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Local Flavors in San Antonio

Have a ten-gallon appetite? San Antonio offers a variety of great options for dinner, drinks, and coffee within easy distance of our conference venue. These choices, curated for us by a San Antonio native, are close to the Omni and are long-time culinary institutions in the city. Enjoy!

Restaurants

Rosarios

  • Distance from hotel: 0.7 mile (15-minute walk)
  • Mexican (entrees $15-$19)

La Frite Belgian Bistro

  • Distance from hotel: 0.8 mile (20-minute walk)
  • Traditional Belgian/French (reservations recommended) (entrees $19-$26)

Mi Tierra Cafe

  • Distance from hotel: 0.7 mile (15-minute walk)
  • Tex-Mex (inexpensive)

Liberty Bar

  • Distance from hotel: 1.1 miles (25-minute walk)
  • Burgers, pizza, also has an outside patio (reservations available, entrees $16-$27)

Sam’s Burger Joint

  • Distance from hotel: 1.6 miles (35-minute walk)
  • Live music both nights

Down on Grayson

  • Distance from hotel: 1.7 miles (near Pearl Brewery)
  • Casual, modern-American cuisine, sandwiches, burgers; patio (entrees $16-$31)

Thai Lucky Sushi Bar & Restaurant

  • Distance from hotel: 0.4 mile (8-minute walk)
  • Thai curry, stir-fry, and sushi (Thai Lucky Menu)

Casa Rio

  • Distance from hotel: 0.3 mile (6-minute walk)
  • Mexican, a River Walk institution, and inexpensive!

Drinks & Nibbles

Coffee

October 12, 2023