Not sure where to grab a bite to eat or drinks during the 2017 SPSP convention? SPSP co-editor Vivian Ta provides some student-friendly recommendations.
Price ranges: $ = under $10; $$ = $11-$30
The Original Blanco Cafe- $
From Google: No-frills setting for familiar Tex-Mex dishes, daily lunch specials & all-day breakfast.
Address: 419 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hours: Monday-Friday 6am-3pm; Saturday 6am-2pm; closed Sunday
B&D Ice House- BBQ & Draft- $
From Google: Smoked meats, sandwiches, sides & craft beer served in a no-frills setup with outdoor picnic tables.
Address: 1004 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11a-9pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm Sunday 10am-7pm
La Tuna Grill- $
From Google: Relaxed, artsy mainstay with burgers, nachos, fish tacos, outdoor dining & an adjacent beer garden.
Address: 100 Probandt, San Antonio, TX 78204
Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-2:30pm, 5-9:30PM; Saturday 2:30pm-9:30pm; closed Sunday
Sip Brew Bar & Eatery- $
From Google: Light-filled coffee shop serving espresso drinks, baked goods & sandwiches amid modern decor.
Address: Houston Street, 160 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm; Sunday 8am-2pm
The Luxury- $
From Google: Offbeat counter-serve kitchen & bar for big plates of high-end chow served in a funky outside space.
Address: 103 E Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11pm; Sunday 12pm-9pm; closed Monday
Senor Veggie- $
From Google: Low-key, colorful BYOB eatery featuring an eclectic menu of organic, locally sourced vegan eats.
Address: 620 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm; closed Sunday and Monday
Bier Garten Riverwalk- $$
From Google: Tree-shaded patio offering German beers & Bavarian fare, plus sing-alongs & a costumed waitstaff.
Address: 126 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hours: 11am-12am every day
The Esquire Tavern- $$
From Google: Inspired drinks & pub grub in vintage digs with a patio & the longest wooden bartop in Texas.
Address: 155 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hours: Sunday-Friday 11:30am-12am; Thursday-Saturday 11:30am-2am
Happy Hour: 3pm-7pm Monday-Friday