Historic Road Trip Part II: San Antonio

Another memorable historic lodging experience awaits at Hotel Havana, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Nestled inside the 1914 building are 27 rooms featuring pine floors, boutique accessories (radios, lamps, refrigerators), and vintage Cuban artwork.

Casa Rio, one of the first restaurants on the River Walk, opened in 1946. You can’t go wrong with the basics here—the crispy beef tacos, savory pork tamales, and zesty quesadillas taste even better while seated at a riverside table.

At the far northern edge of the River Walk’s Museum Reach is the historic Pearl Brewery complex. One of its most popular restaurants is La Gloria Ice House, offering authentic Mexican street food. 

For an authentic and historic San Antonio shopping experience, head to Market Square, known locally as the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. 

This bustling pedestrian area features roaming mariachis and street vendors selling pottery, blankets, handmade crafts, and authentic Mexican food. A visit to Market Square is incomplete without stopping by the legendary Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery.