San Antonio: The Don'ts of Visiting San Antonio

[@kenno7830]

As a local I appreciate you shouting out the missions! Beautiful historical sites to see. Dont forget the barbacoa and bigred!

[@chromelemon]

Totally agree on the Barbacoa and Big Red.

[@dasnowleopard.g59]

Got me craving it now 😂

[@younggizzle]

The Aqueducts

[@gregreyea4471]

Big red

[@jakobwithak930]

Ahh the essentials

[@jessicatobin7785]

Splashtown is permanently closed. A cool, free thing to do is the Japanese Tea Garden, which is across the street from Breckenridge Park (where the zoo is located). We also have the Natural Bridge Caverns and there is an African type safari that you could go on, very close to the caverns. 😁

[@dasnowleopard.g59]

Agree

[@piesho]

If you have young kids, don't forget the DoSeum, if you are in that area.

[@MandiriPlafond]

work ☕🔔

[@mauriciohernandez2367]

Splashtown is close for good it was sold

[@TAELSDOLL]

im going to miss the 2 hour line to the water slides

[@timh3662]

The best Mexican food is the mom and pop restaurants inside loop 410. Avoid the tourist traps ones.

[@MasonColemanWright1234]

They’re a Mexican restaurant on the river walk

[@hockey161616]

Plenty of phenomenal Mexican food places between 410 and 1604.

[@CarlosGutierrez-kq6mq]

@@MasonColemanWright1234 they are tex mex not real Mexican food

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@CarlosGutierrez-kq6mq Most people who love Texas, or Tex-mex, have never experienced anything else.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@CarlosGutierrez-kq6mq LOL they think Talapia belongs in a fish taco, while here in California we use Mahi. I guess when all of your food is bottom -quality and lacking freshness, it doesn't matter?

[@philstone3859]

Ok, I saw your video here and as a lifelong San Antonian, I watched it and was waiting for you to mention it. You didn’t. It ALWAYS gets overlooked and I don’t know why! It’s one of the very first things I recommend to people from out of town. It’s like it’s invisible! It’s only the tallest structure in our city! The Tower of the Americas or just, The Tower as we call it. It was built for the 1968 World’s Fair and at 750’ high it’s the best view of the city. It’s got a bar and slowly revolving restaurant at the top. Go when the weather is good for a great 360 degree view out on the open air observation deck. You ride a glass elevator on the outside of the column so you get the sense of height immediately. Go on a clear, cool night and it’s spectacular. Seeing all the city lights going straight out from it is beautiful. Since we are an old city based on old Indian and Spanish trails, we don’t have as much of a grid system of streets like a lot of cities. Everything radiants from a central hub (downtown) like spokes on a wheel. Still, for the life of me I don’t know why it always gets overlooked. Always! It’s worth it, trust me. I’ve lived here for 55 years and it’s still one of my favorite places. So weird, it’s invisible. Ha Ha! Enjoy! It’s a mandatory thing to do downtown if you ask me. It’s not like it’s hard to find, just look up.

[@jvjdrn]

Don’t miss the Tower of the Americas!

[@SmokeTheHolyChalice]

Native Texan, San Antonio resident for 15 years and I just want to say, "Well done my friend!" Come back and see us soon.

[@irismartinez4842]

Great video! I've lived in San Antonio for almost 12 years and love it. It's vibrant and friendly. It's not a tourist stop, but I highly recommend stopping by an HEB while in San Antonio. You know, in case you're looking for some homemade flour tortillas, barbacoa(slow cooked beef cheek meat), or cute snacks like Texas shaped tortilla chips and brisket queso dip. You won't be disappointed.

[@kmaher1424]

The Wolters family often rent a place with a kitchen. They would definitely enjoy HEB. And Central Market, HEB's answer to Whole Foods

[@NguyetWei]

I used to live in Houston, I agreed with Iris, HEB has very good fresh made of torttilas, specially Canjun crawfish boil seasoning, you can't anywhere can beat HEB price. I missed Houston, San Antonio,Dallas.

[@texasmimi5566]

@@kmaher1424 The "Gucci" HEB.

[@Zodia195]

@@texasmimi5566 LOL, I loved going to Central Market for it was right next door to my university (University of the Incarnate Word) and I would get my groceries there (which was only milk and cereal most of the time since I mostly ate on campus lol). There's actually a gate (that separated UIW property from CM property) I could use walking from my dorm to Central Market, so I didn't have to use the main street there of Broadway.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

It's no wonder Texas has the highest veteran suicide rate in our nation.

[@symplypsychopathyc2789]

I’m from a small town between downtown and New Braunfels, and let me tell ya. 1. It’s really cool to see a video done about my home. 2. It’s insane to hear that you’ve only barely scratched the surface! 😱 I’ve lived here for almost 26 years, and growing up, there was always something to discover, explore, and enjoy. There were so many things I was waiting to hear you mention, and since you didn’t, I thought I’d tell you about some things I enjoy about SA, and for you to maybe check out next time you come! 1. Natural Bridge Caverns and their Wildlife Ranch! Exiting I-35 N for 3009, you’ll find yourself heading straight into two of the coolest places I love to go. Our Natural Bridge has nothing on Virginias, but walking in caves, spelunking, seeing underground springs is always a magical experience to enjoy. If I’m not there for the caves, I just walk around the main building and down to the gift shops where I can eat some homemade fudge, walk in the air, or buy a bag of dirt to sift through for gems and fossils! It’s nextdoor neighbor is in my opinion the best part of the whole place, the wildlife ranch! Driving through acres and acres of land seeing and feeding animals from all over the world is always a surreal feeling! Getting close to the giraffes, having ostriches come up to you, and having a zebra whinny right next to you? Woah! If I remember correctly, they’ll be opening their new habitat for cheetahs soon! But I don’t think those will be free range though lol. 2. Alright, I’ll admit New Braunfels is a pretty cool place, the shops, the beer, and the texas take on German food, is all fine and dandy, but if you keep going through it, you’ll make your way to Gruene, TX, home of the Oldest Dancehall in Texas. Line dancin and wine tasting are just the beginning of this itty bitty town. They have antique shops, bed and breakfasts, live music, good food, and lots of good ol’ southern hospitality. But my favorite part personally is the old drug store where I always end up feeling like Mary Bailey in “It’s A Wonderful Life”, sitting at the bar waiting to have her ice cream. 3. The Wildlife Ranch is awesome, don’t get me wrong, but there’s one place offers other insane experiences and at half the price not too far down the road. The Snake Farm. Try not to be fooled by the name, it’s not just about the snakes, I swear! There’s white lions, hyenas, capybara, camels, fox, mandrills, and the actual star of the place, Big Sammy, the alpha American Alligator. A total mixing pot of animals that you can’t even find at the San Antonio Zoo! 4. The Glass Bottom Boat tours at the Institute of Research of San Marcos. Not only can you see all the little critters and plants on the River floor, but you can also have a chance at watching the divers do research down there too! And afterwards, you can go and visit their little museum and aquarium as well! This one is a bit far, I know. Some people don’t consider this area San Antonio anymore, but in Texas? If it’s not more than an hour and a half away, it’s “just outside of town”. I bet you could tell, time and distance mean something completely different than it does in other states. 😂 Regarding New Braunfels and San Marcos, there’s a lot to do, whether it’s shopping, swimming, or eating. Check out when the farmers market is open in New Braunfels, feed ducks or wade with them at Landa Park, or shop at the San Marcos Outlets! 5. There are so many other places of interest for art lovers, nature lovers, book lovers, food lovers, etc. The McNay Art Museum, the Witte Museum, the Big Enchilada, the Tower of Americas observation deck, the Tower of Americas Restaurant, the Ghost Walk, Worlds Largest Boots at North Star Mall, La Cantera, San Antonio Aquarium, Japanese Tea Gardens, Brackenridge Park, the Cat Graves (it’s two plaques, but it’s still special), the sculpture garden, the Riverwalk Grotto, the Wooden Nickel Company, the haunted Black Swan Inn and the Hotwells Ruins Hotel, the infamous Donkey Lady Bridge, Bracken Cave to see the bats, the Buckhorn Saloon, and strangest of all….the toiletseat museum. Yup. That too. (And if you’re military, the Fort Sam Quadrangle Museum.)

[@davidclifton4394]

SA resident. so ur from hmm univ city, selma, cibolo shertz live oak, marion bracken? windcrest?

[@texasmimi5566]

Toilet seat museum? I know Barney passed away couple years ago. What happened to all his art/toilet seats?

[@symplypsychopathyc2789]

@@davidclifton4394 Yeah, around the general area.

[@symplypsychopathyc2789]

@@texasmimi5566 Yeah, it’s unfortunate that he passed away, but luckily they’ve kept the museum running since then! :)

[@VictorGonzalez-dd3fu]

Thanks for your thorough info. Will visit in two weeks for the first time .

[@lifebehindthecurtain]

This video couldn't come at a better time. Going there in a month. As always amazing job Mark thank you!!

[@jokb235]

I would recommend going to Black's BBQ in New Braunfels while you are here.

[@woltersworld]

Thank you!

[@EmanuelRay3232]

Make sure to visit the Pearl, beautiful area with bars and a food court. If you can't make it to Black's BBQ I recommend Augies BBQ, they have a location downtown and the prices are pretty affordable for food BBQ. Mi Tienda is a solid Mexican restaurant downtown, fun atmosphere with mariachis most nights. Jan and Feb tend to be our coldest months so just keep that in mind. I would definitely rent a car as San Antonio is super spread out. We also have a lot of great coffee shops and breweries.

[@carolgarza9422]

@@EmanuelRay3232 the restaurant is Mi TIERRA…not Mi TIENDA hee hee hee. 🤠

[@homerthompson416]

@@jokb235 I heard bad things about the Blacks' in New Braunfels, but the original Blacks' in Lockhart is outstanding and highly worth the drive. Top notch brisket and ribs and I always grab some of the jalapeno cornbread. Though Smitty's (also in Lockhart) and City Market (a few minutes down the road in Luling) have better sausage IMO.

[@angeldelavega9541]

Being born and raided in SA, great job on this video :) Thanks so much for starting off with the missions, my husband was baptised at San Jose. He and I both worked the Riverwalk most of our adult lives, it's where we met and eventually got married on Marriage Island, right in the middle of the river. We love our hometown, and proud of the culture. Southern hospitality at it,s best.

[@kimberlylay1005]

Born and raised in San Antonio I can say San Antonio sucks big donkey balls!!

[@philstone3859]

@@kimberlylay1005, is that what they taught you to do? Keep it to yourself rude girl.

[@triciaparra]

I'm going do SA in few weeks! Been there in 2009 and cant wait to be back.

[@blazefairchild465]

We are going next March, we go to Austin every year for the music, this year we are going to stay in SA for a week first. Looking forward to it , any must see local rock & roll bands ?

[@Know-It-Allx]

All myths and tourist traps. "southern hospitality" my foot, just show me the money attitude.

[@homerthompson416]

As a San Antonio native, one don't I'd highly highly recommend is don't come to San Antonio between mid December and mid February, because we have a horrendous tree pollen (called cedar pollen here, though it comes from a tree called juniperus ashei) that can make your life miserable with congestion and a throat that feels like you have been gargling razor blades. For the last month half the city has been asking themselves do I have omicron or is it the cedar pollen since the symptoms are actually very similar.

[@Zanith113]

I would have to agree. SA allergy get pretty bad. If you do come during these time. I recommend Cleartin or Zrytec. And some Immunity boosters. Helps too.

[@homerthompson416]

@@Zanith113 It's funny, I just caught omicron this week and the symptoms are literally the same as cedar pollen. The pollen is pretty low right now so I'm not feeling the effects of it, it's definitely COVID I'm feeling. But so uncanny that it feels exactly the same.

[@Zanith113]

@@homerthompson416 yeah. I had Covid earlier this month, I had all the symptoms expect Nausea. I can see how people feel with Bad allergies.

[@residuefingerz]

I've lived in canyon lake my entire life and I eat one of the blue berries every morning and never had allergies....I think I'm alone when I say I love juniper lol they are edible in small quantities like a handful max but they contain alot of thujone the same stuff that is in absinthe

[@McNastehP]

Aye I had that exact thing happen a couple of weeks ago lol

[@mikemuniz1845]

I'm from San Antonio and I approve of this message!

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Mike!

[@carolgarza9422]

@@woltersworld as FYI, Splashtown went by the wayside as Playland Park.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@carolgarza9422 Peetown

[@brandtc.7991]

Local here, I LOVE my city so much! There is so much to do and so many secret gems all over the place!

[@ServantofGOD__]

You have been an amazing preparation channel for our many trips around the world. Thank you for always putting in the time with such awesome detail and positive feedback that runs true. There are a few areas that we hope to add for future posts about San Antonio: -The Pearl is an awesome visit just a few minutes away from downtown. Historically the area was a beer dispensary. Now filled with many hip food spots, farmers market, and a cool play area for the kids and family. -Warning, drive at your own risk. Worst drivers in the Nation. Be careful with merges, freeway entry and exits. The infrastructure also doesn’t help with traffic lights on freeways and turnarounds. As always we appreciate everything you do, keep up the awesome content!

[@brianc6218]

I live in Austin but San Antonio is my favorite city in Texas. Great food, culture and great vacation spot. So much to do there.

[@joelaldodiaz]

Great video ! If you want to go to the river walk but experience the local way, walk from downtown to the Pearl. It’s more residential, and the restaurants closer to the Pearl have way better food and way better vibe.

[@woltersworld]

That's near where a friend of mine lives and we walked all the way back in the day

[@isaacb725]

Theres great restaurants DT they're just hidden

[@kmaher1424]

The restaurants on the original River Walk are not the best. OK for a drink and snack. Houstonian here. Hasn't been to SA recently but the River Walk extension that goes to the Pearl also passes by the SAMA, an unmissable museum Another extension follows the River to the Missions. A long hike but you can take the bus.

[@April-mk7xu]

We absolutely LOVED San Antonio. I think we missed seeing a few things, so hopefully we'll make up for it on our next visit. Bucees..... too peopley for me. Felt like Black Friday.

[@FastGuy1]

Yeah. It’s always crowded in there 😅

[@hemmingsmith1588]

Thank you, from a native San Antonian, for speaking so highly of our fair city! Sometimes, as a resident, we forget what an interesting place we live in! Thank you for the reminder! Next time you are here, don't forget to ride the Brackenridge Eagle!

[@Zodia195]

LOL I am always hearing our local news saying "if you want to save on money for traveling, plan a staycation here" with good reason lol.

[@jesseortiz3527]

Rays Drive Inn is where the puffy Taco was born here in San Antonio. Henry was the Brother that Branched off . Both Places have the Best Puffy Taco in Town

[@woltersworld]

I am heading back in September. I will go to both :) thanks!

[@kaylanicoletravels]

Great video! I love how happy you get talking about Texas haha. As a Texan and fellow traveler, there is so much to do in Texas. I’m not sure if you’ve explored West Texas much, but I definitely recommend staying at El Cosmico in Marfa, hiking at Big Bend National Park (Boquillas Canyon Trail is my favorite - it’s right along the Rio Grande River and the other side is Mexico!), Monahans Sandhills State Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park! Also on the Gulf Coast, Padre Island National Seashore is amazing and so is Port Aransas! Biplane Rides over Mustang Beach is a MUST! In the Panhandle, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is incredible and you have to do the Lighthouse Trail! I live in the Hill Country and it’s the perfect spot for exploring Texas haha. Hope you like these recommendations! 💗

[@woltersworld]

Thank you so much Kayla! We do need to explore west Texas more than we have. Cheers for the advice!

[@homerthompson416]

Big Bend is great, I love that view of Casa Grande when you camp in the Chisos Basin campground and the South Rim is a pretty amazing dayhike there, though I also love doing that walk through Santa Elena Canyon where you can see all kinds of seashell fossils in the rocks from when the area was covered by an ocean millions of years ago.

[@jvjdrn]

West Texas is awesome!

[@julianholmes8291]

Love your channel Wolters. As a native San Antonian, you hit the nail on the head with this video. Great job!

[@Brenda5Mac]

I live 4 hours from San Antonio and honestly I loooove taking a road trip there.

[@woltersworld]

thats cool!

[@elbertmoreno2159]

Me too, not a bad drive there

[@FastGuy1]

It’s best when it’s sunny and cool

[@robertesensee3494]

As a San Antonio resident, I approve this video. Great job! :-) I would HIGHLY suggest finding a Mariachi band and have a few beers listening to them.

[@kathleenstein5379]

Beware of the months of HOT weather!

[@jquas1965]

I love going to San Antonio in March.

[@FastGuy1]

It’s unbearable. Those are one of the cons of living in San Antonio. The weather is disgusting

[@anthonythai2116]

as a san antonio local, i wanted to gauge the channel by this video and I think this was a great job! you touched on the touristy stuff (of course) but you really nailed the local experience by including things like king williams, pearl, and day trips to fredericksburg and austin. definitely looking forward to using your videos as a guide to other cities.

[@palaguin]

I used my mobility scooter to get from my hotel to the tourist area of San Antonio. It can be a narrow path for a scooter by the Riverwalk, finding an elevator to it can be a pain, and not long after you leave the tourist area the sidewalks are suboptimal for mobility scooter use.

[@kateybellefeuille8853]

Same problems with a stroller! Can be risky with small kids because there is no railing on the edge of the sidewalk keeping little ones from tumbling right into the river

[@jennithepooh4u]

Lived here all my life and one tip I’d give is if you do want to drive into downtown you can park at Rivercenter mall and walk everywhere .. including the river Walk and to the Alamo very easily.

[@QUEENHARMONY21]

after all of these years you FINALLY did my city!

[@woltersworld]

I've been a few times, just hadnn't filmed. now we have the video proof :) i will be back again later this year too for a conference

[@bruce4761]

The TOWER!!!!

[@nickpvb]

Thanks for mentioning the UNESCO site designation. There are only 1,154 sites worldwide!

[@woltersworld]

thought you might like that Nick ;)

[@terrycoleman4572]

Greetings from Dubai. My hometown San Antonio is changing everyday. Coming back with my Nigerian husband want to show him a great time. Thank you for sharing this video. 🙂✌

[@kaylabrown1821]

The coolest thing about the Riverwalk is that my school lights up two weeks before theirs because the river starts at my school (University of the Incarnate Word). My school has a huge event about it, called Light the Way. So that is another thing to go to when visiting San Antonio!! It's been going on for 30 years now!

[@Chrisb8s]

I am a baseball fan and if it is baseball season, catching a San Antonio Missions game was fun.. it's been awhile for me, but they had "roasted corn" full ears of corn roasted in the husk.. the husk pulled back and butter and chili powder or salt all over it.. wrapped with newspaper to keep you clean. maybe that doesn't exist anymore, but it's one of my favorite memories from San Antonio.. the amazing hispanic culture mixed in with Texas.. because you can also get a bbq sandwich at the game (although neither are on my heart health diet at this time :()

[@chrisakane9840]

Im from here in htown. I just read that the Sugarland skeeters are changing thier name to space cowboys. Are u fking kidding me. 😆 dumbest name I've ever heard.

[@woltersworld]

i will try to hit up a game on my next visit

[@johnstevenson4194]

I lived in San Antonio for over three years. I loved it! Fiesta was such a fun time! I went to Henry’s every week

[@woltersworld]

Awesome!

[@brentmason796]

So cool to see Mark mention my home of New Braunfels in a video! I’ve been watching for almost 10 years for all the European travel advice, cultural know-how, and recommendations. Thanks for the amazing content!

[@josephmendoza5660]

If you are in San Antonio on the first Friday of the month then we have an artist meetup on South Alamo called First Friday. There are galleries open, beer and food. Also the Kind Williams historical district is near by. Also we have a mall called La Cantera near UTSA that pretty cool for night life.

[@carloscortez6271]

I miss San Antonio I was born and raised there. I go there regularly to visit family. Miss Barbacoa & Big Red on weekends.

[@mattmacneill7861]

Nice video Mike. We're going on our first USA road trip in 2 months and (new orleans, texas, route 66, LV, LA) and your videos have been a huge help!!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Carry concealed if you're walking in New Orleans or Las Vegas. Your permit's no good in California so good luck.

[@joshgarrison92]

Ah my hometown!! Few of my favorite places, Nightlife- Howl at the moon Walkability- Southtown, King William district here, don’t miss the growing Blue Star district! Food- The Pearl, don’t miss Southerleigh for dinner, Lick for dessert, and Local Coffee. New Braunfels- Tubing capital of the word in the summer, don’t Miss the famous and MASSIVE Wurstfest in fall for German culture/food.

[@huxleyginsberg13]

Literally just visited San Antonio on Sunday! Thanks for this video!

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Jeremy. sorry i didn't have it out earlier!

[@huxleyginsberg13]

@@woltersworld I still used your earlier video on San Antonio for guidance, so you were still a big help!

[@bubba4072]

Great info as always Mark👍

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Bubba!

[@gustavokennedy213]

My wife and I had our honey moon in San Antonio Tx. We actually toured the missions and walk around old town. Had an amazing dinner on the river walk. We also toured the local parks. As a native of Texas San Antonio is one of favorite hangout spots. When I lived with my wife in San Marcos Texas. We would hit up New Braunfels Schlitterbahn waterpark during the hot Texas summers. I agree with you it’s an absolutely wonderful park to go and play lots to do lots to see. Here’s a story for you I actually had to shut down part of the waterslide that I just came off of cause my glasses fell off my face. It was a fun and exciting day not so much for the other patrons. Yes you must visit Buc ee’s if you’re in Texas especially in that area. Back in the summer 2015 I had a job where I delivered pharmaceutical drugs to nursing homes as well as equipment later tonight. I could always count on Buc ee’s in that area for restroom coffee in late night snacks as well as the other Buc ee’s within the Texas area. I’ll end it with us Texas has a unique culture/history.There’s lots to do in the state if you don’t mind the constant driving you will find something to suit your taste and needs.

[@metzlianaya235]

As I been living here for 12 years and still am I just wanted to put out there that our San Antonio Tower is available to go up to the top and there's restaurants and shops inside and you can look out and it's just like the coolest thing ever so definitely you will definitely want to stop by

[@shawnbishop9774]

Love my city--Viva San Antonio. Don't forget the San Pedro Creek Cultural River Passage. It's very cool, lots of murals, and a cool waterfall too. We have so much in our city.

[@beverlyweber4122]

I lived in San Antonio as a kid. We had many many field trips to the missions and to the Alamo. I was probably too young to truly appreciate it...so time to go back!

[@lonecrusaider]

I live in Seguin. The river walk is a must see as a few years ago they really updated it. LOTS of good food.

[@DanielRamirez-iq3wv]

It's clear Wolters has an appreciation for San Antonio and the unique things it offers this country. Thanks for seeing it the way a lot of us who live here and love it see it! Now, I need to go to the mercado and get myself a new leather belt.

[@davestrasburg408]

Me too - San Antonio is easily my favorite of the seven cities that l have toured in Texas! l hope to go there again in October.

[@brucedillinger9448]

Great suggestions! Going to an historic city and ONLY checking one attraction is akin to going to San Francisco ONLY to look at the Golden Gate Bridge and then saying goodbye. ✌

[@pedrogonzales4669]

Ive visited San Antonio roughly 10 times a year for the last 15 years and I just stumbled over the missions last year. Going off the beaten path pays off. Love Mission Espada

[@captainfreshpants]

Biking between the Missions is super fun. The electric bikes you can rent with your phone make it super easy to do the 20+ miles. A lot of nice places to eat along the way.

[@billsimonis]

Don't forget Morgan's Wonderland - A theme park designed for everybody but especially for people with disabilities but it is open for everyone. those with disabilities get free admission. Dont forget to see the Spurs. You can also get a dinner cruise, but you need to book ahead. Splashtown is now permamently closed. Don't forget to see the UTSA Roadrunners football during college football season

[@woltersworld]

thank you for the heads up about Morgans!

[@towritemichelle210]

Morgan's is a lot of fun for kids of all ages/sizes!! Great suggestion

[@harleysofttailtx]

I'm a local San Antonio guy, and I'm a tour guide. Excellent job on the video, and yes, the MISSIONS are a great place to visit. I thought it was a little funny the way you pronounced 'New Braunfels'... (a lot of people mispronounce it) it's "New Brawn-Fuls"

[@Zodia195]

I am glad I am not the only one to notice that. People also mispronounce Gruene too lol. You say it just like the word 'green' lol.

[@davidstewart799]

My daughter moved to Dallas, Texas, 2 years ago from Ohio, and we have have also visited Houston and San Antonio. San Antonio is the best city in Texas, with history, and culture. Dallas and Houston is to corporate

[@THEKIKSOFTEXAS]

Mark! It's so awesome to see your take on my town. I would love to show you around some of the more hidden gems around; there are so many throughout our massive land area. But you covered it so well.

[@woltersworld]

Thank you. I will be back in September for a conference, so puffy tacos and more spots always sound like fun

[@Chillaxing113]

Oh my gosh!!! The missions were my favorite thing about San Antonio! My husband was attending a conference and we stayed at a hotel on the Riverwalk so we saw the Alamo and the attractions nearby but I took off in the rental car to visit those beautiful missions. Love love LOVE the missions!

[@mateomanteca1188]

born and raised in SATX, my family has been here since mid 1850s, and this video made me want to visit San Antonio. good job

[@annettecura-portillo1856]

I'm born/bred in San Antonio Texas. Thank you for talking about my beautiful wonderful city!

[@woltersworld]

Thank you! I love it every time i go

[@garyfriedrick9941]

As a San Antonio native, I thank Mr. Wolters for his review. It was both exhilarating and entertaining. Well done, Sir

[@vikablanca3254]

I highly encourage a visit to the missions. They are a beautiful part of history and less than an hour away from down town.

[@kmaher1424]

Thry are historical sites and also active parishes. Do not miss the aquaduct

[@rosesilveira344]

The Riverwalk is the United States' largest ecological system. It has many rare plants and trees. New Braunfels has Wurstfest in Nov., a German festival. It has three rivers to float, Guadalupe, Comal,& Dunlap. There is Treasure Island in a small suburb of New Braunfels for jet skiing, boating & kayaking. Another suburb is Gruene. It has Gruene Hall where all big country singers have had concerts, including Elvis. It is a historic town with tons of restaurants and shop with exotic items. Very popular.

[@mechkitten]

Something else about San Antonio, most of our homeless population are looking for work. They don't beg, they ask if you have house work or anything for them to do.

[@sylvias4899]

You said there was a Tex Mex restaurant right across the street from where your standing. That would be Taco Haven. I grew up in this neighborhood. I still live in SA and have wonderful memories of that area. I love my city.

[@kilika1123]

While in New Braunfels don't forget to stop in at Gruene hall and the shops in Gruene.

[@hildahilpert5018]

That,s true.

[@mountainlover830]

I love, love, love the Botanical Gardens here!

[@fishermanev9539]

As a local you pretty much covered the basics on what to see and visit. And you are correct when you said about the food options. Don’t only stick to down town SA. The pearl offers excellent food options and family friendly atmosphere that you have to see to believe. If you love animals and bringing them with you on your trip, that would be an excellent place to let them Roam and play.. Hemisphere park is one of the parks I enjoy a lot, small, pet friendly and very enjoyable when you are winding down on your day and just need somewhere to relax and chill..

[@MaximusCat]

Great job! You are one of my favorite travel channels, and I am so happy to see you reviewing SA.

[@madonnavalenta3947]

You are so correct! As. A Texan I’ve been to San Antonio many times and I always learn something new!!

[@emeraldcityscape]

As a local this is like one of the only good San Antonio travel videos I've ever seen

[@deanjimenezfromsouthtx1081]

And we have great fishing too. Canyon Lake, Brauning lake and Calaveras lake. I like to go camping at Garner State park

[@mrmeeseeks_2109]

Ayyyy San Antonio ! ..where my San Antonians at 🤙

[@lisafranklin9089]

Born and raised in San Antonio. Thank you for spotlighting it's beauty 💖💖

[@homerthompson416]

Glad you mentioned the breakfast tacos. Either that or chicken fried steak are probably the official food of San Antonio. Some of the breakfast tacos I'd highly recommend that non-locals may not know would be 1. Barbacoa - Really fatty, sticky, and tender facial meat beef. Really rich and delicious. Sometimes served by itself in the taco, other times with onion and cilantro. 2. Machacado - Dried beef with scrambled egg, usually a la Mexicana (a la Mexicana means with diced onion, tomato, and jalapeno) 3. Chilaquiles - Fried tortilla strips with scrambled egg and cheese, usually a la Mexicana. 4. Carne guisada - Beef in a thick gravy You might also see nopales, which are cactus paddles. In breakfast tacos they're usually cut into strips and served with scrambled egg a la Mexicana, though I'm not a big fan of them in breakfast tacos. Love nopales in salads though. The other breakfast tacos popular here should be pretty self explanatory though, like chorizo and egg, chorizo and potato, bean and cheese, etc. The word "barbacoa" seems to mean something different every part of the Spanish speaking world you go though so figured that one might trip up non-locals coming to San Antonio on a trip. EDIT: Forgot about migas. Migas and chilaquiles are interchangeable when it comes to breakfast tacos here, same thing in my experience. At least at the Mexican places I go to. And as for the chicken fried steak, Tip Top Cafe on Fredricksburg Road a few miles NW of downtown makes an awesome one.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

410 Diner and Mama's Cafe make great ones as well. Don't skip the fried mushrooms at Mama's.

[@C.O._Jones]

Best place in the entire world. My hometown. ❤️

[@Wall1s_]

I did a Summer Camp in 2001 out in the Hill Country. Did a weekend away to Fredericksburg (lovely) and frequent weekends to San Antonio itself. Spoilt myself on my last night in San Ant and stayed at the Emily Morgan - BEAUTIFUL!

[@nnk_west]

Just moved to north SA and love it here! Thanks for the tips as always! Love watching your all of your vids! ❤️

[@robertesensee3494]

Welcome to SA from a SA resident! :-)

[@woltersworld]

thank you Natalia! Cool that you just moved there. Wonderful place.

[@sweetypatnett6123]

I loved that you take the time to go into details about each trip. I'm also happy you visited my country, Belize. ❤

[@illustrioussight5812]

born and raised in San Antonio, i was looking for you to be wrong about things in your video but you hit the nail on the head... the only thing I can suggest to anyone visiting and who wants a truly local experience, is to visit Ericks tacos and frutaria. Truly authentic San antonio snacks food and drinks for all ages and they stay open until 3am, have fun!!!!!!

[@jacktherripper]

MY first time at the Alamo, I wore an Ozzy Osborne Shirt, I actually have a pics of myself infront of it waring said shirt.

[@feedmekorn85]

It’s cool to see someone as excited as you are about my home town.

[@kenmartinez1852]

From SA! Thanks for the kind words. Definitely a lot to do!

[@sg3212]

I am from SA and would like to recommend some good Tex Mex restaurants. 1. Las Palapas 2. Mama Margie’s 3. Los Barrios, or Viola’s (Same family business) 4. El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant (Helots, TX) 5. Henry’s Puffy Tacos Enjoy!

[@morganv7895]

As another person from San Antonio, I can confirm Steven is right. Don’t waste your time at Taco Bell, go get Tex-Mex or some Whataburger

[@annabanana2623]

I'm thinking about moving to the San Antonio area. It looks like a beautiful city!❤

[@baritenor88]

Thank you for such an awesome homage to my hometown!!! 💯

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Charles!

[@thinkclink7384]

So true! The Missions are sweet!!! Dude, what a great video and tips! I've lived here for 8 years, I'm reinvigorated to explore my neighborhood!

[@richardturner871]

The Riverwalk is not a place where I would go for tex-mex. That's tourist food.

[@dec23]

I was born in San Antonio! It's getting VERY busy and crowded. :/

[@carolgarza9422]

So very true!! 😟😟

[@dec23]

@@carolgarza9422 Yeah, it's nothing like it used to be. I can say the amount of ppl gives me anxiety. I don't enjoy being in town much.

[@GnarlzBarkley]

Don't get me started on the traffic...

[@dec23]

@@GnarlzBarkley I know....😫

[@elbertmoreno2159]

I prefer my little town Roma can enjoy the Rio Grande still😐

[@thecrochetchic1036]

The best way we visit the riverwalk because we're not staying in a riverwalk hotel is to visit the rivercenter mall. It's secured, covered parking and its a short walk. You enter the mall and take the escalator down to the food court and you have access to the river and all the river boat cruises. It also prevents you from becoming hopelessly lost along the river which I have experienced from parking on the street and walking down to river level. Also please leave downtown and visit Broadway street, you can see the zoo, botanical gardens and the Witte Museum which is gorgeous and has all the Texas history.

[@erichbackhus9549]

There's much more to SA than just things central to downtown. We enjoy going out west to swim in the Medina river. We enjoy camping up at Canyon lake. Pearsall Park has acres upon acres of hiking, great play and exercise equipment, a great splashpad, dog parks, etc.

[@jackietatum2245]

You are awesome! I like the positive spin you put on the dont's.. way to go! Great work!

[@johnrivera922]

Love watching people enjoy The Village. Thanks.

[@mingching2480]

My abuelito was born here in 1891 my dad was born here in San Antonio in 1917. my mom in new Braunfels tx in 1924 and then moved here as a baby, I along with siblings grew up in the 60' thru 70's... Now we have all kinds of people moving from all Blue States and sh*thole countries and my beautiful city is being destroyed ,by liberal city managers and communist city councilman, there's a report out on our communist Mayor Nurenberg and his social programs costing hundreds of millions of dollars and other programs up his sleeve...a sanctuary city now with many illegals rolling right in thnx too pres Xiden.... I wouldn't want to live anywhere else but once they rid of Trudeau in Canada, well ..... maybe....!

[@gfc_wd0129]

Appreciate you showing love to my city🙏🏼 and loved your NOLA video too man By the way my high school and elemtary school are right next to the King Williams area and we got to be apart of a lot of the fiesta parades and stuff because my schools are historical figures for the city

[@leebrandt2631]

Great job again Mark! You always seem to hit the good points and find the best food. I used to wake up at 6 am on my days off just for breakfast tacos when I lived there. 🌮 😋

[@gino1640]

Love your reviews boss!

[@redsamson5185]

San Antonio is one of the most tourist friendly cities in the United States. For good Tex Mex, try Tommy’s

[@aldoearredondo3943]

Couldn't agree more. Tommy's is so delicious. We need more of them in SA

[@avalynn4317]

As a local I highly recommend Alamo Cafe as a nice dinner place they make amazing homemade tortillas and you can watch them make it and the pig stand has amazing breakfast tacos make sure to get their homemade hot sauce it's mouth watering

[@PipsKay]

Born, raised, and still here in San Antonio

[@steelstreet3765]

I live in San Antonio!! There is always something to do here just make a effort to get out and find things.

[@sweetypatnett6123]

I was there a few years ago, but never tried the puffed up tacos. I will definitely try it the next time I'm there. It looks scrumptious. Thanks for sharing this video!😊❤😊

[@DanielRamirez-iq3wv]

Oh they are!

[@EricLight]

That's crazy I was there around the same time you was ! I loved the river walk Im surprised you didn't talk about the boat ride on the river !