La Casita Azul Guidebook
Maria's Cafe
This little bike in the wall was recently mentioned in the New York Times as one of many memorable places to eat for the year 2022. The breakfast tacos are great as well as many of their other dishes. This is a place to definitely try before leaving San Antonio. Don't let the small size or humble location fool you. This is a place worthy of it's reputation. 1105 Nogalitos St. check online for business hours
Great place to unwind and hang out with friends. Delicious "tapas" menu....translation: appetizer portions for sharing. Great bar that showcases signature drinks. Try it! You wont be disappointed.
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The Fruteria
1401 S Flores StGreat place to unwind and hang out with friends. Delicious "tapas" menu....translation: appetizer portions for sharing. Great bar that showcases signature drinks. Try it! You wont be disappointed.
Great outdoor hang out for large or small groups. popular spot for unwinding after a long work week. Great place to hang out with friends and family. Check times for grill restaurant. They may not always keep the same hours as the bar. Bar just recently updated to include an indoor space. Grill restaurant also has an indoor space but it may ne limited.
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La Tuna
100 Probandt StGreat outdoor hang out for large or small groups. popular spot for unwinding after a long work week. Great place to hang out with friends and family. Check times for grill restaurant. They may not always keep the same hours as the bar. Bar just recently updated to include an indoor space. Grill restaurant also has an indoor space but it may ne limited.
Brunch and lunch at the historic Guenther House. Restraunt is VERY popular and the wait may be long. No reservations allowed. Restraunt stretches along the San Antonio River and has a museum that will help you kill the time as well as a beautiful outdoor space you can walk around in.
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StBrunch and lunch at the historic Guenther House. Restraunt is VERY popular and the wait may be long. No reservations allowed. Restraunt stretches along the San Antonio River and has a museum that will help you kill the time as well as a beautiful outdoor space you can walk around in.
Long standing mexican restraunt in the Market Square. located in downtown San Antonio. Mi Tierra is family owned and a popular place for tourist because of the mariachis and serenades that take place all day and night. Great place to eat and then wander off to do some shopping outside in the Market Square.
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Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce RowLong standing mexican restraunt in the Market Square. located in downtown San Antonio. Mi Tierra is family owned and a popular place for tourist because of the mariachis and serenades that take place all day and night. Great place to eat and then wander off to do some shopping outside in the Market Square.
When the day is too hot to handle, cool off at this local favorite. Who doesn't love ice cream and shaved ice?
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Big Daddy's Eats And Treats
228 E Cevallos StWhen the day is too hot to handle, cool off at this local favorite. Who doesn't love ice cream and shaved ice?
Best Mexican Bread in town! Walking distance from La Casita Azul; just cross the street. Open til 8pm except on holidays. Closed on Mondays and national holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving day.
Fiesta bakery
44 West Mitchell StreetBest Mexican Bread in town! Walking distance from La Casita Azul; just cross the street. Open til 8pm except on holidays. Closed on Mondays and national holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving day.
Good Time Charlie's Bar & Cafe
2922 BroadwayGreat food! Why else!
I only recommend this place because many people like the beer. I can't judge since I personally don't care for it. The riverwalk is out front which leads itself to a wonderful place to hang out.
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarI only recommend this place because many people like the beer. I can't judge since I personally don't care for it. The riverwalk is out front which leads itself to a wonderful place to hang out.
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo StGreat pizza and near the riverwalk.
Nichas on the Southside is in close proximity to the Casita Azul. Nichas is a long time favorite for many of us who grew up in the area. Excellent food and service define this great eatery. Give it a try. You won't regret it.
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Nicha's Comida Mexicana - Southside
3119 Roosevelt AveNichas on the Southside is in close proximity to the Casita Azul. Nichas is a long time favorite for many of us who grew up in the area. Excellent food and service define this great eatery. Give it a try. You won't regret it.
Eva's Cafe is down the street heading east on W. Mitchell. This little mexican Cafe is a neighborhood favorite. The price is extremely reasonable and the ladies are lovely.
Eva's Cafe
217 West Mitchell StreetEva's Cafe is down the street heading east on W. Mitchell. This little mexican Cafe is a neighborhood favorite. The price is extremely reasonable and the ladies are lovely.
Neighborhoods
La Casita Azul is located in an up and coming neighborhood with a mix of old and new. Gentrification has changed the style of some homes although some younger home owners have chosen to remodel the homes in keeping with the neighborhood. La Casita Azul is one of those homes which the young owner has chosen to fix up without taking away from its style and charm.
The quaint little house is situated back about 30 feet away from the sidewalk and street. The street is a busy one where many people walk the busy street and cars congest at certain times of the day due to the nearby school and highway. People often park on the street in front of the home. That's OK because it is a public street. There is a tow truck company that just opened across the street. It is very busy during the day but quiet at night.
The highway is around the corner a block away, so you may occasionally hear a large truck driving past. You may hear an occasional radio playing from someone's yard. The corner Valero gas station attracts a lot of people to fuel up and or stop for a snack and drink. If you arrive rather late, expect to find people still walking around the street. There is a corner restaurant that has been around for decades, Gyros. The neighborhood sports bar is also around the corner.
Around the corner from the home is the highway. Quick access to the highway will allow you to quickly catch the sights of San Antonio. Please check out the Guidebook and read the recommendations for nearby eateries.
I hope you reserve enough days to catch the best San Antonio has to offer!
The Lonestar District is an up and coming neighborhood that is in the process of gentrification. Many of the neighbors in close proximity to The Casita Azul have been in their homes for most of their life. Some have inherited the family home. A lot of new people from around the country have taken notice of San Antonio and love the close proximity to the river, missions, and parks. I grew up in this part of town. Many things have changed but many have stayed the same. There are a few characters in the neighborhood that are retired and spend their time walking around and meeting up with friends. These guys aren't homeless....lol. If you leave stuff by the trash cans though, they will pick it up. I left a small bbq pit outside the trashcan one day. A former guest to the home left it on the property. I meant to wash it and put it inside but it was gone. Law of the land and neighborhood....you out it outside the gate, you must not want it.
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San Antonio
The Lonestar District is an up and coming neighborhood that is in the process of gentrification. Many of the neighbors in close proximity to The Casita Azul have been in their homes for most of their life. Some have inherited the family home. A lot of new people from around the country have taken notice of San Antonio and love the close proximity to the river, missions, and parks. I grew up in this part of town. Many things have changed but many have stayed the same. There are a few characters in the neighborhood that are retired and spend their time walking around and meeting up with friends. These guys aren't homeless....lol. If you leave stuff by the trash cans though, they will pick it up. I left a small bbq pit outside the trashcan one day. A former guest to the home left it on the property. I meant to wash it and put it inside but it was gone. Law of the land and neighborhood....you out it outside the gate, you must not want it.
Confluence park is only minutes from the Casita Azul. Just over on the next block heading east on W. Mitchell. You will find a lovely little park with bikes that people can rent and use on the bike trail. The bike trail runs along the San Antonio River. If you head north, you will find a lot of people enjoying the outdoors at certain times of the day. You will also come across the Bluestar Art Complex as well as the King William Historical District. You can ride around the neighborhood to view the beautiful homes in the neighborhood as well as tour some of them. There are also many places to eat down Alamo St. Popular bars like "The Friendly Spot" are a great choice for families to hang out. They have a playground for the kids as well as a sitting area for you to enjoy a cool refreshing drink.
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Parque Confluence
310 W Mitchell StConfluence park is only minutes from the Casita Azul. Just over on the next block heading east on W. Mitchell. You will find a lovely little park with bikes that people can rent and use on the bike trail. The bike trail runs along the San Antonio River. If you head north, you will find a lot of people enjoying the outdoors at certain times of the day. You will also come across the Bluestar Art Complex as well as the King William Historical District. You can ride around the neighborhood to view the beautiful homes in the neighborhood as well as tour some of them. There are also many places to eat down Alamo St. Popular bars like "The Friendly Spot" are a great choice for families to hang out. They have a playground for the kids as well as a sitting area for you to enjoy a cool refreshing drink.
Popular spot for families and groups. Stop and have a drink and refresh yourself before walking down the street to pick a place to eat. Lots and lots of great eateries.
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StPopular spot for families and groups. Stop and have a drink and refresh yourself before walking down the street to pick a place to eat. Lots and lots of great eateries.
Sightseeing
SeaWorld is SeaWorld. Great attraction to take the family. If you're here in the summer Aquatica is always a popular and fun spot.
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SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrSeaWorld is SeaWorld. Great attraction to take the family. If you're here in the summer Aquatica is always a popular and fun spot.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Great place to take the family.
The San Antonio Zoo has long been a local favorite. The zoo has evolved to include a kiddie park and many other attractions.
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Zoológico de San Antonio
3903 N St Mary's StThe San Antonio Zoo has long been a local favorite. The zoo has evolved to include a kiddie park and many other attractions.
A barge ride is always a great way to get a different perspective of downtown San Antonio. There are badges that are exclusively for dining on the river as well.
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkA barge ride is always a great way to get a different perspective of downtown San Antonio. There are badges that are exclusively for dining on the river as well.
Shopping is just minutes away from La Casita Azul. The shops at Rivercenter offer a variety of items plus you get entertainment all in one. On occasion, live entertainment is often found at the lower level for shoppers to enjoy. Lots of shopping and eating await you.
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Tiendas en Rivercenter
849 E Commerce StShopping is just minutes away from La Casita Azul. The shops at Rivercenter offer a variety of items plus you get entertainment all in one. On occasion, live entertainment is often found at the lower level for shoppers to enjoy. Lots of shopping and eating await you.
To get a perfect view of the city, catch the elevator all the way to the top of the Hemisfair tower. Be sure to view on a clear day. Pictures, pictures, pictures is all you will
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Hemisfair
To get a perfect view of the city, catch the elevator all the way to the top of the Hemisfair tower. Be sure to view on a clear day. Pictures, pictures, pictures is all you will
Got a camera? Get ready for some beautiful picture moments. Mission Concepcion is one of the many missions that are part of the World Heritage Missions Trail. You may be blessed to witness professional photo shoots of Quinceaneras (a 15 year old young woman in a beautiful large dress) or brides during your visit. In the spring, around May or so, graduates use the mission as their background for pictures. Pictures are not allowed during services at this church.
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Misión Concepción
807 Mission RdGot a camera? Get ready for some beautiful picture moments. Mission Concepcion is one of the many missions that are part of the World Heritage Missions Trail. You may be blessed to witness professional photo shoots of Quinceaneras (a 15 year old young woman in a beautiful large dress) or brides during your visit. In the spring, around May or so, graduates use the mission as their background for pictures. Pictures are not allowed during services at this church.
Mission San Jose is one of many missions which are part of the World Heritage Mission Trail. Expect to spend a few hours learning about the history of this mission and a lot of camera film.
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Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrMission San Jose is one of many missions which are part of the World Heritage Mission Trail. Expect to spend a few hours learning about the history of this mission and a lot of camera film.
Why do many tourists come to San Antonio? The Alamo of course. The courage of the men who defended the Alamo has surpassed the test of Time.
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El Álamo
300 Alamo PlazaWhy do many tourists come to San Antonio? The Alamo of course. The courage of the men who defended the Alamo has surpassed the test of Time.
FIESTA!
There is too much that goes on during FIESTA that this section alone cannot hold. Please check out this link for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsHhAgqYNgs
Interested in getting out and meeting local artist, craftsman, people? Then come down to South town to the SoFlo Market. Open seasonally on Saturdays. Bring the family. Food trucks and snacks on site.
SoFlo Market
127 E Peden AlleyInterested in getting out and meeting local artist, craftsman, people? Then come down to South town to the SoFlo Market. Open seasonally on Saturdays. Bring the family. Food trucks and snacks on site.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Via Buses
The bus stops to and from downtown are a few steps from the house. Head north on the bus and you are downtown in minutes. The bus is a very economical way to get around the city and the bus drivers are super nice and helpful. If you ask then how to get to the San Antonio Zoo, they will help you out.
Costumbres y cultura
Smiles
People that are from San Antonio are generally nice people. Most love sharing information about their city and will kindly give directions when asked. People here are not typically rude. Most people speak both English and Spanish.
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Kayaking on the San Antonio River
Have you ever kayaked on a river? You will gain a different perspective of San Antonio from the river. The river runs long so there are obviously several launch off points. Google "kayak rentals in San Antonio". I can't recommend anyone because I personally have never used one of these companies. Check their reviews first. Have fun!
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San Antonio: The Don'ts of Visiting San Antonio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjNSDvszZVM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sru7Fc5mShg