Welcome to San Antonio, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy!
These are some of the many places to eat within walking distance of the conference … and only in San Antonio:
Food Trucks @ the Conference
Near the McNutt Gardens during lunch breaks
Nearby Restaurants & Coffee
The Moon’s Daughter’s (3-minute walk), 115 Lexington Ave.
Indoor-outdoor rooftop bar/restaurant with views, on the 20th floor of the stylish Hotel Thompson. Next door to the Hotel Indigo, but a world apart. https://www.themoonsdaughters.com/
Stout’s Signature (5-minute walk), 227 4th St., Suites 101-103
“Elevated comfort food & cocktails.” Dinner only. Reservations recommended. https://stoutssignature.com/
Kapej (5-minute walk), 415 Camden St.
Delicious coffee and food, in an art gallery! Outdoor seating also available. Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. https://mykapej.square.site/
Texan Sizzle (8-minute walk), 124 Jefferson St.
This popular joint offers affordable prices for burgers, sandwiches, and tacos – and they don’t need a website. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (210) 352-5988
Anacacho (8-minute walk), 300 Travis St.
Trendy new coffee bar & cantina with food all day. Sunday-Thursday 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday until midnight. https://www.anacachocoffeecantina.com/
La Panadería (10-minute walk), 301 E. Houston St.
Award-winning bakery & café. The owners grew up working in their mother’s baking business in Mexico City. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. www.lapanaderia.com
Pete’s Tako House (10-minute walk), 502 Brooklyn Ave.
Family-operated Tex-Mex food & drinks since 1978. Breakfast & lunch, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily specials listed on their website. https://petestakohouse.com/
La Boulangerie (10-minute walk), 207 Broadway St.
French bakery & café, with breakfast served until closing. Wednesday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. https://saveurs209.com/
Pinkerton’s BBQ (10-minute walk), 107 W. Houston St.
Ok, so it’s a satellite of the original one in Houston. But that won’t matter once you get a whiff of the mesquite smoke. Full bar. https://www.pinkertonsbarbecue.com/
Domingo (10-minute walk), 123 N. St. Marys St.
South Texas cuisine for special occasions, overlooking the Riverwalk. Breakfast/brunch, lunch, dinner. Reservations recommended. https://www.domingorestaurant.com/domingo/
Dorrego’s (10-minute walk), 150 E. Houston St./Riverwalk
Argentine restaurant in the Hotel Valencia. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations encouraged. https://www.dorregos.com/
Carmens de la Calle (10-minute walk), 320 N. Flores St.
Cozy spot for Spanish food, wine, & live shows—music and sometimes flamenco dancing. Opening hours and days vary; call (210) 281-4349 for the schedule. https://www.carmensdelacalle.com/
Olla Express Café (15-minute walk), 821 E. Quincy St.
Great coffee, bites, and treats with Mexican-influenced flavors in a homey setting. Weekdays 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. https://www.ollaexpresscafe.com/
Make Ready Market (15-min. walk), 203 8th St.
A new (2024) food hall with vendors selling various options: Venezuelan arepas, Thai fried chicken, Tex-Mex puffy tacos, Burgers, and Mediterranean bowls. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. https://makereadymarket.com/
Biga (15-minute walk), 203 S. St. Mary’s St./Riverwalk
“Very New American,” very highly rated. Dinner only. Menu changes daily and is shown on the website by 5 p.m., www.biga.com. Make a reservation and bring your credit card.
Tokyo Cowboy (15-minute walk), 135 E. Commerce St./Riverwalk
“Southern Comfort Meets Japanese Street Food.” Lunch, dinner, whisky-based cocktails. https://www.tokyocowboytx.com/
Mi Tierra Café y Panadería (25-minute walk), 218 Produce Row
A local institution since 1941. Tex-Mex food in a festive atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. https://lafamiliacortez.com/mi-tierra/
Pearl (30+ minutes on foot; 5 min. by car), 303 Pearl Pkwy.
An upscale mixed-use development at the location of a historic brewery. Try one of the various unique restaurants, or stroll among the patios and shops (including the indie bookstore Twig). Farmers market Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. From the conference, it takes 30-40 minutes on foot along the Riverwalk, or 5 minutes by car. Walking is not recommended at night. https://atpearl.com/