A spur of the moment getaway to San Antonio to explore the Riverwalk. We didn’t know it was Fiesta this weekend, so the streets were crawling with festival patrons. The Riverwalk itself wasn’t terribly busy, and I managed to stay out of the water. Apparently the open container laws are different than Austin, as everyone seems to be holding a cold beer can or a margarita.
I was looking for something different. No chain restaurants, somewhere we would have a view and a glass of wine (or two). Keep walking until you find the gem, The Fig Tree, the quaint little restaurant in La Villita owned by the Phelps family.
We shared a bottle of the Heinz Eifel Riesling (2013), ordered the duck and prime rib, dark chocolate fondant for dessert.
They have a wide selection of wine, sorted by region. Or ask for a cocktail or beer, the waitstaff are very friendly and can help you decide.
We stayed at the Omni, La Mansion Del Rio, a boutique hotel with direct access to the Riverwalk.
After walking all around the river it was nice to relax! I noticed the A/C was quiet, a very nice amenity to have when you want to get a solid night of sleep. There was a small pool but I didn’t pack my swimsuit.
Across the river from the hotel was our lunch spot, Rita’s. There are probably more Tex-Mex restaurants along the Riverwalk than anything else. I tried the fish tacos, which ended up super greasy and it was Tilapia (not a fan), not the best lunch for $18.
Mad Dogs British Pub is on the list for next time we visit the Riverwalk. It was a little busy when we walked by looking for dinner.
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