What are all the local favorite spots in San Antonio?

Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia and La Margarita Mexican Restaurant & Oyster Bar in the Mercado are as authentic Tex-Mex as there is. MT has been operating for 60+ years and has become a local institution. La Margarita leans more to seafood with an outstanding oyster bar. If you're driving around, swing into Taco Cabana. 

If you want a quiet drink on the River Walk, by all means visit Omni La Mansion del Rio. I seem to recall they carried a nice selection of top shelf cognacs. Really old school San Antonio and steeped in romance.

I'm not a club person, but you're sure to find some spots on the river. 

Hey, remember The Alamo.

JR

Depending on your interest, San Antonio offers a wide variety of places. Some spots include the river walk, all the missions, Spurs game, Missions game and downtown. Good Mexican food include, Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia, Mexican Manhattan, La Fogata Mexican Cuisine to name a few. Local places with music include, Taco Garage, Mama's Cafe, Cootey's Tavern & Kitchen,Howl at the Moon and there are many on the river walk.

There’s a great local bar/ club by Mission Espada called Thirsty Horse Saloon  SA on 8902 S Presa St... the staff is awesome, atmosphere is classy, comfortable and very welcoming and the drinks and live music are always great!! Don’t miss this hidden treasure when you come to San Antonio

For chic Mexican street food, try La Gloria at Pearl Brewery, or try any of the modern american restaurants at the pearl. Rosario's Mexican Cafe Y Cantina in Southtown features local bands. For lunch, try  Madhatters Tea House or get some breakfast in the King Williams district of San Antonio Guenther House Restaurant. And at night follow it with the taco trucks Alamo Street Eat Bar. 

If you're looking for dive bars, St Mary's street is full of places like Hi-Tones or Brass Monkey, or the fancier bar with the view, Paramour.