In a few weeks we’ll visit for several nights. Plan to stay on the Riverwalk, but also more than happy to venture elsewhere in the city. We will be doing pre-trip internet research, but if you have a couple of Must-Do and/or Don’t-Waste-Your-Time recommendations (activities, attractions, dining, etc.) we’d appreciate your input.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
San Antonio Recommendations?
Collapse
X
-
Club Member
- May 2017
- 2780
- San Antonio, TX
-
Weber Kettle Performer
SNS Upgrades
Weber Jumbo Joe w/SNS
Weber Q1200
Meater Block
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermapen MK4
Thermapop
Thermoworks Chef Alarm
Thermoworks Dash
Too many thermometers, gadgets, accessories, and tools!
Favorite beer: Alaskan Amber
You’re gong to enjoy your trip here if the weather cools down a bit. I would put the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park on your must do list. The Institute of Texan Cultures, in Hemisfair Park, is an absolute revelation. Of course there is the Tower of the America’s nearby, may be a fun stop but I wouldn’t bother with the restaurant atop it.
The Briscoe Museum of Western Art (downtown) is high on my list, and different. (We do have other good museums, the Macnay for art, the Witte for science/history, etc.) Of course there is the Riverwalk, obligatory for one stop, but touristy. Nearby is Mi Tierra Mexican Cantina and Bakery, a very tourist but fun spot in the Mercado area downtown. Also, nearby is the historic La Villita area with small shops and a unique vibe.
There are about a thousand also-ran Tex Mex restaurants here, some good, others meh. Better Mexican food is available here in spots—I would suggest Rosario’s (downtown and north side) for a more refined version.
Of course there is bbq everywhere, some very good. You might look into 2M Barbecue, Two Bros. BBQ, The Smoke Shack, but my personal fave is The Barbecue Station. If you can venture up to Austin, there are other welll-publicized options for Q. My absolute favorite, and distinctive, is Valentina’s for true Tex-Mex barbecue. Brisket tacos to die for.
Other higher end restaurants might include Biga on the Banks, Restaurant Gwendolyn, Feast, etc.
Sorry for for the long-windedness🤣. Hope this is helpful, but there is a lot here and this is just an impromptu list.
- Likes 3
-
Club Member
- Apr 2016
- 18124
- Near Richmond VA
-
Weber Performer Deluxe
SNS
Pizza insert
Rotisserie
Cookshack Smokette Elite
2 Thermapens
Chefalarm
Dot
lots of probes.
Fireboard
We were there for one day several years ago. The Alamo was at the top of our list, but we spent more time at The Riverwalk. That was very enjoyable, but the restaurants seemed a bit pricey. If we ever go back, I'd prefer to eat somewhere else.
- Likes 2
Comment
-
The one time I went to San Antonio, my friends from Austin took us to the Alamo (very interesting); the riverwalk (kind of meh) and then walked a bit downtown.
I really enjoyed walking around and looking at all the old buildings that are in downtown; maybe part of that is me being from the Oregon, where towns that built stone buildings (especially of that size) back then are few and far between.
- Likes 1
Comment
-
On the northeast side of San Antonio is the town of New Braunfels. There is an area there called Gruene. It's a beautiful historic area with several restaurants. The one we like is the Grist Mill, it's built in an old mill. You can enjoy your meal and watch the old water wheel turn. There's also Gruene Hall one of the states most loved music halls. It's worth checking to see who's playing there when you plan your trip.
- Likes 3
Comment
-
Administrator
- May 2014
- 19018
- Clare, Michigan area
-
Follow me on Instagram, huskeesbarbecue
Smokers / Grills- Yoder loaded Wichita offset smoker
- PBC
- Grilla Silverbac pellet grill
- Slow 'N Sear Deluxe Kamado (SnSK)
- Masterbuilt Gravity 560
- Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Cabinet
- Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)
- Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (light blue)
- Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")
- Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")
- Brinkmann cabinet charcoal smoker (repurposed)
Thermometers- SnS 500 4-probe wireless
- (3) Maverick XR-50 4-probe Wireless Thermometers
- A few straggler Maverick ET-732s
- Maverick ET-735 Bluetooth (in box)
- Smoke X4 by ThermoWorks
- Thermapen MkII, orange & purple
- ThermoPop, yellow, plus a few more in a drawer for gifts
- ThermoWorks ChefAlarm (wife's)
- Morpilot 6-probe wireless
- ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2
- ThermoWorks fridge & freezer therms as well
Accessories- Instant Pot 6qt
- Anova Bluetooth SV
- Kitchen Aide mixer & meat grinder attachment
- Kindling Cracker King (XL)
- a couple BBQ Dragons
- Weber full & half chimneys, Char-Broil Half Time chimney
- Weber grill topper
- Slow 'N Sear Original, XL, and SnS Charcoal Basket (for Jumbo Joe)
- Drip 'N Griddle Pans, 22' Easy Spin Grate, and Elevated Cooking grate, by SnSGrills
- Pittsburgh Digital Moisture Meter
Beverages- Favorite summer beers: Leinenkugels Summer & Grapefruit Shandy, Hamm's, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold
- Fav other beers: Zombie Dust (an IPA by 3 Floyd's Brewing), Austin Bros IPA, DAB, Sam Adams regular, Third Shift amber or Coors Batch 19, Stella Artois
- Fav cheap beers: Pabst, High Life, Hamm's & Stroh's
- Most favorite beer: The one in your fridge
- Wine: Red- big, bold, tannic & peppery- Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauv, Sangiovese, Syrah, etc
- Whiskey: Buffalo Trace, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's, Old Forester 1870, Elijah Craig Toasted, Basil Hayden's. Neat please.
- Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About me
Real name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan- near Clare. (dead center of lower peninsula)
Occupation:- Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
Gentle reminder, "Off Topic" is for anything off the topic of food, BBQ, restaurants, cooking , cookers, etc. I've moved this to BBQ Restaurants > Texas.
- Likes 2
Comment
-
Love San Antonio though its been 10 years or so since I was there last.
My nephew married a girl from SA, her parents have since moved to New Braunfels.
The Riverwalk is outstanding, the Alamo was very moving place to visit even though it took hours to find.
We also stopped at Mom n Pop corner eateries that were fantastic too.
There was a market downtown we went to also that was fun sadly I can't remember where it was, I wasn't driving....
- Likes 1
Comment
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Comment