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 · 47.3k★
Iconic area with landscaped walkways, bridges, restaurants, bars, hotels, shops & boat tours.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Arneson River Theater ★ 4.7 · 343★
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
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–Wed Closed
Thu–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 · 2.3k· $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· $$
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 · 2.6k· $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
Corinne San Antonio ★ 4.8 · 1.8k· $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
Schilo's Deli ★ 4.5 · 5.7k· $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 · $10–20
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu 5 PM – 11 PM
Fri 5 PM – 12 AM
Sat 5 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Casa Catrina ★ 4.5 · 1.9k· $10–30
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Anaqua Garden Bar ★ 4.9 · 1.6k· $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
Boudro's on the Riverwalk ★ 4.5 · 7.0k· $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
The Study · $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 · 2.1k· $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 Planning time in La Villita?
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