A Guide to Living in San Antonio (Nov. 7th - Nov. 13th)
Hey y'all,
Cory here.
Welcome to your Thursday Guide to Living in San Antonio.
Here's this week's list of timeless and timely recommendations to help you get better connected to the countdown city (2...1...0...).
⭐️ Featured Recommendations of the Week:
San Antonio’s Best Tacos – Texas Monthly’s Picks 🌮
Texas Monthly just released their list of the 50 Best Tacos in Texas, and San Antonio is well-represented with 10 spots making the cut. From classic breakfast tacos to innovative new creations, here are the local spots they recommend:
1. Stixs & Stone – Try the Big Red and barbacoa taco flight for a unique San Antonio flavor experience.
2. Con Huevos Tacos – Don’t miss the Carmen breakfast taco with scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheddar.
3. Eddie’s Taco House – Classic bacon and egg tacos make this a breakfast staple.
4. El Pastor Es Mi Señor – Famous for al pastor tacos that bring Mexico City flavor to San Antonio.
5. Garcia’s Mexican Food – Known for their bold, bone-in pork chop taco.
6. La Generala – Comfort food with their guiso rojo taco, perfect for a hearty meal.
7. Los Weyes de la Asada – Their Mamón steak taco pairs skirt steak with Oaxaca-style cheese.
8. Original Donut Shop – Known for the ultimate bean and cheese breakfast taco.
9. Ray’s Drive Inn – Home of the famous beef puffy taco, a true local classic.
10. San Taco – Praised for their flavorful asado de puerco taco.
📝 Try one or all, and let us know what you think! Do you agree with Texas Monthly’s list? What’s missing? I'd love to hear your favorites and any hidden gems you think deserve a spot on the best tacos list in San Antonio.
🌳 Take the San Antonio Arboretum Survey!
Help shape the future of Arboretum San Antonio by sharing your thoughts on three exciting conceptual designs: Community Crossroads, Wild San Antonio, and The Testing Grounds.
Each vision offers a unique experience, from cultural spaces to natural ecosystems, and even outdoor education and research landscapes. Your feedback will directly influence the final design, set to be revealed in 2025. This is a chance to be part of building something meaningful for our city!
📝 Take the survey here: ASA Concepts Survey
*Also, if you haven't yet, you can check out the show we produced on the arboretum project here:
📅 This Week’s Events:
🪶 Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival at the Briscoe
Welcome in Native American Heritage Month with the Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival, a free event at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture with art, music, dance, and storytelling, while enjoying the museum’s permanent collection of Western art. Look out for unique performances from flautist Tim Blueflint Ramel and the Chikashsha Hithla dance troupe, showcasing the diverse traditions of Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek communities.
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX
Cost: Free
🎺 Veterans Day Parade & SA Veterans Day Celebration
Honor our veterans with two significant celebrations this Saturday. The annual Veterans Day Parade will march through Milam Park and downtown streets, followed by a vibrant gathering at Hemisfair, featuring live music, food, vendors, and entertainment.
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 12:00 PM
Where: Parade starts at Milam Park; celebration at Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX
Cost: Free
🍻 Wurstfest - Last Weekend of the Year!
Don’t miss the final weekend of Wurstfest in New Braunfels! This iconic annual festival celebrates German culture with all the Texas flair you’d expect. Enjoy delicious food, live music, carnival rides, and plenty of German, Texan, and domestic beer. Plus, this Sunday features the Texas Steinholding State Championship Finals, where competitors show off their strength and endurance.
🕒 When: Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10, 2024
📍 Where: 120 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX
🎉 (Re)Discover Something New: Nicosi Dessert Bar
🍮 Looking for a unique dining experience? Nicosi Dessert Bar invites you to be fully present in an intimate, 20-seat space where dessert becomes theater. Led by renowned chefs, this exclusive eight-course menu highlights flavors like acid, umami, bitter, and sweet in a show-and-tell style around the kitchen. Dishes surprise and delight with unexpected textures and bold flavors, making it an immersive experience that goes beyond a typical dessert.
📍 Where: 221 Newell Avenue, San Antonio, TX
🔗 Learn More and Reserve Your Seat
📘 One Read: Major Changes in San Antonio’s City Charter
Six city charter amendments were recently approved in a landmark local election, bringing significant changes to San Antonio’s governance. Key measures include adjustments to the city manager’s pay cap, expanded city council terms, and salary increases linked to the area median income. These changes will shape San Antonio’s political landscape for years to come, impacting everything from city leadership to public employee rights.
READ MORE🤔 Did You Know? Texas State Parks May Soon Be Growing!
🌳 In exciting news for all of us, Texas is considering adding 7,637 acres to its state parks! Among the proposed expansions:
• Government Canyon State Natural Area (¡San Antonio!): An additional 823 acres would offer more space for hiking and exploring, while protecting the vital Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.
• Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (Fredericksburg): A planned expansion of 3,073 acres would more than triple this park’s size, with new trails and camping options for even more visitors.
• New Park Near Garner State Park (Uvalde County): A 1,721-acre plot would provide a more natural experience, adding to the scenic Frio River area.
• Expansion Near Colorado Bend State Park (San Saba): A 2,020-acre addition across the river, possibly adding trails and camping while complementing the park’s current offerings.
As Texas continues to grow, this expansion could give locals more ways to connect with nature, meet rising demand, and preserve precious land for generations to come.
🌱Texas Nature Journal: Gregg's Mistflower
If you’re building a Texas native pollinator garden, Gregg’s Mistflower is a must-have!
Known for its soft lavender blooms, this hardy plant attracts bees and butterflies, especially the stunning Queen butterflies in the fall. Named after American explorer Josiah Gregg, this plant thrives in central Texas and does well in sun to part shade with occasional supplemental watering. It’s a wonderful ground cover option, adding a “misty” quality to your landscape, and can even help support the local ecosystem as a larval host for the Rosson’s Metalmark butterfly.
Watch my full video below:
🔥 Rapid Fire Recs:
🎤 Worth Repeating at Texas Public Radio – Dive into an evening of live storytelling hosted by Texas Public Radio at the Irma and Emilio Nicolas Media Center. This month’s theme brings locals to the stage, each sharing unique stories from around San Antonio. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. 321 W. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX. [Get Tickets Here]
🏀 San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz–Kids Takeover Night! Bring the family out for some Spurs action this Saturday at Frost Bank Center! It’s Kids Takeover Night, and tip-off is at a family-friendly 4:00 PM—perfect timing to enjoy the game and still make it home for a 8:00 PM bedtime! [Buy Tickets Here].
🛍️ Second Saturday Market at Main Plaza – Head downtown for the Second Saturday Market and experience a night full of local flavor! From 6-10 PM, enjoy a pop-up market with unique finds, food, drinks, and live music. Don’t miss the stunning San Antonio | The Saga light show projected on San Fernando Cathedral. [Learn More Here]
🎭 Mean Girls at the Majestic Theatre – Experience the hit Broadway musical Mean Girls right here in San Antonio! Created by Tina Fey, this hilarious show brings all the high school drama and iconic humor of the original movie to the stage. Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10, 2024 (Various showtimes) [Get Tickets Here]
If you check out any of these spots or events, reply to this email and let me know what you think—I’d love to hear about your experience.
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Until next time,
-Cory
