Largest shopping bags in San Antonio! This shopping center is home to many fun shops that make the…read moreBroadway North Neighborhood a pleasant place to live. Sol y Luna is renown for their margaritas, and Revolucion Coffee is a fantastic place to grab a cup o' brew. There's always plenty of parking around here, and there's even a 24 hour guard on duty to keep things safe. There's other public works of art here, like a fountain that never runs, lots of plants, a modern art piece called "Modern Dog" and a few bird baths. In the rear of the center are a few professional offices, mostly doctors offices. In the very, very back is an alleyway that allows for a quick cut through to Sunset from Terra Alta. One of my favorite things about this center, other than the shopping bags, are the cats. They run this place. They're all over the place.

Strand by me! Strand in the place where you are!…read more This is a cool shopping center located right off the corner of I-10 and Huebner. It's got a huge monument sign out in the ample parking lot. I've always felt safe here. The parking lot is well lit, and there's a nice sidewalk that takes customers from one establishment to the next. Some of the places even have spots outdoors to enjoy the weather on the wide sidewalks. The center has a Flying Saucer anchoring at one end, and a movie theater next door. There's a wide array of businesses here, usually with few vacancies. There's lots of car dealerships within a stone's throw from this spot. Accessing this spot isn't quite as easy as if it were right on the hard corner of Huebner and I-10, but it's accessible by any road that comes off of that intersection. There's plenty of ways to get in and out of this shopping center. The place is always picked up and litter free which is pretty cool!

If you don't Strand for something, you fall for anything…read more So I decided to make a Strand by reviewing this place for the first time. This is located at Huebner Oaks Shopping Center in San Antonio, around the back in the plaza itself, and this section is known as The Strand and is separate from the traditional Huebner outdoor in-the-round strop mall. This one is like Huebner, which is a very posh and enjoyable shopping center. I like to come here whenever I can because it has good memories and it's extremely well done. Barbie loves it here too and looks great here, but it can be a little bit difficult to walk around this mall with heels. Still, it's much better and more enjoyable than most strip malls, and has beautiful distant old memories for me, too.

When I travel and take on the persona of tourist, I do things I would not normally do in my typical…read moreday-to-day life...like browse through souvenir shops. I do not like to collect anything and only purchase items that have a purpose. So this shopping setup goes against everything I usually gravitate toward. However, when on vacation I do like to get a taste of the local fare and perhaps grab a little something to remember my visit. Near where we were staying is the Market Square-an indoor/outdoor market boasting brightly colored, cheaply made and mostly imported items. There are lots of people, upbeat music and an energy that lures you in. Here, you can find a variety of articles of clothing, hats and shot glasses. I was looking for something that I could take to my son-something practical-ish that I wouldn't mind seeing around the house. We visited three separate times (it was a stop on our tour bus), but each time I left empty handed. The hours are a bit limited-they open at ten (or a bit after, really) and close at 4pm. There are restaurants sprinkled throughout, which might draw more people than the actual market. I would have liked to see some more high-quality, artisan made items rather than so many cheap things that were mass produced. Or more "consumable" items such as soaps, candles, candies, etc. But if you're looking for a souvenir without having to spend a lot of money, you just may find something here.

Growing up visiting family in Mexico I can appreciate all the shops at the Market Square. It…read morereminded me so much of my childhood! I remember walking along the Mexican touristy boardwalks and markets enjoying all the gift shops, music and street food. Mexico is a country known for it's rich culture. I remember traveling to the Garibaldi square famous for Mariachi Music and its local native vendors who come and sell handmade items like dolls, sarapes, rugs, pottery, jewelry, Agua Frescas, churros, fruit on a stick, roasted corn, street tacos. Well, the Marketplace is a tiny taste of Mexico, and thankfully, I don't have to drive all the way to the Motherland to find some great souvenirs. You'll find all kinds of curios, pottery, marble chess sets, wooden toys...no shortage of fun gifts. I loved showing my kids all the wonderful artisans since we no longer visit Mexico on a regular basis. We bought some beautiful pottery and my boys got some fun souvenir luchadores and candy to take home. Overall a fun day of touristy shopping! We'll be back!

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.

Love every visit to this place! It places like this that makes us so grateful to call Helotes home…read more Old Town Helotes has so much to offer but nothing quite as perfect at "The Shops". Now they've added the new Old Town Family Food Truck Park, which could not be more perfect for this space. I recently visited The Cracked Mug and loved my Latte & Breakfast. The atmosphere is just so perfect. I plan on getting back out there to visit Spread the Loaves for some fresh sourdough bread

Not handicap or stroller friendly. The bakery/coffee shop only has steps. One store has only steps,…read moreno ramp either. The two antique stores aisles are so jam packed with items you can barely walk through. The old filling station converted into an antique shop has no AC and doesn't open until 11 on Fridays, so during the summer in Texas it is already pretty hot by then. There was a public bathroom in the middle of everything so that was nice. Also stopped by cheetahlish boutique store and barely got in the door before the guy running the register made us feel unwelcome by immediately stating that there really wasn't enough aisle room for us. Needless to say, we left pretty quickly after arriving. Would like to come back to see John T. Floored and restaurant and music venue. Lots of big and small artists seem to come through

I had always wanted to pop in here for a good shop. Most of my visits to this area of Houston St…read more were all business and not for browsing. When I did have the time, the shop was closed. The gal was very sweet to my daughter. She was very knowledgeable of many of the featured artists. She knew names, mediums, common themes, where that artist was featured in town. Girlfriend had it down. It is easy to be lured in by the bright colors and variety of art and clothing. If you love items with a San Antonio flair you will want to check this place out. From lamps, wall art, table items and clothing you are sure to find something you can't leave without. And if all else fails they have Mexican bottled Coca Cola.

Super cute store !! Took a trip to San Antonio from Houston and the lady was so nice this was one…read moreof the only stores I really wanted to go to and I'm so happy I did Really cute unique gifts and little nick nacks , would definitely recommend going to if your visiting SA !!

Gah! Parking here is a nightmare. I like Dave's review likening it to a "Quaint European town."…read moreNailed it. Yea, they have these narrow roads that sort of meander around, forcing you to park head in on this fake street. The roads crisscross the center, forcing you to take a little hike to get to your destination. The Club Humidor here is excellent, and the Starbucks is ok. There are some cool places to grab a bite around here. It's easy access to/from 281 from here, since all the traffic insanity usually starts South of here.

Gerard is a wine genius. Thank you for stocking delicious and affordable wines. I stopped buying…read morewine at H-E-B after I realized we have a Gerard out there. Thank you Specs for allowing Gerard to do his stuff.

I'm always looking for spots to review for my amateur cortado reviews and I happened upon Wildcraft…read moreGeneral by chance. Part cafe, part apothecary, and part vintage shop, Wildcraft General is the store of your dreams if you're into witchy, whimsy, and herbal things. I ordered the cortado and the Neapolitan Latte for here and I found a nice blue little chais to nestle in while I admired their items for sale. The cortado was a smidge foamy but it had excellent flavor. The Neapolitan Latte was the star of the show, though. You can tell the strawberry syrup is homemade and fresh. It paired well with the coffee and the vanilla cold foam (and mocha syrup drizzle). Like the best of a Neapolitan ice cream sundae but in drinkable form. After I finished my drinks, I shopped around and found a box of tarot cards that called to me, so I bought those, and I bought a jalapeño cheddar scone to have later in the day. So many things to look through - it's way on the other side of town for me (but there's a house I'm eyeballing on Zillow that's less than a mile away), but I wouldn't mind making the trip back just for that Neapolitan Latte. Oh, and the staff is super nice. Just the absolute sweetest, asked me how my first visit was, and encouraged me to come back.

Stumbled upon Wildcraft General when searching for a good spot that can get us caffeinated and a…read morespot to hang out on an early Sunday morning. When I read this was a coffee spot and a local general store-like spot, we were in. Upon walking in we were kindly greeted and a quick look at the menu we decided on our iced coffee drinks. I ended up getting an iced mocha and my partner got the Neapolitan style iced part matcha, coffee, and a sweet latte aspect to it too. His drink was way more impressive (looking) than mine but I am not a matcha person so I stuck it out with a classic mocha. The glassware they offer, when staying in to enjoy the drink and ambiance, is super cute and classy. We found a nice cozy spot on the oversized large leather couch near the front entrance. From the couch I was able to get a few pages of writing in as my partner did some reading. I saw several others come in, seemingly regulars, grab their usual and chose a spot at the large community table to sit down to chat with their company and/or read. There are also 3-4 seats, at the barista side, for you to sit in if you are solo. The general store won us over too! I saw so many cute patches, pins, vintage goods, ties, lotions, candles, incense, and books, picture frames, greeting cards, etc. here. There is something special about stopping in here to pick out and buy someone something special here. This should be your spot for finding unique and curated gifts. You can't go wrong here finding something from a baby age to grandmas & grandpas. I got something here for my father for Father's Day (a greeting card and a cool vintage tie). Looking forward to coming back in sometime in the future. This spot is definitely worth a drop in and stay in San Antonio. Parking was easy too (street parking).