Feast like a king with San Antonio's rich culinary scene

San Antonio is one of the oldest Spanish settlements in Texas, founded in 1718. The Alamo City is built for tourism and many make it their mission to visit a place once discovered by missionaries.

There are many districts and neighborhoods to explore while spending time in the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area. North of Downtown is the “St. Mary's Strip” in the entertainment district with many venues that cater to the LGBTQ+ community.

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A few of the hot spots include the San Antonio Zoo with over 3,500 animals and the Go Rio river cruise tour. The zoo recently opened a 2-acre Congo Falls exhibit of its 57 acres for Western Lowland gorillas with a 30-foot waterfall.

Another CityPASS attraction is the San Antonio Museum of Art, curated from 5,000 years of culture. The vast collection covers Mediterranean and Latin American art while being housed in the Lone Star Brewery.

Take the pass to The Alamo, deep in the heart of Texas, at 300 Alamo Plaza. In 1836, this site was overrun during a 13-day siege and today it is currently being invaded with construction work as part of an over five-hundred-million-dollar restoration plan. Although still open for tourists, it was time for a massive overhaul of the surrounding site and visitor center to be concluded in 2028.

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This beefs up the food allowance to take a bite out of what San Antonio's culinary scene has to offer. The population's food roots run deep from a melting pot of Payaya indigenous people and Latin cultures, as a result of Spanish explorers who settled there.

This diverse influence is found in restaurants like Mexico Ceaty on East Commerce Street. Begin the day with a breakfast taco and take in the view overlooking the River Walk. One will see a rainbow of colors from the top down, with papel picado decorations hanging above and a spectrum of colorful chairs below.

La Panaderia at 8305 Broadway is another outstanding dining establishment to start with in the morning. Owned by two brothers, this artisanal bakery has received a James Beard Award nomination and is known well crafted dishes. A spiral croissant packs in a variety of ingredients chosen by the guest, ranging from eggs to ham. Brunch is served every day until 4 p.m. and the beet juice can't be beat.

For lunch, try the Bombay Bicycle Club at either location, one on Hemisfaire Boulevard and the other on North St. Mary's Street. For over 50 years, this festive joint has served kabobs and dishes rich in flavor.

At night, stroll over to Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar in Southtown San Antonio. The Mexican Hamburger is unique thanks to a bean and cheese chalupa combined with a beef patty, chipotle mayo, chunky guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pickled onions.

For entertainment, see a sleight-of-hand performance at the Magic Saloon, near The Alamo. Arrive early to sip on a mocktail and see everything that Billy's Magical Parlor has to offer.

Another saloon-style haunt is the Brass Monkey, an LGBTQ+ friendly venue with no cover charge, which has karaoke opportunities and a large dancefloor to boogie the night away.

This is just a few of the numerous stops to make while journeying through San Antonio, Texas. Plan a visit and explore more at visitsanantonio.com