San Antonio Restaurants & Dining

San Antonio has become a major culinary destination with restaurants serving Latino, Mexican, Tex-Mex, international, fusion and chef-driven fare that has put the San Antonio dining scene on the foodie map. The recent arrival of a branch of the Culinary Institute of America in the Pearl Brewery development only cements the well-regarded reputation of the San Antonio TX dining scene. From our downtown San Antonio hotel, you'll find numerous interesting bar and restaurant choices where you san sample the many flavors of the San Antonio dining scene.

Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery.

Walk to this 24-hour, family-run San Antonio restaurant in nearby Market Square for authentic Mexican pastries, Tex-Mex, and a festive atmosphere festooned with holiday lights and a nightly Mariachi band, www.mitierracafe.com.

Pico de Gallo Restaurant.

The same family that owns Mi Tierra Café (located just two blocks away) also runs this San Antonio restaurant in Market Square .Try the signature parrilladas (charbroiled meats) including pollo al carbon, a juicy marinated chicken dish, http://www.picodegallo.com.

La Margarita.

Sip a strawberry margarita and sample flaming queso at hand-tiled umbrella tables on the delightful patio at this nearby San Antonio restaurant where you can watch Market Square shoppers bartering for piñatas and peppers, http://www.lamargarita.com.

Azuca.

Caribbean meets South American and Mexican (think plantains, chorizo, pork fritters and arepas) at this San Antonio restaurant in Southtown where you can sway the night away to the sounds of salsa and merengue. Plus, on Saturdays take salsa classes at this nearby San Antonio dining gem, http://www.azuca.net.

Boudro's Texas Bistro On The Riverwalk.

Go for the gourmet guacamole made tableside, prickley pear margaritas, Texas steaks and romantic café atmosphere at this San Antonio TX restaurant along the Riverwalk. It's one of the top restaurants in San Antonio, http://www.boudros.com.