Start your visit to San Antonio with a foodie tour of the Pearl District. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Cured, where they serve house-cured meats and craft cocktails. Follow it up with a stroll around the Farmers Market and some shopping, and then head over to Bakery Lorraine for some French-inspired pastries.
Today, explore the Southtown neighborhood, a popular spot for foodies. Start with brunch at The Guenther House, a historic home converted into a restaurant. Afterward, walk over to Hot Joy for some Asian-inspired dishes with a Texas twist. End the day with some drinks and tapas at Barbaro.
Explore the downtown of San Antonio today. Start with breakfast at La Panaderia, a bakery that specializes in traditional Mexican bread. Walk over to the San Antonio River Walk for a leisurely stroll and to work up an appetite. For lunch, head to Chisme for some Tex-Mex cuisine, and then finish off the day with dinner and drinks at the upscale Mexican restaurant, Ocho.
Today take a trip to the historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico. Start with breakfast at Mi Tierra Cafe, a Tex-Mex restaurant that has been open since 1941, and then explore the colorful shops and stalls of the market. For lunch, stop by Lupita's Mexican Restaurant. In the evening, check out Burgerteca, a Mexican-inspired burger joint, for dinner.
For your final day, visit the beautiful Hill Country region of San Antonio. Start with breakfast at The Bread Box, a bakery that specializes in organic, gluten-free, and vegan bread. Then head to Texas Wine Country to sample some of the state's finest wines. Finally, end the day with dinner at Cibolo Moon, a restaurant that combines Southern and Texan cuisines with a contemporary flair.
Most of the places on this itinerary are easily accessible by car or public transportation. You can use ride-hailing services such as Lyft or Uber, or use VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio's public transportation system. Be aware of traffic, and parking fees that vary by day and location.
Estimated travel time for taxi/Lyft/Uber during peak rush hours in San Antonio is 20-30 minutes from Pearl District to all parts of the city. Estimated travel time by public transportation varies from 30-60 minutes.
Estimated Transportation Cost: $100
If you have less time, you can choose to skip either the Pearl District, Southtown, or Hill Country itinerary. You can also opt to go on a food tour or cooking class in lieu of a sit-down meal.
If you have more time, consider visiting other parts of San Antonio like the Missions or the Alamo. You can also explore the neighboring cities of Austin or Houston, which offer great foodie scenes as well.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the primary airport for the city. It is located about 8 miles north of the downtown area of San Antonio (20-minute drive). The airport serves more than 30 non-stop domestic and international destinations.