A really great collection of shops!…read more New Age & Crystal Shop: Filled with crystals, natural-fabric clothing, and unique spiritual finds. Western Wear: Great selection of graphic tees, clothing, and cowboy boots. To-Go Drinks: An insane alcoholic slushie spot with massive XL cups you can take on the go! Francesca's: Always has the absolute best sales. A total must-stop if you're visiting this lovely city!

San Antonio y'all gotta do better with your mall. I don't know who you're attracting. I feel like…read morethe stores should be updated. There is a large amount of people that come here for travel and this is a miss!!!! A great place to build. The stores are lame. Most stores have sales seasonally they are mainly chain stores. The selection is limited to food drinks and kids maybe tour stuff,.....not any real shopping stores happy shopping!

So many memories came back after visiting this traditional Mexican market area…read more I found the cutest pouches for my mom to store her many items in her purse. So many colorful stores with handmade items , leather goods, vanilla and Mexican toys. Parking was easy since parked at 1 of the bakeries and walked over. Everyone was friendly and eager to get us to look in their shops as I remembered from years ago. Would return.

Sometimes you do not truly appreciate something until its gone even it is temporary. Growing up in…read moreSan Antonio, TX I took the Historic Market Square (sometimes referred to as the largest Mexican market in the US) for granite. I thought it was perfectly natural to be immersed in a deeply cultural experience. It was commonplace to experience authentic mariachi's singing in the courtyard or inside the buildings within the Market Square. The mariachi "greto" is so distinctive - a loud, emotion yell that is used to convey joy and passion. Also, to watch the folklórico dancers perform was just beauty incarnate. During the holidays choirs sang both in English and Spanish. My heart melts just thinking about all these wonderful experiences over the years. Historic Market Square captures the essence of San Antonio. One key element of the Market Square is the food and beverages...authentic Mexican food and beverages. Churros are staple in many Latin cultures but certainly in San Antonio. There are two key restaurants within the Historic Market Square that are extremely authentic - La Margarita and Mi Tierra's. When eating at these restaurants you feel like you are in a totally immersive experience from the homemade tortillas to pan dulce. Also, let us not forget about every permutation of margaritas. My heart skips a beat when I think about Historic Market Square. So, totally happy I had chance to return home.

When I drove into the area back on May 25, 2025, I was taken aback by how much this area of San…read moreAntonio had changed. The street that I remember driving in front of the Alamo many years ago is now non-existent! I am really digging the Alamo Plaza, though. From what I understand, the plan is to make it entirely pedestrian-friendly - no more vehicular traffic. Thus, much of the surrounding area is still under construction, but most areas in front of the Alamo are safe. This plaza is not the same as the Plaza de Valero, which is in front of Menger Hotel. Just ensure to wear loose, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water on the really warm to hot Texas days... a young lady in a tour group I was in passed out and hit her head on the concrete of the plaza. She (or rather her boyfriend) refused medical attention. I don't know if she's okay now, but it seemed serious at the time. PARKING I think your best bet with all the ongoing construction would be at the Rivercenter Parking Garage. TIP The building west of the Alamo will be the new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum. A grand opening for 2027 has been slated.

Sometimes, the grounds outside an attraction are more interesting than the attraction itself. This…read moremay very well be the case for the Alamo Plaza. While the Alamo itself is rich in history, I prefer people-watching myself. And boy howdy, is there people watching here! While on my visit, I was enjoying a dish of ice cream, curtesy of one of the shops along the street, when I was able to get my fix of religion. There was a street preacher, or perhaps someone who just wanted to be a street preacher, yelling out scripture and nonsense. It didn't take long for him to be escorted to the end of the street by the police officers who where there patrolling on their bikes. Too bad, I was ready to repent and convert. The plaza provides lots of shade with several large trees and a little bit of seating on benches and concrete walls surrounding the landscape. Most of the shops along the street are geared toward tourists (souvenir shops, overpriced oddity museums and some eateries.) It's worth a visit for a while, but you might find better, less expensive options, a few blocks away.

This is a cute little village with things to eat and things to buy and it's right along a popular…read moreroad. It backs up to the Riverwalk too, so you can access it from either place. Nice place to stop in when in the area.

I visited La Villita Historic Arts Village in the morning, and unfortunately there wasn't much…read moregoing on at the time. The area is charming and has some interesting historic buildings, but many of the shops and galleries felt quiet, which made the experience a little underwhelming. I enjoyed walking through the village and appreciating the architecture and atmosphere, but it lacked the energy I was expecting. I can see how it would be much more enjoyable during a special event, festival, or later in the day when more businesses are open and there are more visitors around. It's a pleasant place to stroll through if you're nearby, but I would recommend checking the hours and event schedule before visiting to get the most out of the experience.

Amazing service and a great selection of souvenirs! They have just about everything you could be…read morelooking for, including toys, stickers, hats, magnets, jewelry, snacks, and so much more that I'm probably forgetting. I ended up buying a hat for $16, but they also had a great deal of two hats for $25. I just didn't need a second one. If you're visiting San Antonio and looking for souvenirs, this is definitely worth checking out!

Went on the boat tour and as we were heading back, I saw this store and I had to stop by. It's a…read moresimple souvenir store with tons of items and clearance specials on tshirts they weren't able to sell and I just needed some stickers for my luggage and laptop and this place fit the bill. Got a handful of stickers which made me super happy.

We explored the area prior to dinner and found this amazing store! We loved the vibe and so many of…read morethe offerings they had to offer. The music was cool - staff picks the songs/station. During our visit I was grooving to 70s/disco/motown. It was upbeat and certainly set the mood for fun shopping/browsing experience. She seemed to be enjoying the music as well - she was cheerful and friendly. They had locally made products from sauces, to stickers, to textiles to jewelry, candy...so much...definitely recommend checking out their online store if you aren't able to visit in person...They have over 8 pages of products you can browse online. I love their magnets selections as well I purchased a mood ring that had a cat face on it. I was able to find hot sauce for a friend. It was sauce made in Texas too! I got a sassy fun notebook for a friend, stickers. I can't wait to buy more stuff online. If you purchase more than $75 - you can save on shipping. The prices I felt were very reasonable, especially given that a lot is supporting local artists. I highly recommend for a FUN shopping experience.

Super cute selection and the owner(?) was super sweet and helpful. The candle selection was…read morescrumptious!

Locally owned boutique that has the most well curated selection of dresses. Found the perfect…read moredress for fiesta, but Bohemian Gemme also has tons of house made jewelry and headbands. The owner will help you pick something that is flattering. Located on St. Mary's in South Town/King William where street parking can be a little tricky. She keeps up with her Instagram @bohemian_gemme and always has new items coming in.

I was in the area, looking for a cute boutique, and I found the perfect gem!…read moreMost of their items are unique one of a kind pieces you won't find anywhere else !

Fantastic business, so many memories there, worked for the store for many years. So many quality…read moreitems I remembered from my childhood. Great Staff........highly recommend this business. Great value. John D.

Decided to walk the downtown streets and stopped in for a browse session. I was not very impressed…read morewith the selection or the prices. I will say I liked the old magazines from years gone by, but the jewelry was over prices and the baseball cards were few.

I stopped in this super touristy store on my way to the Alamo. It's filled to the brim with Mexican…read moretrinkets. Anything you could possibly want to buy can be found here. Sombrero hats, shoes, Mexican dresses, toys, the list goes on. Be careful about the stairs; they are rather steep. I love how the signs tell you to keep your children with you. There is also another sign telling you that you cannot try on the shoes. I asked the salesgirl about it, and she said that they had lots of people coming in to try on the shoes, but not buying any. And then people who actually bought the shoes would come back saying that the shoes smelled like feet from all the people who had tried on the pair of shoes previously. True story, swear to God. I guess tourists have stinky feet! I was looking for a souvenir for myself. Warned about the shoes, I actually was looking to get either a Mexican blouse or dress as I had seen several gorgeous ones during my stay in San Antonio. The salesgirl was great in helping me pick out one, and even better yet, offered a discount if I paid in cash. Done. Best yet, after visiting Market Square, I noted that this store's clothes prices were indeed less expensive than the stores on Market Square. Same merchandise, different prices. I don't know how the other merchandise stacked up, but it does pay to shop around.

If you are ever traveling through San Antonio, then it is a must for you to stop by this store…read more They have everything you can think of. Cups, Mugs, Shirts, sweat shirts, shot glasses, skulls, puppets, jewelry, etc. Everything is reasonably priced.

This is a great shopping center! I'm really happy about this center being part of my neighborhood…read more Reata does the leasing on it, and they've done a good job of filling the place up with fun tenants. There's a variety of dining options, from Zoe's to Stoneworks and Sushi Zushi! They have high end shopping and all kinds of great things that you can always use around the home. Parking is easy, and there's plenty of ingress/egress points along Basse and Broadway, and even the back streets. I am happy with the fact that they have some outdoor amenities that aren't required for a shopping center, but are nice additions. They have outdoor benches with beautiful landscaping. There's an outdoor fountain (that I've never seen full of water) with some benches to watch people getting their taxes filed. There's 24 hour security around here, they keep a good eye over what's going on around here, so I feel safe. I wish that they had more bike parking.