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SHOPS AT CULEBRA 5722 W Loop 1604 North San Antonio, TX 78251 210.684.0054

RICHLAND HILLS 7735 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78245 210.681.5454

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BEST PATIO OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Lounge Seating, PLUS an Open Fire Pit

USDA Prime - Since 1967

San Antonio’s Most Historic Steak House

231 South Alamo Street | 210-225-2111 | littlerheinsteakhouse.com

Simple Elegance in La Villita 515 Villita | 210-224-1976 | figtreerestaurant.com

Call (210) 229-1420 for showtimes and reservations.

Rivercenter Mall, 4th Level 3 hours free parking in Rivercenter Garage rivercentercomedyclub.com

LIVE LIVE COMEDY COMEDY 77 Nights Nights aa Week Week

Where San Antonio Laughs Out Loud!

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what’s inside

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(Burgers, Mexican, Italian & Shopping)

18 Coupons 24 San Antonio Area Map 28 Hill Country Day Trips:

Fredericksburg, Castroville, Wimberley

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Fall 2017 Serving the Greater San Antonio and New Braunfels area, including Schertz, Helotes and Bulverde Published By

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Visit us at both Locations

4035 North Loop 1604 W. Suite 102 78257 (210) 493-8884

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“World's Most Unique Barbecue Joint” Featured on Food Networks Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Voted Best Place to Take Out of Town Guests!!

Restaurant Info 210-649-3730 2980 E. Loop 1604 Adkins, TX 78101 texaspridebbq.net

Serving Texans Since 1922

210-748-9367 Free Shuttle from Downtown!

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Handcrafted American Made

Fine Art, Gifts, & Jewelry La Villita Historic Art Village Shop #17 210-550-2102 LavillitaBesArte.com facebook.com/BesArte-LaVillita

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Texas BBQ with a San Antonio Flavor Mexique & Craft Beer

1012 N. Flores 210-277-7174 kingshwybnq.com

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15900 La Cantera Pkwy 210-558-6161 PerrysSteakhouse.com

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Riverwalk: 1. Johnny Rockets 2. Market Square 3. La Villita 4. BesArte 5. Coyote Ugly 6. Majestic Theatre 7. Howl at the Moon 8. Improv Comedy 9. Dave and Buster’s 10. La Foccacia 11. Little Rhein Steak House 12. Plaza Taxco - La Villita 13. Plaza Taxco - Market Square 14. SA Symphony 15. Kings Hwy Brew & Q 16. Fig Tree 17. Pat O’Briens

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Local Favorites Let’s face it, there are a lot of great places to shop and eat at in San Antonio. Why not let us help you narrow down where you’ll dine tonight with this list of local favorites? These locations are some of the most well-known and popular among San Antonians.

BURGERS Crazy Carl’s

14530 Roadrunner Way, San Antonio, TX 78249

Everything is cooked on site and from scratch using only premium ingredients and local produce. Track us down around town for yourself and see what the hype is about.

Good time charlie’s

2922 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 | (210) 828-5392

Homemade burgers, Tex-Mex food & fried catfish, plus margaritas & beers, in casual & rustic setting. Good Time Charlie’s has always been open 7 days from 11AM to Midnight and has built a reputation for serving up great food whenever you’re ready.

Johnny rockets

RiverCenter | (210) 444-0720 & 17000 I-10 W. | (830) 990-4900

Johnny Rockets offers high quality, innovative menu items including fresh, never frozen 100% beef cooked-to-order hamburgers, fries and handspun shakes. Enjoy the inviting charm of a classic diner where the music is inspired by the popular classics and pop culture.

ITALIAN scuzzi’s italian grill

4035 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78257

| (210) 493-8884

Family-friendly eatery serving classic fare, wine & cocktails in a windowfilled space with a patio. Join us for lunch or dinner or happy hour with excellent wines, beer and mixed drinks.

Napa flats wood fired kitchen

1301 N LOOP 1604 W SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258

| (210) 504-2555

We offer something on our menu for everyone from pasta and pizza to hand-cut steaks and fresh fish. Our talented Pastry Chef has created an imaginative array of tasty desserts that may change your outlook on life.

la focaccia italian grill

800 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205

| (210) 223-5353

Offering an extensive menu including seafood, veal, steak, and pasta.

Authentic family recipes and contemporary culinary expertise blend to produce a unique Italian dining experience.

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MEXICAN Jacala

606 West Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201 | (210) 732-5222

A Great Place To Eat The Best Mexican Food. Jacala is famous for our puffy tacos, enchiladas, chile rellenos, margaritas & hot sauce.

The original blanco cafe

1720 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212 | (210) 732-6480

Voted the best enchiladas in San Antonio five times in a row. That’s right, THE BEST. There’s no frills or fancy plate presentation, just quality food at a reasonable price. Find that statement difficult to believe? Then come in and see for yourself why an entire city raves about us!

La Gloria

100 E Grayson St, San Antonio, TX 78215 | (210) 267-9040

La Gloria is a place that was created to celebrate the rich and delicious street foods from interior Mexico. From tacos al pastor in Mexico City, tlayudas in Oaxaca, to coctéles de mariscos from Veracruz, Mexico’s street foods are as unique and colorful as its traditions, people and culture.

Mi Tierra

218 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX 78207 | (210) 225-1262

Open 24 hrs a day and decorated wall-to-wall in Christmas decorations, Mi Tierra Cafe has been a San Antonio institution since its opening in 1941. Strolling musicians and authentic Tex-Mex food has made Mi Tierra a popular hub for locals and tourists alike.

SHOPPING La Villita

418 Villita San Antonio, Texas 78205

| (210) 207-8614

In 1939, La Villita Historic Arts Village was established and the neighborhood was adapted into a center for teaching regional arts and crafts and to serve as an artists market.

Mission open air market

707 Moursund Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78221 King of Bargains!

Wednesday - Saturday - Sunday 50+ Acres and 28 Years of Bargains

plaza taxco

109 S Concho St, San Antonio, TX 78207

| (210) 923-8131

| (210) 212-6733

We offer handcrafted jewelry with the best quality and prices in town.

Come visit us to our location and see the season merchandise and other products.

historic market square

514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207

| (210) 207-8600

Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico at Historic Market Square, a favorite of locals and tourists for generations. Explore over 100 locally owned shops and stalls, all at a festive indoor mall famously described as the largest Mexican market outside Mexico.

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Located just minutes from The Riverwalk, your destination for top rated golf, parties and corporate events.

4226 Southeast Military Drive 210-359-0000 republicgolfclub.com

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18 Championship Holes in the Heart of San Antonio

1100 W Bitters Rd

210-545-5300 SilverhornGolfClub.com

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“The Place To Be”

1039 NE Loop 410 (210) 826-7118

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800 S. Alamo (at Presa) (210) 223-5353 www.lafocaccia-italian-grill.com

17503 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, 78257 hopdoddy.com 210-434-2337

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1. The Alamo 2. Alamo Karts 3. Blend 4. Armadillos Burgers 5. Brass Tap - The Rim 6. Cafe Bahar 7. Camera Exchange 8. Burger Boy 9. Perry’s Steakhouse 10. Boiler House 11. Good Time Charlie's 12. Green Vegetarian 13. Hill Country Interiors 14. Incredible Pizza 15. Hopdoddy 16. Jacala 17. King's Hwy Brew n' Q 18. Laugh Out Loud Comedy 19. Mediterranean Turkish Grill 20. Mission Open Air Market 21. Natural Bridge Caverns 22. New Braunfels Candle Co. (NB) 23. Olympia Hills 24. NAO 25. Raffles 26. Chris Madrid’s 27. SA Mens Club 28. SAS Shoes - Westlakes Village 29. SAS Shoes - Schertz 30. SAS Shoes - New Laredo Hwy 31. SAS Shoes - SAS Dr 32. Schlitterbahn (NB) 33. Silverhorn Golf Club 34. Studio MSP (NB) 35. Texas Pride BBQ 36. Scuzzi’s Italian Grill - Loop 1504 37. Scuzzi’s Italian Grill - I-10 38. Crazy Carl’s 39. Dave and Buster’s 40. 54th Street Grill - City Base West 41. 54th Street Grill - Live Oak 42. 54th Street Grill - Richland Hills 43. 54th Street Grill - Shops at Culebra 44. 54th Street Grill - Stone Oak 45. 54th Street Grill - The Rim 46. 54th Street Grill - San Marcos 47. Johnny Rockets - I-10 48. The Republic Golf Course (NB) denotes location is in New Braunfels

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“GET OFF THE ROAD & COME ON IN”

Open 7 Days a Week 11am - Midnight (210) 828-5392 • 2922 Broadway at Mulberry

1423 McCullough 210- 226-7556 Mon-Thur 10:30-9pm, Fri 10:30-10pm

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555 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX • 830.302.7675 • NewBraunfelsCandleCo.com

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Day Trips Come to Fredericksburg‚ where Texan hospitality and German traditions thrive. We’re up for everything — fun, golf, food, wineries and serious business. Be sure to schedule time for strolls along our historic Main Street, alive with shops, galleries, restaurants and music.

And our excellent hotels, inns, B&Bs and meeting places are as charming as our town itself.

Cottonwood Wine Tours

1814 Buena Vista St, San Antonio, TX | (210) 488-6867

Cottonwood Wine Tours is the premier provider of Hill Country Wine Tours from San Antonio. Joining one of our wine tours is quickly becoming one of the most popular things to do in San Antonio.

Fredericksburg Paper Goods

102 E. Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 | (830) 990-5850

Your go-to place for all things paper! Custom stationery, wedding invitations, custom napkins and cups, shower invitations, custom birthday and party invitations, graduation announcements, calling cards, gift wrapping, and other wonderful gifts for you and your home.

Fredericksburg Trade Days

E. US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 | (830) 990-4900

Over 350 vendors offering antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, primitives, ranch furniture, clothing, jewelry and much more on the third weekend of every month.

Pedernales Brewing Company

97 Hitchin’ Post Trail, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 | (830) 998-7486

This local microbrewery has now opened its beer tasting room, but there are no purchases allowed onsite.

Castroville is a historic community and continues to preserve and showcase the unique Alsatian architecture of the many historic homes and sites throughout the city. Experience Castroville’s rich cultural heritage by visiting our unique shops, sampling traditional Alsatian cuisine, and touring historic buildings and grounds.

Castroville historic walking tour 1115 Angelo St, Castroville, TX 78009

| (830) 538-9838

Come visit the Alsatian house originally built in Wahlbach, France between 1618 and 1648. The house was relocated to Castroville in 1998 and has made history ever since.

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Brady’s Bloomin Barn

2050 Co Rd 271, Rio Medina, TX 78066 | (210) 569-1002

Brady’s Bloomin Barn is a unique gardening experience, being your one-stop garden shop. We offer top quality plants, garden supplies, and materials to fulfill your gardening needs

Haby’s Alsatian Bakery

207 US Highway 90 East, Castroville, TX 78009 | (830) 538-2118 Established in 1974, Haby’s has been baking some of the best Cakes, Pastries, and Breads, in Medina County ever since. Located in historic Castroville, quality is our number one commitment.

Vines on the rocks

4839 Highway 90 East, Hondo, TX 78861 | (830) 741-9292

Try the Lenoir and Tempranillo wines produced in our vineyards outside of San Antonio, Texas. Our flavorful red wines are made from a combination of Syrah, Tempranillo, and Black Spanish grapes.

Wimberley is blessed with a location on the banks of Cypress Creek and the Blanco River surrounded by the Texas Hill Country. As a result, there are great outdoor activities nearby.

Whether you’re here for an afternoon or a week, there is plenty to do – shopping, dining, touring our local wineries and breweries, hanging at the river or Blue Hole, and tons of that old fashioned small town fun.

Wimberley Glassworks

6469 Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666 | (512) 213-4148

Come watch our team of artisans create beautiful art glass using age-old techniques. Our viewing area is open air and most comfortable during the summer months during morning hours.

hotel flora and fauna

400 River Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676 | (512) 842-9110

Discover Wimberley’s newest boutique hotel, where a dramatic art wall sets the stage for a unique Texas Hill Country lodging experience. Each of our 12 king studios features generous amenities, unique art, and charming surprises.

The Leaning Pear

111 River Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676 | (512) 847-7327

At The Leaning Pear, we consider it an honor to connect with the wonderful folks who walk through our door, and a privilege to share in the special moments that happen while they are guests at our table.

Shop the tree house

13615 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676 | (512) 722-3315

Unique furniture, handmade iron beds, relaimed wood pieces, beautiful bedding, mirrors, rugs, lamps, picture frames, childrens’ items, vintage finds and seemingly endless gifts/accessories from around the world.

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Mexican Market in the united states

514 W Commerce St • San Antonio, TX 78207 • {210} 207-8600