The Alley Cat's Guidebook to Southtown Bars, Restaurants & Galleries

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The Alley Cat's Guidebook to Southtown Bars, Restaurants & Galleries

Food Scene

Southtown encompasses the Lavaca neighborhood, the King William Historic District, the Blue Star Arts Complex and the SoFlo District of South Flores Street. This is an area filled with restaurants, bars, galleries, ice houses, and more.
Inside an old fire station, the upstairs has great views of downtown. Italian fare from the dynamic duo who also brought us Feast up the street.
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Battalion
604 S Alamo St
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Inside an old fire station, the upstairs has great views of downtown. Italian fare from the dynamic duo who also brought us Feast up the street.
Best frozen margaritas around--especially those made with tuna, a part of the cactus plant. Authentic Mexican dishes in a busy club-like setting. Great salsa on every table. Reasonable prices.
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Rosario's
722 S Alamo St
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Best frozen margaritas around--especially those made with tuna, a part of the cactus plant. Authentic Mexican dishes in a busy club-like setting. Great salsa on every table. Reasonable prices.
Old style Italian restaurant. Focaccia bread with herbed olive oil served with every meal. Hearty portions.
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La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo St
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Old style Italian restaurant. Focaccia bread with herbed olive oil served with every meal. Hearty portions.
An upscale restaurant in a former filling station. Elegant yet approachable. New American cuisine. Reservations recommended.
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Bliss
926 S Presa St
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An upscale restaurant in a former filling station. Elegant yet approachable. New American cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Best moules et frites in town! Small family-run restaurant with attention to service and savior faire.
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La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo St
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Best moules et frites in town! Small family-run restaurant with attention to service and savior faire.
Some of the best tacos in town! Old family/neighborhood establishment.
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The Patio Southtown
1035 S Presa St
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Some of the best tacos in town! Old family/neighborhood establishment.
Popular place. Good happy hour. Typica Mexican fare in bright airy dining rooms.
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Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo St
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Popular place. Good happy hour. Typica Mexican fare in bright airy dining rooms.
Really good BBQ but get there before they run out of stuff! Real hole-in-the-wall setting with outdoor seating.
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B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo St
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Really good BBQ but get there before they run out of stuff! Real hole-in-the-wall setting with outdoor seating.
"Farm to pizza" place. Hip Blue Star setting. Indoor/outdoor seating. Great Mac & Cheese.
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Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St
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"Farm to pizza" place. Hip Blue Star setting. Indoor/outdoor seating. Great Mac & Cheese.
Microbrewery good for burgers and fries and American fare. Comfy deck seating or indoor brew pub environment. Special events including concerts and big screen sports viewing.
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
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Microbrewery good for burgers and fries and American fare. Comfy deck seating or indoor brew pub environment. Special events including concerts and big screen sports viewing.
Local favorite. Homemade American fare in striking setting.
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
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Local favorite. Homemade American fare in striking setting.
Upscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
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Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's St
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Upscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
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Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa St
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Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
Hip farm-to-table pizza joint.
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Il Forno
122 Nogalitos St
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Hip farm-to-table pizza joint.
Restaurant inside working century-old flour factory. Perfect for elegant brunch or lunch. Victorian dining room or lovely out of doors dining area along the river. Pastries made from house flour--delicious treats!
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther St
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Restaurant inside working century-old flour factory. Perfect for elegant brunch or lunch. Victorian dining room or lovely out of doors dining area along the river. Pastries made from house flour--delicious treats!
Hidden gem.
Casa Azul de Andrea
1036 S Alamo St
Hidden gem.
American cuisine.
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The Jewel
1102 S Alamo St
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American cuisine.
Fantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
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Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St
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Fantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
Pizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
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Pizzeria Vesuvio
1110 S Alamo St
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Pizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
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Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo St
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Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
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Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary's St
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Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
Fantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
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Station Cafe
108 King William St
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Fantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
Central American, Caribbean
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Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St
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Central American, Caribbean
Mexican meals and more.
Casa Margarita
716 S Alamo St
Mexican meals and more.
Sushi and champagne...
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Sukeban
1420 S Alamo St
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Sushi and champagne...
Gluten-free eating right down the street.
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Pharm Table
611 South Presa Street
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Gluten-free eating right down the street.
Mixtli is the combination of old pre-hispanic techniques with modern, avant grade cuisine. Cuisine spotlights a specific region of Mexican cuisine, rotating every couple months. Several course meal for $115 per person; reservations necessary.
Mixtli
812 South Alamo Street
Mixtli is the combination of old pre-hispanic techniques with modern, avant grade cuisine. Cuisine spotlights a specific region of Mexican cuisine, rotating every couple months. Several course meal for $115 per person; reservations necessary.
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Bar Loretta
320 Beauregard Street
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Truly famous fried chicken.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Truly famous fried chicken.
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Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 SE Military Dr
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Burgerteca
403 Blue Star
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Up Scale
Taco Haven
1032 S Presa St
Dive bar with cheap eats
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Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
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Dive bar with cheap eats
Lowrider culture scene. Homemade hot dogs and buns with beers.
BARRIO DOGG
Lowrider culture scene. Homemade hot dogs and buns with beers.

Bars

Southtown encompasses the Lavaca neighborhood, the King William Historic District, the Blue Star Arts Complex and the SoFlo District of South Flores Street. This is an area filled with restaurants, bars, galleries, ice houses, and more.
Rooftop bar, retro jukebox, pool tables, light food, lotsa Texas beer.
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Bar America
723 S Alamo St
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Rooftop bar, retro jukebox, pool tables, light food, lotsa Texas beer.
Cool dive bar. Local musicians and comedians, cheap drinks.
J&O's Cantina
1014 S Presa St
Cool dive bar. Local musicians and comedians, cheap drinks.
Big open outdoor bar with tons of brews on tap. Local hangout. Great for families as there is a playground on site. Big screen events.
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The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
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Big open outdoor bar with tons of brews on tap. Local hangout. Great for families as there is a playground on site. Big screen events.
Large local bar with food (popular Steak and Eggs brunch on Saturdays). Music.
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Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
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Large local bar with food (popular Steak and Eggs brunch on Saturdays). Music.
Secret speakeasy feel. Dark loud bar hidden beneath Blue Star Art Complex galleries. Wide range of custom cocktails.
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Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo St
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Secret speakeasy feel. Dark loud bar hidden beneath Blue Star Art Complex galleries. Wide range of custom cocktails.
Wine bar with pizza. Cheese and bread plates. Popular with locals.
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QUESO PAN Y VINO
940 S Alamo St
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Wine bar with pizza. Cheese and bread plates. Popular with locals.
Local favorite. Full bar. Homemade American fare.
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
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Local favorite. Full bar. Homemade American fare.
San Antonio's first 'new' ice house. Tiny open-air bar with tons of character. Right on railroad line, always a breeze. Great place for a beer.
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La Tuna
100 Probandt St
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San Antonio's first 'new' ice house. Tiny open-air bar with tons of character. Right on railroad line, always a breeze. Great place for a beer.
A southern little hole-in-the-wall with craft beer and cocktails. Little eatery. Bands in back.
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Lowcountry
318 Martinez St
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A southern little hole-in-the-wall with craft beer and cocktails. Little eatery. Bands in back.
The name says it all!
Bruno's Dive Bar
1004 South Alamo Street
The name says it all!
Old German setting, German beers galore!
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Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida St
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Old German setting, German beers galore!
Fun bar in old gas station.
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Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
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Fun bar in old gas station.
Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
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Lowcountry
318 Martinez St
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Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
The Bar at Mixtli
McIntyre's Southtown
Hands Down
Near Dark
Bar Ludivine
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Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
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Nearby hangout
Gimme Gimme
Nearby hangout

Galleries

To be truly in the know, be sure to visit the studio of local artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz for fun and surprises at 1415 South Presa Street.
Terrific local artists space. Always a scene on First Fridays.
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Presa House Gallery
725 S Presa St
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Terrific local artists space. Always a scene on First Fridays.
Gallery and artist studios.
Freight
1913 S Flores St
Gallery and artist studios.
Internationally known glass artist Gini Garcia's studio and store.
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Garcia Art Glass
715 S Alamo St
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Internationally known glass artist Gini Garcia's studio and store.
Sharp contemporary art space and artist residency site inside an enclave of artist bungalows.
Sala Diaz
517 Stieren St
Sharp contemporary art space and artist residency site inside an enclave of artist bungalows.
Local art league with exhibitions.
San Antonio Art League Gallery and Museum
130 King William St
Local art league with exhibitions.
Leading artist space exhibiting local, national and international artwork curated by local artist David "Shek" Vega.
Gravelmouth Gallery
1906 S Flores St
Leading artist space exhibiting local, national and international artwork curated by local artist David "Shek" Vega.
Was listed on TIME Magazine’s first ‘Best Places in the World’ list…
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Ruby City
150 Camp St
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Was listed on TIME Magazine’s first ‘Best Places in the World’ list…
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
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Brick
108 Blue Star
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Hot Box Gallery

Etc Eats

Some other Southtown spots...
Cinnamon buns, yum!
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Cinnaholic
812 S Alamo St
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Cinnamon buns, yum!
Alcohol-laced ice cream!
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Boozy's Creamery & Craft
711 S St Mary's St
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Alcohol-laced ice cream!
Place to meet up, plug in, work or converse. Coffees, full bar and bites.
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Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo St
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Place to meet up, plug in, work or converse. Coffees, full bar and bites.
Delicious $3 cupcakes; $1 day olds
Oh Yeah Cakes
713 South Saint Mary's Street
Delicious $3 cupcakes; $1 day olds
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South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo St
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Taqueria Los Cuates