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Whether you’re starting your basketball-filled days bright and early, staying up late or are looking to get your drink on any time of day, we’ve picked out the best places to fuel up and/or pre-game during Final Four.
Mark’s Outing
1624 E. Commerce St., (210) 299-8110, marksouting.com
Sometimes you just need a burger, and thankfully this East Side staple still packs in the crowds with its free beans and fresh-made burgers. Stick with the basics, but we won’t blame you for wanting to try the ice cream burger.
Photo via Instagram / sanantoniomunchiesPinch Boil House & Bia Bar
124 N. Main Ave., (210) 971-7774, pinchboilhouse.com
Make your way over to Pinch for Viet-Cajun flavors, seafood boils and a noodle bar on Friday and Saturday.
Photo via Instagram / pinchboilhouseRange
125 E Houston St, (210) 227-4455, rangesa.com
If surprise blueberry muffins and cotton candy sound like your speed, you might try this restaurant by Chef Jason Dady. The Range has new and interesting takes on steakhouse classics like cauliflower gratin, miso cod, and, of course, steaks and burgers.
Photo via Instagram / rangesanantonioEstate Coffee Company
1320 E. Houston St., (210) 667-4347, estatecoffeecompany.com
Estate Coffee Company is a must-visit for their house-roasted coffee, baked goods from Scratch Kitchen, and airy space.
Photo via Instagram / eatsintownPanchos & Gringos
900 Nolan St., (210) 227-6700, facebook.com/pages/Panchos-Gringos
Perhaps the only non-awesome thing about this eatery is that they’re only open for breakfast and lunch. Opened 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, Panchos & Gringos is the casual diner you always dreamed of that combines awesome breakfast sandwiches (they’re stuffed with house potatoes) with Mexican breakfast (jumbo breakfast tacos!) and it’s insanely cheap. Get there ASAP.
Photo via Instagram / sacurrentCherrity Bar
302 Montana St, (210) 559-0421, cherritybar.com
Located near the Alamodome, the Cherrity Bar has charity night every night. Ten percent of their profit goes to the Tourette Association of America, and the remaining ninety percent of profit goes to three other competing charities.
Photo via Instagram / cherritybarBurleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin St., 210-354-3001, facebook.com/BurlesonYard
It’s hard to find fault in this massive patio bar that occasionally hosts great jam bands, food trucks, and laid-back viewing parties of both classic movies and Spurs games when they’re in season. Make use of the parking lot on the side of the building and make sure to take your puppy pals.
Photo via Instagram / burlesonyardbeergardenDignowity Kolaches
1629 E. Houston St., (210) 320-1055, dignowitykolaches.com
You have a tiny window to enjoy these fresh kolaches made by chef Lupita Rivero and sister Silvia Alcaraz. The sisters feature scratch-made savory and sweet kolaches and other baked goods. The barbacoa is a must.
Photo via Instagram / eatkolachesBexar Pub
114 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 236-7828, facebook.com/bexarpub
Opened by the same guys behind the now-closed Folc, Bexar Pub should be on your list for chill patio pounders and legitimately great bar food such as fried chicken, and the best burger in Texas as declared by Texas Monthly in 2016.
Photo via Instagram / bexarpub_satxRosella at the Rand
114 E. Houston St., (210) 595-1410, rosellacoffee.com
The dinner menu is solid, but if you’re celebrating a W or bemoaning an L, you’ll want to pop into this stylish and casual cocktail bar.
Photo via Instagram / elieb23CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery
Multiple locations, commonwealthcoffeehouse.com
With two locations downtown (at Yanaguana and inside the Weston Centre), CommonWealth should be on your list for espresso drinks and homemade pastries.
Photo via Instagram / sacurrentSip
160 E. Houston St, facebook.com/sipbrewbar
Cuvee Coffee, tasty sandwiches, fresh salads and juices by chef Andrew Weissman located squarely in front of a Starbucks and holding its own for the past several years.
Photo via Instagram / amxbrLowcountry
318 Martinez St., (210) 590-2224, lowcountrysa.com
This house-turned-bar draws you in with its Southern charm, but the solid cocktail list of patio sippers. Unwind from all the madness here.
Photo via Instagram / lowcountrysaSweet Yams
218 N. Cherry St., (210) 229-9267, facebook.com/SweetYamsOrganic
Want to have all of the warm fuzzy feelings that comfort food is wont to provide without the guilt? You can enjoy just that at Sweet Yams, which is known for its low-fat, vegetarian and gluten-free options. End your meal with a teensy sweet potato pie. You deserve it.
Photo via Instagram / chifoodiegramLa Panaderia
301 E. Houston St., (210) 592-6264, lapanaderia.com
Loaded sandwiches made on house-baked croissant, telera and birote are what’s in store at this Mexican eatery that adds French patisserie desserts and pan dulce, obvio.
Photo via Instagram / s.a.voryZinc Wine Bar and Bistro
207 N Presa St, (210) 224-2900, zincwine.com
Don’t let the name fool you – even though Zinc Wine Bar has an extensive menu of wines, the food is really what you want to try. With excellent calamari, truffle fries, and many other appetizers, you’ll want to go back for more even after March Madness ends.
Photo via Instagram / whiskeymergencyTucker’s Kozy Korner
1338 E. Houston St., (210) 320-2192, facebook.com/pages/Tuckers-Cozy-Corner
Know what goes well with soul? Soul food, obviously. You can get a bit of both at Tucker’s where the new lunch menu is brought to you by chef Jeff White (formerly with Boiler House) and features items such as a pulled pork sandwich “stuffed with cheddar and provolone cheeses studded with kernels of Mexican street corn, all bracketed between slabs of hefty Texas toast.”
Photo via Instagram / mint_freshBig Hops The Bridge
306 Austin St., 210-320-1470, bighops.com
There’s beer options aplenty at Big Hop’s third location, just off the Hays Street Bridge. Choose from the ever-rotating list of IPAs, sours, porters and more at great prices or stop by for brewery-specific tap takeovers, Frankenbike events or beer and cheese pairings.
Photo via Instagram / sa_beer_meDrink Texas
200 Navarro St, (210) 224-1031, drinktexas.com
With Texas cocktails like the Poteet Martini and the Texan Mule, this spot is a must-visit for a true Lone Star experience.
Photo via Instagram / mikerauteWhataburger
Multiple locations, whataburger.com
If you need to be told of the glories of Whataburger, it’s already too late for you.
Photo via Instagram / whataburger