Must Do's In San Antonio

When I promise, I deliver. So here are the restaurants you MUST eat at in Downtown San Antonio, and the best places for the best Dia de los Muertos decor. 

First things first, If you make a trip down to San Antonio, you ABSOLUTELY have to visit Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery right in the heart of the Mexican Market. Every trip of mine to SA has had a dinner or lunch date at this go-to spot. With authentic Mexican cuisine, and a lively atmosphere with bright colors and Mariachi bands, there's literally no downside to the place. Once you're done eating, you can stand in line for some of their delicious pastries, or walk down the streets and window shop all of the different vendors. 
Speaking of window shopping, the best place to find Dia de los Muertos decor is located very close to this restaurant! For dresses and different outfits, flower crowns and masks, you can check out Produce Row (conveniently where Mi Tierra is located!). For home decor and more, be sure to stop at any shop around the Riverwalk. Quite literally every store has beautiful paintings, intricately painted skulls and statues, flower crowns on flower crowns on flower crowns (for the basic girl inside all of us), and more. The best part is, shopping at these stores means you're supporting small businesses! What better way to shop than that? Not only do you have something no one else on your block is gonna have (or even in your neighborhood), but the items are cheap and your money is well spent. 
If you're going to be there longer than a quick getaway weekend, be sure to also check out the restaurants Republic of Texas (I wouldn't suggest taking kids at night) or if you're looking for somewhere quite fancy, try Saltgrass Steakhouse. Republic of Texas can be a great lunch stop for the family, and the aroma could pull you in from a mile away. Saltgrass Steakhouse is by reservation only, so perhaps save this night out for a special someone. 
If you ever get the opportunity, try just exploring the city throughout the day! I was lucky enough to get the chance to roam around the city around lunch time, and it's amazing what you can find. Little old churches, hidden small statues all over the city, and great places to eat at every corner. The entire area screams it's culture and it's a melting pot for many different things. It should definitely be a location on anyone's travel list.


---xoxo, Bryn Mar 

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