long. The five miles located in downtown San Antonio is the most popular section of the river, home to shops, museums, hotels, restaurants and more. The stone pathways that make up this particular area are peppered with mariachi bands and river taxis that entertain people while they gaze at the beautiful architecture that surrounds them.
Pearl District
The Pearl District is one of San Antonio’s newest and most popular neighborhoods. It’s named after the historic Pearl Brewery, which has since been renovated and reopened into the artsy-boutique Hotel Emma. Filled with historic buildings, unique restaurants, charming gift shops and art galleries, the Pearl District is a true cultural hub. You can jam to live music during the monthly night market, grab a drink or snack at the Bottling Dept Food Hall, listen to a literary reading at the Twig Book Shop, or do some shopping among the independent boutiques all within a few blocks.
El Mercado
El Mercado or the Market Square covers three blocks of an outdoor plaza lined with over 100 locally-owned restaurants and shops. As the largest Mexican market in the United States, El Mercado is a central staple of the cultural experience of San Antonio. Visitors to El Mercado can explore indoor and outdoor shops full of authentic Mexican crafts, snack on delicious Mexican pastries at Mi Tierra Restaurant & Bakery, and enjoy live bands and other entertainment in the plaza on the weekends.
Pearl Farmers Market
Featuring over 45 local vendors, the Pearl Farmers Market is chock full of yummy food and beverage options for the whole family. The Pearl Farmers Market is held on Saturday and Sunday with Saturday’s market featuring only producers and Sunday’s market focusing on artisanal and prepared foods. All vendors live and work within a 150-mile-radius of the Pearl Farmers Market ensuring that visitors to the market will be supporting local food producers.
Battalion
Located in a restored firehouse (complete with pole) in the center of Southtown, Battalion bring Italian fine dining to San Antonio. The grilled mackerel and red meat dishes are scrumptious, but the handmade pasta dishes—like fettuccine, lasagna and spaghetti—are the real standouts. House favorites like savory bucatini ai frutti di mare (with clama and octopus) and classic eggplant parmesan are served in smaller, tapas-style portions, so order two or three to ensure you leave full.
La Gloria
La Gloria is a place that was created to celebrate the rich and delicious street foods from interior Mexico. From tacos al pastor in Mexico City, tlayudas in Oaxaca, to coctéles de mariscos from Veracruz, Mexico's street foods are as unique and colorful as its traditions, people and culture. La Gloria means "the heavens", and our wish is that you experience heaven on earth through dining with us. Remember, "No hace falta morir para llegar a la Gloria." ("You don't have to die to go to heaven.")
Down On Grayson
We have five words for you: Avocado toast and margarita pairing. Yum. If the Instagram-worthy toast isn't your thing, Down on Grayson also offers fish tacos, quality sirloins and crispy chicken sandwiches. Enjoy your choice on the stone patio.
The Shops at La Cantera
The Shops at La Cantera is an award-winning open-air shopping center located within the La Cantera District of San Antonio. Distinguished by its unique design, this San Antonio mall boasts an impressive assortment of high-end retailers and dining choices, including a variety of upscale restaurants. Discover all there is to enjoy at The Shops at La Cantera, the top luxury San Antonio shopping destination.
Freetail Brewing Co.
We started out at our original brewpub on the north side with a used 15-barrel brew house famously held together by grit and determination. We even spearheaded legislation that, for the first time ever, allowed Texas breweries to sell directly to consumers and Texas brewpubs to sell into the wholesale market. Meanwhile, we added weekday lunch and happy hour specials, beer tastings, live music, trivia, and yoga events to the brewpub. We soon opened our second location on the outskirts of downtown San Antonio on S. Presa Street. (Near the river was downtown) The delicious, distinct flavor of every Freetail beer earned us a place on the store shelves and in the restaurants and homes of San Antonio.