You can definitely find significantly more upscale Tex-Mex eateries in this city, but locals would argue why bother. Blanco has another location in the area and serves all three meals. The décor is kitschy and somewhat non-existent.
Cheap Tex-Mex and breakfasts. Need we say more?
Price: Least ExpensiveFresh market offering chef-prepared meals for those on the go. Also can find deli items, baked goods, produce, specialty foods and grocery staples. It's a very fancy grocery store.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis Mongolian BBQ style eatery is all about customization. You choose the ingredients and the chefs will cook it all up. Go light on sauces to keep the calorie counts down. The setting is urban casual. It's located behind the Regal Cinema.
With exposed brick on the outside and white covered tables, light yellow walls, and windows overlooking the brewery inside, the former warehouse location in the historic Pearl Brewery district is a cool and chic setting for this Italian eatery. Windows inside let you watch fresh pasta be rolled
Price: Moderately ExpensiveQuick, inexpensive food that allows eaters to customize and select healthy ingredients. Jason's motto is "fresh from the start" and they pride themselves in a trans fat free menu, high quality ingredients and select organic produce.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis charming café with its big windows and outdoor courtyard offers a casual spot to nosh after a day of riverwalking or mission visiting. Come for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a tea party.
This Square buzzes with activity from morning until night and features 32 shops as well as 80 specialty shops in Farmers Market Plaza.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis is really a Thai place that also serves sushi. Mon's is located in a quiet office center and the simple upscale Asian ambiance appeals to the business crowd during the day and Alamo Heights locals at night.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis Watermark Hotel restaurant offers all three meals in an upscale Spanish inspired setting with adobe columns, wood floors, abstract art and blue accents. The preferred seating are the riverside tables. The stone and glass oyster bar is an interesting centerpiece.
Price: ExpensivePaesano's contemporary Italian menu is in keeping with the attractive, loft-like modern decor with its wood floors, high ceiling, hip metal accents. This Lincoln Heights restaurant and its River Walk sister are very similar.
Price: Moderately ExpensivePaesano's contemporary Italian menu is in keeping with the attractive, loft-like modern decor. The lively Riverwalk location affords some good people watching, but also means crowds and noise--though Paesano's is more subdued and sophisticated than many of its neighbors.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveRain or shine the farmers' market at Pearl Brewery meets every Saturday along the banks of the San Antonio River, west of Full Goods. Live music plays from 10:30AM to noon as you peruse the seasonal fruit, veggies, and even cuts of meat available for sale. The market also includes vendors with
Price: Least ExpensiveThe San Antonio outpost of this small California based chain offers a diverse, fresh, and moderately priced Italian menu. Despite the mall setting, Piatti's menu and décor is far from formulaic.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveIf you're seeking refuge from pricey hotel meals, this German deli and San Antonio institution has a solution with its homemade soups, huge sandwiches and economic breakfasts. Located near Alamo Plaza, the beer hall ambiance is casual and fun.
Price: Least ExpensiveIf you're looking for a fine dining experience away from the bustle of RiverWalk, check out Silo only a few miles away. Located in a former grocery and farmers' market, the space is unusual.
Price: ExpensiveA sister restaurant to the one in Alamo Heights, this location retains the fine dining experience with its open kitchen, elegant gold booths, closely spaced tables with white tablecloths, lush wood and white walls, and modern black furniture. The bar is spacious with darker walls and red seatin
Price: ExpensiveThis non-traditional sushi eatery offers a Mexican twist on a number of the rolls. The International Center office building location is surprisingly trendy and lively and since it's a little way from the Riverwalk it's not jammed with tourists. The décor is contemporary and warm.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis non-traditional sushi eatery offers a Mexican twist on a number of the rolls.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis is an odd duck of a place, but don't let the next door laundromat or carwash put you off, because this diner is a local favorite for its vegetarian and carnivore friendly food and live music.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis popular eatery is cheerful with bright colors, local artwork, picture windows and light blond wood accents. This is a unique and friendly spot to enjoy healthy and homemade eats.
Lots of gourmet goodies for all including a mostly organic salad bar, deli salads, pizza, wild wraps, sushi and fresh juices and of course all the grocery staples and body care items.
Price: Least Expensive