Things to Do in La Villita, San Antonio Art galleries, shops selling souvenirs and Mexican folk art, and several restaurants. It connects to the San Antonio River Walk and is close to the Alamo and HemisFair Park.
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San Antonio River Walk ★ 4.7 · 46.9k Waterway★
Iconic area with landscaped walkways, bridges, restaurants, bars, hotels, shops & boat tours.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Arneson River Theater ★ 4.7 · 341 Theater★
Built in 1939, this open-air stage hosts riverfront performances from dance to music and opera.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5 PM
Ghoulish Books Bookstore
A bookstore that hosts events and a book festival, offering a variety of books including novels, poetry, comics, and non-fiction, along with film, vinyl, and merchandise.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 7 PM
Sat 12 PM – 7 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in La Villita
Tenfold Rooftop ★ 4.9 · 1.8k Rooftop Bar· $20–70
A luxury rooftop venue in San Antonio.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 12 AM
Fri 1 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub ★ 4.4 · 2.2k Irish Pub· $$
Traditional grub, import drafts, peanuts, piano entertainment & sing-alongs in a festive atmosphere.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 12 AM
Fri 11 AM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Dean's Steak & Seafood ★ 4.8 · 2.3k Steakhouse· $100+
A restaurant and bar located in an 1800s German schoolhouse, known for its steak, seafood, breakfast, and cocktails.
Mon–Thu 6:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri 6:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 7 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun 7 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Boudro's on the Riverwalk ★ 4.5 · 6.9k Bistro· $20–70
Hip New American bistro with wood-grilled steaks, seafood, tableside guacamole, cocktails & a patio.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
Schilo's Deli ★ 4.5 · 5.6k German· $10–20
Veteran German deli serving hearty sandwiches, soups, and homemade root beer in a 19th-century building.
Every day 8 AM – 2:30 PM
Rathskeller Bar Bar· $10–20
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri 5 PM – 12 AM
Sat 5 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Anaqua Garden Bar ★ 4.9 · 1.5k Japanese· $20–60
A garden bar in San Antonio offering a fusion of Japanese and Latin flavors in a lush ambiance.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
Corinne San Antonio ★ 4.8 · 1.5k Bistro· $20–80
A restaurant located inside the Plaza Hotel, known for its fried bread, wagyu burger, pozole, truffle fries, and key lime pie.
Mon–Thu 6:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri 6:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 7 AM – 11 PM
Sun 7 AM – 10 PM
The Study Cocktail Bar· $20–30
A venue tucked in a historic courtyard under live oak trees, offering high-end cocktails and small bites in a charming atmosphere.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 5 PM – 12 AM
Sat 5 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
La Villita Cafe ★ 4.3 · 2.0k Café & Bakery· $10–20
Local art lines the walls of this comfy cafe with local craft beer on tap & counter seats.
Every day 8 AM – 5 PM
Casa Catrina ★ 4.4 · 1.4k Mexican· $10–30
Every day 11 AM – 12 AM Planning time in La Villita?
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1 San Antonio River Walk 2 Arneson River Theater 3 Tenfold Rooftop 4 Ghoulish Books 5 Durty Nelly's Irish Pub 6 Dean's Steak & Seafood 7 Boudro's on the Riverwalk 8 Schilo's Deli 9 Rathskeller Bar 10 Anaqua Garden Bar Other areas in San Antonio Ready to plan La Villita? Turn these La Villita picks into a day-by-day San Antonio plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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